Send an Email to Congress We built this petition to help you let your representatives know that libraries continue to be an integral part of a healthy American community.

It only takes a few moments to let your representatives know that libraries remain integral to a healthy American community.

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Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.

This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.

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PETITION: Don't Ban Books in the United States Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.

Join the fight against government regulations on the books that you and your family are allowed to read in the United States by signing the petition today.

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The 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense This is a coordinated purge of literature that reflects the diverse realities of American families and students.

Nearly 600 books, including works by Maya Angelou, Ibram X. Kendi, and authors documenting the Holocaust and American lynching, were removed from military Academy libraries under orders from Pete Hegseth.

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2020 video of Trump: “We can’t move in the National Guard; I can call insurrection but there’s no reason…unless we’re requested by a governor.”

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Breaking With Trump, Bacon Says He Won’t Follow His Party ‘Off the Cliff’ (Gift Article) The Nebraska Republican’s dissent makes him one of a disappearing breed in the G.O.P. — and suggests he may head for the exit.

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Gun Deaths of Children Rose in States That Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds

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SEND AN EMAIL: Protect WiFi Hotspots for Students and Libraries – Vote NO on H.J. Res. 33 ACTION NEEDED: Protect WiFi Hotspot for Students and Libraries

The Senate passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to allow schools and libraries to use E-rate funds for Wi-Fi hotspot lending.

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EMAIL YOUR REPS: Don't Ban Books in the United States Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.

STOP BOOK BANS!!

We made it easy to send an email to your representative to fight against book bans in your state!

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PETITION: Stop Trump's Attack on the Library of Congress We need to show that Americans will not stand for yet another attack on our institutions. Sign the petition today!

Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!

Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.

Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.

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SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS. Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!

On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.

On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.

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Write a Letter to the Editor to affirm that Black History is American History The media and politicians take notice when people take the time to speak up about important community issues like attacks on Black History and Memory.

We need people like you to submit letters to the editors of your local newspapers to help us get the word out that we must defend Black History in our libraries, museums, and all sites of our national memory.

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Restore funding for critical vaccine and infectious disease research! The latest grants canceled by NIH represent millions of dollars in lost funding for projects aimed at improving vaccine access and educating communities. This research is essential to ensuring familie...

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Results of the First Library Ballot Initiatives in the Trump Era

The first two statewide elections of the Trump era have underscored a vital truth:

Libraries are not red or blue, liberal or conservative, left or right—they are essential.

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