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University of Richmond law professor Corinna Barrett Lain on the critical role her librarian played in 'birthing' her first book.
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Court Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration's Destruction of IMLS
The IMLS is clinging to life after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on May 1, just 24 hours after oral arguments in Washington D.C. in a case brought by the American Library Association.
PEN America: Trump’s First 100 Days a ‘Five-Alarm Fire’ for Free Speech
In a new 26-page report, PEN America explores the executive orders and actions taken by the Trump administration in its first 100 days that hold grave implications for free expression.
ALA Replies to Trump Administration’s Defense of IMLS Destruction
With the filing, the ALA’s motion for a preliminary injunction is now fully briefed and ready for a scheduled April 30 hearing in Washington D.C. before federal judge Richard Leon.
How to Lose a Country in 100 Days: The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter for the Week Ending April 25, 2025
Our first Words & Money weekly newsletter comes at a momentous time for libraries and publishers—and for the United States.
In Conversation: Bestselling author and Historian Sarah Vowell
The bestselling author of seven nonfiction books on American history and culture talks with Andrew Richard Albanese about her recent contribution to Michael Lewis's 'Who Is Government' and why the country may soon learn a hard lesson about the importance of government workers.
The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending April 25
Among the week's headlines: The Supreme Court hears a potential landmark case about books with LGBTQ+ themes; North Dakota governor vetoes the state's book banning bill; and two new library-related documentaries are set to debut.