Letter: The Right to Read fight will continue

Work at Right to Read ND must continue, after censure of Armstrong

On June 14, Gov. Kelly Armstrong was censured by the leaders of the North Dakota Republican Party for vetoing Senate Bill 2307, the recent book ban bill that was defeated due to the governor’s veto. This censure means bills like SB 2307 will come back and our work at Right to Read ND must continue in earnest. The wildest part of the resolution is that it doesn’t even mention books or libraries. The resolution says the focus of the bill was to “s…

Letter: We'll continue to fight book bans

On June 14, Gov. Armstrong was censured by the leaders of the North Dakota Republican Party for vetoing Senate Bill 2307, the recent book ban bill that was defeated due to the governor’s veto. This censure means bills like SB 2307 will come back and our work at Right to Read ND must continue in earnest. The wildest part of the resolution is that it doesn’t even mention books or libraries. The resolution says the focus of the bill was to “safegua…

Letter: The Right to Read fight will continue

On June 14, Governor Armstrong was censured by the leaders of the ND Republican Party for vetoing Senate Bill 2307, the recent book ban bill that was defeated due to the Governor’s veto. This censure means bills like SB 2307…

Panel of Lawrence librarians discuss challenges to intellectual freedom at Free State Festival screening

Although Lawrence has not weathered the book-banning movements that have swept conservative states and other sectors of Kansas, local librarians want to see patrons taking proactive measures to support their educational institutions. Continue reading ...

Banned Books Celebrated at San Diego's Central Library - San Diego Jewish World

The goal of this exhibition is to stand for creative freedom, the right to read, and the power of art to challenge and inspire. Being a feminist bothered by the repression felt in the workplace, in society, and from the current presidential administration, this exhibit spoke to me.