On February 4, The Washington Post laid off 30 percent of its staff across the board in a “strategic reset.” International publications were reduced, sports journalists who survived the cut were moved to sections, and the section of books – known as “Book World” – was completely eliminated. Although the Post’s editor-in-chief, Matt Murray, cited … Read more
A Tennessee librarian has been fired after refusing to move the names of more than 100 LGBTQ+ children to the adult section of the library system. The Rutherford County library board on Monday voted to fire Luanne James after a heated emergency meeting that included her supporters chanting “We stand with Luanne!” while wearing shirts … Read more
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