RI lawmakers consider 'Freedom to Read Act'
Dozens gathered at the R.I. State House Wednesday evening to share their thoughts on a proposal that would ensure access to ...
SCOOP: Freedom Caucus threatens to force vote on Al Green measure if Johnson doesn't act
The House Freedom Caucus is in discussions with House GOP leadership about further punishment for Rep. Al Green.
RI 'Freedom to Read' bills would protect librarians from censorship prosecution. What to know.
Over the last several years, parents and organized groups have targeted 28 books for removal from RI school libraries.
Freedom to Read Act gets support from Rhode Island authors and librarians
The Freedom to Read Act is described as a comprehensive bill meant to promote free expression and access of information by ...
R.I. bill aims to protect librarians amid rise in book bans
Senate committee will consider “Freedom to Read Act,” which would shield librarians from criminal charges and standardize ...
Fearing federal DEI policies, Waterloo schools withdrew from African American reading event
Waterloo schools, a minority-majority district, declined to participate in the African American Read-In. The 1619 Freedom ...
RI 'Freedom to Read' bill would protect librarians from censorship prosecution. What to know.
Over the last several years, parents and organized groups have targeted 28 books for removal from RI school libraries.
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Waterloo's 1619 Freedom School to host canceled African American read-in
The Waterloo after-school literacy program co-founded by Nikole Hannah-Jones will host the city’s 19th African American ...
How a Black Movement About Freedom Became a Movement About Welfare
The 36 million who watched President Donald Trump's address to Congress also watched as Congressional Black Caucus member, ...
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Bebbington: 'Freedom to read' is crucial to a healthy society
This week, and until March 1, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) celebrates Freedom to Read Week. In 2024, the Library received 11 requests to restrict access to books from its shelves. Ten years ...
Okanagan Regional Libraries acknowledging Freedom to Read Week and the right of intellectual freedom
All over Canada, public libraries are acknowledging Freedom to Read Week and the Okanagan Regional Library's 30 branches is ...
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Lawmakers consider ‘Freedom to Read’ bill as latest attempt to limit book bans in Oregon schools
Proponents point to historic highs in book ban attempts, largely targeting people of color, women and LGBTQ+ communities.