Oppose H.R. 7661 and Support the Right to Read Act

Action Alert, Community Organizing /

On March 17th, the House Committee on Education and Workforce voted in favor of H.R. 7661, a government censorship bill that would block federal funds for any material that is “sexually oriented.” The bill uses such a broad, confusing definition of “sexually oriented” that the mere mention of nudity could qualify, which could impact health, art, and science education. In addition, […]

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Two adults sit on a stage, reading from illustrated children's books. Children are sitting in the audience with the backs of their heads visible. Posters on stage feature text "National Day of Reading"

National Day of Reading 2026: One Story Can Make a Difference

Community Organizing, Events, Partner News /

This blog post is by Bella DeShayes (she/her), Welcoming Schools Manager at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a Unite Against Book Bans partner. To show support and affirm transgender and non-binary youth, you can pledge to read—on your own, with your loved ones, or in your community—on February 27, the 2026 National Day of Reading.

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

Partner Resource Spotlight, Resources /

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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