“Limestone County citizens” raising funds to hire lawyer for fight against library
The fundraiser appeared Wednesday on a site called GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding alternative.
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Inside Alabama’s library war: Clean Up Alabama’s political ties and Read Freely’s roots
Clean Up Alabama's political connections clash with Read Freely Alabama's grassroots advocacy over library content.
Prattville Library board to consider policy changes, delaying lawsuit
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board on Monday requested additional time to respond to a lawsuit challenging its policies.
Alabama library critic led defamatory campaign in Missouri, lawsuit claims
Homolak has brought her fight against LGBTQ representation in libraries to Alabama, particularly in the Huntsville area.
Minnesota bans LGBTQ+ book bans as Alabama’s censorship campaign escalates
Minnesota passes law banning censorship of LGBTQ+ books, contrasting Alabama's record book bans and restrictive laws.
Athens-Limestone library board could change amid APLS controversy
A disconnect between the board's posted policy and its actual governing procedures has led to some consternation.
Prattville Library board will seek level funding amid controversy, lawsuits
Almost all of the money from the city and county goes towards operations.
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Parents are the best judges of what books are appropriate for their children, not politicians.
Prattville library pulls 60 books for review based on Clean Up Alabama list
Interim director Tammy Bear told APR the books have not been removed from the collection, but have been temporarily taken off the catalog.
Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes
About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes.