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Fighting Book Bans Through Local Elections with Amanda Litman of Run for Something

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Amanda Litman, the cofounder of Run for Something, discusses the spate of book bans that have spread through libraries and schools across the country. We talk about who's behind the bans, and how Run for Something is working to counter them. Lastly, what can voters do right now to fight book bans in their local school districts.

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PEN America | Report: "Banned in the USA: State Laws Supercharge Book Suppression in Schools"

American Library Association: Banned & Challenged Books

Run for Something: 50 State School Board Strategy

Run for Something: Run for Office

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