Family of Colorado man shot by police wants accountability
DENVER — Police who shot a 22-year-old Colorado man after he called 911 for roadside assistance escalated the situation, needlessly leading to his death, the man’s relatives said in a…
Clear Creek County deputies shoot and kill man who asked for help after car crash
After getting stuck on a dirt road in Clear Creek County in June, Christian Glass called 911 for help. Instead, the 22-year-old was killed while locked inside his own car…
Colorado public defenders begin recruiting after forming union
With the Labor Day weekend imminent, Colorado’s public defenders have begun formally signing members up after forming a union in a bid to address what organizers described as unsustainable workloads,…
Death of Christian Glass: parents demand justice 3 months after deputy shoots, kills 22-year-old who was in distress
The parents of a 22-year-old shot and killed by a Clear Creek County Sheriff's deputy want that person held accountable for their son's death. The parents of Christian Glass -- Simon and…
Family of 22-year-old man fatally shot by law enforcement in Clear Creek County wants accountability
Police who shot a 22-year-old man after he called 911 for roadside assistance escalated the situation, leading to his death, his relatives said as they push for accountability. The Colorado…
A Texas librarian was fired after refusing to remove ‘pornographic’ books from shelves
The head librarian at a branch in Llano County was fired this month after refusing to remove books a group of local residents complained were "pornographic" and "inappropriate." The librarian, Suzette Baker,…
Libraries pressed to limit book access
LLANO, Texas -- In a growing number of communities across America, conservatives have mounted challenges to books and other content related to race, sex, gender and other subjects they deem…
Texas residents sue Llano County officials for removing books
A citizens group in Llano County, Texas, filed a lawsuit Monday accusing county officials of violating the First Amendment when they removed books from public libraries. Driving the news: "Public…
SOFT AND QUIET: SELF-CENSORSHIP IN AN ERA OF BOOK CHALLENGES
In the wake of ever-increasing book challenges, legislature meant to silence educators, and hostile board meetings for schools and libraries, what’s gone unsaid is the means by which professionals within…