Book banning is one of the first signs that a democracy is losing its way, writes Michael Harris, dragging behind it the scorpion’s tail of ignorance and intolerance. Michael, a Tyee contributor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published May 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/13/Book-Bans-Warning-Endangered-Democracy/

Book Bans Are a Warning of Our Endangered Democracy

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