Category Archives: Book Banning

News That Will Drive You To Drink

Posted on April 27, 2022 by tengrain

Happy Hour News When Possum Hollar tells you who they are, believe them the first time: WATCH: “I WOULD BURN ‘EM.” 😳 Carrying Speaker @CSexton25’s last-minute school libraries takeover, Jerry Sexton admits he wants to BURN LIBRARY BOOKS he hates📚 … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Banning, Crazeee States, Fascism, Tennessee | 7 Comments

Some Fries With Your Stupid?

Posted on March 9, 2022 by tengrain

This Exists When patriot Mike rescues feminist Ricki from a post-Trump rally riot, the clash of opposites sets off sparks between them. But the gentleman giant refuses to leave the side of the spunky half-pint until he and his pickup … Continue reading →

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Poll: US Not Cool With Book Burning, Who Knew?

Posted on February 23, 2022 by tengrain

It’s a small thing, but a thing nonetheless: Americans overwhelmingly reject the idea of banning books about history or race. One reason for that: a big majority also say teaching about the history of race in America makes students understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Banning, Fascism | 5 Comments

Report: Children Anthology of Fascism Planned

Posted on February 9, 2022 by tengrain

  It’s a little early for Bedtime Reading, but these books really fit the category: A conservative children’s book startup has begun publishing a series focused on conservative icons and what it views as childhood role models, including former President … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Banning, children, Culture Wars, Fascism | 9 Comments

GOP: Accusations Are Confessions, Part Infinity

Posted on February 8, 2022 by tengrain

I’m telling you, Republicans project more than the 20-screen multiplex at the mall: A Missouri man who sought to ban several LGBTQ books from schools for depicting sexual content is now facing a felony charge of second-degree child molestation. Ryan … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Banning, Sex fiends | 3 Comments

And It’s Started

Posted on February 3, 2022 by tengrain

Guys – We have our new image of the Nazi’s burning books: This happened about a mile from my house tonight. Book burning. Harry Potter. Twilight. Anything else deemed demonic. Some say to ignore the madman who leads this congregation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Banning, Crazeee States, Fascism, Tennessee | 8 Comments

Meanwhile in Texas, America’s Lab for Bad Policy…

Posted on February 2, 2022 by tengrain

…meet Stephen Balch,  the guy who is going to revise Texas social studies curriculum standards: This is Stephen Balch. He’s a conspiracy theorist who called Biden’s election a “literal coup” and pushes White Replacement Theory. The Texas State Board of Education … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Book Banning, Crazeee States, Fascism, Texas, America's Lab for Bad Policy | 2 Comments

MAGA Mom Wants Books Banned (Parody… or is it?)

Posted on February 1, 2022 by tengrain

Comic Vinny Thomas channels his inner suburban mother: We would like these books removed immediately pic.twitter.com/Ei1LuVLPdc — Vinny Thomas (@vinn_ayy) January 30, 2022

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News That Will Drive You to Drink

Posted on January 27, 2022 by tengrain

Happy Hour News Guys, a school in Tennessee banned Maus, which is a graphic novel of the Holocaust: Reading “Maus” was formative for me. But decades later, other public school students in Tennessee will be denied that same experience. Despite it … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Banning, Fascism, Hair Führer Donald Trump, snark, Theocrats | 14 Comments

News That Will Drive You To Drink

Posted on December 28, 2021 by tengrain

Happy Hour News The Texas bounty-hunting gambit is taking all kinds of shapes and forms: [Oklahoma’s] SB 1142 would allow parents who believed their child’s school was carrying a book in violation of the law to “submit a written request … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th Reich, Book Banning, Y'all Qaeda and Talibanicans | 12 Comments