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In September 2022, the Chicago Public Library declared itself a “sanctuary for endangered stories,” i.e., dedicated to establishing “Book Sanctuaries.” Following Chicago’s lead, in January 2023, Stamford, Connecticut became the state’s first sanctuary library. Surely, these developments in Chicago and…
On May 26, 2023, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed S.F. 496, codifying draconian censorship into law. Now, Iowans face state-sanctioned censorship in schools, and the risks cannot be overstated. The Human Rights Campaign calls S.F. 496 Iowa’s version of “Don’t…
May 23, 2023, via the White House website Dear President Biden, Thank you again for affirming in your June 1, 2021 proclamation on LGBTQ Pride Month that LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. As Pride Month 2023 approaches, I am writing…
In 2023, we’ve seen unbelievable attacks on drag, and at least one state has succeeded in banning drag in public spaces. These bans are censorship in action and a direct violation of our human right to free expression, as expressed…
