After drag performer RuPaul announced the creation of a “no censorship” Allstora bookstore, censorship was back with a vengeance after many on the left learned that free speech meant that opposing views might be sold at the site. While the sentiment was appealing, it became intolerable when activists noted that a “no censorship” store would mean that they could not censor others.
In the rollout, RuPaul stood in a blue suit before a flag to defy the censors and embrace access to works of different authors and viewpoints. For many of us, it was an exciting moment. The anti-free speech movement on the left has grown exponentially. Now, this iconic figure from the left was taking a bold stand for free speech.
With ten million titles, readers could buy most any book, including writers like Riley Gaines who have challenged transgender theories.
Various sites like National Review have covered the rise and rapid fall of the free speech initiative.
The rollout was promising. Like many of us, the founders objected to book bans across the country. Such bans have been implemented by both the left and the right.