Read Freely, ALLA challenge APLS code changes
The groups say the adopted changes stray far from the original proposal put forward for public comment.
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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.
Lawsuit against Prattville Library policy featured on MSNBC
Representatives of Read Freely Alabama and the Alabama Library Association joined MSNBC Sunday to discuss their suit against the library's policy.
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Parents are the best judges of what books are appropriate for their children, not politicians.
National anti-censorship groups call for reversal of Prattville Library policies
The groups called the new policy discriminatory and urged the Prattville Library to uphold the freedom to read.
Baldwin County children’s author suggests Prattville policies as model for local libraries
"They've done the work so now other local boards can follow suit," the author wrote.
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.
Cullman Library Board declines to move challenged books
The books were all challenged by one resident for LGBTQ+ content.
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."
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.