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A new federal bill, H.R. 7661, could restrict what books students are allowed to access in public schools. Contact your representatives today and urge them to vote NO to protect the freedom to read! Find the full bill here: bit.ly/4rBpJP9
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Important momentum: the Ninth Circuit revives a challenge to Idaho’s library censorship law. Courts continue to check overreach: bit.ly/3Olr5je
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Want to persuade, not just debate? A practical guide to talking with friends about book censorship—language, tips, and facts: bit.ly/4rOeYtk
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Teens deserve access to books that address tough topics—because life does. The why (and the research): bit.ly/4tE5OBi
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A major free‑speech case could reshape Florida’s approach to school book bans. Eyes on the outcome: bit.ly/4qJpmBF
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The book‑ban boom is real. What’s fueling it—and how communities are responding: bit.ly/4kJAXiI
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On Feb 24, the US House introduced a bill banning LGBTQ+ and trans stories in school libraries. Call 202-224-3121 to OPPOSE H.R. 7661. Find your Rep: bit.ly/4r8XtDo Learn more: bit.ly/4aZph73
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Author Shannon Hale on why stories matter to kids—and why access matters to all of us. Watch & share: bit.ly/3ZHKBbW
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“Hiding our history is wrong and un‑American.” A timely op‑ed from Jim Obergefell worth your read & share: bit.ly/4cFctF8
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Local leadership matters. Huntington Beach rejects political interference to protect its public library: bit.ly/3MsDUHR
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Course correction in Missouri: previously banned books are returning. Policy should protect access—not suppress it: bit.ly/4rWvKXh
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A new initiative is getting diverse books back into classrooms and into readers’ hands. Meet the Unbanned Book Network: bit.ly/4bWsztX
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Book bans don’t just silence a season—they echo across generations. How teens feel the long‑term effects: bit.ly/3MPpi5k
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Persistence works. A Colorado district dropped its appeal—returning a banned book to shelves:
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In Tennessee, proposed changes would intensify censorship pressure on libraries, the ACLU warns. Here’s what’s at stake: bit.ly/4rQmxQ8
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Authors and students sue Utah, challenging book bans that violate free‑speech rights. Courts are becoming a key battleground: bit.ly/3MBlGUy
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Want to help, but not sure where to start?
Practical steps for school boards, libraries, and neighborhoods to defend the right to read: bit.ly/4cuaPpW
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From classics to contemporary voices—censorship keeps expanding. PEN America asks: if Plato is censored, what’s next? pen.org/press-release/plato-… #INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
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Proactive policy works. Proposed legislation in New Mexico would prohibit book bans in public libraries: bit.ly/4th85lJ
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New Hampshire’s House advances SB33—a statewide book ban bill. Here’s what’s inside and why library advocates are pushing back:
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