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The NCAC released a statement in response to the horrific attack on Salman Rushdie, a brave defender of free speech. Read More ([link removed])
KELLER, TEXAS ISD, REMOVED MORE THAN 40 CHALLENGED BOOKS, INCLUDING HOLY BIBLE
The sudden decision to pull the materials was made the day before the start of the school year and targeted books that were previously challenged.
Since challenged materials were reviewed and returned last year, current reconsideration efforts have raised suspicion that the same books have been targeted again due to the diverse ideas they represent, thus violating students’ First Amendment rights and the district’s policies to establish “Respect for the diversity of its community through a culture of understanding and personalized learning opportunities.” [link removed] More ([link removed])
NEW VIRTUAL BANNED BOOKS WEEK INQUIRY CENTER AVAILABLE
As a new school year begins and Banned Books Week, Sept. 18 – 24, 2022, is on the horizon, polarizing politics and a surge in book banning attempts continue to create a challenging landscape for our nation’s educators. In response, the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) has created a virtual Banned Book Books Week Inquiry Center ([link removed]) that provides lesson plans to empower educators to navigate difficult discussions on censorship and challenged books with middle and high school students. Read More ([link removed])
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NCAC SEEKS STUDENT SUBMISSIONS TO YOUTH FREE EXPRESSION FILM CONTEST
How do students feel about current threats to their First Amendment rights? The NCAC's is seeking submissions from young people to share their stories and participate in the Youth Free Expression Film Contest ([link removed]) . The deadline for contest entries is September 19, 2022. Read More ([link removed])
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The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) trusts individuals to make their own decisions about what they read and believe. Join us as we fight an unprecedented wave of attempts to ban books and materials by registering for the Unite Against Book Bans campaign, ([link removed]) a national coalition of more than 50 national partners and state and local organizations working together to support First Amendment Rights. Your free registration will allow you access to a variety of resources that will help amplify and support the fight for free expression. Learn More ([link removed])
Don't let the censors' voices be the loudest!
Join us on Nov. 15, 2022, as we honor such notable free speech defenders as Colin Kaepernick ([link removed]) , Bestselling Author & Publisher; George M. Johnson ([link removed]) , Young Adult Author & Activist; Michael Bamberger ([link removed]) , Senior Counsel, Dentons; Aryeh Neier ([link removed]) , Founder, Human Rights Watch; Student Free Speech Advocate, Edha Gupta ([link removed]) ; High School Librarian Martha Hickson ([link removed]) ; and Phil Harvey ([link removed]) , Founder, and CEO of DKT
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CENSORSHIP IN THE NEWS
Judge Blocks Workplace Provisions of DeSantis’s Stop WOKE Act
Yahoo News, Aug. 19, 2022
A federal judge on Thursday blocked parts of legislation spearheaded by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that limited private employers from discussing or holding training on diversity, equity, and inclusion that incorporate critical race theory. Read More ([link removed])
Pennridge board defends proposed speech policy against ire of parents, Bucks NAACP, others
Courier Times, Aug. 15, 2022
The National Coalition Against Censorship and Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression also issued a joint statement, against the policies. Read More ([link removed])
Perspective | Book bans are threatening American democracy. Here’s how to fight back
The Washington Post, Aug. 9, 2022
It starts with organizing locally, where the greatest threats exist Read More ([link removed])
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