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Recall when something amazing happened after a librarian was fired for not hiding LGBTQ+ books?
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Molly Sprayregen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This campaign has raised nearly $100,000 so far.
A recent decision by a library board in Tennessee has sparked support for a fired library director. The director, Luanne James, was let go after refusing to remove certain books from young readers. Many of these books contained LGBTQ + content.
The community has rallied around James, starting a crowdfunding campaign to support her and her family. This campaign has raised nearly $100,000 so far. Further details about the situation, including the events leading up to James' firing, are available from local news sources, such as LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: August 8, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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