Virginia legislators request study of book removals in public schools
A Senate committee recently advanced a proposal for the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to report on book ...
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ALA, AASL decry U.S. Defense Department censorship of schools and libraries on military installations
DoDEA school libraries provide a wealth of information and resources to their communities. By ordering the removal and ...
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Texas leads nation in book ban attempts, according to the American Library Association
Texas leads the nation in attempts to ban books, sparking a heated debate over educational freedom and censorship.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center
Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity The American Bar Association's Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), as one of the four ABA Goal III Entities, leads the ...
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Amarillo Public Library receives 10th consecutive Achievement of Excellence Award by Texas Municipal Library Directors Association
Amarillo Public Library officials announced that for the tenth consecutive year, APL has earned the Achievement of Excellence ...
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Newsmaker: James W. Lewis
The American Library Association received the largest gift in its 150-year history: a $25 million bequest from James W. Lewis ...
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American Library Association launches public supporter program
The American Library Association launched a new supporter program on February 10, 2025, inviting the public to join the fight ...
Librarian sues after being fired 'for protesting book censorship'
Patty Hector, 64, was the director of the Saline County Library when County Judge Matthew Brumley made the call to have her ...
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Arkansas senator proposes eliminating boards overseeing state library and PBS
The organization receives no state funds. Sullivan has also said the Legislature should “eliminate all the funding for public ...
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Free speech organizations denounce Education Department’s calling book bans a ‘hoax’
A conservative group praised the department’s actions as “welcome news.” Over the past few years, PEN America and the American Library Association have reported thousands of bans around the country, ...
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During Wildfires, Los Angeles Libraries Offer Community Lifelines
The American Library Association (ALA) has also set up a relief effort through its ALA Disaster Relief Fund. In addition to physical losses, community members are experiencing the mental and emotional ...