Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the law, which came amid a recent rise in book-banning efforts, was the first of its kind. At least one other state is weighing similar legislation.
Tag: Libraries and Librarians
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Queens Library Architects Are Sued Over Lack of Accessibility
City officials argued that the building was not compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act and other laws.
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Even People With Good Jobs Get Exploited
The idea that a job is a passion obfuscates the reality that a job is an economic contract, and sets up the conditions for exploitation.
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The Bible and Book of Mormon Challenged Under Utah Book Ban Law
In one school district, the Bible and the Book of Mormon were flagged for “sensitive materials review.”
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Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Poem Restricted by Florida School
A grade school in Miami-Dade County said “The Hill We Climb,” which Ms. Gorman read at President Biden’s inauguration in 2021, was “better suited” for older students after a parent complained about it.