Judge A. Wallace Tashima has ruled that the Arizona law targeting Tucson’s lauded Mexican American Studies program is unconstitutional and that the state cannot ban ethnic studies programs. Tashima, who had upheld the law in previous decisions, ruled in Acosta et al…
List of Lists: Best Comics & Graphic Novels of 2017
In what has become an annual tradition at CBLDF, we present below our roundup of lists of the best (or favorite) comics and graphic novels of 2017. Every year, more and more media outlets are taking notice of the format’s…
2017: CBLDF Takes Legal Action
CBLDF’s legal efforts in 2017 protected our community, overturned unconstitu-tional laws, and preserved the right to free expression. Some highlights: California’s “Autograph Law” The Fund helped facilitate the replacement of California’s flawed autograph law, protecting the rights of comics retailers,…
15 Books CBLDF Defended in 2017
In 2017, CBLDF was busy battling book challenges, unconstitutional legislation, and more in defense of the freedom to read. As we wrap up a busy year defending the right to read, here’s a rundown of some of the books we’ve helped…
The Humble Comics Bundle: Judge Dredd by IDW & 2000AD Benefits Charity, Including CBLDF!
This bundle really instills Dredd! From 2000AD and IDW Publishing comes a truly Dredded collection: Humble Comics Bundle: Judge Dredd by IDW & 2000AD. Name your price for a bundle of Judge Dredd comics and support charity, including CBLDF! Get judgmental…
Sonny Liew Nominated for Singaporean of the Year
Sonny Liew, the triple Eisner Award-winning creator of The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, is wrapping up a banner year with yet another honor back home in Singapore. Along with nine other impressive residents of the city-state, Liew is…