CBLDF and other organizational members of the National Coalition Against Censorship this week issued a statement regarding calls to boycott all books from publisher Simon & Schuster after one of its imprints announced the upcoming release of a memoir by…
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CBLDF Takes Legal Action to Protect the Freedom to Read in 2016
Among the many tools in our kit is legal action. For individuals, much of our work is behind the scenes and intended to prevent cases from even reaching courts. To defend the First Amendment rights of the wider comics community,…
BBC’s 100 Women Includes Barrier-Breaking Middle Eastern Cartoonists
Every year, the BBC puts the spotlight on influential women around the world for its 100 Women series. For 2016, the list includes three Middle Eastern cartoonists fighting for women’s rights and freedom of expression: Doaa Eladl in Egypt, Riham Elhour…
CBLDF’s 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!
If you’re still in need of holiday gifts and want to help CBLDF get ready for a new year of protecting the First Amendment, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide, full of items…
“Comics Are For Everybody” This #GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, join Comic Book Legal Defense Fund in proclaiming that Comics Are For Everybody! CBLDF is a non-profit organization dedicated to legal action and education in defense of the First Amendment. Their work is more important than ever. Donors…
Inspiring Justice: CBLDF Annual Report 2016
CBLDF’s commitment to defending free expression is unwavering. In 2016, our extraordinary legal team protected retailers and artists, while also aiding librarians, educators, and readers who needed our assistance. Beyond fighting First Amendment emergencies, CBLDF works to prevent censorship from…
DEFEND FREE SPEECH With New T-Shirt Available For Preorder Now
Proclaim your unwavering support for free expression and help CBLDF as we prepare for a busy 2017 by donating now to receive our newest t-shirt, “DEFEND FREE SPEECH!” This bold design makes a striking and direct statement about the importance…
Spirit of Giving: Comics’ Greatest Creators Personalize Books For CBLDF Supporters!
CBLDF’s work is more important than ever, which is why the medium’s greatest creators are supporting our 2016 Spirit of Giving holiday fundraiser! From now until December 5, you can receive graphic novels signed and personalized by creators including Neil Gaiman,…
A Look at CBLDF’s 30th Anniversary Auction
To celebrate its 30th anniversary of protecting the First Amendment rights of the comics community, Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) and Heritage Auctions are offering 11 important works at auction. The pieces come from the 1987 “A Benefit Portfolio in Defense of the First Amendment” that…
Why Mike Diana Still Matters
Our film, The Trial of Mike Diana, is both a documentary on one of the most outrageous convictions in America’s legal history — a 1996 conviction of obscenity over a self-published zine — as well as a sober and multi-faceted discussion on one of recent history’s most unique comic artists.