U.S. book bans focus on diverse children's titles and authors of color
A peer reviewed study of 2,532 bans across 32 states during 2021 22 found that most bans targeted children's books with diverse characters or about historical figures and social movements. Authors of color, especially women, faced disproportionately high bans with 39 percent of titles by authors of color and women of color banned.
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PEN America
Maia Kobabe
George M. Johnson
Ashley Hope Pérez
Iowa legislator pushes DEI rollback at state universities
State Rep. Taylor Collins demands universities erase diversity equity and inclusion from campuses. He notes DEI offices closed and staff sent packing after a budget bill amendment passed at session end. Collins cites ISU president Wintersteen and Regent Barker, who defend enforcing state policy.
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David Barker
Barker
Trump Derangement Posts After Election Upset
A columnist notes a surge in election related posts after Donald Trump’s comeback victory. He cites social media anger over Trump’s return, the GOP’s Senate and House gains, and Iowa margins, warning of toxic online conduct and polarized discourse.
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U.S. Senate
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