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Book Bans: Violation of Democracy, Freedom and Minds

Re: “Book battles are raging nationwide. A WA library could be nation’s first to close” [Aug. 13, Local News]: I taught children for 47 years (primary, middle and high school science). My first reaction to reading about a vote to … Continue reading

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The Truth Tellers’

Stories change our HEARTS, EXPAND our WORLDS, and CHALLENGE what was. STORYTELLERS have always threatened those in POWER, but TODAY the stakes are dire, as book bands and library CENSURES INCREASE across the United States. NO ONE has been able … Continue reading

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Education: Don’t Ban Critical Thinking

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader I want to thank The Seattle … Continue reading

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