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A coalition of organizations and businesses is suing the State of Texas over the READER Act. Today we are joined by Charley Rejsek, the CEO of BookPeople, to talk about being a plaintiff in the case. Listen to better understand the threat that the READER Act poses not only to Texas readers, but to Texas businesses. Visit our website Follow us on Instagram: @readfreepod Visit the BookPeople website...

Kasey Meehan, the Freedom to Read Program Director of PEN America, joins us for a conversation about the READER Act and beyond. Listen for expert insights on the threats facing the freedom to read in Texas and across the country. Visit our website Follow us on Instagram: @readfreepod Resources discussed in this episode: PEN America Action Page IN WIN FOR FREE EXPRESSION, JUDGE RULES LAWSUIT CHALLE...

Part 1 of Read Free's 3 part series on the READER Act in Texas. Listen for a brief history of the Act and learn where it now stands. Sources: Texas House votes to permanently stay on daylight saving time | Texas Tribune Texas House passes CROWN Act | Texas Tribune Bill eliminating tampon, diaper sales taxes OK’d by Texas House | Texas Tribune HB 900 Text | Bill Track 50 Texas Library Legislati...

Leaked audio files and lawsuits. Learn what's going on in Granbury ISD. Sources: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/granbury-isd-pulls-over-100-library-books-for-review/287-fc1cb585-71a4-48be-98ac-158fe4fa185b https://twitter.com/cjtackett/status/1486802675522060290 https://www.texastribune.org/2022/03/23/north-texas-superintendent-targets-books-about-transgender-people/ https://thete...

The History of Book Banning At Read Free, we believe that you must understand the past to create a better future. That's why today's episode takes you through over 2,000 years of booking banning. Listen to the end for information about what you can do in your community right now to protect the right to read. Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/history-of-book-bans-in-the-un...

What Is Book Banning and Why Should You Care? This episode serves as an introduction to the world of book banning, the most widespread form of censorship in the United States. No matter an individual's beliefs, identity, politics, or passions book banning has an effect on everyone. Sources: https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/986/book-banning https://people.howstuffworks.com/book-banning....