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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white">January 2020 Tuesday Topic: Booksellers, The First Amendment, and Controversial Texts</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white">Welcome to Tuesday Topics, a monthly series covering topics with intellectual freedom implications for libraries of all
types. Each message is prepared by a member of OLA's Intellectual Freedom Committee or a guest writer. Questions can be directed to the author of the topic or to the IFC Committee.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white">Booksellers, the First Amendment, and Controversial Texts</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In the wake of the January 6th
</span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_storming_of_the_United_States_Capitol"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">attack on the US Capitol</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,
at least two booksellers have either elected to remove titles related to white supremacist violence from sale, or been pressed to do so by concerned citizens. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/12/22227049/amazon-the-turner-diaries-q-anon-purge-removal-capitol-attack"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Amazon.com has removed
<i>The Turner Diaries</i> from its store</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, along with</span><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-amazon-com-qanon/amazon-to-remove-qanon-products-from-platform-after-u-s-capitol-siege-idUSKBN29H03U"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">
merchandise associated with the group QAnon</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, citing violation of its terms of service.
<i>The Turner Diaries</i>, which was published in 1978 by William Luther Pierce under the pseudonym Andrew Macdonald, depicts a fictional coup in the US conducted by an underground group of white supremacists. It has been cited as a foundational text by modern
racist and white nationalist groups, most famously </span><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/09/how-the-turner-diaries-changed-white-nationalism/500039/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">in relation to the
1995 bombing of the Federal building in Oklahoma City</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The availability of Andy Ngo’s forthcoming book,
<i>Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy</i>, on the Powell’s Books website was the
</span><a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/85303-powell-s-responds-to-anti-ngo-protestors.html"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">subject of protests</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
in Portland during the week following the Capitol attack, as well. Powell’s has chosen to continue to sell the book through its online store, but will not carry physical copies of the books on its shelves. In an
</span><a href="https://www.powells.com/featured/free-speech"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">open letter published on the Powell’s website</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, President
and owner Emily Powell cited the bookstore’s continued support of freedom of speech and public discourse in the decision to retain the title. The free speech advocacy organization PEN American has
</span><a href="https://pen.org/press-release/pen-america-supports-powells-decision-to-continue-selling-controversial-book/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">released a statement</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
in support of Powell’s, but has not commented on Amazon’s decision.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Bookstores, along with publishing companies and social media platforms, are private companies. This means that they are not subject to the
same First Amendment strictures as governmental agencies, and are free to make business decisions regarding the types of materials they carry and the type of speech they support. There is no constitutional right to have one’s book available on Amazon.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Libraries, however, should be attentive to controversies such as these, as they may prompt similar challenges to library materials -- or, conversely,
prompt greater interest and demand from the public. This is a good time to review collection development policies, as well as policies and procedures regarding materials challenges.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Beyond the First Amendment, situations such as these also offer an opportunity to examine issues of intellectual freedom in balance with libraries’
responsibility toward the communities we serve. In light of this, the Intellectual Freedom Committee would like to welcome you all to an engagement opportunity on the topic of Intellectual Freedom: Current Events and Their Impacts on Intellectual Freedom (a
three part series).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">These meetings are intended to be facilitated discussions around recent events and related issues, including political extremes, cancel culture,
privatize vs. public entities and how each of these have an impact on Intellectual Freedom, First Amendment Rights, and access to information for all.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Examples of the types of discussion we hope to have include:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- What it means when a private institution decides to not allow certain content. Examples include private bookstores and their choice of materials
for sale and social media platforms and whom they give voice to.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- What are the lines and limits to First Amendment Rights?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- What is hate speech and what does that mean for libraries?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- How can libraries protect Intellectual Freedom while also upholding Anti-racism and EDI doctrines within their institutions?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The intention of our meeting/brainstorming session is to give voice to these topics and to create a safe space to discuss these challenges
openly with others. Our hope is to offer the opportunity to connect with colleagues and cohorts across the State and to learn from one another's experiences. Please plan to bring your own ideas, to engage. and to participate in these discussions. This is a
true open call for interaction with others, and is not intended to be an information session but rather a discussion to share our perspectives.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The meeting dates and times are:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Location: Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Date: Wednesday, February 3rd</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Time: 12:00 – 1:00</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Location: Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Date: Wednesday, March 3rd</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Time: 12:00 – 1:00</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Location: Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Date: Wednesday, April 7th</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Time: 12:00 – 1:00</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To sign up to join these discussions, please use this linked form:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4C7k__7t5U3X7x4U0et05WeUFtOusDFvbnRHZ4Hkehmczzw/viewform?usp=sf_link&fbclid=IwAR3ZUHoLoTMZjnWWsrxp8OUKbfUnwFgBeFjxevraJe5sdwcBjqcPmsirbhw"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf4C7k.../viewform...</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">OIFC will have some facilitated discussion questions to help prompt discussions but please also bring your ideas, thoughts, and intentions
to participate.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Director, Driftwood Public Library</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Co-Chair, Oregon Intellectual Freedom Committee</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ALA Chapter Councilor</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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