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Press Release: Idaho Must Cut Ties with the American Library Association
Idaho Dispatch ^ | July 17, 2023 | Idaho Freedom Foundation

Posted on 07/22/2023 4:36:54 PM PDT by Twotone

The Idaho Freedom Caucus calls upon the Idaho Commission for Libraries to end its membership and cut all ties with the Marxist-led American Library Association (ALA). We call on local public and school libraries to do the same.

We have significant concerns about the election of Emily Drabinski, a self-described “Marxist lesbian,” as the next president of the ALA. Her election raises issues about libraries’ involvement in exposing children to explicit materials and injecting hard-left politics and sexuality into publicly funded libraries. With her election, have concerns about libraries’ adherence to their educational purpose and their responsible use of taxpayer funds.

Drabinski has said in interviews that librarians aren’t focused on assisting minors in accessing pornography, but her writings and public presentations reveal that she has dedicated her professional career to precisely that while using taxpayer resources. Drabinski proposed using “queer theory” to guide the way books are cataloged in libraries. Her expertise in “queer theory” aligns with the Marxist’s objective, seeking to undermine the West by eradicating the traditional family, natural sexual relationships, distinctions between sexes, and the orderly structures that accompany them.

Drabinski’s politically exclusionary statements and desire to wage war against those who disagree with her further highlight her divisive approach. It’s clear Drabinski intends to use her power as President of the ALA to promote deviance and the sexualization of children. Activists have burrowed their way into the ALA, bending the organization to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice instead of serving an educational purpose and upholding American ideals. Their strategic plan integrates these principles into the organization’s mission, impacting Idaho libraries and attracting federal funding for DEI initiatives. The organization-wide commitment to leftist ideology has been further entrenched through the current President’s commitment to Marxism.

The ALA has provided LGBT resources and pressured libraries to include explicit materials on transgenderism and sexual deviance targeting young children. They defend the presence of sexually explicit books in school and public libraries, including titles like Gender Queer and All Boys Aren’t Blue. Some of these books are available in the Idaho Commission for Libraries IDEA database and public school libraries. This dissemination of explicit material with a far-left agenda has reached libraries throughout Idaho.

These books are explicit catechetical tools for teaching gender ideology, a sectarian, psychologically manipulative, and destructive poison for innocent children. ALA’s role in corrupting libraries and exposing children to a pernicious ideology can no longer be ignored. We have a duty to uphold the ideals of Liberty embedded in our Idaho Constitution and to protect children. For these reasons, we urge the Idaho Commission for Libraries and all public and school libraries to withdraw from the ALA immediately.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; US: Idaho
KEYWORDS: ala; childabuse; children; drabinski; idaho; libraries; library; lirbraries; pornography; queertheory

1 posted on 07/22/2023 4:36:54 PM PDT by Twotone
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To: Twotone

“Marxist Lesbian”. Two words that should chill any normal red-blooded male to the very marrow.


2 posted on 07/22/2023 4:42:49 PM PDT by fhayek
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To: Twotone

“Drabinski proposed using “queer theory” to guide the way books are cataloged in libraries. Her expertise in “queer theory” aligns with the Marxist’s objective, seeking to undermine the West by eradicating the traditional family, natural sexual relationships, distinctions between sexes, and the orderly structures that accompany them.”

New leader of ALA...


3 posted on 07/22/2023 4:43:44 PM PDT by goodnesswins ( We pretend to vote and they pretend to count the votes.)
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To: Twotone

About 30 years ago when I read that librarians were screaming about THE FIRST AMENDMENT when people complained that the homeless were accessing child. porn in view of children, I WAS DONE.

This is where it started, folks.


4 posted on 07/22/2023 4:44:25 PM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: Twotone

“The Idaho Freedom Caucus calls upon the Idaho Commission for Libraries to end its membership and cut all ties with the Marxist-led American Library Association (ALA). We call on local public and school libraries to do the same.”

Took enough DAMN TIME for our side to wake up. Back, long ago, as in 20 years ago, it was the LIBRARIANS who demanded that children have access to porn on library computers.

The fact that barely anyone on our side lifted a finger to stop that crap makes it difficult for me to think this country has a future looking anywhere NEAR what its past was.


5 posted on 07/22/2023 4:45:07 PM PDT by BobL (Trump has all the right Enemies; DeSantis has all the wrong Friends)
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To: fhayek

““Marxist Lesbian”. Two words that should chill any normal red-blooded male to the very marrow.”

But how would she get hired for the position without her “qualifications”?


6 posted on 07/22/2023 4:54:26 PM PDT by Dogbert41 (“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” -Matthew 5:9)
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To: Twotone

I worked in a great public library in high school and some of college. Pre internet. None of the people working there in charge of the place would have let the place devolve into what they are for today.

Commies just rot out everything they get in charge of. On purpose. Blackmail potential among others.


7 posted on 07/22/2023 4:59:01 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Twotone
How about a date baby? Snort..


8 posted on 07/22/2023 5:00:28 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Twotone

GOOD FOR THEM-—standing UP against the crazies


9 posted on 07/22/2023 5:14:37 PM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: dragnet2

How about a free helicopter ride?


10 posted on 07/22/2023 6:20:04 PM PDT by Noumenon (You're not voting your way out of this. KTF)
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To: Twotone
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11 posted on 07/22/2023 6:59:20 PM PDT by cuz1961 (USCGR Veteran )
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To: cuz1961
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12 posted on 07/22/2023 7:01:13 PM PDT by cuz1961 (USCGR Veteran )
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To: cuz1961
They defend the presence of sexually explicit books in school and public libraries, Fw-Vx-I8fa-AAA8fqo
13 posted on 07/22/2023 7:06:03 PM PDT by cuz1961 (USCGR Veteran )
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To: Twotone

That’d be a start.


14 posted on 07/22/2023 7:36:50 PM PDT by bgill
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To: Twotone

The ALA has been corrupt for at least a few decades now, promoting porn and perversion to everyone. They ruined most public and school libraries.


15 posted on 07/23/2023 5:15:35 AM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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