The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board is considering a sweeping amendment to the state library code that would force libraries to remove and ban books with “positive portrayals” of transgender people, gender nonconformity, or more than two genders. This amendment is discriminatory and harmful to all Alabamians.
That's why we need people like you to submit letters to the editors of your local papers to help us get the word out against this amendment. We made it easy with this tool!
Here are some prompts to help you get started:
- It is discriminatory: This amendment harms all Alabamians, not just LGBTQ community members. Every community member deserves the freedom to read without governmental oversight.
- It undermines local control: Decisions about library collections should be made by local boards and families, not state-level politicians.
- It is politically motivated: Board members advancing this amendment are also seeking higher office, using libraries as a stage for political campaigns. Most Alabamians do not support this amendment.
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