Toshio Maeda, the creator of the genre defining hentai manga Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend will be signing and personalizing copies of the definitive English edition published by CBLDF’s newest corporate member FAKKU! This is an unprecedented opportunity to get…
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FAKKU Joins CBLDF as Corporate Member!
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund welcomes FAKKU!, the leading English language publisher and licensor of Japanese adult comics and animation as the organization’s newest corporate member. This month, FAKKU! is celebrating their second anniversary as a book publisher with the…
CBLDF Joins Coalition Raising Concerns Over WA Daycare Program’s Ban on “Frightening Images”
CBLDF has joined a coalition led by the Kids Right to Read Project on a letter to the Washington State Department of Early Learning expressing concern about a regulation that prevents childcare providers from selecting potentially “frightening books.” CBLDF joins coalition efforts like these…
Egyptian Court Rejects Naji’s Third Appeal for Release
A Cairo court on Saturday rejected author Ahmed Naji’s third appeal for release from prison, where he has now served 10 months of a two-year sentence for “violating public modesty” with an excerpt from his book Use of Life which…
Françoise Mouly and Nadja Spiegelman Bring the Spirit of Protest With RESIST!
Françoise Mouly and Nadja Spiegelman are exercising their right to free expression and making a call to RESIST! with a special issue of comics and illustrations geared towards the “political resistance to the forces of intolerance.” The art editor for…
Intellectual Freedom Award Goes to Librarian Who Weathered Protests Against Program on Islam
Wendy Campbell, the library director in the small town of Darby, Montana, who successfully organized a community discussion on Islam despite objections from some local residents, has been announced as the 2016 recipient of the Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom…
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…
Zunar Faces New Sedition Charge After Mob Disrupts Cartoon Exhibit
It’s been an eventful weekend for Zunar, the Malaysian political cartoonist facing nine separate charges of sedition which could net him up to 43 years in prison. First, on Friday his new cartoon exhibit was stormed by an angry mob…
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…
Zunar to Again Challenge Malaysia’s Sedition Act
Malaysian cartoonist Zunar, currently facing nine separate sedition charges for statements he made on Twitter last year, announced yesterday that his latest challenge to the country’s Sedition Act will proceed on January 24, 2017. If the challenge fails and he…