Legislature should impose limits on harmful book bans in state libraries

Legislature should impose limits on harmful book bans in state libraries

MASSACHUSETTS HAS A rare opportunity to strengthen the public’s ability to freely debate ideas, a foundational democratic concept under attack at the local, state, and national levels. Passing “An Act Regarding Free Expression,” currently being debated in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, will limit harmful book bans in the state’s libraries and protect authors and other creators from economic and reputational damage. If you’re wonderi…