Read Banned Books

This site is dedicated to showcasing books that have faced censorship or attempts at censorship. It offers information about these contested books, links to discussions, and sources where they can be borrowed or purchased. Some of these banned books are available to read online for free through The Online Books Page. The site’s most recent update marks the beginning of its availability for Banned Books Week 2024 and beyond, providing a more dynamic and continuously updated platform than the previous static version initiated in 1994....

<span title='2025-01-11 06:33:00 +0000 UTC'>January 11, 2025</span>

How Mark Zuckerberg's Move Will Impact Meta and Creators

Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is undergoing significant transformations in its content moderation strategies, seemingly aiming to return to its “free expression” roots. These changes include the removal of third-party fact-checking, adopting a Community Notes model akin to Elon Musk’s X, and lifting restrictions on mainstream political topics. Additionally, Meta’s leadership shifts, such as appointing conservative advocate Joel Kaplan as Chief Global Affairs Officer, suggest a strategy to align more with conservative values, likely in a bid to strengthen ties with figures like Donald Trump....

<span title='2025-01-08 05:18:22 +0000 UTC'>January 8, 2025</span>

Operation Peter Pan - Wikipedia

Operation Peter Pan was a secretive migration of over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors to the United States between 1960 and 1962, spurred by unverified rumors that Castro planned to place children into communist indoctrination centers. Driven by fears based on these rumors, parents sent their children to the U.S. to protect them from possible governmental control. The operation involved large-scale coordination, where children were flown mainly to Miami and placed under the care of agencies like the Catholic Welfare Bureau....

<span title='2025-01-06 13:59:47 +0000 UTC'>January 6, 2025</span>