What’s Included in the 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense Education Activity?
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What’s Included in the 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense Education Activity?

Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She's the editor/author of (DON'T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow her on Instagram @heykellyjensen. View All posts by Kelly Jensen Find below more information about the ACLU’s lawsuit over book bans in DODEA schools from earlier this summer. For years, it’s been clear that one of the most vital ways through this era of book censorship is the legal system. The results of the ongoing spate of lawsuits are a mixed bag. We’ve seen Iowa’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which involves removal of any books from schools with so-called “sex acts” in them, be blocked and deemed unconstitutional. We’ve...
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What’s top of mind for voters ahead of election day
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What’s top of mind for voters ahead of election day

Politics tamfitronics For many Canberrans it has been impossible to miss the upcoming territory election, now two weeks away.Politics tamfitronics Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaBrittney is part of the federal political bureau, covering politics, the public service and economics. Brittney joined The Canberra Times in 2021 and was previously the property reporter. Got a news tip? Get in touch: [email protected] is part of the federal political bureau, covering politics, the public service and economics. Brittney joined The Canberra Times in 2021 and was previously the property reporter. Got a news tip? Get in touch: [email protected] tamfitronics More from ACT PoliticsDAILYYour...
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What’s real? How CBC News verifies video and images
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What’s real? How CBC News verifies video and images

Top Stories Tamfitronics News Editor's Blog·EDITOR'S BLOGThe CBC News promise of accuracy means we must work hard to verify the “who, what, where and when” of any content we didn’t capture ourselves.Authenticating legitimacy of photos and images we didn’t take ourselves is both challenging and crucialBrodie Fenlon · CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours agoIn a time of growing disinformation, it is increasingly important for our teams at CBC News to verify the legitimacy of photos or video we didn’t capture ourselves. This picture of properties engulfed in flames at Cabin Creek Drive and Patricia Street in Jasper, Alta., on July 24 was one of the photos CBC staff verified after wildfire devastated the town. (Name withheld)We use this editor's blog...
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