APLS executive board primed for decision Thursday
It will be up to the agency’s executive board whether to follow through on withdrawing from the ALA.
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State library disaffiliation from ALA not enough for book banning group
The state disaffiliation doesn’t prohibit local libraries from being members, which Clean Up Alabama said doesn’t go far enough.
Clean Up Alabama hosts roundtable in Prattville
The discussion continued the group’s trend of focusing on children’s books containing “gender ideology."
Lawmaker plans to bring bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade
State Rep. Mack Butler said he is bringing the bill to combat “an agenda” in the public school system.
Analysis | A brief examination of defunding libraries in Alabama
This isn't just about the present political milieu; the history of book banning is vast.
John Wahl: Participation in Clean Up Alabama roundtable is about “open dialogue”
Wahl said the group had misunderstood and misconstrued his purpose in agreeing to attend the event.
Read Freely Alabama questions John Wahl’s “conflict of interest”
Wahl is listed as a speaker at a Clean Up Alabama roundtable on "ending the sexualization of children in libraries."
Ivey suggests rule changes for Alabama public libraries to address library concerns
Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack suggesting rule changes for libraries to receive state aid.
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Huntsville library director orders mass relocation of LGBTQ books
Many of the books have subject headings making it clear why they were included: "gay parents," "lesbian mothers," "gender identity."