“The upcoming 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education should remind us of the tremendous power of the courts to preserve our freedoms and our democracy, especially as right-wing authoritarians continue fueling the flames of book bans, censorship, and masking the truth about our collective U.S. history. One of the best ways to counter the attacks and bigotry of right-wing authoritarians is to build a multigenerational, multiracial movement that supports young people’s freedom to read and freedom to learn. In 2024 and beyond, it is essential that we keep America moving forward. Together, we must continue all efforts to safeguard democracy and education from legislation and policies that seek to undermine truthful education and full democratic participation.”
