Texas School Boards Could Remove Library Books Under Bill on Governor’s Desk

Texas school boards could remove library books under bill on governor’s desk

Texas' Senate Bill 13 empowers school boards to decide which books are permitted in their school libraries. It also allows parents to submit a list of books their children are prohibited from checking out. The controversial measure in now sitting on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.

Maine libraries bolster LGBTQ+ literature amid rising censorship concerns

Efforts in Maine aim to expand LGBTQ+ literature amid over 800 national book censorship attempts, with a focus on inclusive content in schools and libraries.

Another Book Ban Bill Makes Its Way To The Texas Governor’s Desk

Never give up. That’s the unofficial motto of the Republican party pretty much everywhere in the nation. No matter how many rights you violate, court decisions you lose, and public criticism you receive, always remember, you’re in the for the long haul. It is your (allegedly) God-given right to take away other people’s rights and to impose your personal morals and bigotry on everyone who has the misfortune of being a constituent. Book ban laws a…

Parental Guidance: A new front emerges in battle between far-right, LGBTQ+ themed books

Picture, if you will, a library with its books behind a plated glass cabinet, locked and out of reach to patrons of all ages, accessible only upon request to a library employee who has the appropriate key. Imagine a row…