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Victory: Library Will Continue to Display “Edgy” Exhibit

By |April 3rd, 2015|Categories: Incidents|Tags: , , , , |

An exhibit of dolls at the Long Beach library was deemed too controversial because it included a depiction of police brutality. The library decided to go on with the show; NCAC offers some guidelines for curators who are faced with similar controversies.

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Teepee Art Project Removal a Missed Opportunity for Conversation

By |March 19th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

A California college removed a teepee art project after complaints-- missing an opportunity to have a real discussion about some vital issues.

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“Censorship in the Guise of Child Protection:” Jonas Tarm and the NY Youth Symphony

By |March 10th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |

A New York Times reviewer offers a scathing response to the New York Youth Symphony's decision to censor a young composer's Carnegie Hall debut.

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