Top 100 Banned Books List Released Before Banned Books Week
The American Library Association releases a 100 title list of most challenged books from the 1990s. Harry Potter appears on the list alongside Catcher in the Rye and Huckleberry Finn. Krug notes many challenges stem from violence, age suitability, and occult themes, with over 5,000 complaints recorded.
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Frequent challenged books list with censorship concerns
A compiled list names ten frequently challenged works including Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz for violence and occult themes, Daddy's Roommate by Michael Willhoite for lifestyle concerns, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou for portrayal of whites, The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier for profanity and sexual content, Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain for racist language, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck for blasphemy, Forever by Judy Blume for sexual content, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson for profanity and fantasy, Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman for lesbian themes, and The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger for profanity and sexual references.
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J.D. Salinger
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Krug
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TV Footage Triggers Internal Review In Miami Police Beatdown
Miami officers were placed on administrative duty after live TV footage captured them forcing a suspect to the ground and punching and kicking his head following a high-speed chase. The chase began when a SUV with stolen plates flashed a gun at an officer. a gunshot pierced windshield was seen on a pursuing cruiser. No officers fired, one was struck by the SUV possibly breaking an arm. Charges against the driver were pending. Frank Boni of the police department said an internal action would follow if warranted.
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Lawmaker pushes US ban on blood diamonds origin labeling
Rep. Tony Hall presses a certification bill requiring country of origin for diamonds sold in the United States to curb funding for armed conflicts in Africa. He cites Americans' preference for knowing product origins and notes two thirds of world diamonds are bought by Americans. The industry warns a US only solution could harm global markets and cites ongoing international actions to curb rebel trade.
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