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Celebrating Banned Books: The Hate U Give

Celebrating Banned Books: The Hate U Give

Several years ago, I wrote a series of blog posts in celebration and observance of Banned Books Week. To date–along with Replacing Required Reading–this series has been by far the most popular thing on The Plucky Reader. But I’ve noticed an interesting trend. As more books are being challenged and banned in conservative states, my…

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023
Taylor Swift, Healing, and Unity

Taylor Swift, Healing, and Unity

This past weekend, I had the most incredible experience. It was part religious experience, part Met Gala, and part traveling art piece. I am talking, of course, about The Eras Tour. It was the single greatest concert experience of my life. If I’m being honest, it’s one of the greatest experiences of my life, period.…

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023
How Banning TikTok Could Lead to Voter Suppression

How Banning TikTok Could Lead to Voter Suppression

Young people, who are a key demographic in elections, make up a significant portion of TikTok’s user base. By banning the app, the government would be disenfranchising a large group of voters who use TikTok as a platform to express their political opinions and engage with others about elections. It is important to remember that…

March 29, 2023March 27, 2023

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