Alberta Youth Have the Right to School Library Books that Reflect Their Lives, Including Sexuality

Alberta poll shows strong resistance to pornographic material in school libraries

From LifeSiteNews By Clare Marie Merkowsky A government survey revealed strong public support, particularly among parents, for restricting or banning sexually explicit books. Albertans are largely opposed to their children viewing pornography in school libraries, according to government polling. In a June 20 press release, the Government of Alberta announced that their public engagement survey, launched after the discovery of sexually explicit b…

Alberta youth have the right to school library books that reflect their lives, including sexuality

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed fondness for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, most recently wagering a a friendly public bet on the NHL hockey playoffs. In 2023, she said she wanted Albertans to enjoy some of the same freedoms available to citizens in certain American states, including Florida. Her government’s latest proposal aims to take more than a page from DeSantis’s playbook, setting its sights on how Florida has targeted school lib…