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From book bans to targeting the bookstore itself
Original: OPINION | First they banned books. Now they come after the book store
A commentary argues that efforts to remove books from schools and libraries are escalating, with pressure now extending to bookstores themselves. The piece draws a direct line between organized book-banning campaigns and actions against the retailers that sell contested titles. It frames both as part of a broader censorship push, warning that restricting where books can be sold narrows public access to ideas even further than classroom removals do.
Why now: Ongoing debates over book bans in schools and libraries continue to draw attention as they expand to bookselling
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