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murielm99

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6. The American Library Association

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Apr 17, 2022, 02:21 PM

Apr 2022

has always fought censorship. A lot of their policy came about because of the McCarthy era. I know they will continue to fight.

They have a clear policy against putting books behind the desk or labeling them. They gave a free speech award to Zappa years ago.

I know my daughter is still a member. I need to ask her about some of their current statements. They have more power than you think!

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