Dozens gathered at the R.I. State House Wednesday evening to share their thoughts on a proposal that would ensure access to ...

We do not protect children, adolescents, or students by denying them access to books. We harm them, and our country, writes a ...

Over the last several years, parents and organized groups have targeted 28 books for removal from RI school libraries.

Caption: The Freedom to Read Act looks to curb book bans and is getting lots of support from a variety of sources. (WJAR) ...

Senate committee will consider “Freedom to Read Act,” which would shield librarians from criminal charges and standardize ...

The senate education committee will hear a series of bills designed to keep kids reading in schools, and to keep restrictions ...

Members of the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Coalition held a press conference at the state house to celebrate a proposed bill that aims to safeguard free speech, free inquiry, and the right to ...

A bill reintroduced this year called the "Freedom to Read Bill" aims to curb book-banning efforts in Rhode Island, and protect libraries and librarians from persecution related to censorship.

Rhode Island Senators David Morales and Mark McKenney will be joined by several organizations to rally support for the Freedom to Read Act.

Above: Rep. David Morales (D-Dist. 7, Providence) speaking at the Freedom to Read press conference at the State House Friday ...

Rhode Island has seen an increase in attempts to ... this year in hopes of convincing lawmakers to pass the reintroduced "Freedom to Read" legislation that cleared the state Senate on May 30 ...