When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content."
#independentlens #PBS
#independentlens #PBS
February 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM
When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content."
#independentlens #PBS
#independentlens #PBS
Watching "The Librarians" and it is compelling. It's about librarians caught in the middle of the book banning battles happening across the country. Whatever your politics, it's worth your time—these are real people dealing with real consequences. #IndependentLens #Documentary #BannedBooks
Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent Lens
YouTube video by PBS
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February 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Watching "The Librarians" and it is compelling. It's about librarians caught in the middle of the book banning battles happening across the country. Whatever your politics, it's worth your time—these are real people dealing with real consequences. #IndependentLens #Documentary #BannedBooks
#TheLibrarians is a documentary that has recently come out, a part of #PBS #IndependentLens Highly recommend watching and further, remaining vigilant on the subject of banned books and free access to books in li tries.
youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent Lens
YouTube video by PBS
youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:36 AM
#TheLibrarians is a documentary that has recently come out, a part of #PBS #IndependentLens Highly recommend watching and further, remaining vigilant on the subject of banned books and free access to books in li tries.
youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
I just watched #TheLibrarians on @pbs.org I have cards for the Manhattan, Queens & Brooklyn libraries. I got my 1st one more than 60 years ago. Virginia Wolf said, "Lock up your libraries if you like but there is no gate no lock no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind #IndependentLens
February 10, 2026 at 9:22 AM
I just watched #TheLibrarians on @pbs.org I have cards for the Manhattan, Queens & Brooklyn libraries. I got my 1st one more than 60 years ago. Virginia Wolf said, "Lock up your libraries if you like but there is no gate no lock no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind #IndependentLens
Ignorance & intolerance allows #BanningBooks & creates dumber ppl. History books R being banned b/c ppl want 2 bury hard truths.
Educated ppl read diverse views 2 expand knowledge & creates critical thinkers.
Ignorance helps #GOP stay in power & limits options.
#PBS #IndependentLens #TheLibrarians
Educated ppl read diverse views 2 expand knowledge & creates critical thinkers.
Ignorance helps #GOP stay in power & limits options.
#PBS #IndependentLens #TheLibrarians
February 10, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Ignorance & intolerance allows #BanningBooks & creates dumber ppl. History books R being banned b/c ppl want 2 bury hard truths.
Educated ppl read diverse views 2 expand knowledge & creates critical thinkers.
Ignorance helps #GOP stay in power & limits options.
#PBS #IndependentLens #TheLibrarians
Educated ppl read diverse views 2 expand knowledge & creates critical thinkers.
Ignorance helps #GOP stay in power & limits options.
#PBS #IndependentLens #TheLibrarians
Watch Kim Snyder's powerful, award-winning documentary The Librarians for FREE starting today on Independent Lens on PBS! Check it out on the PBS YouTube channel or app.
Stream it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
#LibrariansDocumentary #PBS #IndependentLens #KimSnyder #YouTube
Stream it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
#LibrariansDocumentary #PBS #IndependentLens #KimSnyder #YouTube
Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent Lens
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/4kzeGEk | #IndieLensPBS
When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S.,…
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February 10, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Watch Kim Snyder's powerful, award-winning documentary The Librarians for FREE starting today on Independent Lens on PBS! Check it out on the PBS YouTube channel or app.
Stream it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
#LibrariansDocumentary #PBS #IndependentLens #KimSnyder #YouTube
Stream it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
#LibrariansDocumentary #PBS #IndependentLens #KimSnyder #YouTube
"What was once a community space, libraries have become a battleground overcensorship, with librarians on the frontlines.
Watch Independent Lens | PBS’ The Librarians Film on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9.
pbs.org/independentlens "-PBS Books
Watch Independent Lens | PBS’ The Librarians Film on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9.
pbs.org/independentlens "-PBS Books
February 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM
"What was once a community space, libraries have become a battleground overcensorship, with librarians on the frontlines.
Watch Independent Lens | PBS’ The Librarians Film on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9.
pbs.org/independentlens "-PBS Books
Watch Independent Lens | PBS’ The Librarians Film on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9.
pbs.org/independentlens "-PBS Books
If you haven't had the chance to see The Librarians yet, catch Kim Snyder’s powerful documentary when it premieres February 9 on Independent Lens on PBS.
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/
The Librarians | Book Policies Documentary | Independent Lens
The Librarians follows librarians and citizens responding to restrictions on library content across the United States.
www.pbs.org
February 7, 2026 at 8:46 PM
If you haven't had the chance to see The Librarians yet, catch Kim Snyder’s powerful documentary when it premieres February 9 on Independent Lens on PBS.
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/
What was once a community space, libraries have become a battleground over censorship, with librarians on the frontlines. Watch @independentlens.bsky.social
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9. pbs.org/independentlens
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9. pbs.org/independentlens
February 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM
What was once a community space, libraries have become a battleground over censorship, with librarians on the frontlines. Watch @independentlens.bsky.social
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9. pbs.org/independentlens
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9. pbs.org/independentlens
This documentary is airing on @pbs #IndependentLens on Monday, February 9th, 2026!
A documentary worth watching abt the rise of authoritarianism via targeting librarians and their expertise. In the doc u hear from librarians who've been disciplined, threatened, fired, and more www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykll... #BookBans #documentary #criticalthinking
THE LIBRARIANS | Official Trailer
YouTube video by The Librarians Film
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February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This documentary is airing on @pbs #IndependentLens on Monday, February 9th, 2026!
We all believe in intellectual freedom, and the right to read what we want... don't we?
Come together for a screening + community-driven conversation of @IndependentLens’ The Librarians on Saturday, February 14th.
RSVP here: www.parsonsmemoriallibrary.com/.../the-libr...
#IndieLensPBS
Come together for a screening + community-driven conversation of @IndependentLens’ The Librarians on Saturday, February 14th.
RSVP here: www.parsonsmemoriallibrary.com/.../the-libr...
#IndieLensPBS
February 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
We all believe in intellectual freedom, and the right to read what we want... don't we?
Come together for a screening + community-driven conversation of @IndependentLens’ The Librarians on Saturday, February 14th.
RSVP here: www.parsonsmemoriallibrary.com/.../the-libr...
#IndieLensPBS
Come together for a screening + community-driven conversation of @IndependentLens’ The Librarians on Saturday, February 14th.
RSVP here: www.parsonsmemoriallibrary.com/.../the-libr...
#IndieLensPBS
ICYMI: An Independent Lens doc on a prison hunger strike has all the pieces of an interesting story. Does it put them together in a compelling way? #TheStrike #IndependentLens
The Strike: State-of-the-art facility
An Independent Lens doc on a prison hunger strike has all the pieces of an interesting story. Does it put them together in a compelling way?
www.realityblurred.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:11 AM
ICYMI: An Independent Lens doc on a prison hunger strike has all the pieces of an interesting story. Does it put them together in a compelling way? #TheStrike #IndependentLens
An Independent Lens doc on a prison hunger strike has all the pieces of an interesting story. Does it put them together in a compelling way? #TheStrike #IndependentLens
The Strike: State-of-the-art facility
An Independent Lens doc on a prison hunger strike has all the pieces of an interesting story. Does it put them together in a compelling way?
www.realityblurred.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
An Independent Lens doc on a prison hunger strike has all the pieces of an interesting story. Does it put them together in a compelling way? #TheStrike #IndependentLens
This doctor is so damn flippant with this womyn regarding her husband about letting him die. "He doesn't have a quality of life & this is what me & the state feel is best".
Da fuck?!
#IndependentLens #LifeAfter
Da fuck?!
#IndependentLens #LifeAfter
November 4, 2025 at 3:39 AM
This doctor is so damn flippant with this womyn regarding her husband about letting him die. "He doesn't have a quality of life & this is what me & the state feel is best".
Da fuck?!
#IndependentLens #LifeAfter
Da fuck?!
#IndependentLens #LifeAfter
NW: #IndependentLens on #PBS. This epi is a doc about a disabled person's choice to end their life with a doctor's assistance. I think this is up in Canada where they have a program called MAID (medical assistance in dying).
Have any of y'all thought about DNRs & assisted death before?
#LifeAfter
Have any of y'all thought about DNRs & assisted death before?
#LifeAfter
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
NW: #IndependentLens on #PBS. This epi is a doc about a disabled person's choice to end their life with a doctor's assistance. I think this is up in Canada where they have a program called MAID (medical assistance in dying).
Have any of y'all thought about DNRs & assisted death before?
#LifeAfter
Have any of y'all thought about DNRs & assisted death before?
#LifeAfter
I talk about #LIFEAFTER @sundancefestive is on @CBC's @IndependentLens Mon Nov 3rd 9:59 pm PST. So check your listings/time zones so you can PVR it.
My Podcast ep re @VIFFest viewing open.spotify.com/episode/0Sd2...
#canpoli #disability #MyalgicE #pwME #fibromyalgia #MEAction #Canada
My Podcast ep re @VIFFest viewing open.spotify.com/episode/0Sd2...
#canpoli #disability #MyalgicE #pwME #fibromyalgia #MEAction #Canada
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I talk about #LIFEAFTER @sundancefestive is on @CBC's @IndependentLens Mon Nov 3rd 9:59 pm PST. So check your listings/time zones so you can PVR it.
My Podcast ep re @VIFFest viewing open.spotify.com/episode/0Sd2...
#canpoli #disability #MyalgicE #pwME #fibromyalgia #MEAction #Canada
My Podcast ep re @VIFFest viewing open.spotify.com/episode/0Sd2...
#canpoli #disability #MyalgicE #pwME #fibromyalgia #MEAction #Canada
I know I mentioned it in my piece, but I cannot recommend watching the Revisionaries enough. https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/revisionaries/
And it's right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqd-k03pJJE (Though you might need a VPN if you're not in America)
And it's right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqd-k03pJJE (Though you might need a VPN if you're not in America)
The Revisionaries | Texas Board of Education Textbook Battle | Independent Lens | PBS
The Revisionaries shines light on the Texas Board of Education, which has been engaged in a years-long battle over what belongs in public school textbooks.
www.pbs.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I know I mentioned it in my piece, but I cannot recommend watching the Revisionaries enough. https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/revisionaries/
And it's right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqd-k03pJJE (Though you might need a VPN if you're not in America)
And it's right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqd-k03pJJE (Though you might need a VPN if you're not in America)
@comedyhist101 #Podcast: United States of Comedy w/ Director Habib Yazdi
The five-part series spotlights diverse voices shaping stand-up comedy across America
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
#podcast #podcasting #comedypodcast
#PBS #IndependentLens #HabibAzar #StandUpComedy
The five-part series spotlights diverse voices shaping stand-up comedy across America
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
#podcast #podcasting #comedypodcast
#PBS #IndependentLens #HabibAzar #StandUpComedy
October 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
@comedyhist101 #Podcast: United States of Comedy w/ Director Habib Yazdi
The five-part series spotlights diverse voices shaping stand-up comedy across America
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
#podcast #podcasting #comedypodcast
#PBS #IndependentLens #HabibAzar #StandUpComedy
The five-part series spotlights diverse voices shaping stand-up comedy across America
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
#podcast #podcasting #comedypodcast
#PBS #IndependentLens #HabibAzar #StandUpComedy
Deze interactieve kaart van PBS laat zien hoe rijk en divers genderbegrip wereldwijd is.
pbs.org/independentlens/content/two-spirits_map-html
Genders en genderidentiteiten zijn geen nieuw of westers concept maar al eeuwenoud. 💜
pbs.org/independentlens/content/two-spirits_map-html
Genders en genderidentiteiten zijn geen nieuw of westers concept maar al eeuwenoud. 💜
Interactive Map: Gender-Diverse Cultures
On nearly every continent, and for all of recorded history, thriving cultures have recognized, revered, and integrated more than two genders.
pbs.org
October 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Deze interactieve kaart van PBS laat zien hoe rijk en divers genderbegrip wereldwijd is.
pbs.org/independentlens/content/two-spirits_map-html
Genders en genderidentiteiten zijn geen nieuw of westers concept maar al eeuwenoud. 💜
pbs.org/independentlens/content/two-spirits_map-html
Genders en genderidentiteiten zijn geen nieuw of westers concept maar al eeuwenoud. 💜
The last 3 movies I watched were 'checked out' from my library...and streamed at my place.
Yep, libraries offer movies, books, places to meet, and lots of stuff.
www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/more-than-books-10-different-ways-public-libraries-make-our-lives-better/
Yep, libraries offer movies, books, places to meet, and lots of stuff.
www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/more-than-books-10-different-ways-public-libraries-make-our-lives-better/
10 Ways Public Libraries Make Our Lives Better | Blog | Independent Lens
Books but more than books: From tax help and classes to borrowing random stuff, kids storytime, a place to stay cool, and much more, read about all the different ways public libraries can make our liv...
www.pbs.org
September 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The last 3 movies I watched were 'checked out' from my library...and streamed at my place.
Yep, libraries offer movies, books, places to meet, and lots of stuff.
www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/more-than-books-10-different-ways-public-libraries-make-our-lives-better/
Yep, libraries offer movies, books, places to meet, and lots of stuff.
www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/more-than-books-10-different-ways-public-libraries-make-our-lives-better/
After NY+ theater run filmmaker Reid Davenport's LIFE AFTER, on issues of disabled rights vis a vis right to die thru eyes of famous '80s case of CA woman til now, was SRO @camdeniff 9/12 @pbs @independentlens 11/3 repeats & streams
camdeniff.eventive.org/schedule/lif...
www.pbs.org/independentl...
camdeniff.eventive.org/schedule/lif...
www.pbs.org/independentl...
September 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
After NY+ theater run filmmaker Reid Davenport's LIFE AFTER, on issues of disabled rights vis a vis right to die thru eyes of famous '80s case of CA woman til now, was SRO @camdeniff 9/12 @pbs @independentlens 11/3 repeats & streams
camdeniff.eventive.org/schedule/lif...
www.pbs.org/independentl...
camdeniff.eventive.org/schedule/lif...
www.pbs.org/independentl...
PBS launches the new season of Independent Lens on Oct 6, 2025 with the biotech documentary Cracking the Code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo. The Opioid Trilogy episodes air Sept 16, 2025. Read more: https://getnews.me/pbs-independent-lens-announces-fall-2025-documentary-lineup/ #independentlens #pbs
September 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
PBS launches the new season of Independent Lens on Oct 6, 2025 with the biotech documentary Cracking the Code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo. The Opioid Trilogy episodes air Sept 16, 2025. Read more: https://getnews.me/pbs-independent-lens-announces-fall-2025-documentary-lineup/ #independentlens #pbs