elj
@f8accompli.bsky.social
Librarian. Dog person. Social media lurker.
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Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
Free people read freely! 📚❤️
July 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Free people read freely! 📚❤️
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Explain the Big Ugly budget bill to me like I’m five…
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
July 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Explain the Big Ugly budget bill to me like I’m five…
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
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This administration is so out of control, they’re using federal agents to rough up public servants like it’s a damn police state.
But sure, tell us more about “law and order.” (2/2)
But sure, tell us more about “law and order.” (2/2)
June 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This administration is so out of control, they’re using federal agents to rough up public servants like it’s a damn police state.
But sure, tell us more about “law and order.” (2/2)
But sure, tell us more about “law and order.” (2/2)
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The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office says the Trump administration broke the law by withholding funding for the nation’s libraries as part of its federal reorganization plan. The G.A.O. will sue if the administration continues to block funds already approved by Congress.
June 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office says the Trump administration broke the law by withholding funding for the nation’s libraries as part of its federal reorganization plan. The G.A.O. will sue if the administration continues to block funds already approved by Congress.
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Just a massive violation of the constitution ongoing in California and it sure appears that no amount of protest or reliance on rule of law is going to stop them.
The Republicans are waging war they are occupying our streets with military and they will not leave until they are forced out.
The Republicans are waging war they are occupying our streets with military and they will not leave until they are forced out.
When I tell you Los Angeles is an occupied city/county, this is what I mean…
Yesterday, ICE agents showed up to a regular Saturday swap meet with armed Marines and a military helicopter overhead, like it’s a fucking war zone.
Yesterday, ICE agents showed up to a regular Saturday swap meet with armed Marines and a military helicopter overhead, like it’s a fucking war zone.
June 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Just a massive violation of the constitution ongoing in California and it sure appears that no amount of protest or reliance on rule of law is going to stop them.
The Republicans are waging war they are occupying our streets with military and they will not leave until they are forced out.
The Republicans are waging war they are occupying our streets with military and they will not leave until they are forced out.
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Either renew your library card or go get one, please. I don't care how often you'll use it, get one. Librarians can use those numbers to help prove that people use the library and you'll have access to amazing online and in person services. If you don't know what's available, ask a librarian!
June 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Either renew your library card or go get one, please. I don't care how often you'll use it, get one. Librarians can use those numbers to help prove that people use the library and you'll have access to amazing online and in person services. If you don't know what's available, ask a librarian!
Big beautiful beach banner www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
Hundreds form human banner at SF's Ocean Beach for 'No Kings' protests
The action took place as part of Saturday's nationwide "No Kings" protests.
www.sfgate.com
June 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Big beautiful beach banner www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
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Especially if you're on the fence about it, protest today. Fascism is isolating and lonely. Its very goal is to make you feel like you're the only person unwilling to accept a cult of personality. On days like today you fully realize there are more of us than there are them. You will feel better.
June 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Especially if you're on the fence about it, protest today. Fascism is isolating and lonely. Its very goal is to make you feel like you're the only person unwilling to accept a cult of personality. On days like today you fully realize there are more of us than there are them. You will feel better.
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Kristi Noem is seen as a "delicate, beautiful, tiny woman" while leading DHS, yet Rep. McIver was arrested for protesting it, and Sen. Padilla was tackled for even questioning it.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
The "delicate, beautiful, tiny" fascism of Kristi Noem
The right thinks Noem is the victim of Sen. Padilla's assault. But what about Rep. McIver?
www.motherjones.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Kristi Noem is seen as a "delicate, beautiful, tiny woman" while leading DHS, yet Rep. McIver was arrested for protesting it, and Sen. Padilla was tackled for even questioning it.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
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@repgaramendi.bsky.social Team sent me these videos of the walkout on the steps of the Capitol of many House and Senate Dems after hearing about Padilla. Shout out to Garamendi’s team cause not a single source I have can find the full video anywhere. Here is
@pelosi.house.gov
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@pelosi.house.gov
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June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
@repgaramendi.bsky.social Team sent me these videos of the walkout on the steps of the Capitol of many House and Senate Dems after hearing about Padilla. Shout out to Garamendi’s team cause not a single source I have can find the full video anywhere. Here is
@pelosi.house.gov
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@pelosi.house.gov
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@padilla.senate.gov represents the best of the Senate.
The disgraceful and disrespectful conduct of DHS agents, pushing and shoving him out of a briefing like that, demands our condemnation.
He will not be silenced or intimidated. His questions will be answered.
I’m with Alex.
The disgraceful and disrespectful conduct of DHS agents, pushing and shoving him out of a briefing like that, demands our condemnation.
He will not be silenced or intimidated. His questions will be answered.
I’m with Alex.
June 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
@padilla.senate.gov represents the best of the Senate.
The disgraceful and disrespectful conduct of DHS agents, pushing and shoving him out of a briefing like that, demands our condemnation.
He will not be silenced or intimidated. His questions will be answered.
I’m with Alex.
The disgraceful and disrespectful conduct of DHS agents, pushing and shoving him out of a briefing like that, demands our condemnation.
He will not be silenced or intimidated. His questions will be answered.
I’m with Alex.
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Facebook banned @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social for this essay, "Some Notes on the City of Angels and the Nature of Violence."
So, make sure to read it and share it!
"The Trump Administration is a huge surge of almost every kind of violence."
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/some-notes-o...
So, make sure to read it and share it!
"The Trump Administration is a huge surge of almost every kind of violence."
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/some-notes-o...
Some Notes on the City of Angels and the Nature of Violence
I think maybe it's begun, the bigger fiercer backlash against the Trump Administration which is itself a violent backlash against every good thing that's happened over the past several decades – the a...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Facebook banned @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social for this essay, "Some Notes on the City of Angels and the Nature of Violence."
So, make sure to read it and share it!
"The Trump Administration is a huge surge of almost every kind of violence."
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/some-notes-o...
So, make sure to read it and share it!
"The Trump Administration is a huge surge of almost every kind of violence."
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/some-notes-o...
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This is actually perfect. The emptiness makes it look as ridiculous and wasteful as it is.
June 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
This is actually perfect. The emptiness makes it look as ridiculous and wasteful as it is.
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President Trump is suppressing protests for immigrants' rights with active duty military.
Tell Congress to step in NOW to protect our First Amendment rights and keep military troops out of our communities.
Tell Congress to step in NOW to protect our First Amendment rights and keep military troops out of our communities.
Tell Congress: No Troops on Our Streets
President Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard and federal troops into our communities in response to Angelenos protesting the dangerous and cruel ICE raids across LA. Tell Congress: No troo...
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/tell-congress-no-troops-our-streets?initms_aff=[…]d-bsky-social-nat-petition-freespeech-immigration-immigration
June 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
President Trump is suppressing protests for immigrants' rights with active duty military.
Tell Congress to step in NOW to protect our First Amendment rights and keep military troops out of our communities.
Tell Congress to step in NOW to protect our First Amendment rights and keep military troops out of our communities.
This 👇
Try this instead
June 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This 👇
Well, duh.
Amid fast-moving events in Los Angeles, users are turning to chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT to find out what's real and what's not—and getting inaccurate information. www.wired.com/story/grok-c...
AI Chatbots Are Making LA Protest Disinformation Worse
Amid fast-moving events in Los Angeles, users are turning to chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT to find out what's real and what's not—and getting inaccurate information.
www.wired.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Well, duh.
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I am in downtown Los Angeles right now and it is completely surreal to hear that Trump is sending Marines here. We are listening to mariachi music. People have dogs. There are teenagers here. It is utterly and completely peaceful. Please tell your friends.
June 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I am in downtown Los Angeles right now and it is completely surreal to hear that Trump is sending Marines here. We are listening to mariachi music. People have dogs. There are teenagers here. It is utterly and completely peaceful. Please tell your friends.
Disgusting? Yes. Surprising? Not even a little bit.
As ICE officers conducted a series of raids targeting Latino communities in Los Angeles, reality star Phil “Dr. Phil” McGraw embedded with immigration officials. Later, Merit TV announced in a press release that its footage will be aired throughout a “2-Night Television Event."
The Trump Administration Is Turning ICE Raids and Protests Into Reality TV
Whether creating its own memes or working with celebrities like "Dr. Phil" McGraw, the government is treating a volatile situation in Los Angeles like content.
www.wired.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Disgusting? Yes. Surprising? Not even a little bit.
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Reminder that there is going to be a huge day of nonviolent protest against Trump this Saturday, June 14 -- "No Kings".
New statement from the organizers in response to Trump federalizing National Guard (and threatening to use active duty troops) against civilians:
www.nokings.org/news/nationa...
New statement from the organizers in response to Trump federalizing National Guard (and threatening to use active duty troops) against civilians:
www.nokings.org/news/nationa...
June 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Reminder that there is going to be a huge day of nonviolent protest against Trump this Saturday, June 14 -- "No Kings".
New statement from the organizers in response to Trump federalizing National Guard (and threatening to use active duty troops) against civilians:
www.nokings.org/news/nationa...
New statement from the organizers in response to Trump federalizing National Guard (and threatening to use active duty troops) against civilians:
www.nokings.org/news/nationa...
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Hell. I first learned to weed with CREW and it was still useful years later to teach student workers which books to bring to my attention
A gold standard tool used for professional weeding in libraries has been quietly shut down: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
A Gold Standard Tool for Library Weeding Was Quietly Shut Down
In 1976, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission developed the CREW Method. The CREW Method, as rendered in the CREW Manual, is a guide to...
buttondown.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hell. I first learned to weed with CREW and it was still useful years later to teach student workers which books to bring to my attention
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"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted."
#FreePeopleReadFreely
Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today.
www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...
#FreePeopleReadFreely
Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today.
www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...
Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks out on her firing by Trump
Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, received an email announcing her dismissal. She talks about libraries as bastions of democracy, ...
www.cbsnews.com
June 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted."
#FreePeopleReadFreely
Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today.
www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...
#FreePeopleReadFreely
Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today.
www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...
I know this will get challenged in court like all the other ridiculous shenanigans he's trying to pull, but “the demise of our country" is not due to education and research, or the success of the world's 4th largest economy. Or actual democracy.
(CNN) — The Trump administration is preparing to cancel a large swath of federal funding for California, an effort which could begin as soon as Friday, according to multiple sources.
@cnn.com
www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/p...
@cnn.com
www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/p...
June 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I know this will get challenged in court like all the other ridiculous shenanigans he's trying to pull, but “the demise of our country" is not due to education and research, or the success of the world's 4th largest economy. Or actual democracy.