Joe Blundo: Why censorship of books is a dangerous act
Books lure young minds into a world of ideas, imagination and provocative viewpoints. That makes them dangerous, Joe Blundo says, tongue in cheek.
Source: dispatch.com
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Digested week: I feel pure schadenfreude about collapsing crypto
Elsewhere, an unfortunate Wordle message, and Prince Charles subs in for the Queen
Source: theguardian.com
Cancel Culture Exists
It’s fashionable to claim there are no real consequences for online callouts. The truth is, there very often are.
Source: thenation.com
Gov. Reeves signs historic teacher pay raise bill at Madison Central
House Bill 530 becomes law July 1. Teachers will receive an average increase of about $5,100 — more than 10% more than their current pay.
Source: clarionledger.com
Reynoldsburg native fired after reading 'I Need a New Butt' to kids
Toby Price said he decided to read the childrens book "I Need A New Butt!" to second-grade students via Zoom when a guest reader didnt show up.
Source: dispatch.com
Appeal: Mississippi assistant principal fired for 'New Butt' book
Toby Price is trying to regain his job at Gary Road Elementary School in Byram.
United States Toby Price Elementary School Hinds County School District Superintendent Delesicia Martin New Butt Gary Road Elementary School
Source: localmemphis.com
Cynthia Tucker: GOP taking a page from Putin's book
Recently, the governor of Mississippi reaffirmed his campaign against the teaching of...
Source: timesunion.com
Teacher sacked for reading bum book to students: the latest conservative book ban
A teacher was fired this month for reading his favourite picture book, I Need a New Butt, to kids. It’s an example of how US conservatives are focusing on school boards as weapons in the culture wars.
Source: theconversation.com
Assistant Principal Fired For Reading 'I Need A New Butt' To Second Graders
Toby Price plans to contest his firing, claiming he read the same book to students in a different school with no issues.
Source: iheart.com
Thailand lays out buffet feast for elephants
Chonburi: Nearly 60 elephants enjoyed a huge fruit banquet at a Thai botanical park on Sunday as the country marked its annual Elephant Day. Elephants are a source of national pride and cultural identity for Thailand and are used for labour, transport and earlier for battlefield triumphs. Reuters
Source: tribuneindia.com