Dr. Carol Tilley 🏳️🌈
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Library & Info Sci Prof @ U of Illinois | #Comics #Libraries #Education #Kids #History | '16 Eisner '20 Ringo '22 Lynd Ward ’25 Ignatz Juries | PhD | Queer | Hard of hearing | I debunked Fredric Wertham & lost on Jeopardy | https://ko-fi.com/caroltilley
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In the midst of all of this crap news, I’d like to remind y’all that I had a cameo in one of Dav Pilkey’s comics, about a year ago. It’s about my work on Fredric Wertham. Check out some of the images!
I appreciate having my work cited in academic pubs, but this citation is priceless. 📚 #libcomix
I appreciate having my work cited in academic pubs, but this citation is priceless. 📚 #libcomix
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If you can understand the logic of driving a friend to the airport, you can understand the logic of blowing a whistle and trying to prevent government agents from kidnapping someone. We just want to take care of each other, it's not that fucking difficult to understand.
January 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM
If you can understand the logic of driving a friend to the airport, you can understand the logic of blowing a whistle and trying to prevent government agents from kidnapping someone. We just want to take care of each other, it's not that fucking difficult to understand.
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the knitters too. this is the top pattern on ravelry right now
January 19, 2026 at 4:40 AM
the knitters too. this is the top pattern on ravelry right now
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Remember that one time when a court ordered ICE to stop doing this and people were like "see the system is working calm down" and then ICE ignored them completely and kept doing the same shit
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
This is what happened in our neighborhood yesterday. ICE snatched a human being off of our streets, roughed them up badly, and then pepper sprayed legal observers as they documented it all. This is a daily occurrence happening all throughout Minnesota right now.
January 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Remember that one time when a court ordered ICE to stop doing this and people were like "see the system is working calm down" and then ICE ignored them completely and kept doing the same shit
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
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“.. foreign exporters absorbed only about 4% of the burden of last year’s U.S. tariff increases by lowering their prices, while American consumers and importers absorbed 96%.” 🤡
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
January 19, 2026 at 3:37 PM
“.. foreign exporters absorbed only about 4% of the burden of last year’s U.S. tariff increases by lowering their prices, while American consumers and importers absorbed 96%.” 🤡
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
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Anne Applebaum: "Donald Trump now genuinely lives in a different reality, one in which neither grammar nor history nor the normal rules of human interaction now affect him. Also, he really is maniacally, unhealthily obsessive about the Nobel Prize." I fully subscribe to this analysis.
Trump’s Letter to Norway Should Be the Last Straw
Will Republicans in Congress ever step in?
www.theatlantic.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Anne Applebaum: "Donald Trump now genuinely lives in a different reality, one in which neither grammar nor history nor the normal rules of human interaction now affect him. Also, he really is maniacally, unhealthily obsessive about the Nobel Prize." I fully subscribe to this analysis.
Need to be inspired today? Give this a watch.
I recently learned about House on Garling in Bloomington-Normal and then came across this lovely new doc. It shares how Daniel Pinkwater’s The Big Orange Splot served as a spur in building community and creating healing.
#kidlit #art📚🖼️
I recently learned about House on Garling in Bloomington-Normal and then came across this lovely new doc. It shares how Daniel Pinkwater’s The Big Orange Splot served as a spur in building community and creating healing.
#kidlit #art📚🖼️
The House on Garling Documentary
YouTube video by HouseOnGarlingDoc
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Today, millions will reflect on the brief life and complicated legacy of MLK. Many will claim their politics are reflected in his mirror. Regardless of ideology, the vast majority will be wrong.
He wasn’t elected, didn’t wait on leaders, and didn’t mistake outrage for action.
He did the work.
He wasn’t elected, didn’t wait on leaders, and didn’t mistake outrage for action.
He did the work.
January 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Today, millions will reflect on the brief life and complicated legacy of MLK. Many will claim their politics are reflected in his mirror. Regardless of ideology, the vast majority will be wrong.
He wasn’t elected, didn’t wait on leaders, and didn’t mistake outrage for action.
He did the work.
He wasn’t elected, didn’t wait on leaders, and didn’t mistake outrage for action.
He did the work.
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The partial list I saw last week was bad, but oh, it's even worse than imagined.
Urgent call to action, Texans: we need to write to our State Board of Education members and tell them NOT to adopt the proposed required reading list they’re considering at the the end of the month. It is BAD. I wrote about why here: franklinstrong.substack.com/p/call-to-ac...
Call to Action: The State Board of Education is considering a list of required readings. It's bad.
We need your help to stop it.
franklinstrong.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The partial list I saw last week was bad, but oh, it's even worse than imagined.
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There was a bump. Frog fell off the sled.
January 19, 2026 at 11:37 AM
There was a bump. Frog fell off the sled.
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Just 34 people control 12% of income in the U.S. and people still think immigrants are the problem.
January 19, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Just 34 people control 12% of income in the U.S. and people still think immigrants are the problem.
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mad king moment
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
![NEW: @potus letter to @jonasgahrstore links @NobelPrize to Greenland, reiterates threats, and is forwarded by the NSC staff to multiple European ambassadors in Washington. I obtained the text from multiple officials:
Dear Ambassador:
President Trump has asked that the following message, shared with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, be forwarded to your [named head of government/state]
“Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hbpefio3f5csc44msmbgioxz/bafkreie7itpptx3xbxhpsnlaqmwk752h7pcrion5ija2apksljtax2adx4@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM
mad king moment
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
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Let this radicalize you.
January 19, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Let this radicalize you.
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If you live in the Cities, an easy way to help immigrant families in hiding is: laundry! Laundromats are ICE magnets, so people without washers need help.
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
January 18, 2026 at 11:46 PM
If you live in the Cities, an easy way to help immigrant families in hiding is: laundry! Laundromats are ICE magnets, so people without washers need help.
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
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Goodnight, friends.
It's been a tough year already, and we're less than 3 weeks into it.
Breathe. Ask for help if you need it. Stop doomscrolling. Drink some water. Call a friend. Sing loudly. Rest. Give help as you're able.
We are all we have.
I love you.
It's been a tough year already, and we're less than 3 weeks into it.
Breathe. Ask for help if you need it. Stop doomscrolling. Drink some water. Call a friend. Sing loudly. Rest. Give help as you're able.
We are all we have.
I love you.
a blue and purple background with the words " checking in how are you "
Alt: a blue and purple background along with cookie monster with the words " checking in how are you "
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Goodnight, friends.
It's been a tough year already, and we're less than 3 weeks into it.
Breathe. Ask for help if you need it. Stop doomscrolling. Drink some water. Call a friend. Sing loudly. Rest. Give help as you're able.
We are all we have.
I love you.
It's been a tough year already, and we're less than 3 weeks into it.
Breathe. Ask for help if you need it. Stop doomscrolling. Drink some water. Call a friend. Sing loudly. Rest. Give help as you're able.
We are all we have.
I love you.
Goodnight, friends.
It's been a tough year already, and we're less than 3 weeks into it.
Breathe. Ask for help if you need it. Stop doomscrolling. Drink some water. Call a friend. Sing loudly. Rest. Give help as you're able.
We are all we have.
I love you.
It's been a tough year already, and we're less than 3 weeks into it.
Breathe. Ask for help if you need it. Stop doomscrolling. Drink some water. Call a friend. Sing loudly. Rest. Give help as you're able.
We are all we have.
I love you.
a blue and purple background with the words " checking in how are you "
Alt: a blue and purple background along with cookie monster with the words " checking in how are you "
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Goodnight, friends.
It's been a tough year already, and we're less than 3 weeks into it.
Breathe. Ask for help if you need it. Stop doomscrolling. Drink some water. Call a friend. Sing loudly. Rest. Give help as you're able.
We are all we have.
I love you.
It's been a tough year already, and we're less than 3 weeks into it.
Breathe. Ask for help if you need it. Stop doomscrolling. Drink some water. Call a friend. Sing loudly. Rest. Give help as you're able.
We are all we have.
I love you.
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It's not just the St. Paul Doubletree.
The Intercontinental in downtown St Paul is also shutting for now.
According to the Pioneer Press, they're both operated by an indigenous tribe, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
FYI, ICE has been arresting Native Americans.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/18/h...
The Intercontinental in downtown St Paul is also shutting for now.
According to the Pioneer Press, they're both operated by an indigenous tribe, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
FYI, ICE has been arresting Native Americans.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/18/h...
January 19, 2026 at 12:58 AM
It's not just the St. Paul Doubletree.
The Intercontinental in downtown St Paul is also shutting for now.
According to the Pioneer Press, they're both operated by an indigenous tribe, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
FYI, ICE has been arresting Native Americans.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/18/h...
The Intercontinental in downtown St Paul is also shutting for now.
According to the Pioneer Press, they're both operated by an indigenous tribe, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
FYI, ICE has been arresting Native Americans.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/18/h...
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And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
January 17, 2026 at 10:23 PM
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
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Oh man. It would be terrible if people started following Bovino around and playing Baby Shark. It would be terrible because he would hate it, and it would probably become his theme song, and it would make his Nazi in a long coat cosplay all the more ridiculous.
So no one should do that.
So no one should do that.
January 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Oh man. It would be terrible if people started following Bovino around and playing Baby Shark. It would be terrible because he would hate it, and it would probably become his theme song, and it would make his Nazi in a long coat cosplay all the more ridiculous.
So no one should do that.
So no one should do that.
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Found tied to the barricade.
January 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Found tied to the barricade.
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‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
Governments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report says
The world saw a record number of billionaires created last year, with a collective wealth of $18.3tn (£13.7tn), while global efforts stalled in the fight against poverty and hunger.
Oxfam’s annual survey of global inequality has revealed that the number of billionaires surpassed 3,000 for the first time during 2025. Since 2020, their collective wealth grew by 81%, or $8.2tn, which the charity claims would be enough to eradicate global poverty 26 times over. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:13 AM
‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
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“Verbal assaults”
“Harmful to minors”
“Gender ideology”
“Domestic terrorism”
“Obstruction”
“Doxxing”
To ban speech, they’re simply redefining it as “not speech” and creating liability for speaking
“Harmful to minors”
“Gender ideology”
“Domestic terrorism”
“Obstruction”
“Doxxing”
To ban speech, they’re simply redefining it as “not speech” and creating liability for speaking
"We've seen over a thousand percent increase in assaults on ICE officers, 8,000 verbal assaults on them...."
January 18, 2026 at 11:56 PM
“Verbal assaults”
“Harmful to minors”
“Gender ideology”
“Domestic terrorism”
“Obstruction”
“Doxxing”
To ban speech, they’re simply redefining it as “not speech” and creating liability for speaking
“Harmful to minors”
“Gender ideology”
“Domestic terrorism”
“Obstruction”
“Doxxing”
To ban speech, they’re simply redefining it as “not speech” and creating liability for speaking
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some sort of communist code
January 18, 2026 at 11:39 PM
some sort of communist code
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Renee Good’s Murder and Other Acts of Terror
An interview with Robin D. G. Kelley on how to think about ICE—and the broader history of police violence.
www.bostonreview.net/articles/ren... | @bostonreview.bsky.social
An interview with Robin D. G. Kelley on how to think about ICE—and the broader history of police violence.
www.bostonreview.net/articles/ren... | @bostonreview.bsky.social
Renee Good's Murder and Other Acts of Terror
An interview with Robin D. G. Kelley on how to think about ICE—and the broader history of police violence.
www.bostonreview.net
January 18, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Renee Good’s Murder and Other Acts of Terror
An interview with Robin D. G. Kelley on how to think about ICE—and the broader history of police violence.
www.bostonreview.net/articles/ren... | @bostonreview.bsky.social
An interview with Robin D. G. Kelley on how to think about ICE—and the broader history of police violence.
www.bostonreview.net/articles/ren... | @bostonreview.bsky.social