Deleting Online Predators Act
Just in case you’ve been on vacation, or just don’t read any other librarian blogs, the House has passed another reactionary, ill-informed, goofball bill all in the name of “protecting our kids”. Even VT’s Bernie voted for it. I sometimes think these guys will never get anything about the web, kids or libraries.
There’s plenty to chew on, if you’re looking for info ALA has a good breakdown. It’s on to the Senate, so think about contacting your elected officials and ask them to try to learn about technologies before they ban them.