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Why Banning Books is Hurting Our Democracy with Heather Harding

Season 1, Ep. 8

Over the past year, there has been a 33% rise in attempts to ban books, especially those featuring characters of color or addressing LGBTQI+ themes.

As the Executive Director of the Campaign For Our Shared Future, Heather Harding tells us how teachers and schools are being threatened by extremist ideologies, as well as what we can do to fight back.


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Beloved - Toni Morrison

Dear Martin - Nic Stone

Campaign for Our Shared Future (Website)


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