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Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the Freedom to Read Act, which prohibits public institutions from removing books based on the "origin, background, or views of the material or of its authors."
The increase includes books about women's sexual experiences, rape, and abuse, in addition to continued attacks on material with LGBTQ+ or racial themes.
The North Star State has officially banned book bans.
He will talk about the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to fight these threats to students’ civil rights.
PEN America’s latest findings shed light on the targeted censorship of content related to race, sexuality, and violence, sparking advocacy and resistance across the nation.
In a bold response to the surge of book bans across the U.S., Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley is championing legislation to protect diverse literature in schools and libraries.
The renowned LGBTQ+ advocate and author was elected to lead the organization that’s fighting for free expression.
Looking for an LGBTQ+ rights group to contribute to on Giving Tuesday? Well, you're in luck. Here are some groups to consider.
Amid electoral rebukes for Moms for Liberty, a recent report highlights a disturbing rise in state legislatures imposing restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in schools, affecting educators and students nationwide.
The music superstar takes on book bans in the state that has the most of them.
Republican House members and conservative groups contended that removing books from school libraries doesn't amount to banning them, while Democrats pushed back.
The publisher's action is drawing criticism from teachers, librarians, and advocacy groups.
Florida has implemented the majority of bans in the U.S.
In addition to laws that directly forbid mention of certain subjects, more subtle laws are having a negative impact, says a recent report from PEN America.
That's raised concern among LGBTQ+ advocates at Delta State.
With skyrocketing attempts to ban books by and about LGBTQ+ people and people of color, the guide provides a way to fight back.
The school district will only circulate the King Jame Bible in high school libraries.
According to the Department of Education, the school system has entered into a resolution agreement to remedy the damage its prior actions had on students.
Many of the books removed from school libraries or placed on restricted access in Escambia County deal with LGBTQ+ or racial matters.
The order also returns books on race that were also removed.
