Banned Books

[GranTurNismo]

Of course it’s Alabama.

 

[Joey D]

Michigan libraries don’t stock ‘obscene’ books GOP rep’s bill would age-restrict, group says

The bill would put books containing "obscene or sexually explicit matter" in an age-restricted section of the library, despite a group representing Michigan libraries saying such materials aren't even on library shelves.

www.mlive.com

So I've checked out a ton of books from the Charlevoix library (where Fiske is from) and I've never seen anything remotely pornographic in nature. I'm not sure what part of the library he's going, but I'd like to know where the exact section, aisle, and shelf the material is on so I know to avoid it. Also, I'd also like to know if there's a waiting list for some of the better material so I can be sure not to put my name on it.

Also, fun fact, Fiske (who's very Republican) employs a massive load of "migrant workers" on his farm and I'd be dollars to donuts they aren't even remotely legal.

 

[TexRex]

 

[TexRex]

Judge Finds Texas Library's Book Bans Unconstitutional, Orders Books Returned

In a victory for freedom to read advocates, federal judge Robert Pitman found that Llano County's targeting and removal of a host of allegedly inappropriate books from library shelves constituted viewpoint and content discrimination.

www.publishersweekly.com

In a victory for the freedom to read, a federal judge in Austin, Tex., has found that a library board in Llano County likely infringed the constitutional rights of readers in the community by unilaterally removing books it deemed inappropriate. The judge has issued a preliminary injunction requiring that the banned books be immediately returned to the shelves and blocking the library from removing any other books while the case continues.

In his 26-page decision, judge Robert Pitman denied Llano County’s motion to have the case dismissed on a standing issue, finding that the plaintiffs—a group of local library patrons—have “alleged sufficient facts to show they are suffering an actual, ongoing injury.” And in granting the plaintiffs’ request for injunctive relief, Pitman held that the plaintiffs “have made a clear showing that they are likely to succeed on their viewpoint discrimination claim.”

 

[Blitz24]

Judge Finds Texas Library's Book Bans Unconstitutional, Orders Books Returned

In a victory for freedom to read advocates, federal judge Robert Pitman found that Llano County's targeting and removal of a host of allegedly inappropriate books from library shelves constituted viewpoint and content discrimination.

www.publishersweekly.com

Expect an appeal to the Supreme Court.

 

[TexRex]

Expect an appeal to the Supreme Court.

First to the Fifth Circuit, which is much more fraught.

 

[TexRex]

Judge Finds Texas Library's Book Bans Unconstitutional, Orders Books Returned

In a victory for freedom to read advocates, federal judge Robert Pitman found that Llano County's targeting and removal of a host of allegedly inappropriate books from library shelves constituted viewpoint and content discrimination.

www.publishersweekly.com

 

[UKMikey]

H/t Rhonda Harbison.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/05/23/lgbtq-book-ban-challengers/

The majority of the 1,000-plus book challenges analyzed by The Post were filed by just 11 people.

Each of these people brought 10 or more challenges against books in their school district; one man filed 92 challenges. Together, these serial filers constituted 6 percent of all book challengers — but were responsible for 60 percent of all filings.

 

[Roo]

I had privately wondered if the book complaint system could be used to ban the Bible given its violent content.

Turns out it can. Someone in Utah was ahead of me on that, complained in December last year, and now a school district has removed the Bible from junior schools.

 

[Joey D]

What's even better is that they're trying to get the Book of Mormon banned as well. It'll be interesting to see how that works out because Davis County is heavily Mormon.

 

[TexRex]

 

[UKMikey]

Penguin Random House launches high schoolers’ award to combat book bans

The publisher’s $10,000 Freedom of Expression prize invites teens to write about a banned book that changed their life, against a backdrop of rising censorship

theguardian.com

 

[wheelhp]

The official quote is “describe or depict in a way that is likely to cause offence to a reasonable adult, a person who is, or appears to be, a child under 18”.

Australia gets very ban happy, especially if it's not from something that funds the government well. Also doesn't help Australia one of the few non-third world countries that refuses to make a Bill of Rights allowing them to get away with obscure reasons to ban anything.

In Australia books are initially unclassified by default and are able to sold that way until the Government determines it needs to be looked into and if they decide to, the books are unable to be sold until classification is met and all of No Game No Life volumes have to be Classified separately. Volumes 1, 2 and 9 aren't so lucky and ended up banned. The attention came when Australia decided to track down hard on adult anime for how they depict children and No Game No Life Light Novel ended up being affected but somehow not the Anime

I've only ever seen the Anime adaptation once and I didn't like the show so I never delved into the franchise further to confirm the Light Novels actual contents.

It's 2023 Same-sex marriage is legal , but has this ridiculous thing on books changed?

 

[TexRex]

Florida seeks to fine ‘activists’ amid what DeSantis calls ‘curating,’ not book bans, in schools

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday defended recently-enacted state laws mandating district K-12 schools develop and follow an approval process for contested reading material, what’s since seen scores of books pulled from school shelves for review temporarily or otherwise.

www.clickorlando.com

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday held a news conference in Lake Nona to defend recently-enacted state laws mandating district K-12 schools develop and follow an approval process for contested reading material, what’s since seen scores of books pulled from school shelves for review temporarily or otherwise.

Beyond this, the governor previewed proposed legislation meant to punish “activists” who he says are now flooding these processes by submitting books such as dictionaries and the Bible for review in acts of “frivolous objection.”

Conservatives: "Give us Heckler's Veto!"

Also conservatives: "NOT LIKE THAT!!!"

Mental illness.

 

[Tyanada]

Florida seeks to fine ‘activists’ amid what DeSantis calls ‘curating,’ not book bans, in schools

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday defended recently-enacted state laws mandating district K-12 schools develop and follow an approval process for contested reading material, what’s since seen scores of books pulled from school shelves for review temporarily or otherwise.

www.clickorlando.com

Conservatives: "Give us Heckler's Veto!"

Also conservatives: "NOT LIKE THAT!!!"

Mental illness.


Yes, some students don’t really want to read books or spend their time on it, they’re simply not interested. They don’t want to do schoolwork, they just want to say do my homework and get results quickly. Okay, it happens, it’s normal, they use https://ca.edubirdie.com/do-my-homework-for-me and are happy that the problem is solved. But there are those who like to read, those who read a lot, those who enjoy it. Should we stop letting them into libraries? Ban everyone, that’s the solution now.

So, they'll decide which information can be spread and which can't, based on whose beliefs it aligns with? And if another point of view is presented, suddenly it's not allowed to be voiced? What's the point of striving for a well-rounded education and studying facts if it's just to regurgitate the "correct" opinion of the moment? Why bother developing critical thinking skills? Is the idea then to immediately conform to the constantly changing "right opinion", rewriting history along the way? Essentially, they're disregarding the First Amendment, freedom of speech, and so on, simply because they feel like it. If I want to write a book, should it also have to pass through their censorship? And who gets to decide what forms of self-expression are acceptable? It seems like this is veering towards some form of totalitarianism. Will we soon need permission to have our own opinions, or will there be some kind of "Ministry of Love" to ensure not just speech but also thoughts are in line?

 

[UKMikey]

Fahrenheit 451 has spread to the UK.

Investigation reveals UK schools are banning LGBT+ books after parents’ complaints

Exclusive: Library staff, MPs and charities have warned banning books is worrying regression on LGBT+ rights and can be harmful to young people

www.independent.co.uk

 

[UKMikey]

Stephen King gives three-word response after realising Florida banned 23 of his books

Twenty-three of King’s novels have been banned from schools in the US state thanks to a 2022 legislation signed by Ron DeSantis

www.independent.co.uk

 

[TexRex]

 

[Pupik]

This reminds me of how Pez simply forgot to register with U.S. Customs, and therefore couldn't sue smugglers of its European-market products; which in itself, is just as charmingly weird.

 

[Joey D]

Why is he a nearsighted pirate?

 

[daan]

Why is he a nearsighted pirate?

Because he arrrrrrrrr.

 

[Famine]

Why is he a nearsighted pirate?

Terrorism.