Fahrenheit 2021: Texas vs. Books

A Republican state lawmaker, Matt Kraus, has initiated an investigation into Texas school districts regarding the types of books available, focusing on those related to race and sexuality. Kraus, as chair of the House Committee on General Investigating, sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency, listing about 850 book titles and requesting information on their availability and cost. The list includes notable works like 'The Confessions of Nat Turner' and 'Between the World and Me', as well as books addressing sexuality and LGBTQI topics. This move raises questions about free speech from the party traditionally advocating for it.

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