John,

Across the country, we are seeing with our own eyes how authoritarians in
the Republican party work to deny children the opportunity to access books
that teach them about some of the most pressing topics of our time.

In fact, from Texas to Tennessee books discussing topics ranging from race
to sexual orientation are coming under fire and being outright banned in
school districts nationwide.

It’s not just changing curriculums as some have suggested, many of these
important books are being completely removed from school libraries.

Numerous districts are facing enormous pressure to remove Michelle Obama’s
biography because some parents claim it is racist against white people.

With school boards threatening the ability of students to read about
crucial topics on race, there has never been a more important time to
speak up on this fight.

[ [link removed] ]Join DFA as we tell Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: Use your power
to fight against efforts to censor and ban books now!

Take Action: [link removed]

With an increasing push to censor and ban what books students have access
to it’s clear that we have an education crisis, and Education Secretary
Miguel Cardona needs to weigh in.

While the Department of Education does not have the authority to mandate
that states adopt certain educational practices, under the Obama
administration, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan used the department's
influence to push 41 states and the District of Columbia to adopt Common
Core standards, thus proving that the Secretary of Education has enormous
influence to impact how school districts set policies.

Whether it is prohibiting and investigating discrimination, ensuring equal
access to educational materials, or using his position to influence
policies on the state and local level, as the Secretary of Education,
Miguel Cardona has a huge role to play in ensuring books are not banned. 

[ [link removed] ]Sign the Petition to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: Use your power
to fight against efforts to censor and ban books now!

Take Action: [link removed]

 

- Molly

Molly Goldberg
Development Manager
Democracy for America

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