New documentary about far-right politicians and the totally not a front group, Moms for Fascism – whoops sorry – I meant Moms for Liberty, have tried to get books banned in schools. Actual lovers of liberty have fought back and won victories.
Q&A after the movie today at Beverly Theater in Vegas was led by activists and school librarians. Pick a fight with librarians at your peril! They will fight ferociously for your freedom to read books. Seriously.
Yes, the fascist moms are trying to make inroads in Vegas too.
The moms only want to ban books about sex, LGBTQAI, anything about people of color or what questions white supremacy. Like history books. And, well, reality.
Much of the fightback is done at school board meetings and by publicizing attempts to ban books. It’s hard work.
Read Freely Nevada is a grassroots group mobilized to stop them.
“We are a group of educators and community members that believe in literacy freedom.”
No Racism in Schools is another group opposing racism in schools and book bans. The two issues are interlinked. They say, get involved with and monitor what your school boards are doing.