Last year Washington County libraries were asked to take down LGBTQIA displays for Pride Month, replacing them this year with exhibits featuring the more generic “Diversity” theme. But when the librarians felt like they should do more to represent Pride,…
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Classic 90s GNs Signed by J. Scott Campbell, Sam Kieth, Matt Wagner, & More Benefit CBLDF!
This week you can support CBLDF and get your 90s nostalgia fix in one fell swoop! Donate today to grab GNs including Danger Girl Gallery Edition HC, signed by J. Scott Campbell; The Maxx: Maxximized Vol 1 HC and Batman:Ghosts HC, signed by Sam Kieth; The Shadow: Death of…
Batman Adventures: Mad Love Signed by Bruce Timm & More Signed DC GNs Benefit CBLDF!
This week CBLDF supporters have the chance to donate and grab a copy of the classic Batman Adventures: Mad Love HC, signed by Bruce Timm! We’re also offering Tales of the Batman by Tim Sale HC, signed by Tim Sale; DC Universe by Neil Gaiman TP, signed by Neil…
Survey Shows First Amendment is a Mystery to Many
Freedom Forum Institute released the results from their annual State of the First Amendment survey, and 40% of participants could not name even one of the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Out of the…
A Tale of Two Kitties (and Two Annes): The Censorship of Anne Frank
Author’s Note: Thanks to Carlotta at 360 Amsterdam and employees of the Anne Frank Fonds working at the Anne Frank House, who answered my many questions. All mistakes are the authors. “I live in a crazy time” –Anne Frank The…
SDCC 2018 Exclusive BPAL Scents Benefit CBLDF!
Now that we’re back in the office from San Diego, CBLDF is giving donors the chance to grab a vial of P%$S or SH%T! These new Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Expletive scents were made exclusively to benefit CBLDF, previously only available at our…
American Gods, Sandman, & More GNs signed by Neil Gaiman Benefit CBLDF!
This week CBLDF is rewarding your donations with some incredible graphic novels signed by Neil Gaiman, including American Gods Volume One HC; Sandman: Overture Deluxe HC, Neverwhere: Illustrated Ed. HC; View From the Cheap Seats HC; Death Deluxe HC; Complete Graveyard Book HC; and DC Universe by Neil Gaiman TP! We’ve also still got a…
Gear Up & Support Free Speech With Brand-New CBLDF Exclusive Merch!
For a very limited time, CBLDF supporters have the chance to get 2018 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives! We have the commemorative shirts with art by Michael Cho and popular totes that tell you just what to do with all your comic books. Plus, this week we…
Teaching Comics and Censorship: The National Archives and the 1954 Senate Subcommittee Hearings
“If the mothers of our beloved country would unite to have these pernicious comic books banned I am sure it would be a great step forward in the control of the young, especially the young boys.” – Eugenia Y Genovar, Letter…
SDCC18: Sunday with CBLDF!
Sunday with CBLDF CBLDF Live Art Jam 12:15 – 1:45 pm – Room 5 AB Celebrate the legacy of underground comix by seeing art made right before your eyes! The CBLDF Live Art Jam brings together a panel of comics…