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70 Bills, 22 Laws: The Unprecedented Assault on Academic Freedom in America
More than 70 bills introduced, 22 laws enacted in 16 states—the 2025-2026 legislative session marks an unprecedented assault on academic freedom in America. From book bans targeting over 2,000 titles to classroom gag orders restricting discussions of race, gender, and history, this investigation examines the organized movement behind the laws, the chilling effect on teachers…
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