Ep. 88 Defending libraries with James LaRue

Community libraries have always been a target for would-be
censors — and the past few months are no exception.


On today’s episode of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, we
explore past and present challenges to library content, and the
unique role libraries play historically as bastions for free
inquiry.


We are joined by James LaRue, an award-winning librarian and the
former director of the American Library Association’s Office for
Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom to Read Foundation. 


Show notes:


Podcast transcript

Doane University punishes librarian who displayed historical
blackface photo

University of Central Arkansas administration removes
pro-LGBTQ Lady Gaga quote from Library sign



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