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So scary.

This essay traces the long and turbulent history of American booksellers who have faced censorship, harassment, and even violence for defending the freedom to read. Through vivid anecdotes and historical cases-from undercover stings in the early 1900s and legal battles over “obscene” literature, to FBI surveillance of Black bookstores and bomb threats against feminist and LGBTQ+ shops-the author illustrates how bookstores have repeatedly become battlegrounds in the fight for civil liberties and free expression. Despite intimidation from both government and private groups, booksellers have pushed back, shaping legal precedents and rallying communities to defend First Amendment rights. The essay ultimately calls on readers to recognize bookstores as “arsenals of democracy” and to support their ongoing role in safeguarding intellectual freedom.

Booksellers have faced censorship and harassment defending the freedom to read. Celebrate your local bookstore and support their ongoing role in safeguarding intellectual freedom.

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The opposite of fascism Living well and fighting back in a time of terrors

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go on walks more often walking is the most underrated form of therapy in the 21st century.

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I thought you might like it. This is the first chapter in a yet to be published memoir. ❤️

I met this wonderfully talented writer when I was dating her brother. That was 20 years ago. I still can’t get enough of her words. Warning: this is a long read for those used to 300 characters or less. missourireview.com/how-to-date-...

…and that’s just the beginning

Enjoy the last day before tomorrow. Then four years…