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The history of book bans in the United States | National Geographic
From religious texts and anti-slavery novels to modern works removed from school libraries, here’s how the targets of censorship have changed over the years. By Erin Blakemore, Published September 6, 2022 Mark Twain. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Judy Blume. William Shakespeare. These names share something more than a legacy of classic literature and a place on…
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Marijuana Laws in Every State: Is Pot Legal Where You Live? – CNET
Three-quarters of US states have legalized cannabis. By Dan Avery, July 7, 2022 10:09 a.m. PT Washington, DC, residents can now self-certify for medical marijuana without the need for a doctor’s note. The DC Council approved a measure in early July, paving the way for adults to verify their medical need for cannabis starting July…
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Some states are changing the laws that govern community libraries : NPR
Thanks to Library Link of the Day for this one…http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/ (archive, rss, subscribe options) Heard on Morning Edition, By Jim Zarroli, June 21, 20225:12 AM ET When the Kentucky Legislature started mulling a bill that would tighten control over public libraries earlier this year, librarians across the state called their lawmakers pushing for its defeat.…
