# Massachusetts Defends Library Access

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-06-26T13:05:38+00:00
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## Resource

Massachusetts, once a beacon of education, is now battling a wave of book censorship in its libraries — despite being home to the first public library and school. A new bipartisan bill aims to shield library access by empowering school librarians to make professional, educational book selections and establishing fair, transparent review processes for challenged materials. Public libraries must adopt ALA standards, report annually on challenges, and protect librarians from retaliation — all while balancing parental concerns with the vital right to intellectual freedom. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4d90b59e63bf88b6

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