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SC board halts book bans, questions fairness as Beaufort County resident leads push
It remains unclear when the full 15-member board will vote again on the books. Had the bans been approved, the total number of books removed from public schools statewide would have risen to 21 — or ...
Senate advances bill restricting book bans in Oregon to the House
The Oregon Senate passed a bill that prevents the removal of books from schools based solely on content about protected ...
John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis' is out now: Get to know all his books
"The Fault in Our Stars" author John Green enters a new phase of his literary career with his new health deep dive. Here are ...
Librarians provide insight on book bans, Minnesota state law on removal of books from libraries
Minnesota law prohibits banning books in public and school libraries, "based solely on its viewpoint or the messages, ideas ...
Federal Judge Blocks Iowa Law Restricting Sexually Explicit School Books
The ruling is a victory for the publishers and free speech advocates who challenged the law, but the judge’s decision is far ...
Author of ‘The Kite Runner’ speaks out against controversial book ban policy in St. Francis schools
Stacks of books have been removed from the shelves of libraries in the St. Francis Area Schools district. More books, some of which are widely considered literary classics, could also end up in the ...
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Texas lawmaker proposes bill targeting furries; measure seeks to ban 'non-human behavior' in schools
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban "non-human behavior" in public schools, such as barking, meowing and other animal-like practices commonly used by furries. The Forbidding Unlawful ...
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Divided Rutherford County Library System Board bans transgender books 'to protect children'
6 out of 10 public comment speakers oppose book banning Opponents of book banning hold signs saying, 'Leave it on the shelf.' Majority of board also decides to remove the picture book, 'Me & My ...
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10 more books face removal from SC schools despite author's invocation of young readers
Szalai's complaints have already helped prompt some state-wide bans, including four of the 11 books the board has already removed from schools. Reach Ian Grenier at 803-968-1951. Follow him on X ...
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Most banned books feature people of color and LGBTQ+ characters: Graphics explain the data
The majority of books banned last school year highlighted stories featuring people of color and LGBTQ+ characters and subjects. A recent analysis of thousands of banned titles by PEN America ...
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Freedom to Read Act gets support from Rhode Island authors and librarians
(WJAR) — The Freedom to Read Act has been introduced in Rhode Island, and on Wednesday, state senators will hold a hearing to learn more about the proposed legislation against book bans.
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B.C. bans all U.S. alcohol at government stores, wine and beer included, in response to Trump tariffs
The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch confirmed to CBC News that the ban only involves U.S.-made liquor products that are manufactured in the U.S. and imported into Canada. "This does not impact U ...