In the Media November 4, 2024

This Election Season, Let’s Celebrate and Protect the Freedom to Read

Op-Ed in the Times of San Diego by Patrick Stewart

The freedom to read is both a fundamental American right and a cornerstone of our democracy. It’s something we must cherish — and protect.

Reading is a gateway to knowledge and a means for people to personally empower themselves. It’s also critical to a functioning democracy, since a well-informed citizenry is the backbone of any democratic system. Sadly, this essential freedom has come under attack in recent years.