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Montana's House speaker canceled a Tuesday floor session after seven supporters of Democratic Representative Zooey Zephyr were arrested for interrupting proceedings on Monday. Zephyr, who is transgender, has been prohibited by her Republican colleagues from debating an anti-trans bill that would ban medical care for those under 18 who wish to transition, even with parental consent. Zephyr joined Prime Time with John Dickerson to talk about the situation.
Supporters of Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who hasn't been allowed to speak since Thursday, interrupted proceedings in the House by chanting "Let her speak!"
Other books facing challenges and bans include George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue," Mike Curato's "Flamer" and Juno Dawson's "This Book Is Gay," among others.
Between 2020 and 2022, book titles banned in libraries and schools (including books on race, slavery, sex and gender identity) rose more than 1,100%. "Sunday Morning" talks with advocates for removing books from shelves, and those fighting to preserve access.
Between 2020 and 2022, the number of book titles that have been banned in U.S. libraries and schools spiked more than 1,100%, to more than 2,500, while activists in 37 states have challenged school districts for offering non-fiction and fiction books that discuss race and racism, slavery, sex and gender identity. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with opposing forces on the reading battlefield today, from the founders of the activist group Moms for Liberty, to library officials, a teacher removed from her classroom for giving her students access to banned books, and cartoonist Art Spiegelman, whose Holocaust-themed graphic novel "Maus" has been targeted by book banners.
Australian comedian Barry Humphries, who is best known for creating the memorable character Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89.
The investigation into the center came after a former employee made allegations of inappropriate conduct by physicians.
Trans woman Rasheeda Williams, 35, seen in the Sundance Film Festival documentary "Kokomo City," was found shot to death in southwest Atlanta Tuesday night, police said.
Rep. Zooey Zephyr was deliberately misgendered by conservative lawmakers demanding her censure over comments about a bill on transgender youth medical care.
North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill that restricts transgender health care and criminalizes providers who provide gender-affirming care to people under 18.
