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DeSantis backtracks, supports limiting book bans plan

Ron DeSantis proposes limiting school book bans, amid controversy over policies causing widespread censorship in Florida schools.

Florida school sparks controversy over parental consent for reading events in Miami-Dade area under new laws.

Hundreds of writers urge PEN America to address Israel’s actions in Palestine, demanding support for free expression.

ACLU supports Fight Book Bans Act to counter classroom censorship, urging support for educational freedom.

Missouri candidate’s campaign video of burning LGBTQ books sparks outrage and debate on censorship and rights.

Australian Yang Hengjun sentenced to death in China as Australia advocates for justice, fairness, and his release.

EU passes AI Act to regulate technology ethically and protect copyrights, as publishers praise move to Foster innovation.

Leaders of Worldcon Intellectual Property (WIP) resign amid Hugo Awards censorship controversy, sparking major changes.

Brevard County retains ‘The Kite Runner’ and ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ amid review, as Khaled Hosseini calls to stop the removal of his book.

“Fourteen Days” co-editor and Authors Guild President Doug Preston speaks to How To Be Books about this special collaborative novel.