Tennessee Library Board Fires Director Over LGBTQ Books
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Luanne James, a seasoned library director with over 25 years of experience, was fired by the Rutherford County Library Board in Tennessee after refusing to move LGBTQ books from the kids section to the adult shelves. The boards decision sparked a heated debate, with supporters cheering and opponents booing. James, who started in her role in July 2022, saw the firing as unlawful discrimination and a violation of First Amendment rights. The incident is part of a larger national clash over books dealing with race and LGBTQ themes, with similar battles playing out in Wyoming and Texas.
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