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Librarians Find Themselves on the Frontline Battling Against Censorship
The printing press is considered one of mankind's greatest inventions. By making the printed word cheap and accessible, it ushered in a dramatic increase in education and made knowledge both sharable and timeless. Public libraries supported by the government appeared in England in the seventeenth century. The…
Can Parents Kick Teens out of Their Home?
Parents often threaten to kick their children out of their homes, and sometimes they even follow through. But is it legal to do so? While there might be some disagreement over parenting styles and child rearing, state and federal laws take a very dim view when it comes to endangering or abandoning children -- unless the minors are emancipated. What does this mean for parents?
Has the Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action Affected College Enrollment?
In June 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that effectively ended the practice of affirmative action in university admissions. The Court ruled against race-conscious admissions policies, asserting that such practices violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision had profound implications for…
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Librarians Find Themselves on the Frontline Battling Against Censorship