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On the recordApril 6, 2022
Across the country, scholars are calling out, rightfully so, how banning books on race and LGBTQ issues from our schools are impeding their education and their own personal development and growth.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley highlights the negative impact of book bans on education and personal growth.

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