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rainbow story time

Coverage of rainbow story time in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 28 · 22:11 UTCMost recent: Jul 30 · 10:45 UTC
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Rick Brattinperson2Denny Hoskinsperson2Daniel Boone Regional Libraryorganization2Missouriplace2Rainbowsaurusbook1Big Wigbook1Catherine Hanawayperson1Roger Johnsonperson1Robin Westphalperson1Missouri State Libraryorganization1LGBTQ+ children's bookstopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 30 · 10:45 UTCMISSOURI INDEPENDENT
    What Missouri officials didn’t explain about an LGBTQ+ library story time

    Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and State Sen. Rick Brattin criticized a 'rainbow story time' at a Columbia library featuring books about LGBTQ+ themes, threatening to cut funding if the event proceeded. The library held the event, spending $26 on materials, while legal experts clarified that discussing LGBTQ+ topics is not a crime under state law.

  • POLITICSJul 28 · 22:11 UTCMISSOURI INDEPENDENT
    Missouri Republicans threaten library funding over ‘rainbow story time’

    Missouri Republican officials threatened to cut state funding for Columbia's public library after it hosted a 'rainbow story time' featuring LGBTQ+ children's books. The event, which used minimal resources, drew complaints from residents and prompted investigations into whether the library violated laws restricting explicit material for minors.