Nixa SABR

Nixa SABR Advocating for libraries, intellectual freedom, and public education. Not affiliated with NPS.

The Trump administration continues to exercise its authority in ways that undermine the stability of Americans and openl...
05/31/2026

The Trump administration continues to exercise its authority in ways that undermine the stability of Americans and openly disregard the Constitution. This past month, public lands, immigration, and education have been areas of action for this administration.

May 4: The Trump administration has ordered over 76 federally recognized recreational sites to lift bans and restrictions on hunting and gathering laws within the site. Hunters, with some restrictions to protect the habitat or other visitors, are now legally allowed to hunt, process, and clean their kills in these recreational sites. Critics have urged the Department of Interior (DOI) to put these bans back in place, claiming the administration has not done due diligence into this change. Last year alone, over 87,000 acres of new land in wildlife refuges and hatcheries lifted hunting restrictions per the DOI. To read more about this change, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/yeu57yau

May 23: The Trump administration announced that all current US residents must apply for a green card from their home country, and not the US. Yearly, an average of 600,000 people apply for green cards within the US. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has refused to comment on if pending green cards will be affected. In an email to Associated Press, USCIS said that those who provide an “economical benefit” or are a “national interest” could apply within the US. To learn more about this policy change, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/4ner57b7

May 27: Trump is planning to phase out the Rural Education Achievement Program, a program designed to fund and aid rural school communities whose state income does not suffice. Currently, Trump is withholding a $2 billion grant from the Department of Education which directly impacts this program. Without these funds, rural communities would not have the resources to pay their teachers or teaching assistants, fund afterschool programs and tutoring, provide adequate classroom supplies and necessities, or allow teachers to attend beneficial conferences or trainings. To learn more about this change, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/mrymv8an

It is important to know your rights as a protestor. These rights are to protect you and your private information. Disabl...
05/29/2026

It is important to know your rights as a protestor. These rights are to protect you and your private information.

Disabling biometrics on your phone, especially in times of heavy police presence, helps protect your private information that could potentially expose you or someone you know. Biometrics includes Face ID, fingerprint scan, or other biological recognition.

Police or ICE agents can force you to open your phone using biometrics, often not requiring a warrant to do so, to access sensitive information like emails, texts, voicemails, contacts, and other personal information.

Pregnant refugees detained by ICE are put into detainment facilities with poor living conditions, often jeopardizing the...
05/27/2026

Pregnant refugees detained by ICE are put into detainment facilities with poor living conditions, often jeopardizing their pregnancy, and in some cases, leading to miscarriages.

Refugees who are also newly moms have had their babies ripped from their arms while they are breastfeeding them.

Despite a 2021 policy implemented by President Joe Biden, expectant mothers are still being detained and put in stressful conditions that jeopardize the health of their baby.

When questioned, the Department of Justice and the Trump Administration has refused to comment whether the policy is still in place.

To read more about this injustice, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/5e8a9htp

This upcoming November election, Missouri Republicans are putting abortion back on the ballot; despite Missourians votin...
05/25/2026

This upcoming November election, Missouri Republicans are putting abortion back on the ballot; despite Missourians voting to enshrine abortion rights in our constitution in 2024.

In 2024, Missourians voted to protect reproductive healthcare, which includes abortions and gender affirming care to minors.

Now, Missouri Republicans are trying to trick Missouri voters into removing it. In 2024, a YES vote for Amendment 3 supported abortions and women’s healthcare. Now, a YES vote would appeal Amendment 3 from 2024 and strip Missouri women of their reproductive healthcare.

Do NOT let Missouri Republicans trick you. Educate yourself and vote NO on Amendment 3 in November.

To read more about this process, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/57cs8uv8, or use the link in our bio.

Linda Daugherty served on the Nixa school board for 18 years. When her term ended, she did not seek reelection. Instead,...
05/17/2026

Linda Daugherty served on the Nixa school board for 18 years. When her term ended, she did not seek reelection. Instead, she now serves district 3 for Nixa City Council. Her replacement, Jessica Broadway, is a leadership and success coach that has had multiple volunteer roles within the school, ranging from substitute teaching, Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) committee member. Some of her values include fostering a productive and creative learning environment, as well as students and staff feeling connected and inspired to succeed within their environment.

To learn more about this change, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/3hnuj6eb

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In honor of this month-long observance, SABR is highlighting b...
05/15/2026

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In honor of this month-long observance, SABR is highlighting banned books with AAPI authors or containing AAPI characters to celebrate AAPI history.

The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy, is a tragic family saga set in India. The novel highlights
themes of forbidden love, the caste system, colonialism experienced by twins Estha and Rahel. This book has been banned or challenged in states like Alabama and Florida for sexually explicit content and mentions of Communism. This book has also been accused of obscenity in India for inner-caste relationships.
When the Emperor was Divine, by Julie Otsuka, is a semi-autobiographical story about a Japanese family’s forced removal and incarceration during World War II. The story shifts perspectives from all members of the family, mother, father, daughter, and son. This book has been school districts in Wisconsin as recent as 2022 as the school board cited it was “too sad” and “too one-sided”.
In the Dream House, by Carmen Maria Machado, is a memoir recounts her experience in an abusive q***r relationship. It is renowned as a novel that explores experiences and abuse within same-sex relationships.

To learn about other AAPI banned books, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/47e5wn54

In Festus, Missouri, just south of St. Louis, every incumbent on the city council lost their seat after supporting the c...
05/07/2026

In Festus, Missouri, just south of St. Louis, every incumbent on the city council lost their seat after supporting the construction of a data center nearby. During the midterms in April, citizens voted to replace the four incumbents with candidates who ran for transparency, and in opposition of the data center.

Citizens were concerned with the candidates refusing to represent their constituents, as well as the lack of transparency in the discussions between the city and the data center’s company.

Data centers consume extensive quantities of water and electricity, which can overbear power grids and the water supply.

To learn more about the events of Festus, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/uf847hyk

In the month of May, there is a Banned Book Club meeting at The Glo Center, located at 518 E. Commercial St in Springfie...
05/02/2026

In the month of May, there is a Banned Book Club meeting at The Glo Center, located at 518 E. Commercial St in Springfield, starting at 12 pm on May 3. The club will be discussing They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. On Monday, May 11, starting at 8 pm Bookmarx, located at 325 E Walnut St in Springfield, will be hosting a midnight release party to celebrate the release of A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman. There will be a costume contest, trivia, and a raffle to win a copy of the book. On Thursday, May 14 there is a school board meeting at Faught Administration Center starting at 6:30 pm. On Thursday, May 21 is the Greene County Library Banned Books Club hosted by the Mother’s Brewing, located at 215 S. Grant Ave in Springfield, starting at 6:30 pm. The club will be discussing The Giver by Louis Lowry.

The Trump administration continues to exercise its authority in ways that undermine the stability of Americans and openl...
04/29/2026

The Trump administration continues to exercise its authority in ways that undermine the stability of Americans and openly disregard the Constitution. This past month, education, the US Forestry Service, and immigration have been areas of action for this administration.

April 6: The Trump administration announced the termination of multiple civil rights organizations that protect trans youth and ensure they have an equal opportunity to education. This decision forces school officials and administrators to choose to protect their students or comply with the federal government. To read more about this issue, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/44u9wu7r

April 20: Trump announced that the US Forestry Service will be uprooting their headquarters, moving from Washington DC to Salt Lake City, Utah. During this extensive reorganization, 57 out of the 77 research stations across the United States and its territories will be temporarily closed. Trump claims this decision is to improve efficiency, conservationists argue its to preparing to release more federally protected land to private companies for mining and extracting resources. To learn more, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/y2sytupa

April 24: The US Appeals Court has blocked Trump’s order to deny asylum seekers, claiming it violates the Immigration and Nationality Act. This act does not authorize the president to suspend rights to asylum seekers or determine and rule in their anti-torture claims. The White House can appeal the appeal, or take their case to the Supreme Court. To read more about this issue, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/2myf55y8

Texas Senate Bill 13, enacted in 2025, prohibits texts that are “profane” and “indecent” from existing school library re...
04/25/2026

Texas Senate Bill 13, enacted in 2025, prohibits texts that are “profane” and “indecent” from existing school library restrictions that were passed in 2023. The law passed in 2023 required the immediate removal of all books that have been challenged and the option for parents to “opt-out” of materials they don’t want their child checking out. On top of this legislation passed in 2023, Texas SB 13 allows parents, regardless of if they have a background in library sciences, can petition for a parent advisory board to shape the school library’s collection.

At New Braunfels Independent School District, over 1,500 books have been removed from the library shelves due to SB 13. Some banned authors at this school district include Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, George W. Bush, Tom Hanks, William Shakespeare, Muhammed Ali, Scott Kelly, and Katie Ledecky.

The school district has announced they are using Artificial Intelligence to sort through titles.

To read more on this issue, use this link: https://pen.org/1500-books-banned-in-texas/

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