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How Americans feel about book bans, restrictions: survey

Wednesday, August 21

(NEW YORK) -- As schools and libraries across the country face record-breaking attempts to remove books from shelves, most Americans are opposed to book restrictions in public schools, according to a new survey.In 2023, the American Library Association (ALA) documented 4,240 unique book titles... Read More.

Utah bans 13 books in public schools statewide, including Judy Blume and Margaret Atwood titles

Friday, August 9

(NEW YORK) -- Utah placed a blanket ban on at least 13 books in schools, including works by Sarah J. Maas, Judy Blume, Rupi Kaur, Margaret Atwood and other authors, in what free speech advocates say is the first state book ban.The Utah State... Read More.

Where do legal challenges to abortion bans stand?

Monday, June 24

(NEW YORK) -- In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, litigation has been critical in restoring access to abortion care -- but it has not been a successful path in all states.At least 14 states have ceased nearly... Read More.

US bans Russian cybersecurity software amid threat of influence operation

Friday, June 21

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is issuing a total ban on the use of a Russian-backed cybersecurity software in the United States due to the Russian government's alleged influence operations over the software, the U.S. Commerce Department announced on Thursday.Kaspersky Lab's software has been... Read More.

Texas Supreme Court keeps abortion bans in place, allows lawsuit to continue

Friday, May 31

(AUSTIN, Texas.) -- The Texas Supreme Court issued a decision Friday allowing a lawsuit challenging the state's multiple abortion bans to continue, but the court refused to block the bans as the legal challenge continues.The lawsuit was filed last year by women who say... Read More.

FTC bans noncompete agreements for many Americans but legal battle looms that would delay change

Tuesday, April 23

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Trade Commission narrowly voted on Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements in a move that could affect up to 30 million Americans -- one out of every five workers -- in jobs ranging from executives to minimum wage earners.While the ban... Read More.

Texas medical board proposes guidance for exceptions to abortion bans

Saturday, March 23

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The Texas Medical Board released guidance on what qualifies for an exception to the state's multiple abortion bans, weighing in on how physicians can provide care in medical emergencies.While the board voted to publish the guidance publicly, they will vote on... Read More.