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Residents and students debate trans visibility and library materials at Auburn council public forum
Summary
Multiple speakers used the open forum to dispute coverage of a student 'Trans Day of Visibility' event and library materials. Some speakers condemned the event and library holdings; others defended student speech, cited Tinker v. Des Moines and urged inclusion and protection of students.
A vigorous exchange took place during citizens' communications at Auburn's April 1 meeting over a recent Trans Day of Visibility event at Auburn High School and the content of materials held by the Auburn Public Library.
Martha Shout told the council she was "urging parents" to contact school leaders and decried materials she called "inappropriate" in the library's collection. In contrast, Jeff Walker identified himself as the father of a senior who participates in the club and described what he called the students' "courage" in working with school administration:…
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