Sam Sachs writes: “A group of 22 Georgia state senators proposed new legislation that would prevent any Georgia tax dollars from being used for the purchase or funding of materials, services or operations offered by the American Library Association or its affiliates.” ALA’s statement in opposition to the bill states that “Contrary to the claims made by proponents of this legislation, ALA does not promote any ‘ideology’” and “the beliefs of any one member of the Association do not define the Association.”
WSB-TV (Atlanta), Jan. 31; ALA Communications, Marketing, and Media Relations Office, Feb. 5