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Tennessee--"A long-running art exhibition of political artwork at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) was not invited to return to the school this year after a wave of right-wing backlash."
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Tennessee--"A long-running art exhibition of political artwork at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) was not invited to return to the school this year after a wave of right-wing backlash."
hyperallergic.com/1049994/scho...
School Nixes Exhibition Criticized by Turning Point USA
The Fletcher Exhibit of political art was hosted at East Tennessee State University for 11 years until it came under attack from right-wing figures.
hyperallergic.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Tennessee--"A long-running art exhibition of political artwork at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) was not invited to return to the school this year after a wave of right-wing backlash."
hyperallergic.com/1049994/scho...
Tennessee--"A long-running art exhibition of political artwork at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) was not invited to return to the school this year after a wave of right-wing backlash."
hyperallergic.com/1049994/scho...
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From @americantheatre.org
Washington, DC--"LBJ believed the role of both the arts and government was to 'enrich the life of our people,' but Trump and Grenell are making devastating decisions on who 'our people' includes..." 1/3
From @americantheatre.org
Washington, DC--"LBJ believed the role of both the arts and government was to 'enrich the life of our people,' but Trump and Grenell are making devastating decisions on who 'our people' includes..." 1/3
Why I Left The Kennedy Center
A former copywriter for the D.C. organization reflects on the tenuous position of arts workers under the Trump administration.
www.americantheatre.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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From @americantheatre.org
Washington, DC--"LBJ believed the role of both the arts and government was to 'enrich the life of our people,' but Trump and Grenell are making devastating decisions on who 'our people' includes..." 1/3
From @americantheatre.org
Washington, DC--"LBJ believed the role of both the arts and government was to 'enrich the life of our people,' but Trump and Grenell are making devastating decisions on who 'our people' includes..." 1/3
Proud to be partnering on #BroadwayBannedBooksWeek with Brooklyn Public Library @bklynlibrary.bsky.social and several Broadway and Off-Broadway shows! #MyStoryBelongs #MiHistoriaPertenece Thank you, @declarke85.bsky.social!
www.broadwayworld.com/article/Inte...
www.broadwayworld.com/article/Inte...
Interview: Broadway Banned Books Week Launches With George Takei & Performers
Broadway has always been about telling stories that illuminate, challenge, and connect us. From October 5–11, 2025, Broadway and the No Book Bans coalition are teaming up to launch the inaugural Broad...
www.broadwayworld.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Proud to be partnering on #BroadwayBannedBooksWeek with Brooklyn Public Library @bklynlibrary.bsky.social and several Broadway and Off-Broadway shows! #MyStoryBelongs #MiHistoriaPertenece Thank you, @declarke85.bsky.social!
www.broadwayworld.com/article/Inte...
www.broadwayworld.com/article/Inte...
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" It's so important that we learn from our history. To think that that could be erased or changed because visitors might prefer that story not be told — or not be told accurately — is frightening."
www.npr.org/2025/06/10/n...
" It's so important that we learn from our history. To think that that could be erased or changed because visitors might prefer that story not be told — or not be told accurately — is frightening."
www.npr.org/2025/06/10/n...
National Park signage encourages the public to help erase negative stories at its sites
The Department of the Interior is requiring the National Park Service to post signs nationwide by June 13 asking visitors for feedback on any information they feel misrepresents American history.
www.npr.org
June 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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" It's so important that we learn from our history. To think that that could be erased or changed because visitors might prefer that story not be told — or not be told accurately — is frightening."
www.npr.org/2025/06/10/n...
" It's so important that we learn from our history. To think that that could be erased or changed because visitors might prefer that story not be told — or not be told accurately — is frightening."
www.npr.org/2025/06/10/n...
#MyStoryBelongs #MiHistoriaPertenece
"Every child deserves to see themselves represented on their classroom shelves and in their curricula, even if their existence or their family’s existence does not align with their classmates’ parents’ religious beliefs."
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"Every child deserves to see themselves represented on their classroom shelves and in their curricula, even if their existence or their family’s existence does not align with their classmates’ parents’ religious beliefs."
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OPINION: Teaching children through diverse and inclusive books improves their educational outcomes — Mahmoud v. Taylor could end that
In Mahmoud v. Taylor, parents claim that a Maryland county’s board of education violated their religious rights by failing to provide an opt-out for their children from a read-aloud of a book with LGB...
hechingerreport.org
June 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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"Every child deserves to see themselves represented on their classroom shelves and in their curricula, even if their existence or their family’s existence does not align with their classmates’ parents’ religious beliefs."
hechingerreport.org/opinion-ever...
"Every child deserves to see themselves represented on their classroom shelves and in their curricula, even if their existence or their family’s existence does not align with their classmates’ parents’ religious beliefs."
hechingerreport.org/opinion-ever...
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Georgia--"But the truth is, the kids are fine. It’s the adults who can’t handle complexity."
www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog...
Georgia--"But the truth is, the kids are fine. It’s the adults who can’t handle complexity."
www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog...
Georgia High School Cancels ‘The Crucible’ Mid-Run for Vague Reasons — OnStage Blog
by Chris Peterson, OnStage Blog Founder If irony could raise the dead, Arthur Miller would be doing jazz hands in his grave right now. At Fannin County High School in Georgia, students spent month...
www.onstageblog.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Georgia--"But the truth is, the kids are fine. It’s the adults who can’t handle complexity."
www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog...
Georgia--"But the truth is, the kids are fine. It’s the adults who can’t handle complexity."
www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog...
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Texas--"Each instance of 'obscenity that harms a person' could lead to an individual lawsuit under HB 1375."
www.chron.com/news/article...
Texas--"Each instance of 'obscenity that harms a person' could lead to an individual lawsuit under HB 1375."
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Bookstores fight back as Texas targets their shelves
House Bill 1375, introduced by Texas Rep. Nate Schatzine (R-Fort Worth)—would hold businesses liable if a minor reports damages from "obscene" works.
www.chron.com
May 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Texas--"Each instance of 'obscenity that harms a person' could lead to an individual lawsuit under HB 1375."
www.chron.com/news/article...
Texas--"Each instance of 'obscenity that harms a person' could lead to an individual lawsuit under HB 1375."
www.chron.com/news/article...
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Ohio--"The actions of a man in Ohio have drawn outrage from the wider community after he has been accused of taking out 100 books from a public library so he could burn them."
www.13abc.com/2025/05/13/m...
Ohio--"The actions of a man in Ohio have drawn outrage from the wider community after he has been accused of taking out 100 books from a public library so he could burn them."
www.13abc.com/2025/05/13/m...
Man burns 100 library books on Jewish, African American, LGBTQ topics, officials say
The man reportedly posted a video of himself burning the books on social media.
www.13abc.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Ohio--"The actions of a man in Ohio have drawn outrage from the wider community after he has been accused of taking out 100 books from a public library so he could burn them."
www.13abc.com/2025/05/13/m...
Ohio--"The actions of a man in Ohio have drawn outrage from the wider community after he has been accused of taking out 100 books from a public library so he could burn them."
www.13abc.com/2025/05/13/m...
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Texas--“This is, I think, a more roundabout book ban,” Achar said, referring to the Senate bill that passed Friday.
Texas--“This is, I think, a more roundabout book ban,” Achar said, referring to the Senate bill that passed Friday.
Texas strips protections for teachers, parents who share “obscene” material with children
A fiery debate on the House floor Friday gave way to the Senate Bill 412’s final vote. Supporters say it’s needed to protect children.
www.texastribune.org
May 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Texas--“This is, I think, a more roundabout book ban,” Achar said, referring to the Senate bill that passed Friday.
Texas--“This is, I think, a more roundabout book ban,” Achar said, referring to the Senate bill that passed Friday.
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Colorado--"Only parents of students in the school district will be allowed to challenge books, and reviews of individual books will be limited to once every two years."
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Colorado--"Only parents of students in the school district will be allowed to challenge books, and reviews of individual books will be limited to once every two years."
coloradonewsline.com/briefs/color...
Colorado bill meant to limit school library book bans signed into law • Colorado Newsline
Colorado school districts will need to adopt policies about when and why library books can be taken from the shelves under a new law.
coloradonewsline.com
May 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Colorado--"Only parents of students in the school district will be allowed to challenge books, and reviews of individual books will be limited to once every two years."
coloradonewsline.com/briefs/color...
Colorado--"Only parents of students in the school district will be allowed to challenge books, and reviews of individual books will be limited to once every two years."
coloradonewsline.com/briefs/color...
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April 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The best platforms to get the latest book and theatre banning news from @NoBookBans are Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, and Twitter/X. Join us there!
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"The parents said they were not seeking to remove the books from school libraries and classrooms but only to shield their children from having to discuss them."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/u...
"The parents said they were not seeking to remove the books from school libraries and classrooms but only to shield their children from having to discuss them."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/u...
Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools (Gift Article)
In a lively and sometimes heated argument, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared poised to rule for parents with religious objections to storybooks with gay and transgender characters.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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"The parents said they were not seeking to remove the books from school libraries and classrooms but only to shield their children from having to discuss them."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/u...
"The parents said they were not seeking to remove the books from school libraries and classrooms but only to shield their children from having to discuss them."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/u...
#MyStoryBelongs #MiHistoriaPertenece
"[A]ll Army libraries were told this week to only 'flag' rather than remove any books, said a U.S. official not authorized to speak publicly, adding that a final decision for removing books will be made by top Army officials."
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
"[A]ll Army libraries were told this week to only 'flag' rather than remove any books, said a U.S. official not authorized to speak publicly, adding that a final decision for removing books will be made by top Army officials."
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
U.S. Army libraries target books with a focus on DEI or 'gender ideology' for removal
Books "overtly promoting DEI, gender ideology, and critical race theory" are under new scrutiny following a memo issued by acting Assistant Secretary of the Army Derrick Anderson.
www.npr.org
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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"[A]ll Army libraries were told this week to only 'flag' rather than remove any books, said a U.S. official not authorized to speak publicly, adding that a final decision for removing books will be made by top Army officials."
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
"[A]ll Army libraries were told this week to only 'flag' rather than remove any books, said a U.S. official not authorized to speak publicly, adding that a final decision for removing books will be made by top Army officials."
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
#NoBookBans is happy to join #JohnProctorIsTheVillain on Broadway and @bklynlibrary.bsky.social in support of #NationalLibraryWeek. Because libraries rock, obviously. Below is a photo of the bookmark going out in every playbill for the show this week.
April 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
#NoBookBans is happy to join #JohnProctorIsTheVillain on Broadway and @bklynlibrary.bsky.social in support of #NationalLibraryWeek. Because libraries rock, obviously. Below is a photo of the bookmark going out in every playbill for the show this week.
#MyStoryBelongs #MiHistoriaPertenece
Texas bill threatens $500,000 daily fines for museums displaying "obscene" art
www.chron.com/news/article...
Texas bill threatens $500,000 daily fines for museums displaying "obscene" art
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Texas bill threatens museums with massive fines for 'obscene' art
A new bill introduced in the Texas legislature could fine museums $500,000 per day if they display "obscene" works of art,
www.chron.com
April 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Texas bill threatens $500,000 daily fines for museums displaying "obscene" art
www.chron.com/news/article...
Texas bill threatens $500,000 daily fines for museums displaying "obscene" art
www.chron.com/news/article...
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Toledo, OH--"Children's Theatre Workshop, a Toledo-based theatre group, said Thursday that its grant funding to stage an upcoming play is being 'indefinitely held' by the Trump administration."
www.wtol.com/article/news...
Toledo, OH--"Children's Theatre Workshop, a Toledo-based theatre group, said Thursday that its grant funding to stage an upcoming play is being 'indefinitely held' by the Trump administration."
www.wtol.com/article/news...
Children's Theatre Workshop says grant is being 'held indefinitely' by Trump administration; still plans to hold show
The local theatre organization is staging "Vietnam 101: The War on Campus" by Rich Orloff.
www.wtol.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Toledo, OH--"Children's Theatre Workshop, a Toledo-based theatre group, said Thursday that its grant funding to stage an upcoming play is being 'indefinitely held' by the Trump administration."
www.wtol.com/article/news...
Toledo, OH--"Children's Theatre Workshop, a Toledo-based theatre group, said Thursday that its grant funding to stage an upcoming play is being 'indefinitely held' by the Trump administration."
www.wtol.com/article/news...
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"Without this core federal funding for state libraries, museums, and archives, we risk losing critical programs and services in every state."
www.npr.org/2025/03/31/n...
"Without this core federal funding for state libraries, museums, and archives, we risk losing critical programs and services in every state."
www.npr.org/2025/03/31/n...
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave Monday morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
www.npr.org
April 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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"Without this core federal funding for state libraries, museums, and archives, we risk losing critical programs and services in every state."
www.npr.org/2025/03/31/n...
"Without this core federal funding for state libraries, museums, and archives, we risk losing critical programs and services in every state."
www.npr.org/2025/03/31/n...
Thanks for the shoutout! #MyStoryBelongs #MiHistoriaPertenece
"Through partnership with organizations like @AATENow and EDTA, teachers learn about initiatives to actively oppose efforts to restrict the arts, such as the No Book Bans Coalition..."
www.educationandcareernews.com/investing-in...
"Through partnership with organizations like @AATENow and EDTA, teachers learn about initiatives to actively oppose efforts to restrict the arts, such as the No Book Bans Coalition..."
www.educationandcareernews.com/investing-in...
Top Challenges Inside the Classroom for Theater Education
Often a department of one, drama teachers must work to find support networks and community resources to provide the best education possible.
www.educationandcareernews.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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"Through partnership with organizations like @AATENow and EDTA, teachers learn about initiatives to actively oppose efforts to restrict the arts, such as the No Book Bans Coalition..."
www.educationandcareernews.com/investing-in...
"Through partnership with organizations like @AATENow and EDTA, teachers learn about initiatives to actively oppose efforts to restrict the arts, such as the No Book Bans Coalition..."
www.educationandcareernews.com/investing-in...
#MyStoryBelongs #MiHistoriaPertenece
College Station, TX - “Anyone who finds the performance or performers offensive has a simple remedy: don’t go."
www.texastribune.org/2025/03/24/t...
College Station, TX - “Anyone who finds the performance or performers offensive has a simple remedy: don’t go."
www.texastribune.org/2025/03/24/t...
Texas A&M can’t ban “Draggieland” drag show, federal judge rules
Judge Lee H. Rosenthal said the student group that organizes Draggieland, the Queer Empowerment Council, was likely to succeed in showing the ban violates the First Amendment.
www.texastribune.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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College Station, TX - “Anyone who finds the performance or performers offensive has a simple remedy: don’t go."
www.texastribune.org/2025/03/24/t...
College Station, TX - “Anyone who finds the performance or performers offensive has a simple remedy: don’t go."
www.texastribune.org/2025/03/24/t...
#MyStoryBelongs #MiHistoriaPertenece
Texas - "With bills like this, the debate over books in Texas is entering a dark phase...We’re talking about how to punish and frighten teachers and librarians who shelve books some people don’t like."
www.chron.com/politics/art...
Texas - "With bills like this, the debate over books in Texas is entering a dark phase...We’re talking about how to punish and frighten teachers and librarians who shelve books some people don’t like."
www.chron.com/politics/art...
Texas lawmaker wants to prosecute educators for sharing 'obscene' books
Last week, state rep. Jared Patterson's bill, House Bill 276, which aims to eliminate the affirmative defense clause, was heard in committee.
www.chron.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Texas - "With bills like this, the debate over books in Texas is entering a dark phase...We’re talking about how to punish and frighten teachers and librarians who shelve books some people don’t like."
www.chron.com/politics/art...
Texas - "With bills like this, the debate over books in Texas is entering a dark phase...We’re talking about how to punish and frighten teachers and librarians who shelve books some people don’t like."
www.chron.com/politics/art...
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Houston, TX - "A Houston TV news station dropped a video from a recent story due to backlash from several local Republican lawmakers..."
www.chron.com/news/houston...
Houston, TX - "A Houston TV news station dropped a video from a recent story due to backlash from several local Republican lawmakers..."
www.chron.com/news/houston...
Houston's KPRC 2 removes video from story after Republican outcry
Houston news station KPRC 2 removes video from report following backlash from area Republicans.
www.chron.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Houston, TX - "A Houston TV news station dropped a video from a recent story due to backlash from several local Republican lawmakers..."
www.chron.com/news/houston...
Houston, TX - "A Houston TV news station dropped a video from a recent story due to backlash from several local Republican lawmakers..."
www.chron.com/news/houston...
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Fort Campbell, KY - "... teachers had to remove all bulletin boards that reference Black History Month and Black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, according to a source speaking to Clarksville Now on condition of anonymity."
Fort Campbell, KY - "... teachers had to remove all bulletin boards that reference Black History Month and Black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, according to a source speaking to Clarksville Now on condition of anonymity."
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools - ClarksvilleNow.com
At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement...
clarksvillenow.com
February 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Fort Campbell, KY - "... teachers had to remove all bulletin boards that reference Black History Month and Black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, according to a source speaking to Clarksville Now on condition of anonymity."
Fort Campbell, KY - "... teachers had to remove all bulletin boards that reference Black History Month and Black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, according to a source speaking to Clarksville Now on condition of anonymity."