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.
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Moms for Liberty urges Madison council to leverage library funding
The citizens highlighted books on gender transitioning and sexual education as books that Huntsville-Madison libraries should remove from sections for minors.
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.
Libraries will lose state funding without policies to restrict ‘inappropriate’ material
It's still unclear—even to board member John Wahl—who decides what material is inappropriate for minors.
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Prattville Library Policies
The complaint argues that the policy is overbroad, vague and implement unconstitutional content-based discrimination against materials.
Prattville library now employs Clean Up Alabama leader
Lori Herring now works alongside librarians that her organizations has consistently painted as “groomers.”
Fired Prattville library director demands reinstatement
Foster also released exhibits and recordings that he says back up his claims.
Prattville Library Board likely breaks open meetings law to name interim director
The Open Meetings Act requires government entities, including boards, give at least 24 hours' notice of a special meeting.
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The ruler of Prattville's tiny library kingdom proved his authority Thursday — and that the community really, really needs those books.
Clean Up Alabama: Ivey’s APLS code changes “fall short”
The group suggested instead that libraries be required to institute policies similar to Prattville's in order to receive state aid.