The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 729 challenges to 1,597 separate book titles in 2021. That’s up from 377 challenges to 566 book titles in 2019.
Washington
Pelosi ends historic speakership but will stay in the House
The announcement came after the narrow loss of the House by the Democratic Party, in last week’s midterm elections.
So close to speakership, Hoyer to step away from leadership role, remain in House
Hoyer for years was considered a likely successor to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
House GOP lawmakers say they will probe Hunter Biden
The Republican-led House oversight and judiciary committees will focus on an investigation of President Joe Biden and his family.
Senate moves ahead on bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriages
If passed, the measure would require the federal government to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages.
Citing 1835 treaty, Cherokee Nation appeals to House for a delegate
The House Rules Committee held a hearing with the Cherokee Nation’s Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and legal experts to discuss the treaty’s implications and explore options for meeting that request.
Memorial to Native American veterans dedicated in Washington
The National Native American Veterans Memorial was dedicated on the National Mall on Veterans Day, exactly two years after the memorial first opened.
Glenn Ivey enters the House determined to prevent democracy from crumbling
One of Ivey’s top priorities is protecting democracy and the right to vote. He said he is frustrated with politicians refusing to concede when they lose an election.
Days after the midterms, Biden reinforces climate pledges at global summit
At the climate summit, leaders of developing nations have been discussing the role the industrialized countries play in causing climate change and who should be paying to help the poorer countries offset the damage.
Justices considering extent of federal power to protect wetlands
The Supreme Court is currently deciding a case which may determine the future of wetlands around the Chesapeake Bay and across the country.