DNC hearing officer finds 2023 ADP bylaws should be invalidated
A hearing will be held before the DNC Rules Committee on Oct. 6 to determine whether to invalidate the bylaws.
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Hunstville library director: Relocation of LGBTQ books was a miscommunication
Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone."
Huntsville library disputes APR’s evidence-based story on relocating LGBTQ books
Out of the 70 children’s titles challenged, only three did not include LGBTQ subject headings.
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Our elected leaders have an opportunity to turn back the bigotry driving attacks on libraries and schools. Instead, they're encouraging it.
FB Post suggests Foley book challenger’s words in complaints offered by Christian students
A number of students from Bayshore Christian School spoke out against certain books, but a Facebook comment indicates they were working off a script.
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."
Ozark-Dale library board makes minor policy changes
The children's section will now extend to age 13, and stickers on young adult books will denote suggested age ranges.
North Shelby Library Board fires back at “misinformation” by Rep. Susan Dubose, others
The library board said the "community" did not take issue with the library's pride month display, and said librarians aren't indoctrinating children.
House speaker, majority leader urge APLS to address library controversy
The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.
Book-censoring battle moves to Fairhope
Fairhope City Council President Jay Robinson said the council does not have input into library content.