Republican crackdown on ‘woke books’ hits overdrive: A move to shield minds or silence thoughts?

The ongoing battle over book bans in the US has escalated, with the Trump administration’s directive to scrutinize school libraries under the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) sparking controversy. The debate highlights a shift from local challenges to federal enforcement, raising concerns about ideological censorship. Critics argue that such restrictions limit intellectual freedom and reshape educational narratives.

​The ongoing battle over book bans in the US has escalated, with the Trump administration’s directive to scrutinize school libraries under the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) sparking controversy. The debate highlights a shift from local challenges to federal enforcement, raising concerns about ideological censorship. Critics argue that such restrictions limit intellectual freedom and reshape educational narratives. The ongoing battle over book bans in the US has escalated, with the Trump administration’s directive to scrutinize school libraries under the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) sparking controversy. The debate highlights a shift from local challenges to federal enforcement, raising concerns about ideological censorship. Critics argue that such restrictions limit intellectual freedom and reshape educational narratives.