Censura

Spring 2026 marks five years of rising book challenges and removals in U.S. schools and libraries. PEN America has documented roughly 23,000 bans since the 2021 school year, though the true total is believed to be far higher. New analysis of official lists highlights the titles and authors most frequently targeted.

15 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The city of Huntington Beach, California, must pay nearly $1 million in legal fees after losing a court case over its library book restriction policy. The policy aimed to block minors from accessing material labeled as sexual content. Courts ruled it amounted to illegal censorship.

The Federal Communications Commission under President Trump intervened to prevent CBS from airing an interview between late-night host Stephen Colbert and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, citing equal-time rules for political candidates. Colbert defied the order by discussing the incident on air and posting the full interview on YouTube, where it quickly amassed 7.8 million views. The move has provided an unexpected publicity boost to Talarico ahead of Texas primaries.

17 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The 13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair opens on 20 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, featuring 126 exhibitors from 23 cities. Amid recent debates on art and censorship, the fair's theme 'Listen' emphasizes reflection and dialogue. Director Laura Vincenti highlights the event as a space for cultural exchange.