In #NewJersey, Governor Murphy signed a new law in December, the Freedom to #Read Act, to circumvent #book banning shenanigans in our public schools and #libraries. It’s based on a similar law already on the books in Illinois.

whyy.org/articles/new-jersey-b…

A new law in N.J. limits the banning of books in schools and public libraries

A new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public libraries, and protect librarians from lawsuits.

^{David Matthau (WHYY)}

NEW INSTANCE #introductions

gardenstate.social

Come apply to be a founding member of this instance and help build a place anyone in #NewJersey would want to join.

boost to help me get this instance off the ground.