When we think about free speech, we usually think about our right to share our thoughts, ideas and beliefs, as long as we are respectful and not unfairly stopped by the government. Free speech is a basic human right protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. However, this protection is not unlimited. It […]
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Posted inOpinion
We must accept our horrendous American past
As the Trump administration pressures the National Park Service to remove references to slavery and other injustices, this commentary argues that erasing the record won’t heal the nation. The iconic image of Gordon (“Whipped Peter”)—his back scarred by bondage—stands as indelible proof of a history that must be told fully and truthfully.
Posted inOpinion
Book bans are here—we must be ready to fight them
We must be confident, forceful and unyielding in our defense of books and libraries, as the enemies of progress will be just as relentless.
Posted inNational, News
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law criminalizing library materials for minors
Last year, attempts to ban or restrict books across the United States reached their highest level in two decades, according to the American Library Association’s records.
Posted inFeatured, National, News
Critical race theory and the banning of Black authors in schools, libraries, and prison
Since September 2021, at least 230 challenges have been made against Black-authored books.