Chloe (she/her)
@cmisorski.bsky.social
cataloging librarian, ILS wrangler, professional hater 🌈
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if you want to know what happened to Teen Vogue yesterday, my work wife @allegrak.bsky.social — who ran our politics section for 6 years until this past June — said it all in this.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
What We Lost When Condé Nast Unceremoniously Shuttered Teen Vogue
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
if you want to know what happened to Teen Vogue yesterday, my work wife @allegrak.bsky.social — who ran our politics section for 6 years until this past June — said it all in this.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
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I would wager that @clppng.bsky.social’s horrorcore duology is essential Halloween listening. A mix of horror-tinged visions of the reality of street life, nightmarish soundscapes and even a few genuinely awesome filk songs about horror icons
October 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I would wager that @clppng.bsky.social’s horrorcore duology is essential Halloween listening. A mix of horror-tinged visions of the reality of street life, nightmarish soundscapes and even a few genuinely awesome filk songs about horror icons
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I was with a panel of people who were all making good arguments about why AI will never replace this or that skill or job, so maybe we'll be okay, and I finally said to one teacher: "you can just say no. you don't have to use it. it steals from people and teaches no skills. it's not a good tool."
October 16, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I was with a panel of people who were all making good arguments about why AI will never replace this or that skill or job, so maybe we'll be okay, and I finally said to one teacher: "you can just say no. you don't have to use it. it steals from people and teaches no skills. it's not a good tool."
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I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:
www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...
www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...
October 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:
www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...
www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...
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An important discussion on MLIS debt by @violetbfox.bsky.social 📜 📚
On Owing $93,605 in Student Loans; or, A Profession Built on Debt - ACRLog
I don't know the right metaphor to make you understand how this much debt physically feels. What it actually feels like is a pressure on my chest and shoulders, but maybe that's not evocative enough. ...
acrlog.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
An important discussion on MLIS debt by @violetbfox.bsky.social 📜 📚
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We only need $140 more to fully furnish our second classroom with a host of awesome new books: www.donorschoose.org/project/book...
Bookshelves, {Some} Banned Books, and {Lost} Books, Oh My!, a project from Mrs. Gall
Help me give my students new books to choose from in my classroom library! For years, books have been banned or challenged because of different or unpopular ideas. It is so important that students ...
www.donorschoose.org
September 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We only need $140 more to fully furnish our second classroom with a host of awesome new books: www.donorschoose.org/project/book...
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huh.
see, this actually looks like it’s remarkably easy to do. weird that very nearly every other federal-level democrat can’t quite figure it out.
as ever, big fan of @katmabu.bsky.social
see, this actually looks like it’s remarkably easy to do. weird that very nearly every other federal-level democrat can’t quite figure it out.
as ever, big fan of @katmabu.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
huh.
see, this actually looks like it’s remarkably easy to do. weird that very nearly every other federal-level democrat can’t quite figure it out.
as ever, big fan of @katmabu.bsky.social
see, this actually looks like it’s remarkably easy to do. weird that very nearly every other federal-level democrat can’t quite figure it out.
as ever, big fan of @katmabu.bsky.social
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2. email your senators, too. contact: reps.fyi
you're a poster; you can do this.
there are too many moving pieces to speak to on a call. they need to know we're watching & trans folks don't have a lobbyist on the hill. add either of these into the body of your email. ALL OF THIS MUST BE FOUGHT. 🧵
you're a poster; you can do this.
there are too many moving pieces to speak to on a call. they need to know we're watching & trans folks don't have a lobbyist on the hill. add either of these into the body of your email. ALL OF THIS MUST BE FOUGHT. 🧵
September 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
2. email your senators, too. contact: reps.fyi
you're a poster; you can do this.
there are too many moving pieces to speak to on a call. they need to know we're watching & trans folks don't have a lobbyist on the hill. add either of these into the body of your email. ALL OF THIS MUST BE FOUGHT. 🧵
you're a poster; you can do this.
there are too many moving pieces to speak to on a call. they need to know we're watching & trans folks don't have a lobbyist on the hill. add either of these into the body of your email. ALL OF THIS MUST BE FOUGHT. 🧵
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so: what do we need you to do? two things.
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
![Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I'm one of Senator [THEIR NAME]'s constituents. House Republicans are trying to insert a multiple articles of anti-trans legislation, including a full transgender healthcare funding ban, into the F-Y '26 budget. I'm calling to tell the Senator to stand up for trans Americans and vote NO on any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown.
[you can stop here at 0:20 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
This care funding ban follows the map the G-O-P charted while attacking abortion. Democrats lost that fight by giving in to the G-O-P an inch at a time. Giving an inch at a time on trans care will devastate trans Americans and it'll get Democrats nothing in return but contempt.
[you can stop here at 0:40 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
Right now, the most popular Democrat in the U-S, [Zo-RAHN Mom-DA-nee], is campaigning on making trans healthcare cheaper and easier to access, and he's only got more good will because of it.
[you can stop here at 0:50 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
I'm asking the Senator to refuse to allow any anti-trans language including a healthcare ban in the F-Y '26 bill. Do not vote for any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown. Standing with trans people is the right thing to do and it's politically smart. Voters and donors show up for Democrats who fight.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lzahebnas6od6j6jfydwst7/bafkreih4xihrkllo4bucwiubjidhjlbjt3k7x6wtzdk776qx67tpcaizli@jpeg)
September 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
so: what do we need you to do? two things.
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
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For my @xtramagazine.com column this month, I wrote about the DOJ's threat to ban trans people from owning guns and how I unexpectedly found myself agreeing with the NRA for once. xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
Discrimination against trans people is bad—yes, even when it’s about gun control | Xtra Magazine
Trump’s proposal to ban trans people from owning guns is yet another way for conservatives to regulate trans lives
xtramagazine.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
For my @xtramagazine.com column this month, I wrote about the DOJ's threat to ban trans people from owning guns and how I unexpectedly found myself agreeing with the NRA for once. xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
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For people in a state that is asking for a prescription, try a CVS MinuteClinic.
Some MinuteClinic’s are getting around restrictions by having nurses on site who will give you a prescription during a visit. They ask to confirm if you are high risk but don’t ask for proof.
Some MinuteClinic’s are getting around restrictions by having nurses on site who will give you a prescription during a visit. They ask to confirm if you are high risk but don’t ask for proof.
September 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
For people in a state that is asking for a prescription, try a CVS MinuteClinic.
Some MinuteClinic’s are getting around restrictions by having nurses on site who will give you a prescription during a visit. They ask to confirm if you are high risk but don’t ask for proof.
Some MinuteClinic’s are getting around restrictions by having nurses on site who will give you a prescription during a visit. They ask to confirm if you are high risk but don’t ask for proof.
Eternally impressed by @brimwats.com
So grateful to have some of my lived experience included in this research.
#critcat #critlib
So grateful to have some of my lived experience included in this research.
#critcat #critlib
September 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Eternally impressed by @brimwats.com
So grateful to have some of my lived experience included in this research.
#critcat #critlib
So grateful to have some of my lived experience included in this research.
#critcat #critlib
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This from Riley Gaines is why trans people freak out when Democrats try to carve out some compromise over sports. The politicians and activists attacking trans people are not interested in compromise! They're interested in our eradication from public life and are exploiting sports to that end
August 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This from Riley Gaines is why trans people freak out when Democrats try to carve out some compromise over sports. The politicians and activists attacking trans people are not interested in compromise! They're interested in our eradication from public life and are exploiting sports to that end
ALA Core Subject Analysis Committee Working Group on $v Retention invites participation in a survey investigating potential impacts of the Library of Congress' omission of form subdivisions ($v) in subject headings. Please share!
tinyurl.com/2792hbkn
#critcat #critlib
tinyurl.com/2792hbkn
#critcat #critlib
Feedback Survey about Form Subdivision ($v) Omission from Subject Headings
The Library of Congress announced in January 2025 that as part of a linked data-friendly “Modern MARC” cataloging practice, they will no longer include form/genre subdivisions (e.g., 600 $v, 650 $v, 6...
docs.google.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
ALA Core Subject Analysis Committee Working Group on $v Retention invites participation in a survey investigating potential impacts of the Library of Congress' omission of form subdivisions ($v) in subject headings. Please share!
tinyurl.com/2792hbkn
#critcat #critlib
tinyurl.com/2792hbkn
#critcat #critlib
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We talk a lot about the black box problem in AI and not enough about AI as censorship.
So, Research Assistant (AI feature, Primo) is censoring the following topics: Genocide in Palestine
Gaza war
Rwandan genocide
Armenian genocide
Genocides across the world
History of genocides
lynching
lynching in the united states
lynchings in the united states
january 6
covid
covid data
COVID-19”
Gaza war
Rwandan genocide
Armenian genocide
Genocides across the world
History of genocides
lynching
lynching in the united states
lynchings in the united states
january 6
covid
covid data
COVID-19”
August 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We talk a lot about the black box problem in AI and not enough about AI as censorship.
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a thought i have reading @clintsmithiii.bsky.social’s wonderful piece is that one reason the administration wants to erase any mention of the worst of our past is because it is intent on recapitulating those atrocities www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Actually, Slavery Was Very Bad
The president’s latest criticism of museums is a thinly veiled attempt to erase Black history.
www.theatlantic.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
a thought i have reading @clintsmithiii.bsky.social’s wonderful piece is that one reason the administration wants to erase any mention of the worst of our past is because it is intent on recapitulating those atrocities www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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IL State Uni. is hiring a metadata specialist; lowish pay, so it's ideal for someone without a MLIS bc it's civil service and they're eligible for a waiver at any IL uni. So applicant can get an UIUC MLIS for considerably less tuition while getting exp:
jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/en-us/job/52... 📜📚
jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/en-us/job/52... 📜📚
Metadata Specialist | Jobs | Illinois State
Search Illinois State job listings and apply for open positions that match your skills and career goals.
jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu
August 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
IL State Uni. is hiring a metadata specialist; lowish pay, so it's ideal for someone without a MLIS bc it's civil service and they're eligible for a waiver at any IL uni. So applicant can get an UIUC MLIS for considerably less tuition while getting exp:
jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/en-us/job/52... 📜📚
jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/en-us/job/52... 📜📚
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I’ve posted an update on Fobazi. Thank you all so much for all of the love and support! ❤️❤️❤️ -Elena
Update here:
gofund.me/506f89f9
Update here:
gofund.me/506f89f9
Donate to Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant, organized by Ysabel Gerrard
Hello all, my name is Ysabel and I’m fundraising for my friends … Ysabel Gerrard needs your support for Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant
gofund.me
August 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I’ve posted an update on Fobazi. Thank you all so much for all of the love and support! ❤️❤️❤️ -Elena
Update here:
gofund.me/506f89f9
Update here:
gofund.me/506f89f9
unfortunately not surprised at white cis gay men selling out more marginalized members of the queer community. but always disappointing.
Yeah, I'm never voting for Buttigieg even if he's the nominee. This is a bright line for me. You cave on trans issues and lend credence to bigots, it's over. I'm not letting the Dems go down the path of Labour.
www.them.us/story/pete-b...
www.them.us/story/pete-b...
Pete Buttigieg Doubles Down on Comments About the “Fairness” of Trans People in Sports
“I think in order to bring people together on this, we also have to take everyone seriously."
www.them.us
August 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
unfortunately not surprised at white cis gay men selling out more marginalized members of the queer community. but always disappointing.
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Fobazi is currently in the ICU and could use your support. Apologies to those I haven’t been able to reach out to yet. You can message me for more info and I will be posting updates to GoFundMe. Please share, send healing thoughts, prayers, etc. ❤️ -Elena
gofund.me/c8485b58
gofund.me/c8485b58
Donate to Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant, organized by Ysabel Gerrard
Hello all, my name is Ysabel and I’m fundraising for my friends … Ysabel Gerrard needs your support for Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant
gofund.me
August 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Fobazi is currently in the ICU and could use your support. Apologies to those I haven’t been able to reach out to yet. You can message me for more info and I will be posting updates to GoFundMe. Please share, send healing thoughts, prayers, etc. ❤️ -Elena
gofund.me/c8485b58
gofund.me/c8485b58
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"Fobazi is fighting for her life right now. She's facing a kidney and liver transplant, and the costs are mounting. Please consider donating or sharing to help cover her expenses. Every bit helps."
Here’s the link:
gofund.me/5b8edbde .
Here’s the link:
gofund.me/5b8edbde .
Donate to Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant, organized by Ysabel Gerrard
Hello all, my name is Ysabel and I’m fundraising for my friends … Ysabel Gerrard needs your support for Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant
gofund.me
August 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Fobazi is fighting for her life right now. She's facing a kidney and liver transplant, and the costs are mounting. Please consider donating or sharing to help cover her expenses. Every bit helps."
Here’s the link:
gofund.me/5b8edbde .
Here’s the link:
gofund.me/5b8edbde .
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are you so over wildfire smoke? allergies? this getting covid repeatedly thing? protect yourself with filtered air!
•Bonafide Masks
•WellBefore
•Dräger
•BeHealthy
•Laianzhi
•BNX
•3M
•MaskC
•CambridgeMask
*buying directly from distributors (some use amazon)=best way to avoid less than quality product
•Bonafide Masks
•WellBefore
•Dräger
•BeHealthy
•Laianzhi
•BNX
•3M
•MaskC
•CambridgeMask
*buying directly from distributors (some use amazon)=best way to avoid less than quality product
August 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
are you so over wildfire smoke? allergies? this getting covid repeatedly thing? protect yourself with filtered air!
•Bonafide Masks
•WellBefore
•Dräger
•BeHealthy
•Laianzhi
•BNX
•3M
•MaskC
•CambridgeMask
*buying directly from distributors (some use amazon)=best way to avoid less than quality product
•Bonafide Masks
•WellBefore
•Dräger
•BeHealthy
•Laianzhi
•BNX
•3M
•MaskC
•CambridgeMask
*buying directly from distributors (some use amazon)=best way to avoid less than quality product
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I'm so glad Thomas Friedman is using his platform to say this. I've heard this exact thing many times from my Jewish friends. Israel's actions are putting the Jewish diaspora in danger.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/o...
Opinion | This Israeli Government Is a Danger to Jews Everywhere
The price will be high if people don’t resist Netanyahu’s ugly, nihilistic Gaza policy.
www.nytimes.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I'm so glad Thomas Friedman is using his platform to say this. I've heard this exact thing many times from my Jewish friends. Israel's actions are putting the Jewish diaspora in danger.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/o...
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happy pride! reminder: queer people— especially trans, nonbinary, and bisexual people— have a far higher chance of developing disabling symptoms from SARS2 infection. like our queer ancestors before us, true pride is in community care, including preventing viral infection.
ventilate, purify, mask 🏳️🌈
ventilate, purify, mask 🏳️🌈
June 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
happy pride! reminder: queer people— especially trans, nonbinary, and bisexual people— have a far higher chance of developing disabling symptoms from SARS2 infection. like our queer ancestors before us, true pride is in community care, including preventing viral infection.
ventilate, purify, mask 🏳️🌈
ventilate, purify, mask 🏳️🌈