The Rise of Book Bans and Censorship in Republican-Controlled States.

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The article discusses how book banning has evolved in the age of cancel culture and social media. While book banning used to be a top-down approach, it now often comes from grassroots movements and social media campaigns. The article argues that while some instances of book banning may be justified, it is important to distinguish between censorship and content curation. The article also references the recent controversy surrounding Dr. Seuss and the poem by Amanda Gorman at President Biden's inauguration.
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