Akron Public Library

"In America, censorship surges in periods of demographic and political change. Its primary purpose is to silence challenges to an established elite or norm. Today, censorship is part of a larger assault on such American institutions as schools, public libraries, and universities, the better to establish more control over the people--while also pilfering their wallets. In this concise look at censorship, author James LaRue explores the topic through...

"In On Indigenuity, leading Indigenous thinker Daniel Wildcat explores the concept of Indigenuity and Indigenous thought. Throughout his essay, Wildcat deftly synthesizes several related ideas, including science, the environment, biology, and our culture, infusing his writing with both care and passion. With future generations firmly in mind, he argues that restoration of Native knowledge is essential for saving humankind and the planet. On Indigenuity...