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Minton said her focus on library books with LGBTQ content comes from a place of compassion rather than hate.
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- Opinion
library challenges stories
State
Minton said the library would need to remove books promoting transgenderism in order to comply with new state aid requirements.
State
The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.
Courts
Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.
Courts
There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.
Local news
The fundraiser appeared Wednesday on a site called GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding alternative.
News
Clean Up Alabama's political connections clash with Read Freely Alabama's grassroots advocacy over library content.
Courts
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board on Monday requested additional time to respond to a lawsuit challenging its policies.
Local news
A disconnect between the board's posted policy and its actual governing procedures has led to some consternation.
Local news
Interim director Tammy Bear told APR the books have not been removed from the collection, but have been temporarily taken off the catalog.