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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · 12d

Chairman Wahl's use of the ALGOP, of which he is also the chair, to push his agenda against libraries is a conflict of interest and an abuse of authority. Read more here:

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Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · 26d

🚨 In or near #Huntsville, #Alabama❓RSVP to join our discussion on threats to our libraries tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4pXqP8g

What you'll take away ⬇️

Info about the divisive topics surrounding libraries & how we can stand together to protect them.

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · 28d

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
www.alreporter.com/2025/10/06/s...

"Sold" author calls on APLS to restore Fairhope library funding, reject code changes

The author of one of America's most-banned books is calling on the Alabama Public Library Service to restore funding to the Fairhope Public Library.

www.alreporter.com

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · 28d

Hi Becca! You can just put "Alabama" there!

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · 28d

Only 8 DAYS remain to send your letter to the Alabama Public Library Service to oppose the amendment to ban positive depictions of transgender people in Alabama libraries.
Use our online letter here and share with friends!
www.readfreelyalabama.org/apls_oct2025...

Tell the Alabama Public Library Services Board: Reject the Proposed Administrative Code Amendment

Supporting the Right to Read in All Alabama Libraries

www.readfreelyalabama.org

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Sep 25

Extremists are now demanding that books discussing sexual orientation be banned from Alabama libraries.‼️This would mean books such as “Heather Has Two Mommies,”would be BANNED by forbidding their purchase.‼️
Send your letter to APLS today w this link:
www.readfreelyalabama.org/apls_oct2025...

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Sep 17

Hi there! Thanks so much- Board member emails:
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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Sep 9

‼️ACT NOW! Tell the extremist Alabama Public Library Service executive board not to ban LGBTQ materials from public libraries ‼️

Don’t let this unconstitutional censorship stand.
Send your letter here:
www.readfreelyalabama.org/apls_oct2025...

Tell the Alabama Public Library Services Board: Reject the Proposed Administrative Code Amendment

Supporting the Right to Read in All Alabama Libraries

www.readfreelyalabama.org

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Sep 8

Notice anything new? 😏 RFA has a fresh new logo! And that means NEW MERCH 👕🧢🥤🛍️

‼️in honor of Banned Books Week we are offering 10% with the code BANNEDBOOKS10 ‼️
www.bonfire.com/store/read-f...

Read Freely Alabama | Official Merchandise | Bonfire

Read Freely Alabama is a volunteer group of concerned citizens who oppose censorship in our local libraries. As the scale of censorship efforts

www.bonfire.com

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's clear that extremism and book banning are not a winning platform in the eyes of Alabama voters. 🎉
www.alreporter.com/2025/08/27/f...

Fairhope council candidates backed by book banners go 1 for 5

Candidates backed by groups supporting book relocation at Fairhope Public Library faced election, with only one securing a victory.

www.alreporter.com

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Aug 26

"A belief system that cannot withstand questions, that must silence difficult stories rather than engage with them, is a belief system built on fear. If faith is real—if it is strong—then it should be able to hold its own in conversation with literature."
nonprofitquarterly.org/madeleine-le...

Madeleine L’Engle’s Books Were Never Meant to Be “Safe” - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The granddaughter of beloved writer Madeleine L’Engle, author of one of the most banned books of the last 60 years, advocates that books should build courage, not keep us “safe.”

nonprofitquarterly.org

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Aug 14

‼️A huge win for the freedom to read!‼️
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...

"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill

In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.

bookriot.com

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jul 29

📢We’ve shared before that Moms for Liberty, Eagle Forum, and Alabama Policy Institute are all official 2025 Coalition Partners. 📢

‼️Now, a leaked database shows how prominent leaders in these organization strongly encouraged supporters to apply to be a part of Project 2025. ‼️https://bit.ly/4l2bL5o

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jul 23

Do you mind sharing which library this is from - DM is fine.

readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jul 4

Today we remember those who fought to hold the United States accountable to the ideals laid out in our Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

Happy Fourth of July.

#constitutionalrights #readfreelyalabama #july4th

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jun 19

#facts #readfreelyalabama

Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · Jun 16

Who’s really behind book bans?

It’s not just concerned parents… 72% of book censorship efforts come from pressure groups and government officials. Only 16% come from parents, and 12% from others like teachers or library users.

#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans #FactsMatter #LetBooksBe #ProtectLibraries

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jun 17

We find it unacceptable that extremists like Ms. Minton can weaponize APLS Executive Board against librarians and library boards who have their community’s best interests in mind.

readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jun 17

It appears Minton and Moms For Liberty would prefer that teens, who would be considered by the state mature enough to give birth and be parents, are not considered mature enough to access basic sex education and biology materials.

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jun 17

We find it troubling that Ms. Minton is intent on keeping teens ignorant of factual information about sex and reproduction, including restricting education on how to protect themselves and how to make informed decisions.

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jun 17

Minton singles out a sex education book for teens titled “Doing It’, which gives frank and honest information to teens. The Fairhope Public Library Board found it to be age-appropriate for the young adult section.

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jun 17

APLS Board Member and Moms For Liberty supporter Amy Dozier Minton, who challenged 30 inclusive books in her own local library, is demanding that the library move all fifteen of the targeted books despite the local board’s decision.

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jun 17

Of the fifteen books, the Board made the decision to relocate 5 to the adult section, while the rest remain in the Young Adult section of the library. This demonstrates how the review process for challenged books is meant to be conducted, but it seems the goalpost has been moved once again.

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jun 17

Last night, the Fairhope Public Library Board met to discuss their decision on the books challenged by local Moms for Liberty extremists that resulted in the library being stripped of its state funding. www.al.com/news/2025/06...

Alabama official: Fairhope Library won’t regain funding without moving more books

Amy Minton says books with references to masturbation must be relocated to adult sections despite library board's determination that materials aren't sexually explicit. Minton's comments come after Fa...

www.al.com

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readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · Jun 17

www.al.com/news/2025/06...

Alabama official: Fairhope Library won’t regain funding without moving more books

Amy Minton says books with references to masturbation must be relocated to adult sections despite library board's determination that materials aren't sexually explicit. Minton's comments come after Fa...

www.al.com

readfreelyal.bsky.social @readfreelyal.bsky.social · May 29

#readfreelyalabama #censorship #firstamendment @everylibrary.bsky.social @heykellyjensen.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @democracyforward.org @splcenter.org @ncacensorship.bsky.social

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