Anderson Cooper 360
Keeping them honest: words matter
Oct 7, 2023
Conservative attorney George Conway talks about Donald Trump's use of inflammatory language. CNN's Elle Reeve investigates book banning in Florida schools.
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- Conservative group Moms for Liberty is leading the charge to ban books in Florida schools, citing explicit content and a desire to uphold conservative values, while students and some parents argue that books provide important insights and help tackle difficult subjects.
- Despite President Biden's previous pledge not to build more border walls, new construction has been approved in the Rio Grande Valley, sparking criticism for not attempting to redirect the spending when Democrats had control of the House and Senate, giving Republicans a political advantage on the issue.
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Summaries of Book Banning Efforts in Florida
Parents and conservative group Moms for Liberty are pushing to ban books in Florida schools, citing explicit content and a desire to protect traditional conservative values. They have successfully lobbied for a state law that allows for the immediate removal of books if offensive passages are read aloud at a school board meeting. Students and some parents have spoken out against the bans, arguing that books help them understand the world and tackle difficult subjects. Organizations like Florida Freedom to Read have formed to challenge the book bans and defend freedom of expression.
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