The Cultural Review

Intellectual Freedom

3 articles

Empty bookshelves in a dimly lit school library, symbolizing the thousands of books that have been removed.
Books

Report Confirms Thousands of Books Disappearing From Schools

In the latest academic year, 3,743 unique titles vanished from school libraries.

Claire Donovan·May 15, 2026
A symbolic representation of a large number of diverse book titles being challenged, with a spotlight highlighting the importance of intellectual freedom.
Books

ALA Reports Near-Record 4,235 Titles Challenged in 2025

In 2025, 4,235 unique book titles were challenged in U.S. libraries, nearly matching the highest number ever recorded.

Claire Donovan·April 20, 2026
A grand, dimly lit library hall with figures debating, symbolizing the struggle for free speech and intellectual purpose in cultural institutions.
Culture

Our Cultural Institutions Are Asking the Wrong Questions About Free Speech

Cultural institutions are grappling with free speech debates, often focusing on policy rather than addressing a deeper erosion of their intellectual purpose. This article argues for a fundamental shift towards cultivating a robust institutional ethos to foster genuine inquiry and expression.

Eleanor Voss·April 6, 2026