Tag Archives: censorship

January 30, 2017

Ask the Bolshevik: The alternative reality era

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Meet the UI Press is a recurring feature that delves into issues affecting academic publishing, writing, education, and related topics. Today, industry advice columnist The Bolshevik answers your questions. Dear Bolshevik, With the amazing recent changes in the political landscape, does … Continue reading →

January 6, 2017

Backlist Bop: Four censorship battles

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One might be forgiven for thinking that, given current political trends, a new public affection for censorship is in the offing. After all, history shows that the Americans who loudly proclaim their dedication to liberty seem to most enjoy that … Continue reading →

September 30, 2016

Banning books

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Last year Slate ran an article that, in that annoying Slate way, made it clear: the battle is won. We no longer have to fear book banning. It is a rare phenomenon, in America, at least, and true bannings—as opposed to, say, a … Continue reading →