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Oregon fourth in nation in challenges to books: One case involved book from Albany

2 September 1995

Abstract

The group People for the American Way reported the number of books and programs challenged in Oregon increased 77% over the previous year. In 15 of 23 cases, school officials retained the materials or programs; challenges were viewed as a healthy part of maintaining intellectual freedom.


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  • Resource type

    • Intellectual Freedom News

  • Collections
  • Challenged

    • The contender by Robert Lipsyte, The color purple by Alice Walker, Growing up in the age of AIDS (television program), Seventeen magazine

  • Reading level

    • children, young adult

  • Participant

    • parents, Junction City High School, Redmond High School, Gold Beach Elementary School

  • Outcome

    • In 15 of 23 cases, challenged books or programs were retained

  • Location

    • Albany, Junction City, Redmond, Gold Beach

  • Source

    • Herald and News (Klamath Falls)

  • Is part of

    • Intellectual Freedom Issues in Oregon: A News Database

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  • Additional information

    • Albany, Junction City, Redmond, Gold Beach