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Fresno County Book Committee Stirs Concerns Over LGBTQ+ Censorship
Season 2024
Episode 80
Fresno County's proposed citizen review committee for library books has become a battleground over censorship, parental rights, and LGBTQ representation in children's literature. Supporters argue it's about protecting children from inappropriate content, while critics say it risks marginalizing LGBTQIA+ voices.
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