All posts tagged "PEN America"
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Florida AG Compares LGBTQ Books to Nazi Propaganda
Florida's Attorney General defends her state's efforts to remove LGBTQ books by pushing an authoritarian view of free speech.
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Pink is Defying Book Bans at Her Florida Concerts
Pink is speaking up against book bans nationwide, pledging to give out thousands of books in Florida at her upcoming shows.
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County Bans Minors from Checking Out LGBTQ Library Books
A Texas county has approved a policy barring minors from checking out LGBTQ-themed books, which are considered "explicit" material.
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Obama Appears in Banned Book Campaign’s TikTok Video
The Obama Foundation has partnered with Prince George's County Libraries for a campaign celebrating banned books and freedom of expression.
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“Educational Gag Order” Bills Have Increased 250% Over Last Year
The number of bills seeking to impose “educational gag orders” that limit or ban certain types of topics or discussions from school classrooms has increased...
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A Florida County Finds These 115 Books Objectionable
A Florida school district has placed advisory labels on 115 books in school libraries, including several with LGBTQ characters or content.
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School Allegedly Retaliates Against Florida Student for “Don’t Say Gay” Protest
A Florida high school student who helped organize student walkouts and protests against the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law says school officials are retaliating against...
