Latest Censorship News
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky
Ashland Daily Independent. May 25, 2023. Editorial: Literature banning must end A story that might have slipped under the radar for some caught our eye. It’s part of a frightening trend in the United States. Amanda Gorman’s inspiring poem “The...
Amanda Gorman's poem for Biden's inauguration barred for younger children by Florida school
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A poem written for President Joe Biden's inauguration has been placed on a restricted list at a South Florida elementary school after one parent's complaint. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, poet Amanda Gorman vowed to fight back. Her poem, “The Hill We...
PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Writers' group PEN America and publisher Penguin Random House sued a Florida school district Wednesday over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities, the latest opposition to a policy central to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ agenda as he prepares to run for president....
Press group: China biggest global jailer of journalists
WASHINGTON (AP) — China was the biggest global jailer of journalists last year with more than 100 behind bars, according to a press freedom group, as President Xi Jinping’s government tightened control over society. Xi's government also was one of the biggest exporters of...
Principal resigns after complaints on 'David' statue nudity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Tallahassee Democrat reported that...
Newsmax returns to DirecTV, inks multiyear distribution deal
Newsmax is returning to DirecTV after a dispute between the parties saw the conservative network removed from the satellite carrier. The duo were initially unable to agree to financial terms on an agreement, which led to DirecTV losing the rights to distribute Newsmax programming on...
