For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Yes, Trump Is Censoring History.” President Trump is right. The Smithsonian is “out of control.” And it should be a concern to all Americans, whether you agree with Trump on other issues or not. It is[...]
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Point: Yes, Trump Is Censoring History
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Smithsonian Should Not Propagate Ideology.” On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Trump administration is rewriting history by wielding the tools of censorship and erasure. At the[...]
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‘Free for All’ documentary tells story of public libraries’ critical roles throughout history and today
A new documentary is putting America’s public libraries—and the challenges they face—front and center. Free for All: The Public Library explores the history, impact, and ongoing struggles of libraries, from budget cuts to book bans. The film is being screened at hundreds[...]
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Lawmakers Fail to Override Vetoes on School Choice and Library Content Bills
Two high-profile vetoes from Governor Kelly Armstrong will stand after North Dakota lawmakers failed to gather enough votes to override them. Efforts to revive a plan for education savings accounts and to impose stricter content screening in schools and public libraries both[...]
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North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoes controversial library bill
Governor Kelly Armstrong has vetoed a bill that would have required public and school libraries to move certain books out of reach of minors. Senate Bill 2307 aimed to expand an existing 2023 law by applying similar restrictions to school libraries and[...]
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Demonstrators hold silent protests at 17 North Dakota libraries to oppose bill removing content
About 1,000 silent protesters read from their books in front of North Dakota libraries Saturday to protest a bill that would force the removal of sexually explicit and obscene content from school and public libraries. Senate Bill 2307, sponsored by Sen. Keith[...]
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Bill to restrict ‘explicit’ books in schools and library passes senate
A contentious debate over books in North Dakota’s schools and libraries is moving to the House after the Senate narrowly passed SB 2307. The bill would require the removal of books deemed sexually explicit, with librarians facing criminal charges if they fail[...]
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Lawmaker again targets content in North Dakota libraries
A bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate aims to restrict explicit content in schools and public libraries. Senator Keith Boehm argues that it doesn’t ban books but rather promotes a safer environment for minors by relocating such material to less accessible[...]
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Port: It’s a war on literacy
Libraries are more than books—they’re community lifelines. They provide knowledge, resources, and a space where anyone, regardless of means, can explore the world. But in North Dakota, a new bill could force libraries to restrict access to entire sections of their collections,[...]
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North Dakota bills take aim at ‘sexually explicit books’ at libraries and stores
Two bills in the legislature are taking on ‘sexually explicit books’. Senate Bill 2123 and House Bill 1205 both take on the topic, and comments provided by the North Dakota Library Association on the topic were direct and against both. At the[...]
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