Kim Dare
@kimjdare.bsky.social
Censorship fighter, retired HS librarian, mom, wife, dog walker. YALSA Director thru 2026; Rise Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 thru 2028; Printz 2023
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Critical thread on the freedom to read. Action steps included. We cannot let up. We cannot give an inch. Censorship is anathema to democracy and that's why it's a favorite tool of fascists.
You may remember that in August, the Middle District Court of Florida ruled in favor of plaintiffs in a lawsuit over book bans in the state. He said none of the books were obscene: bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Critical thread on the freedom to read. Action steps included. We cannot let up. We cannot give an inch. Censorship is anathema to democracy and that's why it's a favorite tool of fascists.
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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, & Successes Over The Year.
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year
What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
bookriot.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, & Successes Over The Year.
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
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Proud to announce that #Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship has joined the American Library Association! We are standing together for #libraries, readers, and the #freadom to read. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Proud to announce that #Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship has joined the American Library Association! We are standing together for #libraries, readers, and the #freadom to read. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social
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A Federal Right to Read Act has been reintroduced by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Rep Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ).
We’re thankful for this legislation.
Our freedom to read and learn should not be a state’s rights issue!
www.everylibrary.org/applaud_rein...
We’re thankful for this legislation.
Our freedom to read and learn should not be a state’s rights issue!
www.everylibrary.org/applaud_rein...
EveryLibrary Applauds Reintroduction of the Federal Right to Read Act of 2025
www.everylibrary.org
December 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A Federal Right to Read Act has been reintroduced by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Rep Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ).
We’re thankful for this legislation.
Our freedom to read and learn should not be a state’s rights issue!
www.everylibrary.org/applaud_rein...
We’re thankful for this legislation.
Our freedom to read and learn should not be a state’s rights issue!
www.everylibrary.org/applaud_rein...
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ALA, @bookriot.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @flfreedomread.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social all track different aspects of the movement - no matter how you look at it, book bans are sweeping across the country. Don't miss our joint report: https://bit.ly/4qkTZh5
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
ALA, @bookriot.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @flfreedomread.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social all track different aspects of the movement - no matter how you look at it, book bans are sweeping across the country. Don't miss our joint report: https://bit.ly/4qkTZh5
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We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
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Leavitt: Why aren't you talking about what these members of congress are doing to encourage violence…. They're literally saying to 1.3 million active duty service members not to follow lawful orders
Reporter: Actually they said illegal orders.
Reporter: Actually they said illegal orders.
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Leavitt: Why aren't you talking about what these members of congress are doing to encourage violence…. They're literally saying to 1.3 million active duty service members not to follow lawful orders
Reporter: Actually they said illegal orders.
Reporter: Actually they said illegal orders.
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Good morning to these future governors!
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good morning to these future governors!
Last night’s gathering of about 400 old and new friends in the Reston-Herndon area was so energizing as we joined more than 1500 groups around the US in celebrating John Lewis’s legacy. Let’s all carry it forward.
#goodtroubleliveson
#goodtroubleliveson
July 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Last night’s gathering of about 400 old and new friends in the Reston-Herndon area was so energizing as we joined more than 1500 groups around the US in celebrating John Lewis’s legacy. Let’s all carry it forward.
#goodtroubleliveson
#goodtroubleliveson
It’s a beautiful day to advocate for libraries and the right to read! And what a gorgeous portrait Jarrett Krosoczka created to celebrate Dr. Hayden and all who support #freadom 💜✨
May 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It’s a beautiful day to advocate for libraries and the right to read! And what a gorgeous portrait Jarrett Krosoczka created to celebrate Dr. Hayden and all who support #freadom 💜✨
May 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Proof your public library loves you: they leave you alone when you're reading, they love when you bring your kids over, and they'll literally let you borrow any book you want...even their hardcovers
April 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Proof your public library loves you: they leave you alone when you're reading, they love when you bring your kids over, and they'll literally let you borrow any book you want...even their hardcovers
Reston Regional Library is a happening place! We loved the conversations on Monday while sharing postcards, coloring sheets, & bookmarks for #righttoreadday and #nationallibraryweek . What’s your favorite thing about your library?
#drawntofreedom
@uabookbans.bsky.social
#drawntofreedom
@uabookbans.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Reston Regional Library is a happening place! We loved the conversations on Monday while sharing postcards, coloring sheets, & bookmarks for #righttoreadday and #nationallibraryweek . What’s your favorite thing about your library?
#drawntofreedom
@uabookbans.bsky.social
#drawntofreedom
@uabookbans.bsky.social
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Libraries continued to provide critical services and develop innovative programs and services, despite the challenges they faced in 2024. Learn more and see which books face the most censorship challenges in this year's State of America's Libraries Report:
www.ala.org/news/state-a...
www.ala.org/news/state-a...
April 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Libraries continued to provide critical services and develop innovative programs and services, despite the challenges they faced in 2024. Learn more and see which books face the most censorship challenges in this year's State of America's Libraries Report:
www.ala.org/news/state-a...
www.ala.org/news/state-a...
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If you believe that:
1) Reading is critical to our democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
1) Reading is critical to our democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
April 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
If you believe that:
1) Reading is critical to our democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
1) Reading is critical to our democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
What’s better than reading a recap of Timothy Snyder’s 20 Lessons on Tyranny? Having them read by John Lithgow.
youtu.be/cXR5HLodsT8
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20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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March 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
What’s better than reading a recap of Timothy Snyder’s 20 Lessons on Tyranny? Having them read by John Lithgow.
youtu.be/cXR5HLodsT8
youtu.be/cXR5HLodsT8
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I choose to resist allowing my country to grab people off the street, illegally take them out of state, and imprison them in a facility with no due process or just cause. #rumeysa #freerumeysaozturk
March 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I choose to resist allowing my country to grab people off the street, illegally take them out of state, and imprison them in a facility with no due process or just cause. #rumeysa #freerumeysaozturk
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The Massachusetts governor, the city, and the university needs to drop everything to locate and free this girl and make sure this doesn't happen again.
This is DEFCON-1. If they do this to someone who wrote an op-ed in a college newspaper, they will do this to anyone they don't like.
This is DEFCON-1. If they do this to someone who wrote an op-ed in a college newspaper, they will do this to anyone they don't like.
Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
March 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The Massachusetts governor, the city, and the university needs to drop everything to locate and free this girl and make sure this doesn't happen again.
This is DEFCON-1. If they do this to someone who wrote an op-ed in a college newspaper, they will do this to anyone they don't like.
This is DEFCON-1. If they do this to someone who wrote an op-ed in a college newspaper, they will do this to anyone they don't like.
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley lays it all out.
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youtube.com/watch?v=-834...
Sen. Jeff Merkley: 'What else could a Russian agent do that Trump didn't?'
YouTube video by Fuad Sadigov
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March 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley lays it all out.
youtube.com/watch?v=-834...
youtube.com/watch?v=-834...