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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kevin McGill

A Texas county has told an appeals court it has a right to cull books on sex, gender and racism

Austin American-Statesman

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A Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off its shelves — some dealing humorously with flatulence and others with issues including sex, gender identity and racism — argued its case Tuesday before 18 federal appeals court judges amid questions on whether the rights of the patrons or county officials were at risk.

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