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California is not the only state that has debates on book bans. In Missouri, kids are having trouble accessing classics such as “The Odyssey” online because schools are blocking digital books and websites.
Censorship of kids’ access to knowledge extends beyond books. We investigated which websites are banned by schools, and found blocks on news, educational information, and resources for sex ed and LGBTQ+ teens:
If you are traveling this summer, remember that you can opt out of airport face scans. Here’s how by Vox:
Schools use web filters to limit what students can see online. Originally intended to block obscene content, they now prevent students from learning. Students explain, in their own words: