Word spread MassResistance activists were planning on attending the library board meeting, progressive groups galvanized into action
A teacher in Cobb County, GA. was fired after a contentious 4-3 vote for reading a children's book deemed to "consider gender beyond binary"
“Libraries and are places where children can and should be welcomed, safe, respected and included. Books and librarians literally save lives”
The battle over books on LGBTQ+ themes, and even race relations has become a national issue with conservatives railing against libraries
In the case of the book about Secretary Buttigieg, a reasonable assumption a local official told the Blade was because Buttigieg is openly gay
"If a nation built on freedom of expression allows certain voices & ideas to be silenced- why should other countries protect them?”
"State will deliver the books — and we’ll send the district the bill and fine them for violating state law”
City council says they don’t want ‘garbage’ on the public library’s shelves- the library should reflect the community’s Christian majority
The joint letter sent Thursday highlights case law and constitutional precedent that restricts the removal of books from libraries and schools
Biden said that he viewed white supremacy coupled with hate as "as the most dangerous terrorist threat to our homeland"