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What Fayetteville v. Murray Means for Arkansas Libraries and How to Take Action

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In July 2026, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals cleared the way for Act 372, a law that promotes censorship in libraries and other places, to go into effect. This is part of an ongoing lawsuit, Fayetteville Public Library v. Murray, that challenged sections of Act 372. Here are the facts about Act 372, the Eighth Circuit Court decision, and how advocates can support libraries and library workers in Arkansas.

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Partner Resource Spotlight: Fighting Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship

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Are you looking for meaningful ways to observe Pride Month, while also doing your part to fight book bans? PFLAG’s comprehensive online resource “Fighting Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship” explains what’s happening and why, provides free training and resources, and calls on all of us to stand up for LGBTQ+ stories.

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On National Run for Office Day, Consider Yourself a Freedom to Read Candidate

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Local leaders create the policies that impact our day-to-day lives, including whether or not book bans are implemented. Run for Something Civics is hosting a national civic holiday to encourage more people to get involved civically and increase representation at every level of the government.

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Partner Resource Spotlight: HRC Foundation’s ‘School Boards Matter’

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Local library and school boards have a profound impact on our communities. As national elections heat up, it remains vitally important to stay active at the local level. The HRC Foundation’s guide provides helpful information about board basics, building alliances with other advocates, and engaging directly to protect the freedom to read.

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Partner Resource Spotlight: American Booksellers for Free Expression 

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Independent bookstores are powerful community allies in the fight against book bans! The American Booksellers Association’s free “Right to Read Toolkit” equips booksellers with checklists, safety tips, and creative ideas for banned book displays and read‑ins, turning local shops into gathering places to celebrate free expression.

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‘Faith for Libraries’ Initiative Will Mobilize Religious Communities to Protect Sacred Stories and Their Keepers 

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Faith for Libraries, a new effort to unite faith communities and librarians to defend the sacred right to read, kicked off with a virtual gathering on November 5. From a rural librarian’s work confronting legislation that disproportionately impacts small libraries, to an academic librarian’s work rallying her faith community against
bans that target Black history and stories, the event highlighted how religious conviction can inform the fight for intellectual freedom. 

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