State ACLU, on Behalf of Authors and Students, Sues Utah Over Book Bans

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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 […]


Utah Begins 2026 by Banning Three Books at All Public Schools Statewide, Leads U.S. In Bans

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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 […]


Swedish Gambling Authority bans Make it Holdings

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Make it Holdings Limited have been prevented from providing gambling services in the Swedish market as they do not hold the necessary license. The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has therefore prohibited the company from making inroads into the Swedish gambling market. According to a document released by the Spelinspektionen regarding this news, the authority “prioritises […]


» Fight Book Bans! Fight Fascists! Listen to The Lit Hub Podcast!

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Featuring Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Jonny Diamond, and Drew Broussard A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Broussard. It’s a Thanksgiving-week episode, which means—hey, we’re thankful for you! Thanks for listening to the show, thanks for being a part […]


Character.AI bans chatbots for teens after lawsuits blame app for deaths, suicide attempts

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Character.AI, known for bots that impersonate characters like Harry Potter, said Wednesday it will ban teens from using the chat function following lawsuits that blamed explicit chats on the app for children’s deaths and suicide attempts. Users under 18 will no longer be able to engage in open-ended chats with the app’s AI bots — […]


» A federal judge just dismissed an Ohio teacher’s fight against book bans.

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Karen Cahall was suspended for keeping four LGBTQ+ books in her classroom library. In (more) bad civil rights news, an Ohio third grade teacher lost a battle with the state last week when a district court dismissed her book ban lawsuit. Karen Cahall, who’s taught in the New Richmond Exempted Village School District for 30 […]


Netherlands Gambling Authority bans gambling ads at Dutch Grand Prix

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The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has banned gambling ads from the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. The Ksa has issued guidance ahead of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, contacting the organizers to say that no teams sponsored by gambling providers will be allowed to participate in the Grand Prix. This […]


Illinois Gaming Board bans casino and sports wagering advertising on college campuses

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has announced a ban on advertisements on college campuses, along with an expansion of the existing restrictions on advertising, marketing and promotions for casino, video gaming, and sports wagering operators. The new rules have been adopted by the regulatory board, with these now including advertisements not being placed in locations […]


Oregon has passed a bill to protect school libraries from book bans. ‹

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June 11, 2025, 1:13pm Another win for freedom to read legislation on the West Coast this week, as Oregon’s state House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1098 on Monday, a bill that will protect access to books in school libraries. It’s great news: books can no longer be banned solely because they discuss sexuality, religion, […]


South Carolina Bans 10 More Books From All Public Schools State-Wide

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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 […]