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California bans anti-LGBTQ+ book bans in public libraries
The law also protects librarians and readers from viewpoint discrimination, balancing community needs and free speech concerns.
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Six big-name publishers sue Ron DeSantis’ Florida over “unconstitutional” book-banning law
Gov. Ron DeSantis has called reports of book-banning a “hoax,” but the law has resulted in the removal of thousands of books.
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GOP law forces library to require ID from patrons under 30 to access “adult” books
The adult book section includes books with queer themes, something a new law defines as “sexual” content.
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Indonesia may soon ban LGBTQ+ media & investigative journalism
The draconian legislation would prohibit displays of “negative behavior or lifestyles that potentially harm the public.”
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City official’s hateful tantrum leads to city banning all books on LGBTQ+ parents
The councilman was triggered by an innocuous book about showing kids that all families “are different but equally loving.”
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Commentary
The archaic Comstock laws were named for a man who also fueled the US obsession with book banning
Anthony Comstock destroyed 15 tons of books during his 1800s quest for a “pure” nation, which also included banning abortion medications through the mail.
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Almost all of 2023’s most challenged books were LGBTQ+
Several were also about people of color.
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This smalltown LGBTQ+ group was building goodwill, until unhinged conservatives copied their act
The group wants queer kids to thrive. Their opponents say the group’s members deserve to be shot.
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Instagram censors loving photo of gay dads with newborn as “graphic” & “upsetting” content
Plenty of Instagram images show heterosexual couples nuzzling their newborns. But when the image has two men…
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Bookstore co-founded by RuPaul apologizes for selling anti-LGBTQ+ titles
The store was criticized for selling books written by Hitler and other right-wing bigots.
