It's Banned Books Week and the American Library Association is celebrating by posting an interactive map showing the books that have been banned aroun...
John Lundberg | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living
This week is Banned Books Week here in the U.S., an event sponsored primarily by the American Library Association (ALA) to draw attention to recent acts (and attempted acts) of book banning.
Ahmed Rehab | Posted 08.14.2009 | Politics
A controversy erupted last week in Chicago after it was publicly revealed that a noted anti-Islam blogger had been invited to an American Library Association panel.
AP | HILLEL ITALIE | Posted 05.17.2009 | Media
NEW YORK — Not everybody loves "The Kite Runner." Khaled Hosseini's million-selling novel about friendship and betrayal between two Afghan boys...
AP | Posted 05.14.2009 | Chicago
EVANSTON, Ill. — Judith Krug, a director of the Chicago-based American Library Association and a founder of its Banned Books Week, has died. She...
Bill Allen | Posted 02.05.2009 | Politics
In a brilliant move, President Bush found almost the only way possible to make people forget the tenure of John Ashcroft: naming Albert Gonzalez his successor.
HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 10.14.2008 | Politics
The author of the book Sarah Palin reportedly tried to have removed from her hometown library blasted back Saturday evening, saying the Alaska Governo...
Patricia Zohn | Posted 10.12.2008 | Media
When it comes to books, it's not a matter of degree. You either believe people should be free to read what they choose, or not.
USA Today | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics
The FBI's counterterrorism agents lack the language skills and cultural understanding needed to succeed, an agency whistle-blower charged Saturday. B...
Jessie Kunhardt | Posted 09.29.2009 | Books