The Fresno Board of Supervisors has voted to restrict public library participation in Pride Month activities following a narrow 3-2 decision. Under the new policy, county libraries will be prohibited from celebrating Gay Pride Month in June and cannot take part in annual Gay Pride parades.
The decision comes after thousands of parents raised objections about what they characterize as the library system advancing LGBT content to young children. Those supporting the restrictions maintain that publicly funded libraries should stay neutral on politically charged and social topics rather than taking sides on controversial issues.
