Public libraries are supposed to be places for communities to gather and learn, with an important focus on being a place for kids to gain access to information. But thanks to a moral panic in the GOP about “indoctrination” in libraries, it seems that at least one library has decided to shut its door to children.

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  • snooggums@midwest.social
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    6 months ago

    Republicans banning books hurts kids, with a long term plan of getting even worse.

    This is a short term minor ‘hurt’ with a goal of avoiding that long term harm.

    • gregorum@lemm.ee
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      6 months ago

      Educated kids grow up to vote democrat.

      That’s what this is about.