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🎃 Fiona "Fi" Webster 🎃 @fiona-webster22.bsky.social · 1h

I'm here to report that the federal layoffs have hit me personally. My 25-yr-old great niece worked for the Library of Congress. She's been laid off. Not furloughed, laid off. As in fired.

She lives less than a mile from me, & we are very close. I'm not a happy camper tonight.

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Dr Pete Olusoga @dr-peter-olusoga.bsky.social · 14h

It's World Mental Health Day.

This is all I got for you.

#worldmentalhealthday

Black text on a yellow background reading "It's probably best to just be nice to people."

Dr Pete Olusoga
eightypercentmental.com

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Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social · 9h

after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.

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Debra Johnson @debj11.bsky.social · 9h

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During Banned Books Week, please join us to defend books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available.

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 16h

“Americans are curious, inquisitive, learning, and enriching themselves…”

Banned Books Week honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social knows we need the right to read to understand each other.

Full interview: youtu.be/Gm4-SOEwEYk

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

w/@topshelfcomix.bsky.social

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Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 15h

Teen Son: Mama, I found something #genAI that you'll absolutely like.

Me: Yeah, what?

Son: youtu.be/bqH-GKVyryM?...

Not gonna lie, it speaks to my big band/blues soul and I listened to the whole deal...but only if Em gives consent.

Eminem - Without Me (1950's Motown Soul AI Cover) [BEST VERSION]

YouTube video by Red Village

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Jack Tripper @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 2d

bit.ly/nodealtexas

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Todd Wolfson @proftwolf.bsky.social · 16h

I am proud to say that MIT has rejected Trump's poison compact. MIT President Sally Kornbluth: "Therefore, with respect, we cannot support the proposed approach to addressing the issues facing higher education."
@aaup.org @aft.org @higheredlabor.bsky.social @uaw.org
links.mit.edu/nl3/N5Jy2cKq...

Regarding the Compact

links.mit.edu

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Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

#Librarians: do you need a current event lesson to effectively address #bookbans? Add this resource to your arsenal of resources. Journalists are supporting our #FReadom2Read initiatives. Let's champion a protective #LibrarianBOR, keep our libraries funded & librarians safe. #TLSkyChat #libraries

PBS News Classroom @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social · 1d

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

For #BannedBookWeek hear about a new documentary that focuses on school librarians and school book bans. Ask students — who should decide what books they can read? #sschat #EDUSky

https://loom.ly/4ZOTmnI

Documentary explores the fight against book bans by public school librarians

Learn about a new film that explores the work of public school librarians facing scrutiny by parent groups and politicians

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Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

This is ADVOCATING for #DigitalEquity in real time. #Librarians across our ecosystem need to support this via their local associations. Let us march towards setting this legal precedent for everyone we serve. #lawlibrarians @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

James Neal @james3neal.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: "Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and National Digital Inclusion Alliance Sue Over the Repeal of the Digital Equity Act Competitive Grant Program" lawyerscommittee.org/lawyers-comm...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and National Digital Inclusion Alliance Sue Over the Repeal of the Digital Equity Act Competitive Grant Program

The lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration’s termination of an entire congressionally mandated grant program under the Digital Equity Act is an unconstitutional overreach and strikes a blow to ...

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James Neal @james3neal.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: "Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and National Digital Inclusion Alliance Sue Over the Repeal of the Digital Equity Act Competitive Grant Program" lawyerscommittee.org/lawyers-comm...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and National Digital Inclusion Alliance Sue Over the Repeal of the Digital Equity Act Competitive Grant Program

The lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration’s termination of an entire congressionally mandated grant program under the Digital Equity Act is an unconstitutional overreach and strikes a blow to ...

www.lawyerscommittee.org

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Bergis Jules 🇱🇨 @bergisjules.bsky.social · 2d

We are excited to announce the @atbw.bsky.social /
@theonyximpact.bsky.social
Information Integrity & Web Archiving Fellowship. An opportunity for journalists and other media workers to learn more about archiving digital content. Sign up here to know when the application opens: tinyurl.com/atbw-iiwa

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 2d

This is important.

Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 2d

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 2d

Educators are teaching the American dream, and working to make students feel safe, welcome, and engaged. It’s time we stopped smearing & disrespecting them, and instead gave them the respect & resources they need to help kids soar. Thank you @CBSNews.com.
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Head of American Federation of Teachers responds to criticism of unions

Days after stepping down as Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters posted a call on social media "to destroy the teachers' unions once and for all." Randi Weingarten, president ...

www.cbsnews.com

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Dr. Jacqueline King @blackwmnempowered.bsky.social · 2d

Loretta Devine doesn’t get enough credit — 76 years young and still killing it in Hollywood. From Broadway to the big screen and TV, she’s a living legend who proves talent only gets sharper with time.

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 2d

The Power of a Reading Librarian https://bit.ly/3WsYFEx

A stack of books on a shelf, with titles visible from various authors, including "The Magnificent Ruins" by Nayantara Roy, and "The Rose Hotel" by Andalibian.

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

📚 Thank you. We are grateful for each of you who make #TLSkyChat a space for learning, sharing, and growing. We will be back in two weeks. More at tlskychat.com

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

Yes AND It was one of the first books (for kids) that I've ever seen handle micro aggressions with such grace and humor. @jerrycraft.bsky.social is a genius. Bonafide! #TLSkyChat.

Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

A2: The New Kid by Jerry Craft. Worth it because it called attention to a healthy, loving Black family adjusting through awkwardness of middle school. It's worth protecting b/c it was a mirror for Black kids and NOT a trauma-vampire story for our culture. #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #2 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com

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Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

I don't know where the "e" went on "whole" but y'all forgave me. ;)

Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

Bingo! A constant inspiration. #TLSkyChat

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Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

A4: As a director of school librarians, I didn't have a library-but I advocate via my consultant business & website. I write articles for journals. I contribute chapters to books focusing on censorship. I tell my banned story in speeches. I lead by example w/a 24/7 threat of being banned. #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #4 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com

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Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

A3: I served as IFC chairperson to put my knowledge on the frontline. Who's on my team? Any and all of you: librarian, neighbor or concerned citizen. How do I protect the kids: organized their voices/frustrstions into tangible organizations & encourage them to their socials to advocate. #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

Q3 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

💬 Protecting intellectual freedom requires team work! Who’s on your team? How do you create allies in protecting our kids’ right to read?

For more information visit: tlskychat.com

Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

I love it!!!

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Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

A2: The New Kid by Jerry Craft. Worth it because it called attention to a healthy, loving Black family adjusting through awkwardness of middle school. It's worth protecting b/c it was a mirror for Black kids and NOT a trauma-vampire story for our culture. #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #2 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com

Slide labeled “Question #2” for #TLSkyChat. Text reads: “Q2: Share a book that has been challenged but continues to make an impact in your library. Why is it worth protecting?” Left panel lists reminders to use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. Illustration shows a blue shield with a yellow check mark. Footer says, “Resources can be found at tlskychat.com.”

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

100%! I have questions about the teeth in some of these laws and whether or not they will hold up in court BUT I still think taking a stand matters A LOT - if for no other reason than it helps people on the front lines of these battles feel less alone. #TLSkyChat

Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

It was quite encouraging to see states banning book bans bookriot.com/states-that-... #TLSkyChat

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