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September 24, 2025 by Florida NOW and Debbie Deland, Vice President

Why a National Book Rating System Would Harm Readers, Writers, and Libraries

In an era of escalating censorship and politicized attacks on intellectual freedom, proposals for a National Book Rating System may seem like a neutral tool for guiding readers. But beneath the surface, such systems pose grave risks to the very foundations of democratic access to information, artistic expression, and community trust in public institutions.

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September 24, 2025 by Florida NOW and Debbie Deland, Vice President

The Dark History of Forced Sterilization Of Puerto Ricans

History We Don’t Know:

The forced sterilization of Puerto Ricans, especially Puerto Rican women, was shockingly widespread, and remains one of the most underacknowledged chapters of U.S. colonial policy.

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July 7, 2025 by Florida NOW and Debbie Deland, Vice President

Feminism Done Right

Feminism done right isn’t one-size-fits-all—but it does have a pulse. It listens more than it lectures, expands versus excludes, and holds systems accountable rather than individuals alone.

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