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Julianne Moore's 'Freckleface Strawberry' Faces Review by DoDEA Amid Content Regulation

Julianne Moore expresses shock over her children’s book being pulled for review in DoDEA schools, raising questions about censorship and book access.

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  1. Julianne Moore says her book about embracing differences was removed from Pentagon-run schools

    The ban is taking place amid a massive shakeup in the Pentagon, following Trump’s decision to ban transgender service members from serving in the US armed forces and gut the military’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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  2. A ‘great shock’: Julianne Moore’s children’s book under review by Trump administration

    The review of library books is part of an examination of all “instructional resources”, according to the Defense Department, to check that its schools are aligned with Trump’s recent executive orders Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling and Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism.

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  3. Julianne Moore 'Shocked' Her Children's Book Banned at DOD Schools

    The DOD Education Activity informed parents that these books were removed due to a review of content related to gender and equity ideologies.

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Updated: Feb 17th, 2025, 3:50 PM ET

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Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore is dismayed after her children's book 'Freckleface Strawberry' was temporarily removed from Department of Defense schools during a compliance review related to executive orders focusing on 'gender ideology' and 'racial indoctrination'. Moore emphasizes the book's message of acceptance and struggles with identity, questioning the motives behind its removal. The Department of Defense maintains that while titles are under review, none have been permanently banned. This incident highlights ongoing debates around educational content and freedom of expression in a politically charged environment.

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