Author: Betsy Gomez

CBLDF Joins Coalition Defending Children’s Books in Florida

Today, CBLDF joined a Kids’ Right to Read-led coalition to defend two children’s books being challenged in Duval County, Florida, over concerns that the books promote Islam and are critical of the US’s role in the Middle East. CBLDF joins…

Increasing Number of Americans Support Banning Books

An early 2015 poll of more than 2,000 Americans has revealed a disturbing trend: Since 2011, the percentage of Americans who believe that there are books that should be banned has increased from 18% to 28%. Perhaps even more disturbing,…

Because of Arizona Ban, Ethnic Studies Programs Expand Around Country

Arizona legislators have long waged a battle against ethnic studies, culminating in a ban of Tucson’s acclaimed Mexican American Studies program. But in spite of — and really, because of — the ban, ethnic studies programs have expanded across the…

Fresh from SDCC: New Premiums and CBLDF Exclusives Now Available!

We’re back in the office after Comic-Con, and we’re delighted to have some new donation premiums for our followers, including our exclusives from SDCC and new signed graphic novels! CBLDF Coat of Arms T-Shirt, Designed by Brian Wood! Featuring both…

SDCC 2015: CBLDF in the News

Comic-Con International has wrapped up for another year, and CBLDF was proud to be part of the action, with educational panels and much more in support of our work defending comics from censorship. Let’s take a look at reporting about…

Ninth Circuit Court Finds Constitutional Problems with AZ Law that Censored Mexican American Studies Program

The students and teachers of Tucson’s now defunct Mexican American Studies program have been fighting against the Arizona state law that led to the dissolution of the program. Recently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion that hopefully…

SDCC 2015: Sunday Events with CBLDF

We’ve made it to the last day of Comic-Con! You’ll find us at booth 1918 with exclusive premiums, informative panels, our amazing premiums, and more, all to benefit our important work defending the right to read comics! Let’s take a…

SDCC 2015: Saturday Events with CBLDF

Day three! You’ll find us at Comic-Con in booth 1918 with exclusive premiums, informative panels, our amazing Live Art Auction, and more, all to benefit our important work defending the right to read comics! Let’s take a look at what…

SDCC 2015: Friday Events with CBLDF

Day two of Comic-Con 2015! You’ll find us at booth 1918 with exclusive premiums, informative panels, and more, all to benefit our important work defending the right to read comics! Let’s take a look at what you can expect from…