Between July 2022 and December 2022, more than 32 states have banned hundreds of books in their schools and libraries. A majority of these bans are concentrated in Florida, Missouri, South Carolina, Texas and Utah – and, overwhelmingly, they target books that discuss themes of racism, sexuality, gender and history.
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Folks, these attacks are incredibly alarming. Extremists across the country are attempting to erase all traces of vital conversations about history and other important topics, and if we cannot stop them, soon there will be nothing left.
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