Spanish Fort Library expands challenge procedures
The library moved 36 books from children’s to Young Adult, apparently including numerous LGBTQ books.
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Library battles heat up in Spanish Fort, Athens as new year begins
Alabama's library battles are heating back up as 2025 kicks into gear.
Federal judge strikes down Arkansas law criminalizing librarians
The law is similar to a bill in the Alabama Legislature that already has 50 Republican sponsors in the House.
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Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Sex education books have been among those targeted in public libraries across the state.
Supporters outflank critics at Fairhope Library Board meeting
Moms for Liberty and Clean Up Alabama have called for the board chair to resign, expressing frustration that challenged books have not been moved.
Huntsville Library moves challenged books after updating policy
The relocated books include one with non-sexual cartoonish nudity and one about gender identity with no nudity or sexually explicit content.
EveryLibrary warns Trump election will likely boost censorship efforts
Republican state lawmakers are already poised to pass legislation that will allow for the prosecution of librarians.
Conflicts over race, LGBTQ+ rights cost schools billions annually
Superintendents cited increased expenses for security, legal fees, and public relations as part of their efforts to handle community outrage.
Montgomery Pride leads LGBTQ+ march on capitol
The march is intended to bring visibility to the LGBTQ+ community as lawmakers continue to focus on anti-LGBTQ bills.