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world-news1 year ago

India Lifts Ban on Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' Due to Missing Order

The Indian government's ban on importing Salman Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses' is set to be lifted after failing to locate the original order, 36 years after it was imposed. The ban, initially enacted due to fears of backlash from Muslim MPs, was challenged in court by Sandipan Khan, who found no official notification of the ban. The Delhi high court concluded that the order was "untraceable," effectively lifting the import restrictions. Rushdie has always maintained that his novel is a fictional exploration of religion, migration, and identity.

via The Guardian|
#book-ban#freedom-of-expression#india
legal1 year ago

India Lifts Import Ban on Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' After Lost Order

The legal status of importing Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' in India is uncertain after the Delhi High Court suggested the original 1988 ban notification might be invalid, as the government cannot locate it. This has led to debates among legal experts about whether the book can now be imported. The court has not declared the ban unconstitutional but presumed the notification does not exist, leaving the possibility open for the government to issue a new ban. The case highlights the complexities of enforcing a ban without official documentation.

via BBC.com|
#book-ban#india#legal
politics1 year ago

Missouri GOP Candidate Sparks Controversy by Burning LGBTQ-Inclusive Books

Missouri GOP candidate Valentina Gomez released a viral campaign video in which she used a flamethrower to burn books she claimed were "grooming, indoctrinating, and sexualizing" children. The video, which has garnered over 1 million views, featured her burning two controversial books and vowing to do the same to others if elected as secretary of state. This action is part of a broader push in red states, including Missouri, to challenge or remove books considered inappropriate for children from school libraries.

via Fox News|
#book-ban#controversial-video#education
law-and-politics2 years ago

5th Circuit Appeals Court Blocks Texas School Library Book Rating Law

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Texas law requiring book publishers and sellers to provide content ratings for books is unconstitutional, citing a breach of the First Amendment protection against compelled speech. The law, titled “Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act” (READER), was found to impose an impossibly onerous condition on businesses and violate federal law. The court's decision was celebrated by plaintiffs, including booksellers and publishers, as a victory for constitutionally protected speech and a safeguard against government interference in private citizens' decisions.

via KXAN.com|
#book-ban#fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals#first-amendment
education2 years ago

"Florida Judge Allows Lawsuit Over Book Ban in School District to Proceed"

A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against a Florida school over its removal of books can move forward, as plaintiffs argue that the removals violated the First Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause. The school contends that the books were only pulled for review to ensure compliance with Florida state law. The judge's decision allows the case to proceed, with the plaintiffs, including PEN America and affected authors and parents, advocating for the return of the books to the shelves and emphasizing the importance of upholding constitutional rights in education.

via The Hill|
#book-ban#education#first-amendment
education2 years ago

"Florida School District Removes 1,600 Books, Including Dictionaries, Sparking Controversy"

The Escambia county school district in Florida removed over 1,600 books, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and biographies, due to their descriptions of "sexual conduct" in violation of a state law. This action has led to a federal lawsuit filed by PEN America, Penguin Random House, and authors, alleging a violation of free speech. The Florida Education Association criticized the ban, stating that it reflects political motivations rather than what is best for teachers, parents, and students. The school district officials claim the books were pulled for review, but only a small fraction have been reviewed so far. This book ban is part of a larger trend of increased censorship in education, particularly in Republican-led states.

via The Guardian US|
#book-ban#education#florida
education2 years ago

"Expanding Book Bans: Florida District Targets Dictionaries in Latest Controversy"

Escambia County in Florida has removed dictionaries containing definitions of words like "sex" from school libraries as part of a review of the controversial HB1069 bill, which aims to impose stricter controls on sexual education materials. This move is part of a wider trend of book removals in response to the bill, with 2,800 books already taken off the shelves. Advocacy group PEN America has taken the district to court over the decision, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has denied accusations of banning books in the state.

via The Daily Beast|
#book-ban#dictionaries#education
social-issues2 years ago

"Police Apologize for LGBTQ Book Search in Massachusetts Middle School"

Police in Massachusetts apologized after an officer was sent to a middle school to search for a copy of "Gender Queer: A Memoir" following a complaint about concerning illustrations. The book, written by Maia Kobabe, explores the author's journey with identity and has been frequently banned or challenged in school libraries. The police department and the Berkshire County District Attorney referred the matter to the school district, while school officials apologized for how the incident was handled. The incident has raised concerns about book bans targeting LGBTQ and marginalized communities.

via CNN|
#book-ban#lgbtq#massachusetts
entertainment2 years ago

Steve Martin Celebrates Book Ban in Florida with Hilarious Response

Comedian Steve Martin sarcastically responded to the removal of his novel "Shopgirl" from Collier County Public Schools in Florida, stating that he was proud to have his book banned and that people would now have to buy a copy to read it. The book, published in 2000, became a bestseller and was later adapted into a movie. The removal of Martin's book was part of a larger effort to comply with a Florida law prohibiting titles containing "sexual conduct." The school district is conducting a review of the banned books to determine if they should remain in the collection.

via New York Post |
#book-ban#censorship#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Steve Martin Embraces Book Ban in Florida with Humor and Resilience

Comedian and author Steve Martin responded humorously after his novel "Shopgirl" was banned from the school libraries in Collier County, Florida. The ban is a result of a new law allowing schools to restrict materials related to gender and sexuality. Martin expressed mock pride, stating that now people who want to read his book will have to buy a copy. Other notable authors, including Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, Alice Walker, and Ernest Hemingway, are also reportedly being banned in Collier County. Critics have likened the book restrictions to communism.

via HuffPost|
#book-ban#collier-county#entertainment
education2 years ago

Florida School District's Controversial Stance on LGBTQ+ Books Sparks Debate and Confusion

The Charlotte County school district in Florida has implemented a ban on books with LGBTQ+ characters, stating that such books "cannot exist" in classrooms or school libraries, even if they contain no sexually explicit content. The ban is in accordance with Governor Ron DeSantis' "Don't Say Gay" law, which requires the removal of books featuring LGBTQ+ characters or themes. This decision has sparked concerns about censorship and the limitation of diverse perspectives in education.

via Boing Boing|
#book-ban#charlotte-county#education
social-issues2 years ago

Controversial Book Sparks Debate in Carver County Library

The Carver County Library Board in Minnesota has voted to keep the memoir "Gender Queer: A Memoir" on its shelves after a request was made to remove it. The book, written and illustrated by Maia Kobabe, describes their experience growing up in California and coming out as gender queer. Despite being at the top of the American Library Association's most challenged books list, dozens of supporters testified during a public hearing in favor of keeping the book available. The board emphasized that it is up to parents to decide what their children read, and banning the book could lead to further requests for censorship.

via MPR News|
#book-ban#carver-county-library#gender-queer
human-rights2 years ago

Hungarian Retailer Fined for Selling LGBT Graphic Novel under Controversial Law

A Hungarian retailer, Lira Kiskereskedelmi Kft, has been fined for selling the British graphic novel, Heartstopper, without closed wrapping, as it allegedly breached Hungary's controversial law on LGBT literature for under-18s. The book, which depicts a high school romance between two teenage boys, was deemed to be sold to minors. The fine comes as part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's efforts to protect the country's Christian values, but has faced criticism from the European Parliament and the LGBT community in Hungary. Heartstopper, written by Alice Oseman, has been adapted into a popular Netflix series.

via BBC|
#book-ban#censorship#heartstopper
education2 years ago

Davis School District Libraries Keep Bible.

The Davis School District in Utah has reversed its decision to remove the King James Version of the Bible from elementary and junior high school libraries, following outrage from parents and lawmakers. The original decision was made after a parent submitted a petition claiming the Bible contained pornography, but the committee determined it did not. The district has removed 37 books from all libraries after conducting 60 reviews.

via FOX 13 News Utah|
#bible#book-ban#censorship
politics2 years ago

Illinois Takes Stand Against Book Bans with Landmark Legislation

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a historic bill that would ban libraries from banning books, making it the first of its kind in the nation. The law would cut off funding to any libraries that remove books currently on the shelf. The law was pushed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who is also the state's librarian, and is a response to the backlash in many local school districts against controversial books, particularly some championed by the LBGTQ+ community. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2024.

via WLS-TV|
#book-ban#first-amendment#illinois