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"...Our work as Americans right now, as citizens and artists, is to continually expand the definition of 'our people.' How? First, we can provide alternate routes into the arts..." 3/3 www.americantheatre.org/2025/10/15/w...
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.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"...Our work as Americans right now, as citizens and artists, is to continually expand the definition of 'our people.' How? First, we can provide alternate routes into the arts..." 3/3 www.americantheatre.org/2025/10/15/w...
"...Just as Trump is trying to legally redefine what it means to be 'American,' he is also attempting to redefine which Americans can make and see art..." 2/3
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
"...Just as Trump is trying to legally redefine what it means to be 'American,' he is also attempting to redefine which Americans can make and see art..." 2/3
“...It will deter teachers and parents and educators from using any materials that could qualify for criminal prosecution, because no one wants to take that risk.”
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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.
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May 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“...It will deter teachers and parents and educators from using any materials that could qualify for criminal prosecution, because no one wants to take that risk.”
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/02/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/02/t...
Basically, anyone between the ages of 13-21 can get a free digital library card and access BPL's full digital stash (literally like half a million items). Use the QR code or visit www.BooksUnbanned.com to sign up. Long Live Libraries!
Books Unbanned
Inspired by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement and the Library Bill of Rights, Brooklyn Public Library founded Books Unbanned in 2022 to support the rights of teens nationwid...
www.BooksUnbanned.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Basically, anyone between the ages of 13-21 can get a free digital library card and access BPL's full digital stash (literally like half a million items). Use the QR code or visit www.BooksUnbanned.com to sign up. Long Live Libraries!
Banning books is dumb and dangerous but it's happening all around the country, which is why BPL also started an initiative called #BooksUnbanned.
Books Unbanned
Inspired by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement and the Library Bill of Rights, Brooklyn Public Library founded Books Unbanned in 2022 to support the rights of teens nationwid...
www.BooksUnbanned.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Banning books is dumb and dangerous but it's happening all around the country, which is why BPL also started an initiative called #BooksUnbanned.