Library Director Fired for Defending LGBTQ+ Books
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Luanne James, head of Rutherford County Library System, was fired for refusing to move 132 books from the kids section to the adult area, as ordered by the library board. The board targeted titles with LGBTQ+ themes, arguing they didnt belong around children. James stood her ground, citing First Amendment rights and the librarys role in promoting diverse ideas. The board saw her refusal as insubordination, sparking a debate on local control versus constitutional protections in libraries.
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