Tennessee librarian fired for refusing to move LGBTQ books from children’s to adult section

The Rutherford County Library Board in Tennessee fired its top librarian for refusing to move LBGTQ books out of the children’s section.  

The board voted 8-3 Monday to fire library system director Luanne James after she said she would not move more than 100 LGBTQ books from the children to the adult’s section, The Associated Press reported. 

The board voted earlier this month to move the books, saying they cause “gender confusion” for young children, especially those going through puberty. 

“Follow the law,” a Rutherford County school board member said when speaking in favor of moving the books “Protect the children.........

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