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Conservative temper tantrum as board members storm out of library advisory board meeting

Conservative temper tantrum as board members storm out of library advisory board meeting

Tonight's Anchorage Library Advisory Board (LAB) meeting witnessed a dramatic exit as two of its "conservative" members made a hasty departure. The catalyst for the abrupt exit of Board members Dennis Dupras and Doug Weimann was Assistant Municipal Attorney Jessica Willoughby's explanation regarding an

Empowering Alaskans: Former APL Assistant Director Champions Books Unbanned Initiative

Empowering Alaskans: Former APL Assistant Director Champions Books Unbanned Initiative

Jacob Cole transitioned from his role as the Assistant Director of Anchorage Public Library last May to assume the position of Director at the Longview Public Library in Washington state. Yet, even with his new responsibilities, Cole's commitment to preserving intellectual freedom remains unwavering, and he has kept

"There's More to the Story," National Library Week Kicks Off

"There's More to the Story," National Library Week Kicks Off

Since its inception in 1958, National Library Week has been a flagship event sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and celebrated every April in libraries nationwide. From school and public libraries to academic and special collections, all types of libraries participate in this important occasion. The theme for National

FAFO: 'Let's Talk About It' survives Sami Graham's initial censorship attempt. Pressure campaign against McClure underway.

FAFO: 'Let's Talk About It' survives Sami Graham's initial censorship attempt. Pressure campaign against McClure underway.

I'm not the kind of person who would stop someone at Costco, remove a succulent ribeye steak from their cart, and proclaim that they cannot buy it due to my belief that consuming red meat is not in their best dietary interest. Likewise, I wouldn't feel

Free Speech Under Attack: Library Book 'Let's Talk About It' Targeted…again…

Free Speech Under Attack: Library Book 'Let's Talk About It' Targeted…again…

In an email today, Misty Nesvick, the Community Relations Coordinator of the Anchorage Public Library (APL), confirmed that the book 'Let's Talk About It' has been officially challenged, setting into motion a series of events that will ultimately determine whether right-wing cancel culturalists have the power

Municipal attorney refuses to judge book by its cover

Municipal attorney refuses to judge book by its cover

Municipal Attorney Anne Helzer has denied the Anchorage Library Advisory Board's (LAB) request that she review the teen book 'Let's Talk About It' for potentially violating state and municipal criminal laws—at least until the Anchorage Public Library (APL) follows its standard process for

Anchorage Library Advisory Board member dodges questions about concerns over teen book

Anchorage Library Advisory Board member dodges questions about concerns over teen book

Trigger warning: A document included in the Bronson administration's production of documents includes a page from the teen book 'Let's Talk About It' depicting a cartoon anus and scrotum, which some have alleged constitutes pornographic imagery. The same image can be found on book