Virginia Intellectual Freedom In the News Archive

September 2024

• September 30, 2024 Va. school board to pay $575K to fired teacher who refused to use transgender student’s pronouns https://virginiamercury.com/2024/09/30/va-school-board-to-pay-575k-to-fired-teacher-who-refused-to-use-transgender-students-pronouns/
• September 27, 2024 Why book bans have been so hard to stop https://www.whro.org/2024-09-27/why-book-bans-have-been-so-hard-to-stop
• September 27, 2024 Activists 'fight against censorship' in the largest US book bans: prisons https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/27/prison-banned-books
• September 26, 2024 It's Banned Books Week. Library director Diane Kresh has a few thoughts https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/arlington-virginia-library-diane-kresh-banned-books/
• September 24, 2024 Rockingham County School Board bans another book https://www.dnronline.com/news/education/rockingham-county-school-board-bans-another-book/article_1b554195-53fb-574e-a4f2-11cfd43ad54a.html
• September 23, 2024 Banned Books Week starts with mixed messages as reports show challenges both up and down https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-banned-books-week-starts-with-mixed-messages-as-reports-show-challenges-both-up-and-down/
• September 23, 2024 These are the 10 most banned books in America last year and why they were challenged https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/dcpl-emphasizing-commitment-freedom-of-speech-during-banned-books-week/65-a19b53f0-13ec-41f1-9d5a-18d3683a31c6
• September 23, 2024 What to know about Banned Books Week https://www.salon.com/2024/09/23/what-to-know-about-banned-books-week/
• September 23, 2024 Recall petition seeks to oust controversial York County School Board member [Lynda Fairman] https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/recall-petition-seeks-to-oust-controversial-york-county-school-board-member/
• September 20, 2024 [Author Kenneth C. Davis] weighs in on the politics of book bans https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-09-20/an-author-weighs-in-on-the-politics-of-book-bans
• September 17, 2024 This technology was supposed to help people in prison. It's backfiring in a big way https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/09/prison-censorship-tablets-book-bans.html
• September 17, 2024 Acquitted of perjury, longtime Loudoun Co. schools spokesman [Wayde Byard] has new book on school ‘culture war’ https://wtop.com/local/2024/09/acquitted-of-perjury-longtime-loudoun-co-schools-spokesman-has-new-book-on-school-culture-war/
• September 16, 2024 UVa ends disciplinary proceedings against pro-Palestine protesters https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/uva-ends-disciplinary-proceedings-against-pro-palestine-protesters/article_4ac26eec-73a6-11ef-800c-0f82ce67bbd8.html
• September 15, 2024 Why can't teens read? Here's a clue - Commentary: Are censorship and lack of challenging books factors in why your teen can't read? https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid/infoweb.newsbank.com&svc_dat=NewsBank&req_dat=65BDC701CAB84798964E3AC31D310C44&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi/fmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F19B9A6349C0B8CD8
• September 14, 2024 New UVa protest policies tested for first time https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/new-uva-protest-policies-tested-for-first-time/article_ace2ceb0-7152-11ef-a24f-ff38e988cde8.html
• September 14, 2024 'We're being punked': UVa named no. 1 college for free speech https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/were-being-punked-uva-named-no-1-college-for-free-speech/article_1885c7aa-6f7b-11ef-93b9-2f52e9178a65.html
• September 13, 2024 Defending 'Gender Queer' from book bans https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/95948-defending-gender-queer-from-book-bans.html
• September 13, 2024 UVa will not be divesting from Israel https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/uva-will-not-be-divesting-from-israel/article_ccb031dc-721b-11ef-bfc3-db148d7affbc.html
• September 12, 2024 On-campus orgs navigate free expression policy changes https://www.breezejmu.org/news/on-campus-orgs-navigate-free-expression-policy-changes/article_4591c2a6-709f-11ef-bb1a-07df3da9ae92.html
• September 12, 2024 Rockingham County School Board permanently removes seven books from classrooms and school libraries https://www.whsv.com/2024/09/11/rockingham-county-school-board-permanently-removes-seven-books-classrooms-school-libraries/
• September 10, 2024 Glenn Youngkin spars with Texas journalist over education in front of rowdy liberal audience https://www.foxnews.com/media/glenn-youngkin-faces-boos-jeers-from-liberal-audience-he-spars-texas-journalist-education
• September 9, 2024 Prince William County School Board will keep challenged book in high school libraries https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/prince-william-county-school-board-will-keep-challenged-book-in-high-school-libraries/article_d5986618-6ed6-11ef-8216-fb2157319058.html
• September 5, 2024 Columbia and Harvard top list of worst free speech campuses https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3144564/columbia-and-harvard-top-list-of-worst-free-speech-campuses-report/
• September 3, 2024 School Board on long, hard road to censorship https://www.dnronline.com/dnronline/school-board-on-long-hard-road-to-censorship/article_2eea0e35-19df-5a8e-88a9-75be5231f48d.html

August 2024

• August 30, 2024 Major publishers sue Florida over restriction of 'pornographic' school library books https://www.wset.com/news/nation-world/major-publishers-sue-florida-over-restriction-of-pornographic-school-library-books-ron-desantis-penguin-random-house-book-bans-first-amendment-crisis-in-the-classroom 
• August 29, 2024 University of Virginia suspends tours criticized for emphasizing ties to slavery https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/us/university-of-virginia-tours-slavery.html 
• August 29, 2024 U.Va. suspends admissions tours led by the University Guides Service https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/08/u-va-suspends-admissions-tours-led-by-the-university-guides-service 
• August 27, 2024 State Sen. Chris Head: 'Deeply troubled' by some Botetourt County library books https://roanoke.com/news/local/government-politics/state-sen-chris-head-deeply-troubled-by-some-botetourt-county-library-books/article_26a7c7b8-64c5-11ef-804d-1bd0df0553c6.html 
• August 27, 2024 Updated policies place additional restrictions on protests at the University [of Virginia] https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/08/updated-policies-place-additional-restrictions-on-protests-at-the-university 
• August 26, 2024 FOIA fight: blown deadlines, hefty fees, and extensions stymie access to Richmond public records https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/foia-deadines-fees-extensions-public-records-richmond-freedom-of-information-act/article_b35a1914-6172-11ef-a6dd-7321745bfa6d.html 
• August 24, 2024 Oklahoma teachers were told to use the Bible. There’s resistance from schools as students return https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-oklahoma-teachers-were-told-to-use-the-bible-theres-resistance-from-schools-as-students-return/
• August 23, 2024 Oklahoma revokes license of teacher who gave class QR code to Brooklyn library in book-ban protest https://wtop.com/education/2024/08/oklahoma-revokes-license-of-teacher-who-gave-class-qr-code-to-brooklyn-library-in-book-ban-protest/ 
• August 21, 2024 More UVa protesters see charges dismissed https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/more-uva-protesters-see-charges-dismissed/article_082a5604-5f4b-11ef-951a-833206beabde.html 
• August 21, 2024 VCU introduces interim policies for free speech, expression https://commonwealthtimes.org/2024/08/21/vcu-introduces-interim-policies-for-free-speech-expression/ 
• August 15, 2024 Hanover Girl Scout commended by American Association of School Librarians for banned book project https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-girl-scout-commended-by-american-association-of-school-librarians-for-banned-book-project/ 
• August 14, 2024 Fauquier County school libraries will alert a parent every time a child checks out an item https://www.fauquier.com/news/fauquier-county-school-libraries-will-alert-a-parent-every-time-a-child-checks-out-an/article_8d2f8eb2-59d5-11ef-b2f8-07a4f52dae86.html 
• August 13, 2024 How [Pamunkey Regional Library] in Virginia is being dismantled while debating 'sexually explicit' themes https://newsvirginian.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/hanover-king-william-library-pamunkey-system-ban-sexual-content/article_67c7e867-28c0-514b-a503-8bb3927512bb.html 
• August 12, 2024 King William board vows to support two of its own libraries [withdrawing from Pamunkey Regional system] https://www.dailypress.com/2024/08/12/king-william-board-vows-to-support-two-of-its-own-libraries/ 
• August 9, 2024 Federal judges allow Iowa book ban to take effect this school year https://wtop.com/education/2024/08/federal-judges-allow-iowa-book-ban-to-take-effect-this-school-year/
• August 8, 2024 Utah bans 13 books at schools, including popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series, under new law https://wtop.com/education/2024/08/utah-bans-13-books-at-schools-including-popular-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-series-under-new-law/ 
• August 8, 2024 Shenandoah County School Board members pleased with roll out of library book selection policy https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-county-school-board-members-pleased-with-roll-out-of-library-book-selection-policy/article_163ea225-2900-5a21-a86e-44a5268e7880.html 
• August 8, 2024 New bans on panhandling in medians spark debate over free speech rights https://virginiamercury.com/2024/08/08/new-bans-on-panhandling-in-medians-spark-debate-over-free-speech-rights/ 

 July 2024

• July 31, 2024 'Not a badge of honor': how book bans affect Indigenous literature https://www.npr.org/2024/07/31/1197958279/not-a-badge-of-honor-how-book-bans-affect-indigenous-literature July 30, 2024 In rare bipartisan vote, U.S. Senate passes package [the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act and the Kids Online Safety Act] aimed at protecting kids online https://virginiamercury.com/2024/07/30/in-rare-bipartisan-vote-u-s-senate-passes-package-aimed-at-protecting-kids-online
• July 26, 2024 Challenges of two library books rise to School Board level in King George https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/challenges-of-two-library-books-rise 
• July 24, 2024 [Meg Bryce,] Daughter of former Supreme Court justice [Antonin Scalia] appointed to Virginia Board of Education https://virginiamercury.com/briefs/daughter-of-former-supreme-court-justice-appointed-to-virginia-board-of-education/ 
• July 23, 2024 Students [at CDF Freedom Schools]fight book bans during National Day of Social Action https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/heartwarming/get-uplifted/students-participate-in-freedom-school-day-of-action-on-book-bans/65-703e8d5a-c72b-465e-9016-71eb00bb03b4 
• July 22, 2024 Library goers fight against King William’s decision to withdrawn from [Pamunkey] regional library https://www.dailypress.com/2024/07/22/library-goers-fight-against-king-williams-decision-to-withdrawn-from-regional-library/ 
• July 16, 2024 Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case https://virginiamercury.com/2024/07/16/va-ag-jason-miyares-leads-16-states-asking-supreme-court-to-hear-parental-rights-case/ 
• July 12, 2024 NPR fights for access to Virginia execution records shrouded in secrecy https://www.rcfp.org/npr-virginia-execution-records/ 
• July 11, 2024 Virginia Girl Scout Kate Lindley discusses her year of activism and the importance of fighting book bans https://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/virginia-girl-scout-Kate-Lindley-Discusses-Her-Year-of-Activism-Importance-Fighting-Book-Bans-ALA-Annual 
• July 11, 2024 Freedom Reads founder [Reginald Dwayne] Betts to receive top honor from Library of Virginia https://richmondfreepress.com/news/2024/jul/11/freedom-reads-founder-betts-to-receive-top-honor-from-library-of-virginia/ 
• July 11, 2024 Samuels Library still working on book removal requests https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/samuels-library-still-working-on-book-removal-requests/article_e2675bbb-1657-5560-bfe1-7e5539804f11.html 
• July 10, 2024 The book banners are back [in Spotsylvania County] https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/the-book-banners-are-back 
• July 8, 2024 Franklin County School Board votes to send survey out to parents over library policy https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2024/07/09/franklin-county-school-board-votes-to-send-survey-out-to-parents-over-library-policy/ 
• July 8, 2024 [Rockingham County Public School] board votes to retain several books, but removes 'A Court of Mist and Fury' https://rocktownnow.com/news/218812-rcps-board-votes-to-retain-several-books-but-removes-a-court-of-mist-and-fury/ 
• July 8, 2024 Fairfax Circuit Court finally makes case information available online for free https://www.ffxnow.com/2024/07/08/fairfax-circuit-court-makes-case-information-available-online-for-free/ 
• July 5, 2024 Youngkin administration denies FOIA request from member of own task force https://virginiamercury.com/2024/07/05/youngkin-administration-denies-foia-request-from-member-of-own-task-force/ 
• July 3, 2024 UVA withholds degrees from students who participated in pro-Palestine protest https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/education/uva-withholds-degrees-from-students-who-participated-in-pro-palestine-protest/article_091fb300-d5e6-5afe-bc83-224a5b05b967.html 
• July 1, 2024 The Supreme Court also handed down a hugely important First Amendment case today https://www.vox.com/scotus/358326/supreme-court-netchoice-moody-paxton-first-amendment 

May 2024

• May 24, 2024 An art show at an Augusta County school prompts an emergency school board meeting https://cardinalnews.org/2024/05/24/an-art-show-at-an-augusta-county-school-prompts-an-emergency-school-board-meeting/
• May 24, 2024 Moms for Liberty planning ad blitz https://digitaledition.pilotonline.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=fa8082df-e665-485f-a059-71b23da2bf30
• May 24, 2024 FOIA Friday: AG’s university protest guidance, former Petersburg superintendent’s pricey trips https://virginiamercury.com/2024/05/24/foia-friday-ags-university-protest-guidance-former-petersburg-superintendents-pricey-trips/?emci=4b51e8c0-6419-ef11-86d0-6045bdd9e096&emdi=11c507cd-bc19-ef11-86d0-6045bdd9e096&ceid=341658
• May 23, 2024 Spotsylvania School Board frevisits book policy https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/spotsylvania-school-board-revisits-book-policy/article_41d72d0c-185e-11ef-bada-7fb5fa33c04a.html May 16, 2024 Charges dropped against several arrested at UVa protest https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/crime-courts/charges-dropped-against-several-arrested-at-uva-protest/article_7f457128-1307-11ef-865a-1f877d5612d5.html
• May 16, 2024 Governor's office spurns FOIA request [for information regarding arrest of UMW students] https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/governors-office-also-withholding
• May 15, 2024 Hanover County School Board adopts new policy for parental involvement regarding library books in schools https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-county-school-board-adopts-new-policy-for-parental-involvement-regarding-library-books-in-schools/
• May 15, 2024 A leading free expression group [PEN America] is roiled by dissent over Gaza https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/arts/pen-free-expression-gaza.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sU0.mi3h.F60Eqk7LV36r&smid=url-share 
• May 15, 2024 Pro-Palestine protesters block traffic, march to Virginia State Capitol https://richmond.com/news/local/palestine-protest-virginia-capitol-building-west-broad-street/article_d7dc9132-1234-11ef-ae2a-ebdfb41ba3a2.html 
• May 13, 2024 2 Virginia universities won't require DEI classes after Governor's review, board pushback https://www.insidehighered.com/news/diversity/2024/05/13/vcu-gmu-wont-require-dei-classes-after-youngkins-review 
• May 13, 2024 Administrators and faculty paint conflicting pictures of May 4 encampment clearing https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/05/administrators-and-faculty-paint-conflicting-pictures-of-may-4-encampment-clearing 
• May 11, 2024 What we know about how UVA's narrative differs from eyewitness accounts of May 4 https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/what-we-know-about-how-uvas-narrative-differs-from-eyewitness-accounts-of-may-4/article_627ef8f2-0dad-11ef-b07b-e334e9b3c56a.html 
• May 11, 2024 VCU students walk out of commencement during Youngkin address https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/05/11/vcu-youngkin-commencement-walkout/ 
• May 10, 2024 UVA officials defend arrests at protest as faculty seek review of decision https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/05/10/uva-faculty-seek-review-protest-arrests/ 
• May 9, 2024 Libraries: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) https://youtu.be/42xZB80sZaI?si=5uyesyEUTocFN3dJ  (video)
• May 9, 2024 Why book bans are bad for mental health https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well-read/202405/why-book-bans-are-bad-for-mental-health 
• May 9, 2024 Girl Scout given Presidential Citation by Virginia Library Association for project on book bans https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/girl-scout-given-presidential-citation-by-virginia-library-association-for-project-on-book-bans/ 
• May 9, 2024 School district’s review of books is underway — but will be done largely out of the public eye https://hburgcitizen.com/2024/05/09/school-districts-review-of-books-is-underway-but-will-be-done-largely-out-of-the-public-eye/ 
• May 8, 2024 'It wasn’t about the tents': UVa officials say outside agitators, aggressive behavior prompted state police crackdown on protesters https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/it-wasn-t-about-the-tents-uva-officials-say-outside-agitators-aggressive-behavior-prompted-state/article_e152c484-0cbc-11ef-8cf6-e317484bc212.html 
• May 7, 2024 Freedom Reads donates thousands of books to Virginia prisons https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-05-07/freedom-reads-donates-thousands-of-books-to-virginia-prisons 
• May 7, 2024 UVA leaders address protest response, ‘fully and painfully aware’ of loss of trust from students https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/uva-leaders-address-protest-response-loss-of-trust-from-students/ 
• May 7, 2024 No one will take credit for calling state police on UVa campus protesters https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/no-one-will-take-credit-for-calling-state-police-on-uva-campus-protesters/article_ea6bd3f0-0c0b-11ef-bc6c-4b94bed580c8.html 
• May 6, 2024 More than 125 arrested at four Virginia universities amid nationwide protests over Israel-Hamas war https://virginiamercury.com/2024/05/06/more-than-125-arrested-at-four-virginia-universities-amid-nationwide-protest-over-israel-hamas-war/ 
• May 6, 2024 A letter signed by dozens of U.Va. professors condemns school leaders over a police response https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/06/us/campus-protests?searchResultPosition=5#a-letter-signed-by-at-least-three-dozen-uva-professors-condemned-school-leaders-over-a-police-response 
• May 5, 2024 25 arrested at UVA after clashes with police https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/05/04/university-protests-college-news-columbia/
• May 5, 2024 'No other choice': UVa president defends decision to call in state troopers on campus protesters https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/no-other-choice-uva-president-defends-decision-to-call-in-state-troopers-on-campus-protesters/article_c1ca3cfc-0a6c-11ef-9e81-c3c3430f481c.html 
• May 5, 2-24 Pro-Palestine protesters march to Kaine's office, block Richmond intersection https://richmond.com/news/local/campus-protests-vcu-richmond-palestine-march/article_2144b3da-0be7-11ef-81c9-c74e7482f37a.html 
• May 4, 2024 As colleges’ responses to student protests come under scrutiny, here’s how Hampton Roads schools are responding https://digitaledition.pilotonline.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=55766cc5-91d9-46f2-ba9b-8d784b8f08a5 
• May 2, 2024 Protesters call for VCU president's resignation, condemn police response to demonstrations https://richmond.com/news/local/education/campus-protests-vcu-police-michael-rao-resign/article_b5f84c08-08ae-11ef-bc47-17bbf1ac2e66.html 
• May 2, 2024 Virginia Tech protesters call for charges, disciplinary action to be dropped https://roanoke.com/news/local/virginia-tech-protesters-call-for-charges-disciplinary-action-to-be-dropped/article_25aa0ede-08db-11ef-b8db-4bd27ddcffeb.html 
• May 2, 2024 Pro-Palestinian protesters at Virginia Tech challenge university’s account of events https://cardinalnews.org/2024/05/02/pro-palestinian-protesters-at-virginia-tech-challenge-universitys-account-of-events/ 
• May 2, 2024 Students, faculty arrested at Virginia Tech now face possibility of university discipline https://cardinalnews.org/2024/05/02/students-faculty-arrested-at-virginia-tech-now-face-possibility-of-university-discipline/ 
• May 2, 2024 Days after clash at VCU, demonstrators take to streets in Jackson Ward https://richmond.com/news/local/protest-vcu-jackson-ward/article_c34640b8-0822-11ef-b875-d753c34e6e0d.html 
• May 1, 2023 VCU students upset about school’s handling of pro-Palestine protest https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-05-01/vcu-israel-palestine-protest-student-discipline-arrests 
• May 1, 2024 They lived through the 2017 white supremacist rallies in Charlottesville — and say comparisons to pro-Palestinian campus protests are unfair https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/they-lived-through-the-2017-white-supremacist-rallies-in-charlottesville-and-say-comparisons-to-pro-palestinian-campus-protests-are-unfair/ 
• May 1, 2024 Virginia politicians weigh in on clashes on college campuses https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/vcu-youngkin-kaine-warner-palestinian-jewish-virginia/article_1b109e78-06f8-11ef-9217-bb7ee71cb9ad.html
• May 1, 2024 UVA allows protesters to remain in 'liberated zone' so long as it doesn't become an encampment https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/uva-allows-protesters-to-remain-in-liberated-zone-so-long-as-it-doesnt-become-an/article_0e9fc03a-073c-11ef-bce7-5b11f0e17fbe.html

April 2024

• April 30, 2024 [Rockingham County School Board] passed new library policies, now what? https://www.dnronline.com/news/rcps-passed-new-library-policies-now-what/article_254966dd-4d57-50a7-841d-018a141f9b9b.html
  

• April 2024 Defense of Democracy Podcast, Book Bans and Brave Librarians: Fighting for Freedom of Expression in Virginia https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-bans-and-brave-librarians-fighting-for-freedom/id1690673554?i=1000653365292
• April 30, 2024 RCPS Passed New Library Policies, Now What? https://www.dnronline.com/news/rcps-passed-new-library-policies-now-what/article_254966dd-4d57-50a7-841d-018a141f9b9b.html
• April 30, 2024 Officials, orgs respond to Virgina-wide protest arrests https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-04-30/vt-umw-vcu-palestine-israel-antiwar-protests-statements
• April 30, 2024 [Richmond Mayor Levar] Stoney voices support for VCU while some on Council condemn police response https://richmond.com/news/local/education/vcu-protest-mayor-levar-stoney-richmond-city-council-police/article_95b5aa8e-071a-11ef-ab5e-1bcffdd8416c.html
• April 30, 2024 UMW president meets with students to discuss protest arrests https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/04/30/umw-president-meets-with-students-to-discuss-protest-arrests/
• April 30, 2024 Police arrested 13 at VCU pro-Palestinian protest https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/30/vcu-student-protest-arrests-israel-gaza/
• April 30, 2024 Demonstration for Palestine at CNU remains peaceful https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/04/30/demonstration-for-palestine-at-christopher-newport-remains-peaceful/
• April 29, 2024 Youngkin says no encampments on Virginia campuses; supports 'peaceful' protests https://virginiamercury.com/2024/04/29/youngkin-says-no-encampments-on-virginia-campuses-supports-peaceful-protests/
• April 29, 2024 82 people arrested at Virginia Tech encampment, university says https://cardinalnews.org/2024/04/29/91-people-arrested-at-virginia-tech-encampment-university-says/
• April 28, 2024 As colleges weigh crackdowns on protests, questions about outsiders linger https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/28/us/college-campus-protests.html [paywalled]
• April 28, 2024 Protest at Virginia Tech swells, police moving to break it up late Sunday https://roanoke.com/news/local/education/protest-virginia-tech-palestine-sunday/article_ee422730-05bd-11ef-8eb7-bf3e6f1cb43a.html
• April 27, 2024 UVA students, faculty named in blacklist, accused of antisemitism without evidence https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/uva-students-faculty-named-in-blacklist-accused-of-antisemitism-without-evidence/article_7ec6ba28-01d6-11ef-a0c3-b795f4c706ae.html
• April 27, 2024 UMW students arrested after re-erecting [Students for Justice in Palestine] encampment https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/04/27/breaking-umw-students-arrested-after-re-erecting-encampment/
• April 26, 2024 UMW students set up encampment in support of Palestine https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/04/26/umw-students-set-up-encampment-in-support-of-palestine/
• April 26, 2024 Girl Scout fights back, says Hanover censored project during Gold Award recognition https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/girl-scout-fights-back-says-hanover-censored-project-during-gold-award-recognition/
• April 26, 2024 Virginia Tech students join wave of campus protest encampments, Senator weighs in https://www.wric.com/news/western-virginia/virginia-tech-students-join-wave-of-campus-protest-encampments-senator-weighs-in/
• April 25, 2024 Girl Scout who created banned book nooks thanks Hanover for 'censoring' her Gold Award https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-girl-scout-gold-award-censored-book-nooks-banned-hcps/article_0881a8be-02b7-11ef-9a19-03a5be827fa0.html
• April 25, 2024 States turning tables on book bans https://digitaledition.pilotonline.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=a07c474d-801a-48e0-9b16-0528a244cf5d
• April 23, 2024 Senate passes TikTok ban bill, sending it to President Biden’s desk https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/23/24137638/senate-passes-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-bytedance-foreign-aid
• April 19, 2024 Hanover Board of Supervisors pull commendation for Girl Scout who created ‘Banned Book Nook’ https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-board-of-supervisors-pull-commendation-for-girl-scout-who-created-banned-book-nook/
• April 16, 2024 New report finds unprecedented surge in school book bans https://pen.org/press-release/new-report-find-unprecedented-surge-in-school-books-bans/
• April 15, 2024 Virginia NAACP sues Youngkin over alleged FOIA violation, concerns about equity in state government https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-naacp-sues-youngkin-over-alleged-foia-violation/
• April 15, 2024 Education ethic: school board leadership [editorial by former Rockingham County School Board members] https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/education-ethic-school-board-leadership/article_1820651a-0f9b-5658-b06c-451331c42497.html
• April 15, 2024 Why [Rockingham County] School Board pulled 57 books off library shelves https://wvpublic.org/why-an-appalachian-school-board-pulled-57-books-off-library-shelves/
• April 11, 2024 Judge dismisses defamation suit of library combatants https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/judge-dismisses-defamation-suit-of-library-combatants/article_ae55f244-a4bc-54f6-a437-655adbf45cfe.html
• April 11, 2024 Hanover County supervisors censor commendation for Girl Scout who fought censorship https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-04-11/hanover-county-supervisors-censor-commendation-for-girl-scout-who-fought-censorship
• April 11, 2024 Hanover County School Board introduces revised library policy https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-04-11/hanover-county-virginia-school-lbrary-policy
• April 10, 2024 What's in Rockingham County's proposed [school] library policies? https://www.dnronline.com/news/whats-in-rockingham-countys-proposed-library-policies/article_9786ab24-f73f-50bd-bc18-c3602487eab2.html
• April 9, 2024 Virginia librarians are pushing back against book bans https://holacultura.com/virginia-librarians-are-pushing-back-against-book-bans/
• April 8, 2024 Bomb threat interrupts Drag Story Hour at [Arlington] Virginia gay bar https://www.losangelesblade.com/2024/04/08/bomb-threat-interrupts-drag-story-hour-at-virginia-gay-bar/
• April 8, 2024 Maia Kobabe’s ‘Gender Queer’ tops list of most criticized library books for third straight year https://www.wric.com/entertainment-news/ap-maia-kobabes-gender-queer-tops-list-of-most-criticized-library-books-for-third-straight-year/
• April 7, 2024 'It's been devastating': a Q&A with the top librarian fighting the GOP's book bans https://www.huffpost.com/entry/american-library-association-emily-drabinski-book-bans_n_66102163e4b083254eac0549
• April 6, 2024 VCU students protest Youngkin's request to review racial literacy course https://richmond.com/news/local/education/vcu-students-protest-youngkins-request-to-review-racial-literacy-course/article_c8ba4c94-f443-11ee-bb40-93382da69635.html
• April 5, 2024 Bridgewater College student holds ‘Banned Book Fair’ in response to Rockingham County Public Schools https://www.whsv.com/2024/04/05/bridgewater-college-student-holds-banned-book-fair-response-rockingham-county-public-schools/ 

March 2024

• March 25, 2024 Many Rockingham Co. parents and school staff have opinions and almost all have questions about book policies https://hburgcitizen.com/2024/03/25/many-rockingham-co-parents-and-school-staff-have-opinions-and-almost-all-have-questions-about-book-policies/ 
• March 25, 2024 Virginia ranked second highest in attempts to restrict books https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_1d0dc626-eb0d-11ee-8028-bf06bc22417b.html 
• March 25, 2024 Bible remains in Hanover County school libraries despite challenge https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-book-ban-bible-challenge-school-board-library-policy/article_1a091654-e89e-11ee-b02d-bf9649529e8b.html 
• March 21, 2024 Self-polinating narrator of 'Wishtree' called 'indoctrination,' Virginia District Read canceled https://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/Self-Pollinating-Narrator-of-Wishtree-Called-Indoctrination-Virginia-County-Group-Read-Cancelled-censorship-News 
• March 20, 2024 In Virginia, censors attempt to axe Wishtree https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/94637-in-virginia-censors-attempt-to-axe-wishtree.html 
• March 19, 2024 Supreme Court case examines social media misinformation and censorship https://www.whsv.com/2024/03/19/supreme-court-case-examines-social-media-misinformation-censorship/ 
• March 15, 2024 VCU provost sends racial literacy syllabi to Youngkin's Cabinet https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-03-15/virginia-commonwealth-university-vcu-racial-literacy-vdoe 
• March 15, 2024 Authors withdraw from PEN America festival in protest over Israel-Gaza war https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/15/pen-america-festival-authors-withdraw-israel-gaza-war-protest 
• March 14, 2024 ALA reports record spike in book titles challenged in 2023 https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/94586-ala-reports-record-spike-in-book-titles-challenged-in-2023.html 
• March 14, 2024 Censorship efforts at libraries continued to soar in 2023, according to a new report https://www.wric.com/entertainment-news/ap-censorship-efforts-at-libraries-continued-to-soar-in-2023-according-to-a-new-report/ 
• March 13, 2024 Spotsylvania fires schools superintendent https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/spotsylvania-fires-schools-superintendent-mark-taylor-hearing-set/article_4cba38aa-e13f-11ee-a4c4-3b1d437f784e.html
• March 13, 2024 Why the House voted to ban TikTok and what could come next https://whro.org/news/national-news/45722-house-expected-to-approve-bill-forcing-tiktok-to-either-be-sold-or-face-a-u-s-ban 
• March 12, 2024 ‘Unprecedented intervention’: VCU professors concerned after Youngkin requests to review racial literacy curriculum https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/vcu-professors-concerned-after-youngkin-requests-to-review-racial-literacy-curriculum/ 
• March 11, 2024 [Rockingham County Public School] Board introduces draft policy for library books https://www.dnronline.com/news/rcps-board-introduces-draft-policy-for-library-books/article_26e35c94-12a3-5c4f-9a0e-cb6f7c91dfea.html 
• March 8, 2024 Augusta County School Board delays vote on library policy changes https://augustafreepress.com/news/augusta-county-school-board-delays-vote-on-library-policy-changes/ 
• March 8, 2024 Virginia governor signs 64 bills into law, vetoes 8 others as legislative session winds down https://apnews.com/article/virginia-gov-glenn-youngkin-bills-signed-vetoed-33082fcc7ecda04f9c9b1706c2fc8bdb 
• March 7, 2024 Hanover leader calls for change after children’s book with same-sex parents sparks controversy https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-leader-calls-for-change-after-childrens-book-with-same-sex-parents-sparks-controversy/ 
• March 4, 2024 Freedom Reads Opens 32 “Freedom Libraries” at VADOC’s Buckingham/Dillwyn correctional centers https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/news-press-releases/2024/freedom-reads-opens-32-freedom-libraries-at-vadoc-s-buckinghamdillwyn-correctional-centers/

February 2024

• February 28, 2024 New database provides book resumes to fight censorship https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/new-database-provides-book-resumes-to-fight-censorship/article_3a34a2d1-b49b-574d-9ba8-dfa29027bb58.html
• February 28, 2024 Virginia Beach School Board will create committee to address ‘sexually explicit content’ in libraries https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/02/28/virginia-beach-school-board-will-create-committee-to-keep-sexually-explicit-content-out-of-libraries/
• February 4, 2024 Students rally over RCPS book removals, transgender policies https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/students-rally-over-rcps-book-removals-transgender-policies/article_dfdeda34-370c-5879-9c95-50e8d468308f.html
• February 3, 2024 Off the shelves: a closer look at the RCPS temporary book removal https://www.whsv.com/2024/02/03/off-shelves-closer-look-rcps-temporary-book-removal/

January 2024

• January 31, 2024 Proposed Virginia bill seeks reversal of law that allows schools to 'rip books off the shelf' without process https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/sb-235-bill-jan-31-2024
• January 31, 2024 Senate passes bill cracking down on censorship of sexually explicit materials in schools https://wset.com/news/local/senate-passes-bill-cracking-down-on-censorship-of-sexually-explicit-materials-in-schools-republican-senator-mark-peake-democrat-ghazala-hashmi-bill-235-cindy-younghouse-bedford-county-public-schools-virginia-january-2024
• January 30, 2024 First RCPS Library work session kicks off new review policy https://www.dnronline.com/news/first-rcps-library-work-session-kicks-off-new-review-policy/article_b9ba840f-95c2-5666-9fd3-8946fd0d260a.html
• January 30, 2024 ‘Unacceptable and hurtful’: RCPS librarians struggle with recent book ban https://www.breezejmu.org/news/unacceptable-and-hurtful-rcps-librarians-struggle-with-recent-book-ban/article_0e7b4e16-bfda-11ee-afae-3754641433f8.html
• January 29, 2024 Missing books - some of them - back in [Spotsylvania] school division central office https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/missing-books-back-in-school-division
• January 25, 2024 Hanover panel votes to remove LGBTQ+ love story from school libraries https://richmond.com/news/local/education/lgbtq-book-banned-hanover-schools-library/article_69bfbf12-bb04-11ee-bb93-d3bb98062ddb.html
• January 24, 2024 Rockingham County students protest temporary book bans https://www.whsv.com/2024/01/24/rockingham-county-students-protest-temporary-book-bans/
• January 24, 2024 [Rockingham County] Students walk-out, community members speak up against book removals https://www.dnronline.com/news/students-walk-out-community-members-speak-up-against-book-removals/article_39a46e88-18e0-518a-a8ad-8eac0ce9770d.html
• January 23, 2024 Spotsylvania schools superintendent placed on leave https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/spotsylvania-school-board-votes-to-place-superintendent-mark-taylor-on-leave/article_15601d54-ba2d-11ee-9eaf-37e3146581b0.html
• January 22, 2024 [Rockingham] County School Board receives letters following controversial decisions https://www.dnronline.com/news/county-school-board-receives-letters-following-controversial-decisions/article_eb0ae13e-b766-5347-a572-8d4f167349a4.html
• January 22, 2024 Redistricting plans, book bans raise concerns at Rockingham County Public Schools board meeting https://www.whsv.com/video/2024/01/23/redistricting-plans-book-bans-raise-concerns-rockingham-county-public-schools-board-meeting/
• January 17, 2024 Hanover School Board discusses proposed changes to library policy https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-school-board-talks-policy-changes-on-school-libraries-and-media-centers/
• January 9, 2024 In Spotsylvania, the rollback [of school library book removals] begins https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/in-spotsylvania-the-rollback-begins
• January 8, 2024 Rockingham County School Board votes to 'temporarily remove' list of 57 books https://www.dnronline.com/news/rockingham-county-school-board-votes-to-temporarily-remove-list-of-55-books/article_2c60d75f-7022-5ec9-8ecd-201afec3939b.html
• January 8, 2024 Augusta County Schools to review policy on reviewing challenged books https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2024/01/08/book-banning-augusta-county-schools-to-review-challenged-book-policy/72118330007/

2023

December 2023

• December 29, 2023 'It’s an act of resistance:' Groups ramp up efforts in the fight to stop book bans https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/29/more-groups-are-launching-projects-to-stop-the-rise-of-book-bans/72008712007/
• December 28, 2023 Pro-Palestinian opinions more likely to be censored on Facebook, report finds https://www.whsv.com/2023/12/29/pro-palestinian-opinions-more-likely-be-censored-facebook-report-finds/
• December 27, 2023 This Arlington librarian is pushing back against book bans https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/27/diane-kresh-librarian-arlington-book-bans/
• December 27, 2023 Complaints about library books have decreased following summer debates in Appomattox, Botetourt https://cardinalnews.org/2023/12/27/then-now-complaints-about-library-books-have-decreased-following-summer-debates-in-appomattox-botetourt/
• December 23, 2023 The Post reviewed 1,000 school book challenges. Here’s what we found. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/12/23/post-reviewed-1000-school-book-challenges-heres-what-we-found/
• December 15, 2023 Some Fairfax School Board members sworn in on banned books https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/12/15/fairfax-school-board-swearing-in-books/
• December 14, 2023 Virginia court revives lawsuit by teacher fired for refusing to use transgender student’s pronouns https://apnews.com/article/teacher-fired-transgender-student-pronouns-6fd28b4172fb5fca752599ae2adfb602
• December 14, 2023 Is time up for youth on TikTok? Gov. Youngkin seems to think so https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/is-time-up-for-youth-on-tiktok-gov-youngkin-seems-to-think-so/
• December 12, 2023 Bristol [VA/TN] Public Library receives $50,000 grant from T-Mobile to create ‘Mobile Minds Library’ https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-public-library-receives-50000-grant-from-t-mobile-to-create-mobile-minds-library/
• December 6, 2023 NCAC objects to the removal of 75 books from school libraries in Hanover County, Virginia https://ncac.org/news/ncac-objects-to-the-removal-of-75-books-from-school-libraries-in-hanover-county-virginia
• December 5, 2023 Virginia AG sides with religious parents in federal appeal over LGBTQ books in schools https://www.wvtf.org/news/2023-12-05/virginia-ag-sides-with-religious-parents-in-federal-appeal-over-lgbtq-books-in-schools
• December 3, 2023 Spotsylvania superintendent sponsors different kind of book fair https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/spotsylvania-superintendent-sponsors-different-kind-of-book-fair/article_f4d37142-9157-11ee-82e7-9f63fb407e30.html
• December 2, 2023 Bible and young adult fiction novel challenged for removal in Hanover Public Schools https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-bible-valiant-ladies-book-ban-removal-library/article_dae2bf6e-9084-11ee-8d4a-fb4671b71508.html

November 2023

• November 30, 2023 [Loudoun County Public Schools] students say administrators are censoring pro-Palestinian protests https://www.loudountimes.com/news/lcps-students-say-administrators-are-censoring-pro-palestinian-protests/article_cf2cbd42-8e58-11ee-b719-db52455fc7ba.html
• November 27, 2023 Virginia school district enlists Scholastic book fair alternative https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/11/27/virginia-scholastic-book-fair-spotsylvania-skytree
• November 23, 2023 Library opponents to face off in Dec. 14 defamation trial https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/library-opponents-to-face-off-in-dec-14-defamation-trial/article_9a5be55a-4db8-5744-bd9d-3b900e947221.html
• November 23, 2023 Why 'parental rights' groups keep losing school board seats https://themessenger.com/politics/democrats-school-board-wins-parental-rights
• November 21, 2023 Fauquier school board shifts toward parents’ rights https://www.fauquier.com/news/article_95d00896-8896-11ee-8cd7-f3cc9c13f52f.html
• November 21, 2023 Hanover Schools directs principals to remove 75 books from libraries https://roanoke.com/news/state-regional/education/hanover-schools-directs-principals-to-remove-75-books-from-libraries/article_04d63b3b-599e-5de8-bbea-eca9f0acd8ee.html
• November 20, 2023 Hanover is removing 75 books from school libraries. Here's what they're about. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/hanover-schools-book-removal-nov-20-2023
• November 20, 2023 New twist in Spotsylvania book battle https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/new-twist-in-spotsylvania-book-battle/article_959b36b0-8590-11ee-8b79-b3d780c0fe4f.html
• November 16, 2023 Franklin County schools to vote on new policy on book challenges; more https://cardinalnews.org/2023/11/16/franklin-county-schools-to-vote-on-new-policy-on-book-challenges-more/
• November 16, 2023 [Fluvanna County] School Board approves committee to evaluate challenged books https://fluvannareview.com/2023/11/school-board-approves-committee-to-evaluate-challenged-books/
• November 14, 2023 Spotsylvania County school board pauses plan for parent approval over library books https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/spotsylvania-county-school-board-pauses-plan-for-parent-approval-over-library-books/3470651/
• November 14, 2023 Shenandoah County School Board OKs library materials selection policy https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-county-school-board-oks-library-materials-selection-policy/article_7b5fcd94-0dce-55f1-a668-7ba53fb3285d.html
• November 8, 2023 All new [Loudoun County] School Board elected https://www.loudounnow.com/news/all-new-school-board-elected/article_28b71256-7dfe-11ee-9a35-53fdcc24deb1.html
• November 8, 2023 VanValkenburg ousts Dunnavant from Senate, Willett holds House seat https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-voting-legislature-schuyler-vanvalkenburg-henrico-county-siobhan-dunnavant-rod-willett-riley-shaia-kim-taylor-kimberly-pope-adams/article_3e330260-780f-11ee-b7e4-3f072e6386ad.html
• November 7, 2023 Democratic-backed candidates poised to sweep Fairfax County school board race https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/11/07/fairfax-county-school-board-election-results/
• November 7, 2023 School board races see split decisions on questions of parental rights, LGBTQ+ issues https://cardinalnews.org/2023/11/07/school-board-races-see-split-decisions-on-questions-of-parental-rights-lgbtq-issues/
• November 6, 2023 NAACP says docs show Youngkin administration acts arbitrarily when restoring voting rights https://www.wvtf.org/news/2023-11-06/naacp-says-docs-show-youngkin-administration-acts-arbitrarily-when-restoring-voting-rights
• November 5, 2023 Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic https://apnews.com/article/election-2023-school-board-races-virginia-1148dd5bf6aa60edd919a8b0a0b18efb
• November 2, 2023 Virginia parents are over Youngkin’s old classroom culture war playbook https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/11/02/glenn-youngkin-classroom-culture-war/
• November 2, 2023 Book bans and school bathrooms: Republicans to test power of ‘parents’ rights’ movement in Virginia https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/02/parents-right-movement-virginia-republicans
• November 2, 2023 Mother's lawsuit against Appomattox schools says division failed notify her of child's gender issue https://newsadvance.com/news/local/mothers-lawsuit-against-appomattox-schools-says-division-failed-to-notify-her-of-childs-gender/article_baa9ec8e-78cb-11ee-8ee0-730b20a92ec5.html 
• November 1, 2023 Book bans backfiring? Study reveals increased readership for prohibited books https://wjla.com/news/local/study-reveals-increased-readership-for-banned-books-controversial-book-bans-backfire-prohibitions-library-schools-education-controversy-students-children-parents-carnegie-mellon-university-george-mason-university-virginia-library-association
• November 1, 2023 A heated battle in Virginia’s largest school district tests the strength of ‘parent rights’ activism https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/glenn-youngkin-virginia-policy-fairfax-county-school-board-rcna122754
• November 1, 2023 Hundreds of candidates vying for Virginia school board seats amid book bans, culture wars and more https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/11/01/hundreds-of-candidates-vying-for-virginia-school-board-seats-amid-book-bans-culture-wars-and-more/
• November 1, 2023 Virginia admits thousands of voters wrongly purged days before election https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/01/youngkin-virginia-election-voters-removed

October 2023

• October 27, 2023 Spotsylvania superintendent: school division is not banning books https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/spotsylvania-superintendent-school-division-is-not-banning-books/article_e4189a0e-74e1-11ee-b4fe-47ac9a4bdec6.html
• October 25, 2023 Tens of thousands of books banned, restricted in US prisons: Report https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4274510-thousands-books-banned-prisons-pen-america/
• October 25, 2023 Scholastic Book Fair will discontinue separate collection of race and gender books https://www.huffpost.com/entry/scholastic-ending-book-fair-separate-catalog-books-on-race-and-lgbtq_n_653889b5e4b0c8556103230c
• October 24, 2023 Penguin Random House launches high schoolers’ award to combat book bans https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/oct/24/penguin-random-house-launches-high-schoolers-award-to-combat-book-bans
• October 24, 2023 Hanover girl scout creates ‘banned book nook’ after new policy takes 19 books off school shelves https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-girl-scout-creates-banned-book-nook-after-new-policy/
• October 23, 2023 Hanover school board referendum is an opportunity to see democracy in action  https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/10/23/hanover-school-board-referendum-is-an-opportunity-to-see-democracy-in-action/
• October 19, 2023 Is Scholastic letting schools exclude books on race and LGBTQ issues at its fairs? https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/national-news/is-scholastic-letting-schools-exclude-books-on-race-and-lgbtq-issues-at-its-fairs/
• October 19, 2023 Growing share of Americans say gov't should restrict 'offensive' speech https://www.insidenova.com/news/national/growing-share-of-americans-say-govt-should-restrict-offensive-speech/video_58a6cf2b-50dd-5e7d-a054-beeb59d8c2d3.html
• October 19, 2023 Lawsuit dropped after Virginia Beach School Board adopts Gov. Youngkin’s transgender model policies https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/10/19/lawsuit-dropped-after-virginia-beach-school-board-adopts-gov-youngkins-transgender-model-policies/
• October 18, 2023 Parents decry “offensive’ books at [Fluvanna County] School Board meeting https://fluvannareview.com/2023/10/parents-decry-offensive-books-at-school-board-meeting/
• October 18, 2023 Scholastic to separate books on race, gender and sexuality for book fairs https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/oct/18/scholastic-book-fairs-race-gender-sexuality-school-bans
• October 12, 2023 Battle for library cost Samuels $100K https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/battle-for-library-cost-samuels-100k/article_2bf14adf-cc18-5b48-98e6-62873bda6d53.html
• October 12, 2023 Hanover Girl Scout fights censorship with 'Banned Book Nooks' https://www.wvtf.org/news/2023-10-12/hanover-girl-scout-fights-censorship-with-banned-book-nooks
• October 12, 2023 The plot twist behind the strategy of some book ban advocates https://www.wvtf.org/news/2023-10-12/the-plot-twist-behind-the-strategy-of-some-book-ban-advocates
• October 11, 2023 Bookmobile combating book bans coming to Norfolk amid increased calls for restrictions https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/norfolk/bookmobile-combating-book-bans-coming-to-norfolk-virginia/291-9c55dcf9-1cb2-4c29-bede-66f8c05b6282
• October 11, 2023 In Henrico, Virginia Senate candidates battle over ‘banning books’ accusation https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/10/11/in-henrico-virginia-senate-candidates-battle-over-banning-books-accusation/
• October 11, 2023 Library debate combatants take fight to [Warren County] School Board, political organizing https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/library-debate-combatants-take-fight-to-school-board-political-organizing/article_42e17377-58ab-5e44-92d7-26729579e897.html
• October 10, 2023 23 more books removed from Spotsylvania school libraries https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/23-more-books-removed-from-spotsylvania-school-libraries/article_3cd2d170-6761-11ee-afdb-f75ed6a276a9.html
• October 7, 2023 Virginia library to remain open after county leaders resolve LGBTQ+ book spat https://www.advocate.com/news/samuels-library-front-royal-funded
• October 4, 2023 Controversy swarms Lexington City School Board meeting over removed books https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/10/04/controversy-swarms-lexington-city-school-board-meeting-over-removed-books/
• October 4, 2023 What it’s like to be a Fairfax Co. librarian in an era of banned books https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2023/10/what-its-like-to-be-a-fairfax-co-librarian-in-an-era-of-banned-books/
• October 4, 2023 Adults have a lot to say about book bans — but what about kids? https://www.wvtf.org/2023-10-04/adults-have-a-lot-to-say-about-book-bans-but-what-about-kids
• October 4, 2023 Funding for Samuels Library fully restored: Warren County, library leaders agree to terms https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/funding-for-samuels-library-fully-restored-warren-county-library-leaders-agree-to-terms/article_63aaae5d-c7b7-55ac-9c00-e059fcba1cc7.html
• October 2, 2023 Where the Supreme Court stands on banning books https://theconversation.com/where-the-supreme-court-stands-on-banning-books-212497
• October 1, 2023 Shenandoah County School Board again discusses library book selection policy https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-county-school-board-again-discusses-library-book-selection-policy/article_8c9132d0-f5d0-58b2-b6d8-cb4ccdc0b664.html
• October 1, 2023 Just 11 people were responsible for most 2021-2022 school book challenges. A Virginia woman challenged 71 out of the 73 books she read. https://www.businessinsider.com/school-book-challenges-bans-virginia-moms-liberty-education-2023-9

September 2023

• September 29, 2023 74% of parents think book bans infringe on their parental rights https://bookriot.com/parents-think-book-bans-infringe-on-their-parental-rights/
• September 28, 2023 Banned books battle hits close to home https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/banned-books-battle-hits-close-to-home/article_087e77ed-2511-5384-87cf-d14e8b64fb87.html
• September 28, 2023 She challenges one school book a week. She says she’ll never stop. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/09/28/virginia-frequent-school-book-challenger-spotsylvania/
• September 28, 2023 Youngkin: Virginia districts ‘really don’t have a choice’ in school transgender policy https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4228986-youngkin-virginia-districts-really-dont-have-a-choice-in-school-transgender-policy/
• September 28, 2023 No book left behind https://dailyprogress.com/news/community/madisonnews/no-book-left-behind/article_76e82dfc-5c70-11ee-9671-5bc151b291e7.html
• September 26, 2023 Library critics call for closing obscenity 'loophole,' advocates say it protects against unfounded claims https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/library-critics-call-for-closing-obscenity-loophole-advocates-say-it-protects-against-unfounded-claims/article_d1cfc143-76b6-5442-b421-bd602c504f78.html
• September 23, 2023 Right-wing activists are trying to take over Virginia's schools https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/virginia-school-board-extremist-candidates-1234829927/
• September 22, 2023 Virginia book challenges take toll on authors and librarians https://wydaily.com/latest-news/2023/09/22/virginia-book-challenges-take-toll-on-authors-and-librarians/
• September 21, 2023 Arlington Public Library to become 'Book Sanctuary' for banned books week https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/arlington-public-library-book-sanctuary-banned-books-week/65-55b32e39-2c93-4be6-aff4-dc98062f7ffe
• September 21, 2023 Rising attempts to restrict books in Virginia and nationwide spark concern among advocates https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/virginia/attempts-to-restrict-books-on-the-rise-in-virginia-and-nationwide/291-47f4b817-ba15-4946-9bfe-89939360e925
• September 21, 2023 Book banning efforts have doubled in Virginia so far this year https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/09/21/virginia-book-banning-efforts-double
• September 20, 2023 Sexually explicit books removed from Lexington school library following complaints from parents https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/09/20/sexually-explicit-books-removed-from-lexington-school-library-following-complaints-from-parents/
• September 20, 2023 Supervisors approve 2nd quarter funding, then get an earful on past stances on library issues https://royalexaminer.com/supervisors-approve-2nd-quarter-library-funding-then-get-an-earful-on-past-stances-on-library-issues/
• September 20, 2023 Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023, American Library Association reports https://dailyprogress.com/partners/ap/national/challenges-to-library-books-continue-at-record-pace-in-2023-american-library-association-reports/article_843ceb21-3b72-5f4a-a064-85b6d9326160.html
• September 20, 2023 Warren County library gets temporary reprieve as book debate continues https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/09/20/virginia-samuels-library-lgbtq-books/
• September 20, 2023 The teens fighting to keep Youngkin’s trans policies out of their schools https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/09/20/youngkin-school-transgender-policies-virginia-beach/
• September 20, 2023 LeVar Burton leads dozens of celebs in open letter against book bans https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/levar-burton-leads-dozens-of-celebs-in-open-letter-against-book-bans/
• September 18, 2023 Republicans push for calm as a rural library hangs in the balance https://www.wvtf.org/news/2023-09-18/republicans-push-for-calm-as-a-rural-library-hangs-in-the-balance
• September 17, 2023 Shenandoah County School Board hears concerns about library book policy, convocation https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-county-school-board-hears-concerns-about-library-book-policy-convocation/article_4c2fb3f6-9661-50b9-bcdd-97906781f547.html
• September 15, 2023 Warren County tries to control local library in LGBTQ+ book debate https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/09/15/samuels-library-lgbtq-books/
• September 13, 2023 Virginia Beach students will need parent’s consent to be identified as transgender under new policy https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/09/13/virginia-beach-students-will-need-parents-consent-to-be-identified-as-transgender-under-new-policy/
• September 12, 2023 Virginia library faces potential shutdown over funding after children’s books are challenged https://apnews.com/article/library-book-challenge-closure-virginia-lgbtq-183baafd5b5533108b5fd92b650d78c1
• September 11, 2023 Catholic library supporters say Clean Up Samuels doesn't speak for them https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/catholic-library-supporters-say-clean-up-samuels-doesnt-speak-for-them/article_7505a3f1-cecc-545a-9db2-d0895d42389f.html
• September 6, 2023 This small Virginia town could lose its library over LGBTQ+ book brawl https://www.advocate.com/news/front-royal-samuels-library-controversy
• September 5, 2023 Book banners may force closure of a Virginia public library https://open.substack.com/pub/literaryactivism/p/book-banners-may-force-closure-of?r=1pnfob&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
• September 2, 2023 Virginia library at risk after rightwing push to defund it over LGBTQ+ books https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/02/virginia-public-library-defund-republican-lgbtq-books

August 2023

• August 31, 2023 Warren County, Samuels Library at odds over operational agreement https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/warren-county-samuels-library-at-odds-over-operational-agreement/article_ad8e70da-c92b-5ac0-bbb5-c8a63f983172.html
• August 31, 2023 Protecting a student's right to read: One group's battle against book bans https://vadogwood.com/2023/08/31/protecting-a-students-right-to-read-one-groups-battle-against-book-bans/
• August 30, 2023 Of rules & law: Virginia's largest school districts won't adopt Gov. Youngkin's new LGBTQ edict https://www.the74million.org/article/of-rules-law-virginias-largest-districts-wont-adopt-new-state-lgbt-edict/
• August 29, 2023 Schools that don't adopt Virginia's transgender model policies can be sued, according to state officials https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/08/29/schools-that-dont-adopt-virginias-transgender-model-policies-can-be-sued-according-to-state-officials/
• August 28, 2023 Requests to ban books at libraries hit 21-year high, report says https://www.nbc29.com/2023/08/28/requests-ban-books-libraries-hit-21-year-high-report-says/
• August 27, 2023 Investigating the real reasons for the book ban campaign https://royalexaminer.com/investigating-the-reasons-for-the-book-ban-campaign/
• August 26, 2023 Reddit users are reporting Christian websites for violating Virginia's new porn identification law, citing vulgar passages in the Bible https://www.insider.com/virginia-anti-porn-law-used-flag-pornography-in-bible-reddit-2023-8
• August 24, 2023 Bans on diverse picture books? Young kids need to see their families represented, experts say https://www.wowktv.com/news/ap-bans-on-diverse-board-books-young-kids-need-to-see-their-families-represented-experts-say/
• August 24, 2023 [Prince William County Schools] releases list of all 'sexually explicit' content in curriculum, per new Virginia law https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/education/sexually-explicit-books-taught-in-prince-william-county-schools-list-released/65-f6934275-1edb-4bb8-bd05-fe83041d2958
• August 24, 2023 Samuels Library rejects MOA, sends a new draft version back to Warren County https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/samuels-library-rejects-moa-sends-a-new-draft-version-back-to-warren-county/article_2826c2a3-9b8b-59df-9f7d-e1cc411117cd.html
• August 24, 2023 Debate over books in Hampton Roads schools continues https://www.wtkr.com/news/debate-over-books-in-hampton-roads-schools-continues
• August 23, 2023 Prince William Co. teacher’s union: ‘Sexually explicit’ book list leaves staff ‘overwhelmed and underappreciated’ https://wtop.com/education/2023/08/prince-william-co-teachers-union-sexually-explicit-book-list-leaves-staff-overwhelmed-and-underappreciated/
• August 22, 2023 [Samuels] Library critic files defamation suit against two supporters https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/library-critic-files-defamation-suit-against-two-supporters/article_25939003-fdba-5796-8b91-2f604b7a0b8d.html
• August 21, 2023 Ejected Appomattox library board member won't have a chance to be reinstated https://cardinalnews.org/2023/08/21/ejected-appomattox-library-board-member-wont-have-a-chance-to-be-reinstated/
• August 18, 2023 Two Virginia school districts release lists of 'sexually explicit' library books https://wtop.com/education/2023/08/two-area-school-districts-release-their-required-sexually-explicit-library-book-lists/
• August 17, 2023 Teens OK with no parents present, Botetourt County library board says https://roanoke.com/news/local/government-politics/botetourt-library-board-says-teens-do-not-need-to-bring-parents-along/article_5d284a74-3c67-11ee-9416-7f2d5d6ba8fe.html
• August 16, 2023 Classics, best-sellers part of school division's 'sexually explicit' list https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/classics-best-sellers-part-of-school-division-s-sexually-explicit-list/article_dcc5e70e-3c7c-11ee-b532-dbe6cbccb9fc.html
• August 16, 2023 Name calling, accusations fly as [Warren County] library controversy continues https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/name-calling-accusations-fly-as-library-controversy-continues/article_dc9e533c-362f-53e6-884b-07c811304a7e.html
• August 15, 2023 Chesapeake schools to allow external groups, including Satan Club, to continue using facilities https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/08/15/chesapeake-schools-to-allow-external-groups-including-satan-club-to-continue-using-facilities/
• August 14, 2023 Satanic Temple claims VA city canceled 'Satan Club' event at local library https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/satanic-temple-claims-va-city-canceled-satan-club-event-local-library
• August 14, 2023 Hanover School Board directs employees to start reviewing books for removal https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-library-books-schools/article_9dddfc24-387c-11ee-882f-8712cdc2b213.html
• August 10, 2023 Shenandoah County School Board puts off vote on library book policy https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-county-school-board-puts-off-vote-on-library-book-policy/article_0e4388f0-78ef-570b-9378-11623f79d003.html
• August 9, 2023 VMI board asks attorney general’s office to investigate student newspaper controversy https://cardinalnews.org/2023/08/09/vmi-board-asks-attorney-general-to-investigate-student-newspaper-controversy/
• August 9, 2023 Executive director of Equality Virginia: Book bans are ‘insidious’ https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/08/09/executive-director-of-equality-virginia-book-bans-are-insidious/
• August 9, 2023 Hanover schools add book guide for librarians but move is criticized by opponents https://richmond.com/news/local/hanover-library-book-ban/article_97c801e0-3700-11ee-a6a1-078a4aa9455b.html
• August 9, 2023 Fauquier high schools post 'sexually explicit' library book lists https://www.fauquier.com/news/article_396dd4d6-36eb-11ee-a10d-87ba3d03ad86.html
• August 8, 2023 Hanover School Board outlines teacher responsibilities in controversial book policy https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-school-board-outlines-teacher-responsibilities-in-controversial-book-policy/
• August 7, 2023 Virginia lawmakers redefined ‘sexual conduct’ to exclude homosexuality https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/07/virginia-homosexuality-sexual-conduct-definition/
• August 7, 2023 Samuels library director resigns amid controversy over banning books https://www.winchesterstar.com/news/samuels-library-director-resigns-amid-controversy-over-banning-books/article_ed1e9b63-1336-50fe-a8c0-3fb04fc2861b.html
• August 5, 2023 Rural Virginia library may soon require parental escorts for kids https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/08/05/rural-virginia-library-may-soon-require-parental-escorts-for-kids/
• August 5, 2023 Divided Williamsburg-area school board backs policy preventing parents from removing library books https://www.dailypress.com/2023/08/05/under-shadow-of-possible-split-school-board-tackles-hot-button-library-policy/
• August 4, 2023 [Warren County] Supervisor, who requested 2 books be removed from library, says no one wants to ban books https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/supervisor-who-requested-2-books-be-removed-from-library-says-no-one-wants-to-ban/article_13cea06a-a0d9-59d6-817d-f9f839c6f8be.html
• August 4, 2023 To use Spotsylvania's school communication portal, parents must decide kids' ‘explicit material' access in libraries https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/to-use-spotsylvanias-school-communication-portal-parents-must-decide-kids-explicit-material-access-in-libraries/3398253/
• August 3, 2023 Proposed Botetourt library policy for kids and teens could be the most restrictive in Virginia https://cardinalnews.org/2023/08/03/proposed-botetourt-library-policy-for-kids-and-teens-could-be-the-most-restrictive-in-virginia/
• August 1, 2023 Samuels Public Library adopts increased parental control cards https://royalexaminer.com/samuels-public-library-adopts-increased-parental-control-cards/
• August 1, 2023 Resolution in support of the protection of citizens' First Amendment and parental rights in Botetourt County Libraries https://www.botetourtva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3814/BOCO-BOS-Resolution-in-Support-of-Citizen-Rights-7-31-23?bidId=
• August 1, 2023 Botetourt County debates raising library book checkout age amidst concerns over explicit content https://wset.com/news/local/botetourt-county-virginia-debates-raising-library-book-checkout-age-amidst-concerns-over-explicit-content-botetourt-county-library-board-of-trustees-doctor-mac-scothorn-august-2023#
• August 1, 2023 Botetourt supervisors offer concession to residents claiming library peddles pornography https://cardinalnews.org/2023/08/01/botetourt-supervisors-offer-concession-to-residents-claiming-library-peddles-pornography/
• August 1, 2023 Samuels Public Library adopts increased parental control cards   
• August 1, 2023 Botetourt County debates raising library book checkout age amidst concerns over explicit content 
• August 1, 2023 Botetourt supervisors offer concession to residents claiming library peddles pornography

July 2023

• July 31, 2023 Spotsylvania still reviewing donated books from May  
• July 19, 2023 Samuels supporters demand release of the library budget, support for LGBTQ community  
• July 19, 2023 Funds still being withheld from [Samuels Library] over concerns of sexually explicit books  
• July 18, 2023 Frederick supervisor urges removal of certain books from FCPS libraries  
• July 17, 2023 Appomattox County may reinstate library board member ousted following complaints about LGBTQ+ books 
• July 15, 2023 Book banning and censorship debate shifts to Hanover's public libraries 
• July 14, 2023 WJCC Schools considers changing policy on removing books from school libraries 
• July 11, 2023 Samuels Library trustees vote to keep books and add parental controls 
• July 9, 2023 How new tactics have driven a spike in book ban attempts 
• July 9, 2023 A look at the first 7 books being considered for removal at Samuels Library 
• July 4, 2023 Samuels Library trustees defend collection, staff, and review process 
• July 2, 2023 Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide sets up political clash with teachers unions 

June 2023

• June 25, 2023 His LGBTQ teen book is one of the most banned in the US: Here’s why he keeps writing https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/u-s-world/his-lgbtq-teen-book-is-one-of-the-most-banned-in-the-u-s-heres-why-he-keeps-writing/
• June 23, 2023 After complaints about LGBTQ+ books, Appomattox supervisors remake library board https://cardinalnews.org/2023/06/23/after-complaints-about-lgbtq-books-appomattox-supervisors-remake-library-board/
• June 22, 2023 Library board fired over Pride and Acceptance book display in Appomattox County https://wset.com/news/local/pride-and-acceptance-display-in-appomattox-county-library-removed-board-of-supervisors-looking-to-ban-the-books-j-robert-jamerson-memorial-library-board-of-supervisors-samuel-carter#
• June 19, 2023 Revamped book selection policy to be voted on by LCPS board https://www.loudountimes.com/news/education/revamped-book-selection-policy-to-be-voted-on-by-lcps-board/article_ce6188e0-0ed6-11ee-a9c2-3f8d982c1993.html
• June 16, 2023 Virginia authors add their words to the debate on book banning https://richmond.com/news/local/education/book-banning-virginia-hanover/article_eb2bb488-0c5a-11ee-8148-77580395b7fc.html
• June 15, 2023 School districts struggle to implement new laws on sexually explicit books https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/06/15/school-districts-struggle-to-implement-new-laws-on-sexually-explicit-books/ 
• June 14, 2023 Parents argue library books are 'too sexual' for children in Virginia https://www.wusa9.com/video/news/politics/parents-argue-library-books-are-too-sexual-for-children-in-virginia/65-1f75d3ae-bd32-4e37-b8fa-ad08bde379bd 
• June 14, 2023 Hanover County School Board grants itself authority to ban books in new policy https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-county-school-board-grants-itself-authority-to-ban-books-in-new-policy/ 
• June 14, 2023 Warren supervisors withhold 75% of library funding; adopted budget calls for no tax increases https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/warren-supervisors-withhold-75-of-library-funding-adopted-budget-calls-for-no-tax-increases/article_7f9038b3-46df-5179-a2b3-d85ef23e91bb.html
• June 14, 2023 Parents argue library books are 'too sexual' for children in Virginia https://www.wusa9.com/video/news/politics/parents-argue-library-books-are-too-sexual-for-children-in-virginia/65-1f75d3ae-bd32-4e37-b8fa-ad08bde379bd
• June 14, 2023 A closer look at Hanover Schools’ new library materials policy https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/a-closer-look-at-hanover-schools-new-library-materials-policy/
• June 13, 2023 Hanover County approves new library policy for books and then bans 17 titles https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-books-ban-llibrary/article_35e54f04-0a65-11ee-92bc-bff2eab514de.html
• June 13, 2023 Virginia Beach School Board approves LGBTQ resolution, votes down library policy changes https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/06/13/virginia-beach-school-board-approves-lgbtq-resolution-votes-down-library-policy-changes/
• June 12, 2023 ‘First of its kind’ Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban books https://www.nbc12.com/2023/06/12/first-its-kind-illinois-law-will-penalize-libraries-that-ban-books/
• June 10, 2023 Breaking down the ‘culture war’ in Virginia Beach that’s divided the school board and community https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/06/10/breaking-down-the-culture-war-in-virginia-beach-thats-divided-the-school-board-and-community/
• June 9, 2023 Bedford County School Board approves policy limiting discussion of sexual orientation and gender https://cardinalnews.org/2023/06/09/bedford-county-school-board-approves-policy-limiting-discussion-of-sexual-orientation-and-gender/
• June 8, 2023 Biden to appoint coordinator to address book bans ahead of Pride Month event https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/08/politics/white-house-lgbtq-protections/index.html
• June 8, 2023 Residents clash over library funding, book selection https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/residents-clash-over-library-funding-book-selection/article_3a7ecfcb-f7c2-51af-9e49-d5c00623786f.html
• June 7, 2023 Library defunding/book removal advocates, Samuels Library defenders clash on D-Day 2023 https://royalexaminer.com/library-defunding-book-removal-advocates-samuels-library-defenders-clash-on-d-day-2023/
• June 7, 2023 Amanda Gorman addresses book bans in 1st interview since poem was restricted in a Florida school https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amanda-gorman-book-bans-poem-the-hill-we-climb-restricted-florida-school/
• June 6, 2023 Hanover school board softens on one provision of book policy https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-school-book-ban-debate/article_a58542a6-04ac-11ee-b7a2-5f751bfe7ece.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
• June 4, 2023 Fairfax parents protest Virginia pride celebration over drag queen performance https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/protesters-speak-out-pride-celebration-fairfax-virginia 
• June 3, 2023 Bible pulled from Utah school district libraries because of 'vulgarity or violence' https://www.dailywire.com/news/bible-pulled-from-utah-school-district-libraries-because-of-vulgarity-or-violence

May 2023

• May 30, 2023 Book Banning debate reignites in Virginia   
• May 28, 2023 Authors, writers, poets concerned over increase of book bans across the U.S. 
• May 27, 2023 Libraries are for everyone, not solely for the morality police  
• May 24, 2023 Freedom Libraries to open in Virginia prisons  
• May 24, 2023 ‘Explicit’ library materials, transgender resolution draw dozens to Virginia Beach School Board meeting  
• May 24, 2023 Book bans through the eyes of local educators  
• May 23, 2023 Hanover County School Board receives list of proposed book bans weeks after announcing proposed new review policy  
• May 22, 2023 [Georgia] School may have violated students’ rights with book removals: Education Department  
• May 18, 2023 Hanover County (VA) school district receives advice from NCAC on book challenge policy  
• May 17, 2023 PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans  
• May 17, 2023 Sen. Creigh Deeds on beagles, bipartisanship, and budget battles  
• May 16, 2023 Group wants 'smut books' removed from Samuels Library  
• May 15, 2023 Two Florida moms are at the center of the fight against book banning in America  
• May 11, 2023 Hanover school leaders weigh proposed changes to book review policy  
• May 9, 2023 Here's what's in 14 books removed from schools in Spotsylvania County, Virginia 
• May 9, 2023 Spotsylvania School Board approves revisions to regulations governing book challenges 
• May 9, 2023 Fauquier County schools unveil new regulation on ‘sexually explicit’ materials 
• May 9, 2023 Spotsylvania Co. school board votes to keep sexually explicit books off library shelves 
• May 8, 2023 'Read-In' protests banned books at Spotsylvania County School Board meeting 
• May 8, 2023 Youngkin says idea of diversity, equity, and inclusion has ‘gone off the rails’ 
• May 7, 2023 My book is horrifying. My book is a lifeline. My book is banned. 
• May 6, 2023 Editorial: Book bans diminish the scope of experiences available to young readers  

April 2023

• April 27, 2023 These authors’ books are some of the most challenged in the US. They’re speaking out https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/maia-kobabe-ibram-x-kendi-susan-kuklin-b2327417.html
• April 26, 2023 It's National Library Week; they need us right now, and we really, really need them https://bluevirginia.us/2023/04/its-national-library-week-they-need-us-right-now-and-we-really-really-need-them
• April 26, 2023 Virginia Beach 'sexually explicit content' policy for school libraries draws criticism https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-vbcps-meeting-20230426-bmgkee7emja6tkug3het2awjpu-story.html
• April 25, 2023 25 most banned books in America https://247wallst.com/special-report/2023/04/25/25-most-banned-books-in-america/
• April 24, 2023 ACLU says removal of 14 books from Spotsylvania school libraries is 'unconstitutional' https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/aclu-says-removal-of-14-books-from-spotsylvania-school-libraries-is-unconstitutional/article_5d70530a-e2b2-11ed-9b39-8f3c6d0c03b6.html
• April 21, 2023 As the war on books rages, a Virginia school official proposes closing down libraries https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spotsylvania-school-library-close-virginia_n_6442a344e4b03c1b88c6afa8
• April 21, 2023 ACLU urges Spotsylvania School Board to override Superintendent's book removals https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/aclu-urges-spotsylvania-school-board-to-override-superintendents-book-removals/3334069/
• April 21, 2023 Claudia Johnson shares thoughts on the right to read https://ncac.org/news/author-claudia-johnson-speaks-with-ncac
• April 20, 2023 After months of debate, Virginia Board of Education adopts history standards https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/04/20/after-months-of-debate-virginia-board-of-education-adopts-history-standards/
• April 17, 2023 Moore County Schools passes parents' rights policy https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/moore-county-schools-passes-parents-032050045.html
• April 17, 2023 Court: Virginia parents' lawsuit can continue against Loudoun schools over bias incident reporting form https://www.insidenova.com/news/state/court-virginia-parents-lawsuit-can-continue-against-loudoun-schools-over-bias-incident-reporting-form/article_4de7fa44-07fd-57ce-8ae0-8fd0f2da505e.html
• April 14, 2023 Loudon schools' bias-reporting system might violate free speech https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/04/14/loudoun-school-bias-appeal/
• April 13, 2023 Spotsylvania school division preparing revisions to book challenge policy https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/spotsylvania-school-division-preparing-revisions-to-book-challenge-policy/article_c2a33168-da09-11ed-8f1b-4b4e00b8bb68.html
• April 12, 2023 Virginia Senate rejects Youngkin proposal requiring children to get parental approval for social media access https://www.wric.com/news/politics/capitol-connection/virginia-senate-rejects-youngkin-proposal-requiring-children-to-get-parental-approval-for-social-media-access/
• April 6, 2023 Authors of banned books are fed up - and fighting back https://www.npr.org/2023/04/05/1168219569/authors-of-banned-books-are-fed-up-and-fighting-back
• April 6, 2023 Closing school libraries would harm the students who need them most https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/04/06/closing-school-libraries-would-harm-the-students-who-need-them-most/
• April 5, 2023 Youngkin adds targeted advertising ban, age verification to internet bill https://www.wric.com/news/politics/capitol-connection/youngkin-adds-targeted-advertising-ban-age-verification-to-internet-bill/
• April 5, 2023 Judy Blume tears into Florida, DeSantis: ‘Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened’ https://www.wavy.com/news/national/judy-blume-tears-into-florida-desantis-teachers-are-under-fire-librarians-are-threatened/
• April 4, 2023 A veteran of the book-banning wars on the importance of speaking out https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/91910-a-veteran-of-the-book-banning-wars-on-the-importance-of-speaking-out.html
• April 4, 2023 Virginia Association of School Librarians issues statement in support of Spotsy School libraries https://fredericksburg.today/2023/04/04/virginia-association-of-school-librarians-issues-statement-in-support-of-spotsy-school-libraries/
• April 2, 2023 As book bans gain favor, some say libraries could go https://lailluminator.com/2023/04/02/as-book-bans-gain-favor-some-say-libraries-could-go/
• April 1, 2023 Winsome Sears spars with Bill Maher over drag debate: 'Bill, you gotta read more.' https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/winsome-sears-spars-with-bill-maher-over-drag-debate-bill-you-gotta-read-more

March 2023

• March/April 2023 Looking for Library Advocates In All the Right Places Public Libraries Magazine, Volume 62 Number 2
• March 2023: Citations Needed Episode 179: From Budget Cuts to Book Bans — The Decades-Long Assault on Public Libraries
• March 30, 2023 Parents push back against possible library closures in Spotsylvania Co. https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/education/spotsylvania-parents-plead-county-leaders-light-possible-library-closures/65-352e0bfa-cdf1-4f0e-aeeb-261fb226dbd1
• March 30, 2023 Moms for Liberty group aims to be a force in Prince William elections https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/moms-for-liberty-group-aims-to-be-a-force-in-prince-william-elections/article_179032b6-ce98-11ed-9b37-8739720d3eff.html
• March 29, 2023 14 books to be removed from Spotsylvania County school libraries https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/14-books-to-be-removed-from-spotsylvania-county-school-libraries/article_36163c56-ce68-11ed-b3b6-7f2ffbac82b6.html
• March 28, 2023 Spotsylvania superintendent floats elimination of all school libraries https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/spotsylvania-superintendent-floats-elimination-of-all-school-libraries/
• March 27, 2023 Spotsylvania superintendent proposes eliminating school libraries among options for closing budget gap https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/spotsylvania-superintendent-proposes-eliminating-school-libraries-among-options-for-closing-budget-gap/article_b4c3e7da-ccd6-11ed-84ff-2bdd213972fe.html
• March 27, 2023 Schools forced to divert staff amid historic flood of records requests https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/03/27/school-district-foia-records-request/
• March 27, 2023 GOP bill establishing a federal parental bill of rights passed in U.S. House https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/03/27/gop-bill-establishing-a-federal-parental-bill-of-rights-passed-in-u-s-house/
• March 23, 2023 Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library group says https://www.nbc29.com/2023/03/23/library-association-reports-record-book-ban-attempts-2022/
• March 20, 2023 Story of 1939 VA library sit-in reinforces today's fight for access to books https://www.the74million.org/article/story-of-1939-va-library-sit-in-reinforces-todays-fight-for-access-to-books/
• March 18, 2023 Fauquier County School Board adopts stricter standards for challenging books https://www.fauquiernow.com/news/education/fauquier-county-school-board-adopts-stricter-standards-for-challenging-books/article_422154e0-c436-11ed-8679-7f4e65a5a5a7.html
• March 14, 2023 Virginia Beach School Board member drafting policy to restrict access to ‘graphic sexual content’ in school libraries https://news.yahoo.com/virginia-beach-school-board-member-004000216.html
• March 14, 2023 A contentious component removed from Roanoke County school library policy https://roanoke.com/news/local/education/a-contentious-component-removed-from-roanoke-county-school-library-policy/article_fc1d99ac-c298-11ed-93b7-0b64d2f632b2.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
• March 14, 2023 Virginia Beach School Board member drafting policy to restrict access to ‘graphic sexual content’ in school libraries https://news.yahoo.com/virginia-beach-school-board-member-004000216.html
• March 14, 2023 Virginia Beach School Board member drafting policy to restrict access to ‘graphic sexual content’ in school libraries https://news.yahoo.com/virginia-beach-school-board-member-004000216.html
• March 14, 2023 A contentious component removed from Roanoke County school library policy https://roanoke.com/news/local/education/a-contentious-component-removed-from-roanoke-county-school-library-policy/article_fc1d99ac-c298-11ed-93b7-0b64d2f632b2.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
• March 13, 2023 Virginia has rolled out its third version of history standards. Critics say problems remain. https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/03/13/virginia-has-rolled-out-its-third-version-of-history-standards-critics-say-problems-remain/
• March 11, 2023 Margaret Atwood: ‘It would be fun to talk to Simone de Beauvoir’ https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/mar/11/margaret-atwood-it-would-be-fun-to-talk-to-simone-de-beauvoir-old-babes-in-the-wood
• March 11, 2023 Book bans, drag story hours put libraries in the center of the culture wars https://www.msnbc.com/jonathan-capehart/watch/book-bans-drag-story-hours-put-libraries-in-the-center-of-the-culture-wars-164940869753
• March 10, 2023 Isle of Wight County Schools bans teaching on ‘systemic racism’ https://www.windsorweekly.com/2023/03/10/isle-of-wight-county-schools-bans-teaching-on-systemic-racism/
• March 10, 2023 Takeaways from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's CNN town hall on public education https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/09/politics/glenn-youngkin-town-hall-education-cnntv/index.html
• March 10, 2023 Gov. Youngkin addresses hot-button education issues — like parents’ rights and divisive concepts — in town hall https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-youngkin-cnn-education-topics-20230311-mmedzk3fwnd4rezjl2kdf3bqtm-story.html
• March 9, 2023 One of America's most banned authors is appalled by conservative censorship — and liberal silence https://time.com/6261238/george-m-johnson-book-bans-censorship-interview/
• March 9, 2023 Ella Scott's banned book club: how students are fighting back in the war over censorship and ideas https://studentcam2023.us.launchpad6.com/fanfavorite/entry/8
• March 9, 2023 Opinion: America has an education problem. Virginia has the solution (op-ed by Glenn Youngkin) https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/09/opinions/education-challenge-virginia-solution-youngkin/index.html
• March 9, 2023 GOP bill mandating federal Parents Bill of Rights passed by U.S. House committee https://kansasreflector.com/2023/03/09/gop-bill-mandating-federal-parents-bill-of-rights-passed-by-u-s-house-committee/
• March 9, 2023 The growing movement to protect children from their government https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/09/politics/education-government-role-what-matters
• March 7, 2023 LCPS changing how books are selected, challenged https://www.loudountimes.com/news/education/lcps-changing-how-books-are-selected-challenged/article_042fe12c-bd03-11ed-8c1c-3fb26a589d57.html
• March 6, 2023 House GOP pushes Parents Bill of Rights, but some advocates call it 'done deaf' https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/house-gop-pushes-parents-bill-200100642.html
• March 2, 2023 LeVar Burton, ‘The Right to Read’ director Jenny Mackenzie on the underbelly of the American literacy crisis https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/levar-burton-right-to-read-roald-dahl-florida-book-banning-1235339563/ 
• March 2, 2023 House Republicans introduce ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ aimed at oversight in education https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/politics/parents-bill-of-rights-house-republicans/index.html
• March 2, 2023 Top House Republicans introduce ‘Parents Bill of Rights Act’ https://www.k12dive.com/news/Parents-Bill-of-Rights-Act-introduced-House-Republicans/643976/
• March 2, 2023 Bill to label graphic sexual content in school libraries dies, but not underlying issue https://www.rappnews.com/news/schools/bill-to-label-graphic-sexual-content-in-school-libraries-dies-but-not-underlying-issue/article_5f24cda6-b955-11ed-b931-8f43eaf38f97.html
• March 2, 2023 McCarthy, GOP introduce measure to protect ‘parents’ rights’ https://apnews.com/article/parents-rights-schools-woke-mccarthy-congress-f4643fa74dc4d82067c339fe950c3080
• March 1, 2023 LCPS board member says its illegal to teach about white supremacy https://www.loudountimes.com/news/education/lcps-board-member-says-its-illegal-to-teach-about-white-supremacy/article_52ebb38a-b877-11ed-9110-f30d12c50df1.html

February 2023

• February, 24, 2023 Roald Dahl: Original books to be kept in print following criticism https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64759118
• February 24, 2023 NAACP ‘outraged’ by Gov. Youngkin’s order of AP African American Studies course review https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-ap-african-american-history-20230224-5y3t22riq5gevhzux76nsknuou-story.html
• February 22, 2023 55 library books have been challenged in Spotsylvania schools since last year https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/55-library-books-have-been-challenged-in-spotsylvania-schools-since-last-year/article_0bb46c78-b2e1-11ed-b484-ebaedd777a3f.html
• February 22, 2023 East Bay school board discusses book ban in light of 'Gender Queer' https://www.fox5dc.com/news/east-bay-school-board-discusses-book-ban-in-light-of-gender-queer
• February 21, 2023 Dutta, booted off Va. Education Board, speaks at parents’ rights forum https://www.potomaclocal.com/2023/02/21/dutta-booted-off-va-education-board-speaks-at-parents-rights-forum/
• February 20, 2023 ‘Absurd censorship’: Readers upset by changes to classic Roald Dahl books https://www.nbc29.com/2023/02/20/absurd-censorship-readers-upset-by-changes-classic-roald-dahl-books/
• February 20, 2023 Fauquier schools consider updates to policies for challenging library books or class materials https://www.fauquier.com/news/fauquier-schools-consider-updates-to-policies-for-challenging-library-books-or-class-materials/article_9215f7aa-b142-11ed-a434-3fb6008e9bd8.html
• February 16, 2023 This rural Virginia county is a 'testing ground' for book banning https://sg.news.yahoo.com/rural-virginia-county-testing-ground-165559494.html
• February 16, 2023 Author George Johnson on writing Black, queer - and banned - stories https://www.aclu.org/news/free-speech/author-george-johnson-on-writing-black-queer-and-banned-stories
• February 16, 2023 Democratic-led panel kills 'parental rights' bills on school books, gender identity https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/02/16/democratic-led-panel-kills-parental-rights-bills-on-school-books-gender-identity/
• February 15, 2023 NCAC asks Madison County, VA School Board to keep books in libraries https://ncac.org/news/ncac-asks-madison-county-va-school-board-to-keep-books-in-libraries
• February 15, 2023 Residents speak up about book banning https://dailyprogress.com/community/madisonnews/news/residents-speak-up-about-book-banning/article_385a4b1e-ac7c-11ed-8111-b77808bf4836.html
• February 15, 2023 Book banning: schools around state face issues https://www.kenbridgevictoriadispatch.com/2023/02/15/book-banning-schools-around-state-face-issues/
• February 12, 2023 Go ahead and ban my book https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/02/margaret-atwood-handmaids-tale-virginia-book-ban-library-removal/673013/
• February 10, 2023 Youngkin administration bashes state teachers union for distributing Black Lives Matter materials https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/youngkin-administration-bashes-state-teachers-union-for-distributing-black-lives-matter-materials/article_a6ed77d0-a976-11ed-bb6e-6fe568f4049a.html
• February 9, 2023 Isle of Wight school board bans 'sexually explicit' books for K-8 students https://www.wtkr.com/news/isle-of-wight-school-board-bans-sexually-explicit-books-for-k-8-students
• February 9, 2023 The General Assembly debates controversial books https://www.wvtf.org/news/2023-02-09/the-general-assembly-debates-controversial-books
• February 8, 2023 'Mama Bears' want input about what goes into school libraries; librarians say they already do https://www.wtvr.com/news/virginia-politics/mama-bears-school-libraries-feb-8-2023
• February 8, 2023 Dems slam GOP for ‘prioritizing culture wars and investigations’ at first House education hearing https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3847493-dems-plan-to-slam-gop-for-political-stunts-and-sham-investigations-at-first-house-education-hearing/
• February 8, 2023 New legislation pushes for parental input in Virginia school libraries https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/education/new-legislation-pushes-for-parental-input-in-school-libraries-virginia/291-c4db626a-e860-4f9b-91da-7a02affd6104
• February 2, 2023 Parental advisory labels for library books rejected by the VA Senate panel https://patch.com/virginia/arlington-va/parental-advisory-labels-library-books-rejected-va-senate-panel

January 2023

• January 27, 2023 Henrico school board votes to keep challenged book https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/henrico-school-board-votes-to-keep-challenged-book/article_75dd6840-9dae-11ed-88a1-f33e88c33860.html
• January 27, 2023 Bill increasing parental oversight of school library materials clears House but faces tough Senate https://www.fauquier.com/news/bill-increasing-parental-oversight-of-school-library-materials-clears-house-but-faces-tough-senate/article_86d5f68a-9e44-11ed-ab76-074c4d9af531.html
• January 26, 2023 School library bill https://richmond.com/news/school-library-bill/video_cebfa863-9907-57c8-898a-7f959866e1c1.html (video)
• January 20, 2023 Full list of 21 books banned by Virginia school board https://www.newsweek.com/virginia-school-board-ban-books-stephen-king-margaret-attwood-1775323
• January 20, 2023 Book selection, censorship bill advances in House https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/book-selection-censorship-bill-advances-in-house/
• January 19, 2023 Senate education committee defeats GOP K-12 bills https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/senate-education-committee-defeats-gop-k-12-bills/article_350fc9b2-984e-11ed-abc0-0ba48660fdac.html
• January 16, 2023 Proposed ‘divisive’ content ban meets opposition https://www.smithfieldtimes.com/2023/01/16/proposed-divisive-content-ban-meets-opposition/
• January 12, 2023 ill requiring parental approval for sexually explicit school library books rejected by Senate panel https://www.wric.com/news/politics/capitol-connection/bill-requiring-parental-consent-for-sexually-explicit-school-library-books-rejected-by-senate-panel/
• January 12, 2023 General Assembly poised to take up array of parental rights bills https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/01/12/general-assembly-poised-to-take-up-array-of-parental-rights-bills/
• January 11, 2023 Republican House shifting tech focus from antitrust to censorship, more investigations https://wset.com/news/nation-world/republican-house-shifting-tech-focus-from-antitrust-to-censorship-more-investigations-social-media-twitter-facebook-google-amazon-weaponization-of-government-committee
• January 10, 2023  12 education bills to watch in Virginia's 2023 General Assembly https://starexponent.com/12-education-bills-to-watch-in-virginias-2023-general-assembly/article_9a02f438-904d-11ed-9efa-8793a3149645.html
• January 9, 2023 Virginia Tech soccer player who refused to kneel for BLM scores $100K settlement https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/virginia-tech-soccer-player-who-refused-to-kneel-for-blm-scores-100k-settlement
• January 6, 2023 What book bans are doing to library purchases https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-book-bans-are-doing-to-school-library-purchases/2023/01
• January 4, 2023  Virginia Tech paid $100,000 in ex-athlete's lawsuit settlement, attorney says https://roanoke.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/virginia-tech-paid-100-000-in-ex-athletes-lawsuit-settlement-attorney-says/article_cfcbc3d6-8c8f-11ed-b60f-5bbe7642546e.html
• January 4, 2023 Parents’ rights in schools appears to be a focus of upcoming Virginia legislative session https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-education-bills-2023-session-20230104-lrmortwdwjaqncdzwky35qlgm4-story.html
• January 2, 2023 New Kent schools searching for explicit content in lessons https://www.dailypress.com/tidewater-review/va-tr-new-kent-school-policy-20230102-2b3ftdjdivcjbiiaiurc7qd5bu-story.html

2022

December 2022

• December 28, 2022 'Fences' Removed: LCPS Cuts Book Version of Award-Winning Play from Curriculum https://www.loudountimes.com/news/education/fences-removed-lcps-cuts-book-version-of-award-winning-play-from-curriculum/article_45ff7514-8607-11ed-b751-8f8567529ba0.html
• December 28, 2022  How Does Social Media Affect Virginians? Portsmouth Delegate Wants to Create a State Commission Tasked with Finding Out https://www.pilotonline.com/government/virginia/vp-nw-statehouse-politics-social-media-20221228-aklym5lexjaqlefttr3amtfihy-story.html
• December 26, 2022 School Board Gets a Second Review of Policy Guiding Use of Sexually Explicit Class Material https://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/articles/school-board-gets-a-second-review-of-policy-guiding-use-of-sexually-explicit-class-material/
• December 22, 2022  A Mom Wrongly Said the Book Showed Pedophilia. School libraries Banned It. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/12/22/lawn-boy-book-ban-pedophilia/
• December 20, 2022 VA Gov’s School Policy on Transgenders Gets Vocal Support From Parents - Dem Lawmakers Still Object https://www.mrctv.org/blog/va-govs-school-policy-transgenders-gets-vocal-support-parents-dem-lawmakers-still-object
• December 21, 2022  Why Would Prisons Ban My Book? Absurdities Rule the System https://www.themarshallproject.org/2022/12/21/prison-banned-books-new-york-florida-censorship
• December 19, 2022  Virginia Joins the Growing List of U.S. States that have Banned TikTok for Government Officials  https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2022/12/19/jordan-bans-tiktok-virginia-joins-states-ban-tiktok/
• December 19, 2022  Why Virginia Banned TikTok on State Owned Devices https://www.wvtf.org/news/2022-12-19/why-virginia-banned-tiktok-on-state-owned-devices
• December 19, 2022  Virginia Tech Soccer Player who Refused to Kneel for BLM Scores Legal Victory https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/judge-declines-to-dismiss-lawsuit-by-player-who-refused-to-kneel
• December 19, 2022  Library Plan Calls for Opposing Censorship, Increased Promotion of Services https://www.potomaclocal.com/2022/12/19/library-plan-calls-for-opposing-censorship-increased-promotion-of-services/
• December 17, 20022 Virginia Joins Several other States in Banning TikTok on Government Devices https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1142828852/tiktok-senate-federal-ban-state-agency-governors
• December 16, 2022  Virginia Gov. Youngkin Bans TikTok in State Government https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/virginia-gov-youngkin-bans-tiktok-in-state-government/3235653/
• December 14, 2022  New State Historical Highway Markers Approved in Franklin Co., Roanoke  https://wset.com/news/local/new-state-historical-highway-markers-approved-ferrum-franklin-county-roanoke-gainsboro-branch-library-community-board-historic-resources-richmond-virginia-december-2022
• December 12, 2022 Richmond’s Last Confederate Statue Is Removed  https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/12/us/confederate-statue-richmond.html
• December 12, 2022  Judge Gives Green Light For Former VT Soccer Player To Continue Free Speech Lawsuit https://www.mrctv.org/blog/judge-gives-green-light-former-vt-soccer-player-continue-free-speech-lawsuit
• December 12, 2022  Federal Court Rules in Favor of Former Virginia Tech Soccer Player in Free Speech Case  https://jonathanturley.org/2022/12/12/virginia-tech/
• December 11, 2022  Shenandoah School Board Revises Rules on Sexually Explicit Instructional Items; Library Books May Follow https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-school-board-revises-rules-on-sexually-explicit-instructional-items-library-books-may-follow/article_c12781b0-a93c-5514-874f-bf3126f514f2.html
• December 11, 2022  Ex-Virginia Tech Soccer Player Can Sue Coach for Allegedly Punishing Her for Refusing to Kneel in Social Justice Protest, Judge Rules https://www.theblaze.com/news/hokies-soccer-player-lawsuit-kneeling
• December 11, 2022 Expect More Attacks on Public Education in Virginia 2023 https://roanoke.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-expect-more-attacks-on-public-education-in-virginia-2023/article_61a25ab8-77c3-11ed-b429-efabc97e05f3.html
• December 11, 2022  Do Universities Restrict Free Speech? Virginia Tech, Radford Presidents Weigh https://dailyprogress.com/news/state-and-regional/do-universities-restrict-free-speech-virginia-tech-radford-presidents-weigh-in/article_5b2c57ad-3f73-5c9e-9ec1-19c932079b8c.html
• December 9, 2022 Virginia Bill Would Ban TikTok from Government Devices https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-bill-would-ban-tiktok-from-government-devices/
• December 9, 2022  VA School Resubmits Application For After School Satan Club https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/tierin-rose-mandelburg/2022/12/09/va-school-resubmits-application-after-school-satan
• December 9, 2022  Restaurant Denies Christian Group Service over its Anti-Abortion and LGBTQ Stances https://www.cbsnews.com/news/metzger-restaurant-cancels-reservation-for-christian-family-foundation/
• December 8, 2022 Restaurant Refuses Service to Conservative Christian Group, Citing Staff’s ‘Dignity, Comfort and Safety’  https://www.today.com/food/news/metzger-restaurant-refuses-service-family-foundation-rcna60657
• December 7, 2022 Virginia Restaurant Cancels Reservation of Anti-LGBTQ+ Organization https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/07/virginia-metzger-restaurant-cancel-family-foundation-reservation-lgbtq
• December 7, 2022  Committee Including Parents, Student and Librarians to Review Goals for Policies on Library Books, 'Sexually Explicit' Class Materials  https://www.fauquier.com/news/committee-including-parents-student-and-librarians-to-review-goals-for-policies-on-library-books-sexually/article_8138dbce-7276-11ed-9541-5f07e8b10489.html
• December 6, 2022  Restaurant Refuses Service to Christian Group, Citing Staff ‘Dignity’ https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/12/06/metzger-restaurant-family-foundation/
• December 6, 2022 Arlington Public Library’s Hosting of Nikole Hannah-Jones (Creator of the “1619 Project”) Rankles the Right-Wing https://bluevirginia.us/2022/12/arlington-public-librarys-hosting-of-nikole-hannah-jones-creator-of-the-1619-project-rankles-the-right-wing
• December 6, 2022  Anti-LGBTQ Hate Is Forcing Drag Queen Events To Prepare For Attacks https://news.yahoo.com/anti-lgbtq-hate-forcing-drag-171900686.html
• December 5, 2022 Virginia Must Address Social Media’s Threat to Democracy, and our Safety https://richmond.com/opinion/columnists/column-virginia-must-address-social-media-s-threat-to-democracy-and-our-safety/article_c097bca7-3f0a-5106-b371-d2f4c687ae61.html
• December 3, 2022  Schools Have a Moral (and Legal) Obligation to Resist ‘Divisive Concepts’ Ban https://richmond.com/opinion/columnists/column-schools-have-a-moral-and-legal-obligation-to-resist-divisive-concepts-ban/article_bce67c2e-b70f-54f9-ae07-c163194c3de1.html
• December 2, 2022  ‘Satan Club’ Meeting at Chesapeake Elementary School Causes a Stir, but It’s Not What You Think  https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-chesapeake-school-satan-club-20221202-mw5dfkslxjeg3jrdgkflb3zzqu-story.html
• December 2, 2022  Committee Including Parents, Student and Librarians to Review Goals for Policies on Library Books, 'Sexually Explicit' Class Materials https://www.fauquier.com/news/committee-including-parents-student-and-librarians-to-review-goals-for-policies-on-library-books-sexually/article_8138dbce-7276-11ed-9541-5f07e8b10489.html
• December 2, 2022 FCPS to Consider Policy on Identifying ‘Sexually Explicit’ Materials https://www.restonnow.com/2022/12/02/fcps-to-consider-policy-on-identifying-sexually-explicit-materials/
• December 1, 2022 Book Banners in Spotsy Just Warming Up  https://fredericksburg.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-book-banners-in-spotsy-just-warming-up/article_eabffeb6-71a8-11ed-af1d-2708ce6ccc37.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

November 2022

• November 30, 2022  Loudoun Co. Votes to Alert Parents to Sexually Explicit Material in Schools https://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2022/11/loudoun-co-votes-to-alert-parents-to-sexually-explicit-material-in-schools/
• November 30, 2022  School Board Adopts Sexually Explicit Material Policy https://www.loudounnow.com/news/school-board-adopts-sexually-explicit-material-policy/article_8a7ee47e-70e8-11ed-ad0f-6ffa8b56cde9.html
• November 30, 2022  Local School Boards Considering New Sexually Explicit Materials Policy https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/local-school-boards-considering-new-sexually-explicit-materials-policy/article_70c20d58-70b2-11ed-9643-8bfc3d097afa.html
• November 21, 2022  Va. Board of Education Delays Review of New History Standards Amid Public Outcry https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/va-board-of-education-delays-review-of-new-history-standards-amid-public-outcry/article_ad63b039-421c-56b1-9e5a-9de9174c57da.html
• November 18, 2022 Gov. Youngkin Promises Racism, Slavery Will Be Taught in Virginia Schools https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/gov-youngkin-promises-racism-slavery-will-be-taught-in-virginia-schools/ar-AA14i8yi?ocid=msedgdhp&cvid=381d3f22bf6b491199ae43ed5874ccfa&fbclid=IwAR14NyguJA5wwVsrmFieIwfAFjBLpL-4dGDmsXg6x9eBHtk97kGlgbV8oOw
• November 18, 2022 Virginia's GOP Governor Deleted MLK Day & Barack Obama from Its History Curriculum https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/virginia-s-gop-governor-deleted-mlk-day-barack-obama-from-its-history-curriculum/ar-AA14hvNw?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=e1a635591aac4b38be6b43f0ba6174a7&fbclid=IwAR1vTGXgnDf9tBK93xc9lWCxOZabXy2ikuT2crFUshc_gKAm9YvIE-42yzw
• November 18, 2022 Judge Dismisses Social Media Lawsuit against Prince William Supervisor Pete Candland https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/judge-dismisses-social-media-lawsuit-against-prince-william-supervisor-pete-candland/article_e3ffa1a6-6737-11ed-9a5d-2f703a2bb359.html
• November 16, 2022 School Board Hears Concern, Parents’ Angst over Sexual Book Content https://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/articles/school-board-hears-concern-parents-angst-over-sexual-book-content/
• November 14, 2022  SB 787 Public School Libraries; Printed or Audiovisual Materials, Selection, Evaluation, & Checkout Proced. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB787
• November 12, 2022 Education Dept. Investigates Virginia School District's Response to Anti-Semitic Incidents https://www.christianpost.com/news/federal-govt-probes-school-districts-handling-of-anti-semitism.html
• November 8, 2022 Frederick County Public Schools Adopts Model Policy on 'Sexually Explicit' Curriculum https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/frederick-county-public-schools-adopts-model-policy-on-sexually-explicit-curriculum/article_17ea1ce3-67bd-54fc-bd1b-42c168b8e20d.html
• November 4, 2022  HB 1379 Public elementary and Secondary School Libraries; Catalog of Printed and Audiovisual Materials, etc. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB1379
• November 4, 2022 Prince William School Board Considering Parental Consent for School-Wide Book Readings https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/prince-william-school-board-considering-parental-consent-for-school-wide-book-readings/article_eb60a168-5c1d-11ed-9e31-a705f8657a13.html
• November 4, 2022 Virginia's GOP Governor Shut Down a Hotline that Parents Could Use to Report 'Critical Race Theory' Complaints because Not Enough People Were Sending Tips https://www.yahoo.com/news/virginias-gop-governor-shut-down-152237105.html
• November 4, 2022 Teacher Asks Court to Restore Suit on Trans Student Pronouns https://www.nvdaily.com/associated_press_national/teacher-asks-court-to-restore-suit-on-trans-student-pronouns/article_14290a75-4ddf-5afd-8b38-5f4263dd0d48.html
• November 3, 2022 Virginia Education Tip Line Sees Concerns from Parents https://www.nvdaily.com/associated_press_national/virginia-education-tip-line-sees-concerns-from-parents/article_1950f298-7cfe-5caa-9aa5-54ad5bb52f21.html
• November 3, 2022 ‘There Are Some Hills That Are Worth Dying on,’ Says Teacher Fired Over ‘Preferred’ Pronouns https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/11/03/there-are-some-hills-that-are-worth-dying-on-says-teacher-fired-over-preferred-pronouns/

October 2022

• October 31, 2022 'Woke doctrine': Virginia Mom Slams Anti-Second Amendment School Assignment for Advancing a 'Political Agenda' https://www.theblaze.com/news/woke-doctrine-virginia-mom-slams-anti-second-amendment-school-assignment-for-advancing-a-political-agenda#toggle-gdpr
• October 27, 2022 Loudoun Librarians Say Explicit Materials Policy Undermines Them https://www.loudountimes.com/news/education/lcps-librarians-say-explicit-materials-policy-undermines-them-during-school-board-meeting/article_790ee290-5589-11ed-8e85-c7c12671429f.html
• October 25, 2022 Virginia Tech Speech Police Questioned by Skeptical Fourth Circuit https://www.courthousenews.com/appeals-court-hears-challenge-to-university-bias-response-team/
• October 21, 2022 ‘Parental Rights’ Tested in Virginia Beach https://www.vpap.org/visuals/visual/parental-rights-tested-in-Virginia-Beach/
•  October 22, 2022 Parents Ask for the Removal of Sexually Explicit Books in FCPS School Libraries https://www.dcnewsnow.com/video/parents-ask-for-the-removal-of-sexually-explicit-books-in-fcps-school-libraries/8097094/
• October 21, 2022 Ashcroft Wants Tighter Rules on Racy Public Library Books https://roanoke.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/ashcroft-wants-tighter-rules-on-racy-public-library-books/article_7dba9db5-7136-5bba-9099-be091f14ff94.html
• October 19, 2022 Fauquier Deputy Superintendent Says New 'Sexually Explicit Content' Draft Policy Will Be Presented in November https://www.fauquiernow.com/news/education/fauquier-deputy-superintendent-says-new-sexually-explicit-content-draft-policy-will-be-presented-in-november/article_fc741746-4f1b-11ed-9862-f7ffdc2238e7.html
• October 19, 2022 Total of 33 Library Books Challenged in Spotsylvania https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/total-of-33-library-books-challenged-in-spotsylvania/article_ba590394-4e49-11ed-8a98-f750c1f09f95.html
• October 18, 2022 Lawsuit Against Spotsylvania School Board Can Move Forward With Amendments https://vadogwood.com/2022/10/18/lawsuit-against-spotsylvania-school-board-can-move-forward-with-amendments/
• October 14, 2022 LGBTQ bill on Child Abuse Creates Uproar in Virginia and Beyond https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/10/14/lgbtq-bill-virginia-guzman/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=6b8a4e76-c749-4943-b2c3-dda9c7fefa79
• October 14, 2022 Safest State in America? Virginia Ranks Well as a Whole but Cybersecurity Lacking https://augustafreepress.com/safest-state-in-america-virginia-ranks-well-as-a-whole-but-cybersecurity-lacking/
• October 14, 2022 Residents Speak Out Against Textbook Ban https://dailyprogress.com/community/madisonnews/news/residents-speak-out-against-textbook-ban/article_07d96f32-498b-11ed-a4d9-978a7f094836.html
• October 13, 2022 Va. Parents Could Face Abuse Charges for not Affirming Their LGBTQ child Under New Bill https://wjla.com/news/crisis-in-the-classroom/lgbtq-students-parents-schools-education-child-protective-services-felony-glenn-youngkin-jason-miyares-lesbian-gay-transgender-charges-virginia-sexual-orientation-gender-identity
• October 12, 2022 Sparks Fly in Loudoun County School Board Race over 'Book Banning' and 'Explicit Books' https://wjla.com/news/elections/loudoun-county-public-schools-board-race-explicit-book-banning-local-elections-virginia-lauren-shernoff-michael-rivera-nick-gothard-erika-ogedegbe-tiffany-polifko-andrew-hoyler-lcps-classroom-lesson-plans-literature
• October 10, 2022  Banning Books Controversy in Madison County https://www.cbs19news.com/story/47455142/banning-books-controversy-in-madison-county
• October 6, 2022  Books in Question for ‘Vulgar’ Material Can Be Sold to Minors in Virginia Beach for Now, but ‘Fight Is Far from Over,’ Delegate Says https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-virginia-beach-obscene-books-update-20221006-q2bcqdwa25affc7eos6vjzzpaq-story.html
• October 5, 2022  A Campus Pro-Life Group Faced Criticism. Now, It Demands That Its Detractors Be 'Reprimanded.' https://reason.com/2022/10/05/a-campus-pro-life-group-faced-criticism-now-it-demands-that-its-detractors-be-reprimanded/
• October 5, 2022  Overturning of Gender Queer Graphic Novel's Ban Stands as Appeal Misses Deadline https://www.cbr.com/gender-queer-virginia-ban-victory-stands-no-appeal/
• October 4, 2022  Madison School Board Proposes Banning Library Books as Part of New State Policy https://starexponent.com/news/madison-school-board-proposes-banning-library-books-as-part-of-new-state-policy/article_f9021330-cf5d-5d9f-8198-6a8bfdfd789c.html
• October 3, 2022  Bedford Co. Book Challenging Policy Passes; Parents Not Part of Process until Step Four https://wset.com/news/local/book-challenging-policy-library-bedford-county-passes-parents-rights-students-classroom-school-material-virginia-public-education-curriculum-fall-dr-susan-mele-georgia-hairston-susan-kirby-christopher-daniels2022#
• October 2, 2022 New Virginia Law Mandates Public Schools Alert Parents to Sexually Explicit Instructional Material https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-virginia-law-mandates-public-schools-alert-parents-sexually-explicit-instructional-material
• October 2, 2022 Virginia Governor Seeks to Limit Protection to Transgender Students https://depauliaonline.com/59921/nation/virginia-governor-seeks-to-limit-protection-to-transgender-students/
• October 1, 2022  New Virginia Law Means Parents Must be Alerted to any Sexually-Explicit Material at School  https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/instructional-materials-with-sexually-explicit-content-new-virginia-law

September 2022

• September 29, 2022  Northern Virginia Students Walk Out to Protest State Policies on Trans Youth https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/northern-virginia-students-walk-out-to-protest-state-policies-on-trans-youth/article_01eb4772-4016-11ed-b9c7-e70dbc79c430.html
• September 28, 2022 Book Banning Begins In Madison https://madrapp.com/book-banning-begins-in-madison-p4062-221.htm
• September 28, 2022  VMI Administrators Bully Student Newspaper Over Unflattering Coverage https://www.thefire.org/vmi-administrators-bully-student-newspaper-over-unflattering-coverage/
• September 28, 2022 Threatening Email Sent to Virginia Beach School Staff Over Books in Collection https://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/Threatening-Email-Sent-to-Virginia-Beach-School-Staff-Over-Books-in-Collection-Censorship-Roundup
• September 27, 2022  Va. Students Walk Out of Classes in Protest of Youngkin Transgender Policy https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/09/27/youngkin-virginia-transgender-student-policy-walkout/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=2e5cf57c-9115-4807-a4da-b8b506e8ef6d
• September 26, 2022  Thousands of Virginia Students Protesting Youngkin's Transgender Policy Changes https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/virginia-trans-policies-student-walk-outs/65-efb29d76-44c9-448f-b871-b183bd025aaf?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=2e5cf57c-9115-4807-a4da-b8b506e8ef6d
• September 22, 2022  Spotsylvania, Virginia, School District Removes Books Without Review https://ncac.org/news/spotsylvania-virginia-school-removes-books
• September 1, 2022  Virginia Can't Force Bookstores To Card Kids for Books on Gender and Sexuality https://reason.com/2022/09/01/virginia-cant-force-bookstores-to-card-kids-for-books-on-gender-and-sexuality/

August 2022

• August 31, 2022 Youngkin Says Virginia Law on Banning Obscene Books Needs Review Next Session https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-local-news/youngkin-says-virginia-law-on-banning-obscene-books-needs-review-next-session/
• August 31, 2022 Virginia Judge Tosses Legal Attempt To Limit Book Sales, Distribution To Kids https://www.huffpost.com/entry/virginia-beach-book-obscenity-law-gender-queer_n_630f753ee4b07744a2fc3c03
• August 31, 2022  Judge Dismisses Virginia Obscenity Lawsuit Seeking To Restrict Distribution of Books to Minors https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-dismisses-virginia-obscenity-lawsuit-seeking-restrict-distribution-books-minors
• August 31, 2022  Judge Thwarts Va. Republicans’ Effort to Limit Book Sales at Barnes & Noble   https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/08/30/barnes-and-noble-virginia-book-ban/
• August 30, 2022  Virginia Library To Host Author of 1619 Project During 'Banned Books Week' https://gazette.com/news/us-world/virginia-library-to-host-author-of-1619-project-during-banned-books-week/article_d0570eb0-9ae5-59d3-9434-6bfb99a16a81.html
• August 30, 2022 Virginia Won’t Ban Books for Obscenity—for Now https://slate.com/culture/2022/08/virginia-obscenity-lawsuit-dismissed-gender-queer-book-banning.html
• August 30, 2022  Virginia Judge Rules Against Book-Banning Attempt https://publishingperspectives.com/2022/08/virginia-judge-rules-against-book-banning-attempt/
• August 30, 2022 Virginia Court Blocks Republican Attempt to Criminalize LGBTQ Books https://www.vice.com/en/article/jgpg37/virginia-court-blocks-republican-attempt-to-criminalize-lgbtq-books
• August 30, 2022 Judge Tosses Virginia Obscenity Cases, Declares State Law Unconstitutional https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/90209-judge-tosses-virginia-obscenity-cases-declares-state-law-unconstitutional.html
• August 30, 2022  Gender Queer Obscenity Case Dismissed in Virginia https://bookriot.com/gender-queer-obscenity-case-dismissed/
• August 30, 2022  Judge Throws Out Obscenity Case Attempting to Restrict Sales of Books in Virginia Beach https://www.virginiamercury.com/2022/08/30/judge-throws-out-obscenity-case-attempting-to-restrict-sales-of-books-in-virginia-beach/
• August 30, 2022  In a Win for 'Gender Queer' and Free Speech, Judge Tosses Suit that Tried to Deem Book Obscene https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/08/30/gender-queer-virginia-judge-tosses-suit-obscene-books/7943937001/
• August 30, 2022  Judge Dismisses VB Delegate’s Lawsuit against Barnes & Noble over Books Pulled from VBCPS https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/judge-could-rule-if-two-books-previously-found-in-vbcps-are-obscene/?fbclid=IwAR2Sa8QNjb53Z3LN3sLYgj-c5LW6Z-HW3FtFjzoX_Jj6_-7z_G3E03ovkmo
• August 30, 2022 Fairfax County Public Library Board Sticks by Materials Selection Policy https://www.ffxnow.com/2022/08/30/fairfax-county-public-library-board-sticks-by-materials-selection-policy/
• August 26, 2022  Are Books Previously Found in Virginia Beach School Libraries Obscene? A decision Could Come as Soon as Tuesday https://www.yahoo.com/news/books-previously-found-virginia-beach-145900596.html
• August 26, 2022: Virginia Schools Must Teach Social Science, History with Context 
• August 26, 2022: Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools Do Not Require Students to have Parental Consent to Change their Names or Genders
• August 25, 2022: Activist Group Moms for Liberty Submits 14 more Books for Removal in Fauquier County Public Schools 
• August 25, 2022: UVA Students’ Efforts to Erase Jefferson from Campus More than Just Tom-Foolery 
• August 25, 2022: The Virginia History Its State Board Doesn’t Want Students to Know 
• August 25, 2022: The Book-Banning Lawsuit Against Barnes & Noble is Moving forward in Virginia 
• August 24, 2022: Loudoun School Board Briefed on Library Book Selection Process
• August 24, 2022: Virginia Beach School Board Meeting Gets Heated Over ‘Porn Peddling’ Accusation
• August 24, 2022: Virginia Beach School Board Meeting Gets Heated on Schoolbook Material
• August 23, 2022: Book Chronicling Transgender Teens to Remain on Chesterfield School Shelves
• August 18, 2022: Youngkin’s Superintendent Says Black History Won’t Be Censored
• August 18, 2022: Editorial: There Are Better Ways Forward than 'Book Bans'
• August 17, 2022: Students Lose Access to Books Amid ‘State-Sponsored Purging of Ideas’
• August 16, 2022: Have You Heard About Virginia Schools’ ‘Sexually Explicit Material’ Guidelines?
• August 15, 2022: Parents Protesting More Books at Prince William School Libraries 
• August 15, 2022: Mothers Behind Book-Banning Campaign Claim Their First Amendment Rights Are Being Violated 
• August 14, 2022: Policies that Notify Virginia parents of ‘Sexually Explicit Content’ in School Materials Are on the Way
• August 12, 2022: New VA Law Requiring Parents be Informed of Sexual Content in School Reveals True Colors of LGBTQ Rainbow
• August 11, 2022: Virginia’s Gov. Youngkin Will Force Teachers to Out Their LGBTQ+ Students
• August 10, 2022: Parents Can Now Challenge Virginia Beach School Library Books, but One Board Member Says That’s Not Enough 
• August 10, 2022: The Obscenity Pivot: Virginia Republicans Are Testing a New Way to Ban Books and Restrict Their Sales
• August 9, 2022: Spotsylvania School Board Orders Libraries to Remove 'Sexually Explicit' Books 
• August 8, 2022: Virginia Beach Book Critics Argue ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Obscenity Standard No Longer
• Effective; Advocates Disagree
• August 5, 2022: Students in Virginia Warn Against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Policies
• August 5, 2022: Virginia Beach Schools to Remove Some Library Books, Keep Others after Complaints 
• August 4, 2022: Groups Oppose Banning LGBTQ+ Books in Virginia Schools 
• August 4, 2022: Virginia Students Urge Clarity from Dept. of Education about New ‘Sexually Explicit Content’ Policy 
• August 3, 2022: Editorial: New Roanoke County Schools Library Policy Bizarre and Unreasonable 
• August 3, 2022: Virginia Education Drafting Policies for Sexually Explicit Content
• August 3, 2022: Virginia Finalizing Policy Allowing Parents to Opt Out of Sexually Explicit Content In Schools 
• August 2, 2022: Amherst School Officials to Appoint Committee for Input on Library Content Review Policy 

 July 2022

• July 29, 2022: Virginia School Board Members Back District in Suit over Teacher Fired in Student Pronoun
  Dispute
• July 26, 2022: A Weird State Law Lets Virginians Sue Books. Politicians Are Using it to Dictate what We Can Read 
• July 26, 2022: Republican AGs Urge Google Not to Censor Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers 
• July 24, 2022: College Alumni Groups Spread Nationally to Counter ‘Cancel Culture’
• July 23, 2022: Attorney General Miyares Leads Multistate Letter Urging Google Not to Censor Crisis Pregnancy Centers from Search Results 
• July 22, 2022: To the Editor: Censorship, Parents and Queer People 
• July 21, 2022: To the Editor: Moms for Liberty Is Hardly About Liberty 
• July 20, 2022: Bedford School Libraries to Offer Alerts to Parents on what Students Check Out 
• July 16, 2022: Roanoke County Librarians Raised Concerns about New Media Policy
• July 14, 2022: A Look at the Draft Model Officials Created for Virginia School to Notify Parents of School Materials Including Sexually Explicit Content 
• July 14, 2022: Treatment of Recent Bedford County Library Display Prompts Comments to Supervisors 
• July 14, 2022: Fauquier County Parents Want Books Removed from School Over Content
• July 13, 2022: Fauquier County Parents Clash over Book Censorship
• July 13, 2022: Letter: Call It What It Is: Censorship
• July 12, 2022: Bedford County Library Addresses Concerns Following Protests Over Pride Display
• July 11, 2022: Letter: Discussion, Not Censorship, Would Be a Better Goal
• July 7, 2022: Books Hearing Slated for Late August 
• July 6, 2022: With Rising Book Bans, Librarians Have Come Under Attack
• July 6, 2022: Some Parents Want Kettle Run Library to Remove 3 Books They See as Pornographic, Violent 
• July 6, 2022: Free-Speech Groups, Book World Fight Back in Virginia Obscenity Case
• July 4, 2022: Maia Kobabe's Legal Response To Gender Queer Obscenity Lawsuit 
• July 3, 2022: As Debate Over Books in Schools Continues, Relatively Few Formal Complaints Have Been Filed in Hampton Roads 
• July 2, 2022: How, in 2022, Are We Still Having Debate over Book Bans?

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June 2022

• June 29, 2022: Washington County Residents Debate Banning Library Books 
• June 29, 2022: It’s 2022 and Two Books Are on Trial for ‘Obscenity’
• June 29, 2022: Virginia Politicians Sue Oni Press and Maia Kobabe Over Gender Queer
• June 23, 2022:  Frederick School Board Retains Textbook Despite Complaint
• June 22, 2022: Lawyers Say ‘Defective’ Virginia Obscenity Claims Should Be Tossed 
• June 22, 2022 Virginia School Board Votes to Make 'Misgendering' and 'Deadnaming' a Potential Crime 
• June 21, 2022: After Book Removal, Library Policy Up for Adoption by Roanoke County School Board 
• June 21, 2022: Why I Left My Job Teaching this Year 
• June 18, 2022: 'Our Community Is Not Monolithic:' Bedford Library Discusses Pride Month Materials 
• June 17, 2022: Youngkin Proposes Amendment To Make Picketing At Justices’ Homes A Felony 
• June 17, 2022: Book Challenges in Virginia Beach Should be Dismissed, Barnes & Noble, Authors Say 
• June 15, 2022: Pride Month Book Display Taken Down After Complaints at Forest Library 
• June 15, 2022: Author on Book Ban Vote: 'Much Love to Everyone in Hanover County' 
• June 15, 2022: Only Two Book Complaints Filed With City, County Schools 
• June 15, 2022: Editorial: In the Roanoke Valley, Dodging Discussions by Making Books Disappear 
• June 14, 2022: Hanover School Board Meets Tuesday to Discuss Removing Book 
• June 8, 2022: Hate Legal Group ADF Sues Virginia School Board over Trans Policies 
• June 6, 2022: Virginia School District Sued for Forcing Teachers to Hide Students' Gender Identity from Parents 
• June 4, 2022: Lawsuit Filed Against City Schools 

 May 2022

• May 22, 2022: Barnes & Noble Pressured to Restrict Sales of 2021's Most Banned Book
• May 20, 2022: Va. Republicans Seek to Limit Sale of 2 books in Barnes & Noble for ‘Obscenity’ 
• May 20, 2022: GOP Pols Want Barnes & Noble to Stop Selling ‘Gender Queer’ Book to Kids 
• May 19, 2022: Battle Over Books in Virginia Beach Now Targets Barnes & Noble, Amazon. And it’s Making its Way through Circuit court 
• May 19, 2022: 'Doesn't Mean the Books are Banned': Va. Judge Rules Pair of Books Obscene for Kids 
• May 19, 2022: Barnes & Noble Being Sued in Virginia Beach over Gender Queen, Court of Mist and Fury
• May 19, 2022: Virginia Delegate Seeks Restraining Order Against Barnes & Noble Over ‘Gender Queer’
• May 16, 2022: Virginia Mom Suing Biracial Son's School Over CRT Curriculum Says It 'Totally Changed His Perspective' on Race
• May 16, 2022: Virginia Beach School Board Group Removes ‘Gender Queer’ Book from Libraries, Calls it ‘Pervasively Vulgar’
• May 16, 2022: Fairfax County, Va., to Punish Students Who “Deadname” and “Misgender” Others
• May 16, 2022: Using ‘Wrong’ Pronouns Could Lead to Suspensions in Virginia Public Schools
• May 14, 2022: Discuss Books, Don’t Ban Them
• May 12, 2022: Virginia Schools Pull Books from Libraries
• May 11, 2022: Virginia Beach School Board to Remove ‘Gender Queer’ Novel Off Bookshelves
• May 7, 2022: Attorney General Miyares Argues that the Proposed Disinformation Governance Board will Hurt Americans’ Constitutional Freedom to Speak Freely, Debate, and Disagree with the Government 
• May 7, 2022: 23 Va. School Districts Have Taken Books Off Shelves in Past Two Years 
• May 5, 2022: 20 Republican-Led States Threaten Legal Action against DHS, Urge Disbanding of 'Un-American' Disinfo Board
• May 5, 2022: New School Principals Announced; School Library Books Called into Question
• May 4, 2022: Northern Virginia Students and Parents React to the Effort to Ban Books Deemed Sexually Explicit
• May 4, 2002: Henrico Parent Withdraws Request for Review of Youth Novel
• May 4, 2022: Woman Demands City Council Ban Award-Winning LGBTQ Book from Public Library – They Refused
• May 4, 2022: Reckoning with Beloved
• May 4, 2022: Does UVA Have a Self-Censorship Problem?
• May 4, 2022: WJCC School Board Reverses Decision to Nix History Textbooks
• May 3, 2022: How a Debut Graphic Memoir Became the Most Banned Book in the Country
• May 2, 2022: Novel Under Review by Henrico Schools Committee after Complaint of ‘Indoctrination,’ ‘Marxist’ Ideology

 April 2022

• April 30, 2022: W-JCC School Board Let the Minority Win
• April 30, 2022: Study of American Government Requires Examination of Conflict 
• April 29, 2022: Banning Books is a Crude Attempt to Roll Back Societal Gains 
• April 28, 2022: Matney: 'Lawn Boy' Was Listed as Juvenile Book before Being Moved 
• April 27, 2022: Public Libraries Are Heart of Democracy 
• April 27, 2022: Inside The Debate Over Sexually Explicit Content In Virginia Schools  
• April 25, 2022: Virginia Dad Goes Nuclear on Teachers' Union Boss 
• April 25, 2022: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Virginia School District’s Critical Race Theory Indoctrination 
• April 22, 2022: Why the University of Virginia is Becoming a Battleground for Speech 
• April 21, 2022: Gov. Youngkin Signs “Sexually Explicit Content” Bill Impacting Virginia Schools 
• April 20, 2022: Commissioner of Revenue Takes Aim at Library Book  
• April 20, 2022: IW School Board Splits on Removing ‘Partisan’ iPad Apps  
• April 19, 2022: School Board Debates the Use of ‘Detrimental’ Book in New Middle School Class  
• April 19, 2022: LGBTQ Community, People of Color in the Crosshairs of Banned Book Movement 
• April 18, 2022: How ‘Drag StoryBook Hour’ Set Off Culture Wars at a Virginia Community Center 
• April 10, 2022: Girls Lacrosse Team Ordered to Stop Wearing Prayer Shirts
• April 8, 2022: Debate Ensues over BHS Lacrosse Players' Call for Peace in Ukraine
• April 8, 2022: Virginia Bill Signed Requires Parent Notification of ‘Sexually Explicit Materials’ 
• April 8, 2022: Youngkin Signs Bill Regulating Explicit Content in Schools  
• April 8, 2022: More than 1,500 Books Have Been Banned in Public Schools, and a U.S. House Panel Asks Why
• April 8, 2022: Youngkin signs bill regulating explicit content in schools
• April 7, 2022: Virginia Parent Speaks at Congress Against Banning of Books
• April 7, 2022: Residents Outraged Over Potential Book Banning in Warren County Public Schools
• April 7, 2022: Warren County School Board Hears Concerns about Book 
• April 7, 2022: Mike Pence to Speak at the University of Virginia Causes Uproar 
• April 7, 2022: UVA Faculty Bash Students Over Attempt to Ban Mike Pence from Campus 
• April 7, 2022: 'Quiet Protest:' South Boston Event Celebrates Banned Book
• April 7, 2022: Free Speech Under Attack: Book Bans and Academic Censorship
• April 7, 2022: Library Read-In strikes blow for freedom of ideas
• April 6, 2022: Push to purge some books from schools highlights nation’s cultural schism
• April 6, 2022: Virginia Part of National Uptick in Attempts to Ban or Censor Books
• April 5, 2022: Books at center of Fairfax Co. controversy also caused nationwide stir
• April 5, 2022: Warren County Supervisor Says 'Inappropriate' Books Spark Parents' Concerns
• April 5, 2022: House Hearing on Book Bans Set for this Week
• April 1, 2022: Arlington Public Library Takes a Stand Against Banning Books in Schools

 March 2022

• March 30, 2022: Shenandoah County Parents Invited to Review Textbooks as Book Challenges Remain Hot Button Issue
• March 30, 2022: Controversial Books Continue to be Topic of Public Comment at County School Board Meetings
• March 30, 2022: VMI Alumni Fight Back Against 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion' Plans
• March 30, 2022: Mike Pence Provokes Bipartisan Intolerance. He Deserves to be Heard.
• March 28, 2022: Can We Talk?
• March 28, 2022: University of Virginia Students Abandon Jefferson’s Legacy
• March 25, 2022: Controversial Books Return to Henrico School Libraries after Parent Protests
• March 24, 2022: EVMS Settles Lawsuit Over Single-Payer Healthcare Student Group
• March 19, 2022: Virginia Woman’s Website Helps Parents Assess Library Books
• March 17, 2022: Community Perspective: Democracy depends on the freedom to read
• March 17, 2022: ACLU Adopts Southern Poverty Law Center’s ‘Hate Group’ Label to Fight School’s ‘Resistance’ to LGBTQ Policy 
• March 17, 2022: Virginia Passes Law that Critics Charge May Erase LGBTQ+ History
• March 17, 2022: Dangerous Rhetoric is Not Entitled to a Platform: Speech that Threatens the Lives of those on Grounds is Unjustifiable
• March 14, 2022: Silencing Happens — Just Not to Who You Think
• March 14, 2022: ACLU of Virginia Threatens Hanover School Board with Federal Lawsuit
• March 14, 2022: Bedford Shows How to Thwart Book Censors
• March 14, 2022: 'Sexually Graphic' Books Won't Be Removed from Bedford Co. Schools
• March 14, 2022: Rockingham County School Board Goes Over Curriculum Review Policy
• March 14, 2022: College Board Warns Against Censoring Its AP Courses
• March 14, 2022: Educators Rally Against 'Anti-Teacher' Actions by Gov. Youngkin
• March 13, 2022: Bedford County Schools Will Not Remove Challenged Books - Including Toni Morrison's 'Beloved' - from School Libraries
• March 12, 2022: Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Roll Back Open Records Reform
• March 11, 2022: VA School Superintendents Urge Youngkin to Terminate Tip Line
• March 10, 2022: Virginia Lawmakers Want to Keep Certain Police Records from the Public
• March 9, 2022: When Railing Against Cancel Culture Is About Railing Against Accountability
• March 9, 2022: What the New York Times’ College Cancel Culture Essay Gets Wrong About Censorship
• March 9, 2022: Hanover Students, Residents Speak Out on School Board Decision
• March 8, 2022: UVA Student's New York Times Editorial on Self-Censorship Sparks Debate on Social Media
• March 7, 2022: I Came to College Eager to Debate. I Found Self-Censorship Instead.
• March 7, 2022: Do Students Self-Censor? Here’s What the Data Tell Us
• March 7, 2022: ‘Woke-Panic Claptrap’: College Student’s NY Times Op-Ed Leads to Mockery Over ‘Self-Censorship’ Complaint
• March 7, 2022: Liberals Erupt at College Student's NYT Op-Ed about being Afraid to Speak out on Campus
• March 3, 2022: Substitute Teacher Suspended for Telling Students He Supports Putin's Logic
• March 2, 2022: Censorship Stirs Emotions, and Fuels Interest in Banned Books
• March 2, 2022: Virginia Substitute Teacher Suspended for Allegedly Pushing Russian Propaganda in Class
• March 2, 2022: Teacher Suspended After Parents Said He Taught ‘Russian Propaganda’ to Virginia Class
• March 1, 2022: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Expected to Sign Bill Regulating Explicit Content in Schools
• March 1, 2022: Va. House Passes Bill Regulating Explicit Content in School

February 2022

• February 28, 2022: Virginia NAACP Criticizes Youngkin Administration's Report on 'Divisive Concepts' in Public Schools
• February 28, 2022: Virginia Students Passing Out Books They Fear Will be Banned if Sexually Explicit Content Bill Passes
• February 28, 2022: Virginia Lawmakers Give Parents a Say on Sexually Explicit Classroom  Materials
• February 28, 2022: Va. Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Parents to Review Sexually Explicit School  Material, a Win for Gov. Youngkin
• February 28, 2022: Proposed Budget Omits Youngkin’s Request for Ban on ‘Divisive Concepts’ in Virginia Schools
• February 28, 2022: W-L Students Give Away Books They Say Could be ‘Banned’ Under New Bill
• Full Frontal With Samantha Bee: How Conservative Book Bans Don’t Protect Kids Part 1
• Full Frontal With Samantha Bee: How Conservative Book Bans Don’t Protect Kids Part 2
• Virginia Senate Passes Bill Requiring Parental Notification of Sexually Explicit Content in Classrooms
• Virginia Beach Banned Books 2022 

January 2022

• January 28, 2022: Questions Remain Over Youngkin’s New Tipline for ‘Divisive’ Practices in Virginia Schools 
• January 27, 2022: Bill to Regulate Explicit Books in Virginia School Libraries Killed (ABC News)
• January 27, 2022: Bill to Regulate Explicit Books in School Libraries Killed (Washington Post)
• January 27, 2022: Senate Committee Rejects Bill Aimed at Explicit Materials in Schools 
• January 27, 2022: Bills Targeting Explicit Content Reach Senate Committee
• January 25, 2022:Henrico Schools Pull Two Books for Review over Sexual Content Concerns 
• January 20, 2022: Sparks Fly in Virginia Senate over Bill Notifying Parents of Sexually Explicit Materials 
• January 20, 2022: Henrico Schools Pulls Another Book from Library 
• January 18, 2022: Loudoun County Removes LGBTQ Book from School Libraries 
• January 18, 2022: Virginia School District Bans Controversial LGBT Book from Libraries for Inappropriate Content 
• January 18, 2022: Youngkin Defended his Plan to Rid Virginia’s Schools of Critical Race Theory 
• January 16, 2022: Virginia School District to Remove Controversial Gender Book 
• January 15, 2022: Loudoun County Schools Pull Controversial Gender Book from Library Shelves 
• January 12, 2022: The Inevitable Problem of Self-Censorship 
• January 11, 2022: Free Speech, Whole Foods, and the Endangered Apolitical Workplace 

2021

• December 23, 2021: Parents Who ‘Got Nowhere’ After Speaking Up Sue Virginia School District Over CRT Curriculum
• December 20, 2021: Can Youngkin Really Ban Critical Race Theory in Virginia Schools? 
• December 19, 2021: Author of 'Gender Queer,' One of Most-Banned Books in U.S., Addresses Controversy
• December 17, 2021: Glenn Youngkin's Promised 'Critical Race Theory' Ban has Virginia Teachers Worried 
• December 13, 2021: Officials Address Local Push to Remove Books from Bedford County School Libraries 
• December 10, 2021: VLA Executive Committee Statement on Censorship and the Freedom to Read
• December 9, 2021: Censorship of Books in Public Schools Needs to Stop
• December 9, 2021: Fairfax County Library Display Pairing Bible with Explicit Books Removed 
• December 9, 2021: Here’s how Virginia Beach school board meetings became a battleground over six books
• December 8, 2021: Book Bans in VA, Across Nation Condemned by Authors, Publishers 
• December 3, 2021: Virginia Public Library Directors Association Statement on Challenges to Virginians Freedom to Read
• December 2, 2021: Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office responds to book burning event promoted on Facebook
• November 28, 2021: Drawing the Line Between Censorship and Age-Appropriateness 
• November 25, 2021: US Libraries Report Spike in Organised Attempts to Ban Books in Schools 
• November 25, 2021: Fairfax County Public Schools Reinstates Two Books Saying They Do Not Violate Rules Despite Parents Condemning Them as Pedophilic 
• November 24, 2021: Virginia Cop Fired for Rittenhouse Support Demands his Job Back  
• November 24, 2021: Virginia Schools Reinstates Pornographic Books as a Commitment to ‘Diverse Reading Materials’  
• November 23, 2021: Virginia School System Returns Books It Pulled After Outcry 
• November 23, 2021: LGBTQ+ Books Allowed To Return To Fairfax County High Schools
• November 23, 2021: Fairfax County Reinstates Controversial Library Books 
• November 23, 2021: Fairfax County to return two sexually explicit books to school libraries
• November 23, 2021: Fairfax schools will return 2 books to shelves after reviewing complaints over content
• November 22, 2021: Community Perspective: Reconsidering Books: Protecting Students and Their Right to Read
• November 21, 2021: Diverse Societies Need Diverse Libraries: Letter to the Editor by Martha Hutzel, Free-Lance Star
• November 16, 2021: Spotsylvania community turns out against school library censorship
• November 16, 2021: Decision to pull graphic novel from school library now under review
• November 15, 2021: Letter to Spoystlvania Country School Board from the National Coalition Against Censorship
• November 15, 2021: ‘We’re Preparing For a Long Battle.’ Librarians Grapple With Conservatives’ Latest Efforts to Ban Books
• November 15, 2021: Librarians Warn Of Threat To Intellectual Freedom In VA Schools
•  November 13, 2021: EDITORIAL: Freedom turns to ashes when books are burned
• November 13, 2021: Spotsylvania School Board will revisit removal of sexually explicit library books 
• November 12, 2021: Book Challenges in Virginia
• November 10, 2021: Spotsylvania School Officials Ban "Explicit" Books Amid Calls to Burn Them
• November 9, 2021: Spotsylvania School Board Orders Libraries to Remove "Sexually Explicit" Books
• November 9, 2021: Book Banning and Censorship Locally, Explained
• ALA’s Book Challenges in the News: https://wakelet.com/wake/N7RZLAuxLEHqE1SRF_Wsl (The American Library Association (ALA) is fighting for the freedom to read! Leadership from the association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is quoted in more than 139 news articles from Oct. 3 - Nov. 11, 2021, including coverage from print, radio, and TV news outlets.)
• October 31, 2021: The Woman who Wanted Beloved Banned from Schools is Right About One Thing
• October 29, 2021: Henrico Schools Removes Novel "Out of Darkness" as Gubernatorial Candidates Spar on Book Censorship
• October 29, 2021: Schools Are Banning my Book. But Queer Kids Need Queer Stories
• October 29, 2021: Virginia Governor Race Highlights Irony of Banning "Beloved" from Schools
• October 28, 2021: Book Removed from Henrico Schools as Governor’s Race Centers Book-Banning
• October 28, 2021: Banning Toni Morrison’s Books Doesn’t Protect Kids. It Just Sanitizes Racism
• October 27, 2021: G.O.P. Attack Involving Toni Morrison Novel Inflames Virginia Contest
• October 27, 2021: “Critical Race Theory” is the New Satanic Panic in Right-Wing Politics
• October 27, 2021: There is a Consistency to the Debate over Book Censorship: Distress about Change
• October 27, 2021: Virginia Beach Students, Author Defend Challenged Books at School Board Meeting
• October 26, 2021: Virginia University Orders College Republicans to Stop Promoting Glenn Youngkin Campaign Materials
• October 26, 2021: Fight Over Teaching ‘Beloved’ Book in Schools becomes Hot Topic in Virginia Governor’s Race
• October 26, 2021: Glenn Younkin Assures Virginia Voters He’ll Protect Them from Toni Morrison Books
• October 26, 2021: McAuliffe Labels Youngkin Flag of Explicit Book ‘Racist Dog Whistle’
• October 26, 2021: Glenn Youngkin’s Closing Message: Ban Toni Morrison from Schools: Virginia Republican wants the Angriest Parents to have a Veto on School Curriculum
• October 26, 2021: Debate Over School Curriculum Becomes Flash Point in Virginia Governor's Race
• October 26, 2021: As Election Approaches, LGBT Voters Look for Support, Youngkin Campaign Ad Under Fire from Democrats
• October 25, 2021: Youngkin Ad Features Mother Who Pushed to Have "Beloved" banned from Son's Curriculum 
• October 22, 2021: Media Doesn’t Name Book Pulled from School; White Kids “Robbed of Innocence”: Book Challenges and Censorship this Week 
• October 21, 2021: Toni Morrison Book Among Those Removed from Virginia Beach Schools
• October 21, 2021: How the Extreme Right is Weaponizing Bigotry to Campaign in Virginia
• October 20, 2021: Washington & Lee University Censors Student Political Activity Ahead of Virginia Gubernatorial Election 
• October 12, 2021: Inappropriate Book Pulled from New Kent Middle School Library Circulation
• September 27, 2021: VCU Libraries to Hold Comics Contest Exploring Censorship of James Branch Cabell’s Novel ‘Jurgen’
• September 25, 2021: Virginia Public School District Denounces CRT Curriculum
• September 24, 2021: School System Pulls 2 Books with Graphic Sex from Libraries
• September 24, 2021: Fairfax County Mother Complains of Sexual Books in Public School Library
• September 24, 2021: Tech Computer Policy Could Violate Students #39; Free-Speech Rights, Judge Rules
• September 13, 2021: Ad Urges Loudoun County Schools to ‘Get Politics out of the Classroom
• September 10, 2021: Current Lawn Residents Express Concern about the University’s Sign Restrictions
• September 7, 2021: U.Va.’s Imaginary “Culture of Left-Wing Intolerance”
• August 13, 2021: With Censorship of Student Dissent, University of Virginia Taints Rep as Free Speech Haven 
• August 12, 2021: Virginia School Board Passes LGBTQ Inclusivity Policy that Sparked Protest, Resignation
• August 11, 2021: Virginia Teacher Resigns Over Critical Race Theory in Emotional Speech
• July 22, 2021 Libraries, Drag Queens and Culture Wars 
• July 5, 2021: Challenging UVa.’s Culture of Left-Wing Intolerance
• June 6, 2021: Loudoun Judge Orders Reinstatement of Teacher Suspended After Criticizing Draft Transgender Policy
• May 31, 2021: Conservative Organization Representing Teacher Sues Loudoun County Schools Over Suspension
• May 14, 2021: Virginia Moms Condemn School District for Assigning Pornographic Readings to 9th Graders 
• May 14, 2021: Virginia Parents Blast School Board Over Graphic Books, Critical Race Theory
• May 13, 2021: Loudon School Critics Target 'Dirty' Books as Recall Petitions Circulate
• May 13, 2021: Virginia Parents Torch Loudoun County School Board Over Critical Race Theory, 'Pornographic' Books in School 
• May 12, 2021: Parents in Wealthy, VA Town Take Out Ad Attacking Critical Race Theory at School 
• May 2, 2021: Virginia Tech Sued For Allegedly Violating Students’ First Amendment Rights with Policies
• April 8, 2021: Speech First Sues Virginia Tech, Challenging Four Policies That Enable Broad Censorship
• April 7, 2021: 12 Books that Incarcerated People in the U.S. Have Been Banned from Reading
• March 9, 2021: Choosing Not to Highlight Dr. Seuss Books is Not Censorship
• March 3, 2021: Fact Check: Virginia County Is Not Banning Dr. Seuss Books
• March 2, 2021: 6 Dr. Seuss Books Will No Longer Be Published Over Offensive Images
• March 2, 2021: Why These 6 Books Were Cancelled by the Dr. Seuss Estate
• March 1, 2021: This Virginia School District Says It Isn't Banning Dr. Seuss Books. On the Annual Read Across America Day, It's Just No Longer Emphasizing Them
• February 28, 2021: Virginia School District says Dr. Seuss Demoted as Focus of Reading Event Due to ‘RACIAL UNDERTONES,’ Denies Complete Ban
• February 28, 2021: Virginia Schools Told to Distance from Dr. Seuss For ‘Racial Undertones’ On Eve Of 23rd Annual ‘Cat In The Hat’ Reading
• February 27, 2021: Virginia School System Cancels Dr. Seuss, Citing Racial Undertones in Writings
• February 26, 2021: Loudon County Schools Cancel Dr. Seuss for Racial Undertones

 2020

• August 31, 2020: Controversy Over Diverse Books Prompts Library Trustee to Resign
• August 27, 2020: Outrage Over Comments by Trustee on Fairfax County Library Board: Local organizations, unions and faith-based groups call for his removal
• August 21, 2020: Fairfax County Library Board Member Accused of Racist Remark
• August 21, 2020 (Video): Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees Member Goes on Rant about Books by Muslim Writers, Black Lives Matter, “Rainbow Books for Young Readers”
• March 13, 2020: VCU Police Will Not Bring Charges in Newspaper Theft; Prosecutor Argues Newspapers Have No ‘Concrete Value’ 
• March 12, 2020: VCU Police Close Case After Prosecutor Declines to Pursue Charges in Removal of Student Newspapers
• March 6, 2020: Radford University President Refutes Latest Alleged Newspaper Theft
• March 5, 2020: General Assembly Takes Tentative Steps toward Protections for Student Journalists
• March 5, 2020: The Student Press Law Center Demands Remedial Actions for Stolen Issues of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Student Newspaper
• March 4, 2020: VCU Student Government Members Seen Taking Stacks of Newspapers with a Front Page Story on SGA’s “Toxic” Work Environment
• February 28, 2020: Lawmakers Discuss Censorship of Student Journalists Amid VCU Newspaper Censorship Claims
• February 28, 2020: Virginia Commonwealth Police Probe Student Newspaper Thefts
• February 28, 2020: Someone Stole Newspapers in Bulk at Virginia Commonwealth University. Why That Matters to All of Us.
• February 28, 2020: VCU Police Investigating Reports of Stolen Student Newspapers
• February 28, 2020: VCU Police Investigating Stolen Student Newspapers; Charges or School Punishment Possible
• February 26, 2020: Commons Employees SGA Leaders Cleared Out Copies of the CT Following Story on Conflict Withing Organization
• February 13, 2020: New Voices Bill Protects Rights, But Only for Some
• February 13, 2020: Student Journalists Weigh in on Censorship Bill
• February 10, 2020: SPLC Statement: Virginia HB 36 As Amended Does Not Meaningfully Advance
• February 8, 2020: Virginia Bill Strikes in Correspondence with Student Journalists
• February 4, 2020: Defending Free Speech on Campus Means Defending Student Journalists, Too
• February 3, 2020: Virginia Education Committee guys New Voices legislation with a major amendment, leaving high school journals unprotected
• February 3, 2020: House panel backs changed version of student censorship bill
• February 3, 2020: Virginia school system denies ban on students' Confederate imagery
• January 30, 2020: Virginia House bill protecting student journalists' advances
• January 21, 2020: Bills to protect student journalists introduced in Virginia
• January 16, 2020: Virginia school board prevents 2 LGBTQ-themed children's books from being removed from libraries and classrooms
• January 16, 2020: Student Journalism and the First Amendment 
• January 15, 2020: Some Northern Virginia parents wanted two books with LGBTQ characters removed from school. Officials said no.
• January 12, 2020: Public schools in Virginia can censor student journalist any time, for any reason. A proposed law would change that.

 2019

• December 2, 2019: The Censorship War in Loudoun County
• November 25, 2019: Other View: Censorship by Theft on a University Campus
• November 18, 2019: Commentary: Loudoun County Students Have the Right to See Themselves in Stories 
• November 15, 2019: As Protests Continue, School Leaders Seek Ways to Address Concerns over Diverse Classroom Library Initiative
• November 12, 2019: LGBTQ School Book Controversy in Loudoun County
• November 10, 2019: Angry Parents Protest LGBTQ Books in Virginia Classrooms
• October 24, 2019: Supporters, opponents of Loudoun County Public Schools' diverse libraries come out in force
• October 1, 2019: A Virginia teacher was fired for refusing to use a trans student’s pronouns. Now, he’s suing his school district.
• July 3, 2019: Norfolk Students filmed a report about their crumbling school. Administrators ordered it deleted
• April 10, 2019: Hollins restores online yearbooks after images of blackface prompted removal
• April 8, 2019: OIF, ODLOS, and VLA Respond to Hollins University’s Removal of Yearbooks
• April 3, 2019: A Va. university temporarily removes yearbooks with blackface from digital archives
• April 3, 2019: College President Sparks Controversy by Taking Down Blackface Photos
• April 3, 2019: Hollins University Removes Access to Yearbooks With Racist Images
• April 3, 2019: Hollins University Temporarily Pulls Yearbooks With Blackface from Digital Archives

 Other

• 2018 Banned Books Week Award Winners
• 2017 Banned Books Week Award Winners 
• March 24, 2017: Va. governor vetoes charter school and ‘Beloved’ bills (From the Washington Post)
• 2016 Chesterfield County School Librarian’s Summer Reading List