New College of Florida removes hundreds of books on gender studies as part of an annual library "weeding" process, raising concerns about potential educational material restrictions.

New College of Florida has removed hundreds of books, including those on gender studies, from its library as part of an annual "weeding" process. The university stated that it is updating its collection by removing old, damaged, or no longer relevant materials. Critics argue that discarding books threatens democratic principles, and the move has fueled concerns that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's efforts to change the college could lead to a crackdown on similar educational materials.

August 15, 2024
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