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Hundreds of readers turn a page for silent protest in North Dakota

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BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — While state lawmakers have a few days off from the winter session, on Saturday, book lovers were told to show up for a silent protest at libraries all over the state. The group 'Right to Read North Dakota' was encouraging people to join in for a half hour of silent reading, which included meeting just outside the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library. Around 250 people showed up for the event. Organizers are opposing Senate B…

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Hundreds of readers turn a page for silent protest in North Dakota

2 days ago·North Dakota, United States

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Readers hold quiet protests statewide against North Dakota bill targeting library content

FARGO — More than 100 people of all ages brought folding chairs, blankets and, most importantly, books, to Fargo's part of a statewide protest of a bill aimed at public libraries and school districts. Right to Read ND, a nonpartisan North Dakota group fighting censorship and protecting the freedom to read, held statewide Read Outs on Saturday, March 1. Events were held at 16 libraries in all areas of the state, including Fargo and West Fargo. Ou…

2 days ago·Fargo, United States

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