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Court Battle Over Policies on Transgender Students in New Jersey Leads to Ruling — and Repeal
Both sides are declaring victory.
Dana DiFilippo, Author at New Jersey Monitor
February 17, 2025
Dana DiFilippo, Author at New Jersey Monitor
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs New Law to Limit Book Bans and Protect Librarians
The “Freedom to Read Act” limits book bans in public schools and libraries and shields librarians from lawsuits and criminal charges filed by folks who find library materials obscene or otherwise objectionable.
Dana DiFilippo, Author at New Jersey Monitor
December 10, 2024
Pennsylvania Budget Impasse Is Just Another Form of Abuse for Domestic Violence Victims
October 6, 2025
As PA Senate Republicans hold the budget hostage, domestic violence shelters are forced to furlough staff and turn away victims putting Pennsylvanians at risk of injury or death.
We Must Continue to Defend the Freedom to Read in Central Bucks School District
October 6, 2025
With elections next month, Central Bucks School Board’s Karen Smith reminds community members of the chaos and divisiveness Republican book banners inflicted on the district just a few years ago.
The Quiet Creep of Censorship: How ‘Everyday Banning’ Is Reshaping American Schools
October 5, 2025
PEN America’s new report “The Normalization of Book Banning” exposes how book censorship has become “rampant and common” in public schools across the United States.
Banned Books Week: A Local Reflection From a Pennridge School District Dad
October 5, 2025
When politicians order books off the shelves, they aren’t protecting kids—they’re silencing voices, narrowing choices, and undermining the very purpose of a public education, writes Darren Laustsen.
Bucks County Beacon Hires Daralyse Lyons as Chief Revenue Officer
October 3, 2025
“Honestly, what excites me most about Dara’s talents is how excited she is to be part of the team and grow the organization,” said Bucks County Beacon Owner and Publisher Emily Smith.
