Over the last few years, hard-right conservatives have tried to tie library funding to whether certain books are available on shelves
“This latest action is part of a disturbing pattern of behavior from Gov. Sanders, who seems more invested in divisive politics"
"Let Ethan's legacy serve as a beacon of hope and a call to action for a more inclusive and accepting future"
As of last November, similar laws had been enacted in 22 states, and legal challenges have been mounted in several of them
Age verification legislation was enacted in several states in 2023 in addition to NC & MT, including Ark., La., Miss., Texas, Utah, & Va.
The Arkansas State Library is both an information resource center for state government and a support system for local public libraries
The Governor reacted in a statement released by her spokeswoman. Sanders wrote, “Big Tech companies put our kids’ lives at risk”
The furniture manufacturing and retail company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, named after the two gay businessmen who founded the firm
The full impact is still unclear. Teachers were reportedly told they could still offer the class, but the state will not recognize it
U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks also rejected a motion by the defendants including attorneys for the state, seeking to dismiss the case
