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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

Bronson Betrays NIMBYs, Former Golden Lion Hotel Converted Into Low-Income Housing

Bronson Betrays NIMBYs, Former Golden Lion Hotel Converted Into Low-Income Housing

Despite previously making promises to his NIMBY supporters, Mayor Bronson has made quite the stunning reversal. Instead of following through on his campaign promise to close down the former Golden Lion Hotel, he announced today that the property would open as low-income housing. Bronson made the announcement at a press

"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

Very low-energy group leaves Anchorage unsaved

Very low-energy group leaves Anchorage unsaved

With the subtlety of a bulldozer, Save Anchorage and its affiliated propaganda machine took Anchorage politics by storm. Backed by influential Alaska GOP operatives, the group whipped up a frenzy of distrust towards anything and anyone that didn't subscribe to their extreme views. And Facebook, ever the bastion

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