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After being fired for opposing book censorship, three librarians have filed workplace discrimination claims with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings

Three librarians who were fired over opposing book censorship have filed workplace discrimination claims with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

NBC News
Nov 13, 2023 at 11:37pmWeb
Show threadJoseph DicksonNov 14, 2023
@OrganizingLIS This is a good test to see if we (US) can place our convictions (the first amendment) before bias.
Show threadVeirling | #MMIWG #LandBackNov 14, 2023
@OrganizingLIS Power to all librarians, they are hardcore. I know some that are carrying on this fight right now. They are one of our great vanguards against fascism.
Show threadSir David NielsenNov 14, 2023
@OrganizingLIS @lisamelton all those who stamp books are heroes!
Show threadWill Nov 14, 2023
@OrganizingLIS Librarians are superheroes. The Clark Kentish kind.