Alabama lawmaker wants to ban gay books (14500)
Alabama lawmaker wants to ban gay books December 03 AM EST We need your help Your support makes The Advocate 's original LGBTQ+ reporting possible. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Alabama state representative Gerald Allen, who has in the past pushed for a state ban on same-sex marriage, now says he wants to ban all books in public libraries and schools with any gay content, no matter how small.
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In Alabama, Republican state legislator Gerald Allen has introduced a bill that would ban all novels with gay characters from public libraries, including universities. If the bill passes, Allen. If you're a fan of Alice Walker, now might be a good time to check out one her books from the library. One Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that may yank "The Color Purple," and many other classic works, from public bookshelves. Gay book ban goal of Alabama lawmaker
in Alabama in December That Allen told Guardian newspaper, “traditional family for all books, plays and writings by gay values are under attack,” and he wants to protect the with gay characters to be banned from people of Alabama from what >continued on page 2. Books with gay protagonists? December 2, AM Subscribe ProposedAlabamaBookBanFilter -- As mentioned in the Blue , there is a piece of legislation proposed by Alabama State Representative, Gerald Allen , that seeks to ban "novels with gay protagonists and college textbooks that suggest homosexuality is natural" from publically-funded schools and libraries. 
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BIRMINGHAM, AL - The bill proposed by Representative Gerald Allen that would ban books about gay and lesbian people from public libraries is bad public policy, unconstitutional and just plain wrong. If passed, Alabama's libraries would be robbed of works by celebrated authors such as Herman Melville. If this bill becomes law, it is also likely to entangle Alabama, once again, in costly litigation that will deprive the people of Alabama of money badly needed to improve education and human services. Libraries hold a special place in our culture.
Books with gay protagonists?
December 2, AM Subscribe ProposedAlabamaBookBanFilter -- As mentioned in the Blue, there is a piece of legislation proposed by Alabama State Representative, Gerald Allen, that seeks to ban "novels with gay protagonists and college textbooks that suggest homosexuality is natural" from publically-funded schools and libraries. . ACLU of Alabama Condemns Proposed Bill that Would Ban State
One Alabama lawmaker opposed to same-sex marraige has taken the issue one bold step forward. He wants to ban books with gay characters from public libraries and universities. . Alabama Lawmaker Proposes Gay Book Ban
Worse kept secret still safe. Alabama Republican lawmaker Gerald Allen files bill to ban books with gay or bisexual characters from public and university libraries. . )
Banning Gay Books
A bill introduced February 1 by Alabama State Rep. Gerald Allen (R-Cottondale) seeks to prohibit public libraries, schools, and universities from purchasing books or other materials that promote gay culture or feature gay characters. HB30 would make it a Class A misdemeanor to purchase, produce, or. .