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As we approach the 2025 Legislative Session, the fight for intellectual freedom in North Dakota is more critical than ever. At Right to Read ND, our top priority is protecting the freedom to read—a fundamental right that ensures access to diverse ideas and information in our libraries and schools.

The Right to Read ND campaign stands in strong opposition to Measure 4, a ballot initiative that would eliminate property taxes based on assessed value. This dangerous measure, set to appear on the November 5, 2024, ballot, threatens the future of libraries across North Dakota by cutting off essential funding that local governments depend on to support public services, including our schools and libraries.

As we approach the 2025 Legislative Session, the future of North Dakota’s libraries, schools, and freedom to read is at a critical point.