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STATEMENT: The Chilling Effect of White House Overreach into the Smithsonian Institution

August 18, 2025

EveryLibrary is deeply concerned about the White House’s recently announced "comprehensive review" of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums dedicated to history, culture, art, and science. 

EveryLibrary Launches its “Yes Campaign Cohort,” the First Offering in a New Training Suite to Help Win Library Ballot Measures

August 15, 2025

EveryLibrary announces the launch of its new "Yes Campaign Cohort", the first program in a suite of trainings designed to equip ballot committees and advocates with the skills to organize, message, fundraise, and win in today’s challenging political environment. The cohort blends free skills building and informational webinars with pro bono one-on-one strategy sessions and peer sharing networks so local library stakeholders can join at the point of need and move quickly from planning to execution.

Election Results: Washington Says Yes to Libraries!

August 07, 2025

Voters across Washington made their voices heard on Tuesday, August 5th, in support of public libraries.

Library Advocates’ August 2025 Congressional Recess Engagement Guide

August 01, 2025

For libraries, schools, archives, and museums advocates, the August Congressional Recess is a time to connect, inform, and influence Congress about key issues.

The 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense

July 22, 2025

The release of the full list of 596 banned books from Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools confirms what EveryLibrary and free expression advocates have been warning for months: the Trump administration’s censorship of school libraries at base schools is sweeping, ideologically driven, and unconstitutional.

EveryLibrary Applauds New Hampshire Governor’s Veto of HB324 and Urges the Legislature to Reject SB33

July 16, 2025

EveryLibrary applauds New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte for her veto of House Bill 324, a bill that would have exposed New Hampshire educators, school librarians, and school board members to criminal prosecution and civil litigation over curriculum and library materials.

35 Million Dollars for Libraries in 2025

July 14, 2025

Since our founding in 2012, EveryLibrary has provided pro-bono support to over 145 library communities at the ballot box with 114 wins and 37 losses.

New Report: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries

July 13, 2025

While the threats to free expression and the right to read remain persistent and serious, the report also highlights important legislative victories in nine states that passed pro-library, pro-reader bills in the first half of the year.

Pro-Library Legislation in 2025

July 04, 2025

SEE CURRENT YEAR TRACKING OF GOOD BILLS AT everylibrary.org/positivebills EveryLibrary is monitoring legislation during the 2025 session that supports libraries, librarians, and Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves.

Legislation of Concern in 2025

July 04, 2025

SEE CURRENT YEAR BILL TRACKING AT everylibrary.org/billtracking EveryLibrary is monitoring state legislation during the 2025 session that would limit Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves. Of most concern are proposed laws that would allow for criminal prosecution of librarians, educators, higher ed. faculty, and museum professionals. 
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