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halseanderson Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson ·
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TFW heroes lift up your book! ! 😮😭😊OMG you guys!

Thank you @JoyVBehar & @TheView for amplifying the voice of Speak, for supporting survivors of sexual violence, and the kids who want to read books about the real world. Thanks for speaking up against fascist book banners! 🇺🇸♥️ https://twitter.com/TheView/status/1641953525562478592

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jodieginsberg Jodie Ginsberg @jodieginsberg ·
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This from @jrezaian on why we must not fall for authoritarian smear tactics against journalists is a must read. #IStandwithEvan https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/31/american-journalist-russia-hostage-putin/

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penamerica PEN America @penamerica ·
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In our recent Hate in the Headlines report, PEN America interviewed 20+ journalists with years of experience documenting domestic extremism. Their topline takeaway? Avoid long profile pieces that normalize extremists. This #60Minutes piece will almost certainly do just that.

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