After debate that focused more on procedure than on free expression, a ban placed on anti-war manga Barefoot Gen was lifted recently in Japan, once again allowing the return of the book to school libraries in Matsue City. Unfortunately, controversy…
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Ten Years of CIPA: Free Speech and Library Internet Filters
The issue of Internet filtering in school and public libraries has been getting a lot of attention lately, as we mark ten years since the Children’s Internet Protection Act was instituted. Unfortunately, the news is not good: Filtering software remains…
New Signed Graphic Novels for Fall!
The days are getting shorter and cooler. What better way to pass the time than in your favorite cozy corner with a graphic novel signed by your favorite creator?! We have some amazing new additions to the Rewards Zone! Let’s…
Support CBLDF At SPX With Exclusive Gene Yang & Liza Donnelly Appearances and Auction!
This weekend, CBLDF is heading to SPX 2013, America’s premiere literary and arts comics festival. The festival, which is held in part to benefit the CBLDF, kicks off on Saturday morning and runs a stellar exhibit hall and programming schedule…
Support Free Speech at TFAW’S CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013 Signing!
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has fought for the First Amendment Rights of the comics community since 1986. Now here’s your chance to join the fight for free speech at Things From Another World’s CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013 signing and membership…
Tokyo Olympics Emboldens Censors
Japan will host the 2020 summer Olympics, and this world stage puts Japan in a spotlight that may ultimately harm the free expression of manga and anime in the country. Any nation that hosts an Olympic event works to put…