RI lawmakers consider 'Freedom to Read Act'
Dozens gathered at the R.I. State House Wednesday evening to share their thoughts on a proposal that would ensure access to ...
Washington County Moms for Liberty opposes newly introduced Freedom to Read Act
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Amy Rodriques is the chair of the Washington County chapter of Moms for Liberty. "I am and was ...
Freedom to Read Act gets support from Rhode Island authors and librarians
The Freedom to Read Act is described as a comprehensive bill meant to promote free expression and access of information by ...
RI 'Freedom to Read' bills would protect librarians from censorship prosecution. What to know.
Over the last several years, parents and organized groups have targeted 28 books for removal from RI school libraries.
Censorship harms those we should be trying to protect
We do not protect children, adolescents, or students by denying them access to books. We harm them, and our country, writes a ...
RI 'Freedom to Read' bill would protect librarians from censorship prosecution. What to know.
Over the last several years, parents and organized groups have targeted 28 books for removal from RI school libraries.
In Roger Williams' Rhode Island, banning books is a departure from our heritage
Bills recently introduced in the General Assembly would make it harder to take books off of public shelves by requiring that ...
RI leaders, advocates push for ‘Freedom to Read’ bill at State House
Several state leaders and advocates gathered Thursday afternoon to highlight the importance of protecting free expression and ensuring access to a wide range of books and ideas.
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RI leaders, advocates push for ‘Freedom to Read’ bill at State House
Members of the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Coalition held a press conference at the state house to celebrate a proposed bill that aims to safeguard free speech, free inquiry, and the right to ...