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US librarians tackle ‘manufactured crisis’ of book bans to protect LGBTQ+ rights

In at least half a dozen states, librarians have joined forces with civil rights groups to oppose book bans, often facing personal and professional repercussions

The Guardian - US · Dec 15, 2025

Library director wins $700k settlement after being fired amid book row

Some complained that the books, which had sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes, were inappropriate for young people

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

In Georgia, a bill to cut all ties with the American Library Association is advancing

Several other states have made moves to disassociate from the nation's oldest library professional association. But Georgia's bill, the first of its kind in the nation, goes further than the others.

WEKU · Mar 1, 2024