Donald Trump Administration Book Ban Targets Children’s Stories

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As a passionate gamer, I can’t help but feel a pang of concern when it comes to the recent decision by the current Donald Trump‘s administration to start censoring books in U.S. military schools. Under the new policy from the Department of Defense, they’re taking certain children’s books off the library shelves for review, and some have already been removed. This has ignited a fierce debate about censorship and educational freedom. I, along with many others, worry that this move could limit access to a wide range of educational content, potentially stunting the growth of young minds by depriving them of diverse perspectives.

In this piece, let’s explore the specifics behind books that were prohibited during the tenure of the Donald Trump administration.

Donald Trump’s administration bans book

A contentious book review procedure under the Trump administration has led to the prohibition of numerous books within U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) schools. This process was initiated by a memo from the Department of Defense and focused on books discussing gender ideology or issues related to equity and discrimination. Consequently, books like Freckleface Strawberry by Julianne Moore, No Truth Without Ruth, a children’s book about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Becoming Nicole, a story about a transgender child, were taken out of school libraries. This review was an element of Trump’s executive orders intended to eradicate what he termed as “radical indoctrination” in educational institutions. (via The Guardian)

As a gamer putting on my thinking cap, I’d rephrase it like this: “From what I gather, books marked for examination were shifted to a specialized library, accessible only to school personnel. This review affected approximately 67,000 kids in schools affiliated with the Pentagon worldwide. Critics are voicing concerns that this is an instance of book control, or censorship. Now, many are questioning the logic behind prohibiting books such as Freckleface Strawberry by Moore, a title that encourages self-acceptance and tackles common childhood insecurities.

The review additionally triggered several modifications, such as guidelines for employees to avoid using personal pronouns in email signatures and a mandate to discontinue observing cultural events like Black History Month. The Department of Defense clarified that the purpose of the review was to guarantee educational resources aligned with Trump’s orders regarding gender and education.

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2025-02-17 13:15