Librarian Fired in LGBTQ Books Dispute to Receive $700,000 Settlement: This is a pretty hefty sum, isn’t it? Seven hundred thousand dollars is nothing to sneeze at, especially when it’s coming as a settlement in a case involving censorship and the rights of people to access information. You have to imagine it’s a win, on some level. It’s a financial vindication for the librarian, Terri Lesley, who stood her ground and defended the books in her library that were under fire.
The core of the matter, as I understand it, revolves around the conflict over books featuring LGBTQ themes and content in the library.… Continue reading
Cannabis use associated with quadrupled risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds study of over 4 million adults, is a headline that certainly grabs your attention. It’s like a flashing warning sign, and the immediate thought is, “Woah, is that a real thing?” The study, which is currently only slated to be presented at a scientific conference and hasn’t undergone full peer review, suggests a significant association, but it’s important to unpack what that really means and not jump to conclusions. This study seems to be based primarily on patient-reported cannabis use and epidemiological data, which is a crucial detail to remember.… Continue reading
Judge Richard Leon denied the American Library Association’s request to halt the Trump administration’s defunding of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), citing jurisdictional issues raised by recent Supreme Court decisions. While previously granting a temporary injunction, Leon now believes the case belongs in the Court of Federal Claims, specifically concerning contractual claims related to federal grants. This decision comes after the administration, citing an executive order, drastically reduced IMLS funding and staff, impacting grant distribution and the agency’s operations. A separate Rhode Island court order blocking the IMLS shutdown remains in effect, pending appeal by the administration.
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