Showing posts with label Terri Lesley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Terri Lesley. Show all posts

Monday, December 15, 2025

US librarians tackle ‘manufactured crisis’ of book bans to protect LGBTQ+ rights; The Guardian, December 15, 2025

, The Guardian ; US librarians tackle ‘manufactured crisis’ of book bans to protect LGBTQ+ rights

"As the culture wars descended on America’s public libraries, librarians like Young have moved to the frontlines of a battle to protect free speech and LGTBQ+ rights. In at least half a dozen states, they have joined forces with civil rights groups to oppose book bans, often facing personal and professional repercussions. Some of their legal challenges and victories, organizers and experts say, can provide a roadmap for grassroots resistance against coordinated censorship campaigns."

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Campbell County library board fires director; hundreds attend special meeting; Gillette News Record, July 28, 2023

 Jonathan Gallardo, Gillette News Record; Campbell County library board fires director; hundreds attend special meeting

"The Campbell County Public Library board voted 4-1 to fire director Terri Lesley during a special meeting Friday afternoon, effective immediately.

No reason for Lesley's firing was given by the board...

After the vote, Lesley walked out of the room as most of the audience gave her a standing ovation."