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Alabama board seeks to ban books that ‘positively’ depict trans themes from library youth sections
The Alabama Public Library Service received 8,478 public comments with 80% supporting the proposed rule restricting transgender-themed books in youth library sections.
- The Alabama Public Library Service board proposed a rule to restrict books that 'positively' depict transgender themes from youth sections of libraries.
- Some speakers opposed the rule change, arguing it violates free speech principles and harms LGBTQ youth who need representation.
- The board chairman said the goal is to give parents control over what their children access, while allowing the books in adult sections.
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Alabama board seeks to ban books that 'positively' depict trans themes from library youth sections
An Alabama board is considering a proposal stating that the youth sections of public libraries cannot contain books that “positively” depict transgender themes and topics.
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