Tim Walz mocks anti-LGBTQ book bans during Human Rights Campaign speech
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tim Walz mocks anti-LGBTQ book bans during Human Rights Campaign speech

Raw Story  

Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz mocked the recent increase in anti-LGBTQ book bans during a speech for the Human Rights Campaign. Delivering the keynote Saturday evening at the HRC's National Dinner, Walz made fun of recent attempts to ban children's books like And Tango Makes Three,according to LGBTQ Nation. ", we banned banning books, especially banning LGBTQ books," Walz said. Walz's opponent in the vice presidential race was criticized for characterizing school shootings as a "fact of life."

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Walz's Smooth Talker Strategy to Unmask GOP's Shifting Abortion Positions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Walz's Smooth Talker Strategy to Unmask GOP's Shifting Abortion Positions

Associated Press  

In a heated debate on Minnesota Public Radio, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz skillfully countered his Republican opponent, JD Vance, by exposing his shifting positions on abortion rights. Walz reminded Vance that abortion is on the ballot and that the next president and Congress could override any state restrictions. He also pointed out that Trump's previous support for limiting …

Tim Walz slams J.D. Vance on school shootings
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tim Walz slams J.D. Vance on school shootings

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Gov. Vance that school shootings are a “fact of life.” “It’s a fact of life, some people are gay,” Walz said in his remarks. “This is the most pro LGBTQ+ administration in American history,” Walz said of Harris and President Joe Biden, noting the enactment of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would ensure same-sex and interracial …

How best to stop books being banned? Ban such bans.
6 months, 4 weeks ago

How best to stop books being banned? Ban such bans.

Live Mint  

While far-right groups—in mostly Republican-led states—wage a crusade to ban thousands of books in schools and public libraries across the country, Minnesota is pushing back. Where previous attempts typically involved a parent or small group of parents challenging a single book title, now groups with clear political agendas are filing coordinated challenges against scores of books, all under the guise …

Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship. They’re banning the book ban
8 months ago

Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship. They’re banning the book ban

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A movement to ban book bans is gaining steam in Minnesota and several other states, in contrast to the trend playing out in more conservative states where book challenges have soared to their highest levels in decades. The move to quash book bans is welcome to people like Shae Ross, a queer and out Minnesota high …

Books banned in other states fuel Vermont lieutenant governor’s reading tour
1 year, 4 months ago

Books banned in other states fuel Vermont lieutenant governor’s reading tour

Associated Press  

WATERBURY, Vt. — On a recent Sunday afternoon, Vermont’s lieutenant governor was at a local library, reading a book about two male penguins to a crowd of nearly two dozen. “Students, teachers, and curious minds should be able to access materials that spark critical thinking, cover difficult topics, and appeal to diverse interests without fear of government interference.” While Vermont …

Conservatives Are Banning Books From Schools While Whining About 'Cancel Culture'
2 years, 10 months ago

Conservatives Are Banning Books From Schools While Whining About 'Cancel Culture'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When a publisher stops printing an old Dr. Seuss book nobody read because it contained harmful racial stereotypes, Fox News and the entire Republican party lose their minds over “cancel culture.” But when conservatives across the country start banning and censoring dozens of books at a time from school libraries, they’re just trying to protect the kids. …

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