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redwineblueusa Red Wine and Blue @redwineblueusa ·
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According to @PENamerica book bans are increasing and evolving to keep even more books out of the hands of our children. But why do other people get to tell our kids, they can't read certain books? #BookBanBusters

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penamerica PEN America @penamerica ·
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"While no Republican members of Congress have directly addressed the Santos drag allegations, drag has become a hot-button issue in the party.

At least 8 states have introduced... legislation to restrict or censor drag shows, according to Pen America." https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64388524

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