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Tennessee library board votes to pull transgender-themed books from shelves

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The Rutherford County Library System Board voted 5-3 to remove books addressing transgender issues from its shelves, citing concerns about protecting children. Some attendees supported the decision, while others opposed it, questioning the use of the term "transgenderism." Board member Cody York introduced the measure to address gender identity struggles among children, believing it's the board’s responsibility to address these issues rather tha…

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‘New attempt to censor books’ at CT library targets LGBTQ+ content

A Connecticut town is considering a policy that would control what content is allowed in the library, targeting LGBTQ+ materials.

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Tennessee library board votes to pull transgender-themed books from shelves

The Rutherford County Library System Board voted 5-3 to remove books addressing transgender issues from its shelves, citing concerns about protecting children. Some attendees supported the decision, while others opposed it, questioning the use of the term "transgenderism." Board member Cody York introduced the measure to address gender identity struggles among children, believing it's the board’s responsibility to address these issues rather tha…

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Tennessee library votes to remove books promoting transgenderism to children

Over the past year, 13 counties in the Volunteer State have faced down hostile protests from transgender activists and voted to remove books from school libraries that encourage and manipulate students into believing that children can be born in the wrong bodies. The Rutherford County Library Board in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, voted on March 17 to remove books promoting transgender themes to minors from its library system. The decision came after…

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Letter: Library board disappointment - Lone Tree Voice

I am disappointed in the recent appointments of Amy Windju and Pam Hampton to the Douglas County Library Board by County Commissioner George Teal. As an avid reader, committed supporter of intellectual freedom and access to diverse information and frequent library visitor, I am troubled by the decision to appoint an individual who has publicly expressed support for removing books from library shelves. Appointments like this risk undermining the …

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Standing for Freedom Center broke the news in on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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