A look at recent legislative threats to libraries, including bills that could lead to censorship and criminal charges for librarians. He highlights specific bills from Alabama and Ohio that target LGBTQ+ materials and restrict library content. An editorial piece on Project 2025, a conservative agenda for the Department of Education that proposes significant cuts and changes to federal education programs, raising concerns about the implications for vulnerable communities and educational equity.
Chapters
00:00 Legislative Threats to Libraries
04:43 Judicial Responses to Censorship Laws
10:56 Project 2025: A Conservative Agenda for Education
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