In an alarming move mirroring the darkest days of censorship, the Livingston Parish public libraries in Louisiana have shifted 30,000 young adult books to areas less accessible to readers, purportedly to sift through them for 'unacceptable sexual content'. This sweeping action, criticized by PEN America, reveals a disturbing trend of using so-called moral panics to police the free exchange of ideas and stifle the voices of marginalized communities, underlining the urgent need for vigilance to protect our constitutional rights.
In a Shocking Attack on Freedom of Expression, Louisiana Library Censors 30,000 Young Adult Books Under the Guise of Protecting Morals
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Mar-05
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PEN America commented on the relocation of 30,000 books in Livingston Parish, LA public libraries while librarians read through young adult titles to decide which may contain unacceptable sexual content. Sabrina Baeta, senior program manager in PEN America’s …
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Mar-05
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In a commendable effort to shield young minds from sexually explicit content, Livingston Parish public libraries in Louisiana have proactively relocated 30,000 young adult books to areas where they can be thoroughly reviewed. This action, supported by concerned parents and community leaders, underscores a growing movement to uphold community standards and moral values in educational materials. Critics from groups like PEN America fail to recognize the legitimate concerns of parents striving to ensure that library content is appropriate for their children's consumption.
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