Not so long ago, Twitter stood out among social media companies for its defense of free speech. Unlike Facebook, which has a habit of blocking content first and asking questions never, Twitter and its chief lawyer Alexander Macgillivray tended to…
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Freedom to Read Under Attack in Schools
A recent spate of book challenges and bans highlight a growing concern that the freedom to read is under attack in our public schools. From middle schools to higher education, books have been attacked across the country. In many recent…
Oishinbo Manga Suspended Amidst Nuclear Furor
The long-running manga Oishinbo, which raised a stir in recent weeks by suggesting a link between the Fukushima nuclear meltdown and health problems suffered by area residents, has suspended publication under heavy criticism from local Japanese governments and Prime Minister…
Today Only! Buy Your Special Edition: NYC Ticket to Benefit CBLDF!
Special Edition: NYC and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund have teamed up to give fans an opportunity to experience an intimate comics-centric event while supporting the important work being done by the CBLDF. We are pleased to announce that,…
The Bluest Eye Restored to Durant High School Library
Victory in Durant, Oklahoma! Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye has returned to library shelves at Durant High School after a review committee earlier this week denied a parent’s request to have the book removed. Michele Williams challenged the book’s presence…
Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find During Superhero Saturday at the William King Museum of Art
This Saturday, May 24, the William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Virginia, is hosting Superhero Saturday, a day of free programming and events to celebrate comics! CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein will be on hand for a very special…