Right to Read ND Launches to Fight Censorship

[Bismarck, ND] – Right to Read ND, a nonpartisan group of North Dakotans dedicated to protecting intellectual freedom and fighting censorship, officially launched today. Right to Read ND is a group of parents and citizens who have come together in response to the growing movement in North Dakota to limit access to books and materials in our libraries and schools. 

“Our libraries and schools are facing unprecedented attacks from politicians, including legislative proposals that censor books and restrict access to information,” says Randi Monley, Right to Read ND Co-Chair. “These vital institutions are the foundation of our communities—providing education, resources, and opportunities for all.”

Right to Read ND will defend against censorship, work to ensure public libraries and schools have adequate funding, and support the professionals in our libraries and schools who are curating content. The group will oppose efforts to limit access to information or undermine the rights and liberties of all North Dakotans to think and read freely.

“We are committed to ensuring that North Dakotans have access to a wide range of books, materials, and ideas in our libraries and schools,” says Mariah Ralston, Right to Read ND Co-Chair. “We’ll be working to empower citizens across the state to engage in advocacy to protect our freedom to read.”

North Dakotans who are interested in learning more or joining Right to Read ND can find more information at righttoreadnd.org.