Bill to protect RI libraries from book bans moves forward

Studying Obscenity Laws And Sex Books In Libraries No. 1 Priority For Committee

The No. 1 priority for the Wyoming Legislature’s interim Judiciary Committee is to consider tying sex books in libraries to state obscenity laws. The debate conintues years of controversy over sexually graphic books available to kids in libraries.

'Freedom to Read Act' passes in RI Senate, along with school cell phone ban. What to know.

The act would let authors, booksellers or publishers sue any government entity found to "enforce censorship."

Bill to protect RI libraries from book bans moves forward

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Legislation aimed at protecting libraries from book bans and affirming free speech in Rhode Island is now headed to the House. The Senate advanced the Freedom to Read Act on Tuesday. If passed, the bill would promote access to information and freedom of expression by prohibiting censorship of library materials. BACKGROUND: RI leaders, advocates push for ‘Freedom to Read’ bill at State House State Sen. Mark McKenne…

Book banning: A waste of time?

Think about the thing that can take you anywhere, at any time – a cherished source of entertainment for thousands of years, yet also the average household item: a book.