US library defunded after refusing to censor LGBTQ authors: 'We will not ban the books'

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https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/aug/05/michigan-library-book-bans-lgbtq-authors

US library defunded after refusing to censor LGBTQ authors: ‘We will not ban the books’

Matthew Cantor
@CantorMatthew
Fri 5 Aug 2022 09.19 EDT

A small-town library is at risk of shutting down after residents of Jamestown, Michigan, voted to defund it rather than tolerate certain LGBTQ+-themed books.

Residents voted on Tuesday to block a renewal of funds tied to property taxes, Bridge Michigan reported.

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(First they came for lgbtq+ books…)

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1. Now they're coming for PUBLIC libraries

(Sorry for all caps) Public libraries don't belong to one group or ideology--they build collections that reflect everyone, because they are PUBLIC. This trend may be part of Bannon's reThug strategy to propel reThuglicans back into power. Stir up white grievance over issues like CRT, LGBTQ, whatever group they hate, and go after local school boards, and, now public libraries--"This is the Tea Party to the 10th power. This isn't Q, this is mainstream suburban moms..." said Bannon, the Infected Toe. (from Politico, May 23, 2021)

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2. The party of anti-cancel culture is cancelling the library

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3. Minions of Hillsdale College

forced my library director to resign. Nazi tactics, said she was grooming, also afraid kids would learn about 2020 election. Criticized inclusion a mental health hour and just listening to children say what is on their mind. Christo Fascists are rampant in my county.