Tag: Censorship

Demonstrators hold silent protests at 17 North Dakota libraries to oppose bill removing content

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By: Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor |

About 1,000 silent protesters read from their books in front of North Dakota libraries Saturday to protest a bill that would force the removal of sexually explicit and obscene content from school and public libraries. Senate Bill 2307, sponsored by Sen. Keith Boehm, R-Mandan, would force the removal of that content from public areas of

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Bill to restrict ‘explicit’ books in schools and library passes senate

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A contentious debate over books in North Dakota’s schools and libraries is moving to the House after the Senate narrowly passed SB 2307. The bill would require the removal of books deemed sexually explicit, with librarians facing criminal charges if they fail to comply. Supporters say it’s about protecting children, while opponents warn it’s unnecessary

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Lawmaker again targets content in North Dakota libraries

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate aims to restrict explicit content in schools and public libraries. Senator Keith Boehm argues that it doesn’t ban books but rather promotes a safer environment for minors by relocating such material to less accessible areas. Critics, however, contend that the bill isn’t necessary and could lead to

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Port: It’s a war on literacy

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Libraries are more than books—they’re community lifelines. They provide knowledge, resources, and a space where anyone, regardless of means, can explore the world. But in North Dakota, a new bill could force libraries to restrict access to entire sections of their collections, potentially locking away works by Cormac McCarthy, Stephen King, and even Shakespeare. Supporters

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North Dakota bills take aim at ‘sexually explicit books’ at libraries and stores

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Two bills in the legislature are taking on ‘sexually explicit books’. Senate Bill 2123 and House Bill 1205 both take on the topic, and comments provided by the North Dakota Library Association on the topic were direct and against both. At the core of the problem, taking away people’s freedom to choose what information they

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