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alyaza [they/she]@beehaw.orgM to U.S. News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 years ago

West Virginia House passes bill allowing prosecution of librarians

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West Virginia House passes bill allowing prosecution of librarians

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alyaza [they/she]@beehaw.orgM to U.S. News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 years ago
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CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates debated the merits of removing protections for public librarians and school librarians from criminal prosecution in the off chance a minor encounters books and content some consider to be obscene. The House passed House Bill 4654 – removing bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the […]
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    As a librarian myself, this is horrifying.

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      A friend of mine quit his position at a library and moved away from WV last month. Just in time, it seems.

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