The PEN Ten with Rigoberto González
Observation is posing interesting questions. Surveillance is getting specific answers. Only one of those is meant to be used against the private citizen. The line, then, depends entirely on… More
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On the threat to books in one of the largest Texas school districts: "This is a predictable and unfortunate outcome of the recent demonization of schools, libraries, and literature in the state, which stands to impede students’ learning and imagination." http://bit.ly/31ybdBL
Ummm. 400 books pulled in this school district in Texas. Most certainly not following district policies. Who knew books were so dangerous?? https://twitter.com/taygoldenstein/status/1467975570852098049
