Bibliotecarios lanzan campañas para cargos estatales en medio de desafíos a los libros

Varios bibliotecarios de todo Estados Unidos se postulan a escaños legislativos estatales en las elecciones de 2026. Motivados por la legislación contra las bibliotecas y la prohibición de libros, buscan defender a las instituciones públicas desde dentro del gobierno. Sus campañas destacan el papel de las bibliotecas en el fomento de la educación y el acceso comunitario.

Bibliotecarios como India May en Iowa, Michelle Conners en Maine, Matt Gile en Vermont, Lindsey Patrick-Wright en Tennessee y Ellen Paul en Connecticut han incursionado en la política este año. Citan los continuos ataques a las bibliotecas, incluidos los esfuerzos de censura de libros y las leyes restrictivas, como razones clave para sus candidaturas. Por ejemplo, May, exdirectora de una biblioteca rural, presentó su candidatura para representar al Distrito 58 de la Cámara de Representantes de Iowa tras manifestarse en contra de la prohibición de libros en una asamblea municipal. Su elección está programada para el 2 de junio de 2026.

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