PEN America Concerned about Former Defense Secretary Esper’s Accusations of Censorship
"If indeed the Department of Defense is attempting to block parts of the book that are otherwise public knowledge or reflect Esper's personal take on events, it would be… More
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Why Are Books Banned? Part of a Broader Effort to Oppress Girls and Nonbinary People @TeenVogue https://www.teenvogue.com/story/book-bans-girls-women
What now in unfree Florida? The DoE apparently getting into the business of threatening punishment to high school principals if they don't cancel student club events with drag queens. B/c "Drag & Donuts " is the real threat to students here... #EdScare
https://katv.com/news/nation-world/drag-donuts-event-at-orlando-high-school-cancelled-following-threats-from-florida-department-of-education-boone-high-school-in-orlando-florida