OWS Library Update < Killing the Buddha

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The destruction of knowledge is a sign of desperation and despotism. It’s no accident that it coincides with the militarization of our police forces.

OWS Library Update < Killing the Buddha.

Back in November of 2011, an epic act of state occurred in New York City—the seizure and destruction of the OWS library. More seizures ensued. The library reappeared on the Brooklyn Bridge. Readers and writers all over the world spoke out against the so-called Bloomberg Bibliocide. What’s been happening with our favorite library? KtB recently caught up with People’s Librarian Betsy Fagin via email.

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