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Shushed No More

How Libraries Became Battlegrounds in the Book Ban Wars
BillTrack50
Sep 16, 2024
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Sarah and Stephen discuss the rapid increase in state legislation aimed at removing certain books from school and public libraries. Is it justifiable action to protect children from obscene publications, or just censorship aimed at marginalized communities?

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