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A new bill in Congress would give school districts federal funding to fight book bans. It's called H.R.7691, the Fight Book Bans Act. Email Congress and sign the petition: action.everylibrary.org/schoollibrar... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
School Library Action Week - Back the bills.
Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!
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🚨 MAGA has resurrected the SAVE Act — a HUGE voter suppression bill — and the House passed it. We need to get loud about this to stop it from passing in the Senate! Learn more and write your senators from this link from Red Wine and Blue. social.redwine.blue/s/31hCvPjI
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Don't let the American government decide what books you and your family are allowed to read. #booksky #libsky action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading
Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.
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NEW: ALA strongly denounces new federal book banning legislation introduced in Congress, HR 7661. As ALA President Sam Helmick said, "Parents, not politicians, should guide their children's reading." Call your Rep and tell them to oppose this new bill. More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/02...
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide. This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
Did you know thousands of books have been banned nationwide in the past year? And the book banners are getting sneakier in how they do it. I've RSVP'd for this virtual event to learn more. Join me and let's learn how to stop this censorship! social.redwine.blue/s/1bCMqxjB #booksky #libsky #edusky
RSVP here.
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Lawmakers renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, which would block millions of Americans from voting. It failed before — and it must fail again. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4tmVIor
“There are book challenges; that is not new. What is happening now is brazen breaking of protocol on a scope that has never been seen like this.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social @la-cac.org @oif.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social deadline.com/2026/02/the-...
‘The Librarians’ To Premiere On PBS ‘Independent Lens’ As Political Backlash Mounts Against Book Banning
'The Librarians,' directed by Kim A. Snyder, will debut on PBS amid a backlash to book banning campaigns across the country.
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New trailer for @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social just dropped. If you haven’t had a chance to see it, then mark your calendars because it will be streaming on PBS and Independent Lens beginning February 9th! youtu.be/2y151tS5Ntc?...
America’s Battle Over Books (Documentary Trailer)
YouTube video by Independent Lens
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Are you looking for a way to take positive action in the midst of everything so heavy? Join me for this virtual Social Bank to spread positivity on Instagram. Red Wine ＆ Blue will give us everything we need. You don't have to be a mom, you just have to want to do good! social.redwine.blue/s/Ogr2gV1W
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I can’t quite see it yet but I hope this is the anthem when it comes.
AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲@altspaceforce.altgov.info · 8mo ago"Now that I have won my freedom, like an eagle I am eager for the sky And I can see the light of a clear blue morning I can see the light of brand new day I can see the light of a clear blue morning Oh, and everything's gonna be all right It's gonna be okay" So sayeth Saint Dolly
This Book Riot article breaks down key legal fights shaping the freedom to read, from whether libraries can ban LGBTQ+ books to major state censorship lawsuits. These court battles will influence what stories stay accessible in schools and libraries. bookriot.com/court-cases-...
7+ Court Cases About Book Bans to Watch in 2026: Book Censorship News, January 16, 2026
Are library books considered "government speech?" Can a public library ban LGBTQ+ books? Seven book censorship court cases to watch in 2026.
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Fear and disinformation are being used to silence people speaking out against ICE. We’re choosing action instead. Join us on Monday, January 12 at 7 PM ET where we’ll come together to process what’s happening, support one another, and talk through how we can protect our communities.
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Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent after dropping her child at school. They are using fear to silence us -- we will not let fear win. Join Red Wine & Blue and other mom groups to support one another and take concrete steps to protect our communities, stay safe, and demand accountability.
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And Renee Good’s last words appear to be “We’re not mad at you.”
Chris Hayes@chrislhayes.bsky.social · 8mo agoIn the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.
Remember all those dystopian novels we blissfully read, knowing that nothing like that could ever really happen?
