“The Library is One of the Best Libertarian Arguments for Limited Government”

“The Library is One of the Best Libertarian Arguments for Limited Government”

Censorship is a national weathervane, indicating an unhealthy society where freedom of thought and expression are under attack, often because of prejudice against those whose appearance, identity, or beliefs are counter to the majority. Libraries are on the front lines in that battle. The American Library Association reports that 2025 was the worst year for book bans, with 713 attempts to censor library materials. Most of the targets, including …