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Book bans and sanctuaries: A look at war and peace in local libraries

Book bans and sanctuaries: A look at war and peace in local libraries

FromThe Rundown | Chicago News


Book bans and sanctuaries: A look at war and peace in local libraries

FromThe Rundown | Chicago News

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Libraries are often considered peaceful spaces, but in reality, they’ve long been battlegrounds for freedom of speech. To ban books or not to ban books? It’s an issue fueled by identity politics and critical questions about who has the authority to limit access to information. WBEZ’s Adora Namigadde talks about what censorship looks like for librarians and library visitors in a push and pull about what should stock the shelves.
Released:
Feb 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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