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A bill in Louisiana, HB 777, would make it a crime for librarians to use public funds to join the American Librarian Association or attend an ALA conference, punishable with prison time and hard labor for up to two years.

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AMERICA’S MOST WANTED LIBRARIANS
A series of Western-style wanted posters

“Broken Spine Barb” checked out Judy Blume and Toni Morrison titles to a 16-year-old

“Due Date” Donny placed art history book containing nudity where an 8th grader might glimpse it

“Reference Desk Annie” Notorious information dealer and fact smuggler

Sergio “The Circulator” Attended gathering of American Library Association militants

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For more info: https://bookriot.com/louisiana-hb-777/

Louisiana HB 777 Would Criminalize Librarians and Libraries Who Join the American Library Association

Louisiana Library workers or libraries who seek membership in the largest professional organization would be criminalized for doing so.

^{Kelly Jensen (BOOK RIOT)}

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BeAware :veriweed:

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I hate this state and country😔if I had the funds and the physical ability, I'd move to Canada.

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ajkandy

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@BeAware It’s really hard to move to Canada, FWIW. https://torontolife.com/life/dear-americans-moving-canada-hard/

Dear Americans: moving to Canada is hard

If you're thinking of fleeing Donald Trump, read this first

^{Steve Kupferman (Toronto Life)}

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Louisiana HB 777 Would Criminalize Librarians and Libraries Who Join the American Library Association

BeAware :veriweed:

ajkandy

Dear Americans: moving to Canada is hard

Jen Sorensen
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