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

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

Rhode Island lawmakers are once again embroiled in what Westerly librarian Bill Lancellotta described as a "culture war that ...

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

The Freedom to Read Act has been introduced in Rhode Island, and on Wednesday, state senators will hold a hearing to learn ...

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

Recent job cuts by the Trump Administration could have a negative impact on New Bedford’s huge fishing industry. Our South Coast Bureau reporter Ben Berke tells us how. Also, Rhode Island has spent ...

Since 2021 there have been over 30 book challenges in Rhode Island. In fighting these lawsuits, schools and libraries across the state are being forced to use precious financial resources that would ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...