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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1h

New — Video shared with me shows ICE officers in DC detaining a man on Friday.

Bystander filming asks man for his name. ICE agent lies and says he’s not allowed to speak to him “by law” and another says “We’ve arrested American citizens for being too close…If he gets any closer, put him in cuffs.”

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 15h

RIFed:
Office of Science - CDC Library

They have helped SO many of us with their expertise & guidance so we can do efficient & quick research.

You don’t need us toiling in Pubmed for days at a time during an outbreak. The library helps us get what we need quickly so we can continue our work.

About Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library

The CDC library provides resources and services to support research, communication, and learning.<br></br>

www.cdc.gov

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1h

lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.

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Guerrilla Librarian @guerillalibrarian.bsky.social · 1h

Why thank you! Yes I do!

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 3h

every single tech idea is like “soon our robots will be capable of playing catch with your kid, freeing you up to spend more time working on your employers’ spreadsheets”

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Guerrilla Librarian @guerillalibrarian.bsky.social · 1h

Also so nice, neat and well organized.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 1d

Immigrant Nobel Prize winners exiting the United States

Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 1d

I am delighted to share that Nobel laureates Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee will join our Department of Economics @econ.uzh.ch at the University of Zurich on July 1, 2026, as Lemann Foundation Professors of Economics.

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 1d

Here's the email sent by the owner of Down & Out Books, announcing that the publisher is closing and that a "sharp decline in sales" means no further royalties will be paid (authors say that's been true for some time)

For 15 remarkable years, Down & Out Books proudly published nearly 1,000 titles, collaborated with over 500 talented authors, and earned more than 50 prestigious awards. Today, however, we must announce the closure of our operations.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the gifted authors who entrusted us with their stories and to our loyal readers who brought those stories to life through their passion and support.

Regrettably, a sharp decline in sales since 2020 has made continued financial investment unsustainable. As a result, no further payments will be issued. In the coming weeks, all titles will be withdrawn from distribution channels, and rights will revert to their respective authors and editors in accordance with their contracts.

Your unwavering dedication has been the heart of our journey, and we are profoundly grateful for every moment. Thank you for being part of the Down & Out family.
Sincerely,

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Eric E. Campbell
Publisher, Down & Out Books

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Dr. Amanda Wyatt Visconti @literaturegeek.bsky.social · 5h

. @prisonculture.bsky.social's zine is very popular in our library free zine distro (76 copies have been taken, # only limited by that's what I've had time to fold/staple/put on the rack yet). It's a friendly+free workbook for connecting your values, strengths, needs to advocacy you can do now:

my views do not represent those of my employer @zinelib.bsky.social · 19h

Today in #ZineCataloging

One Million Experiments volume 8: Making a Plan
It's an activism workbook zine by @prisonculture.bsky.social. The whole series: millionexperiments.com/zines

Read the Zine: One Million Experiments

Read the Zine from One Million Experiments, where we explore community-based projects that expand our ideas about what keeps us safe.

millionexperiments.com

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Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 3h

wahoowa, etc.

NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 19h

The Virginia Senate just told UVA it’s not getting state funding if it accepts the compact since UVA exists to serve Virginia, its residents, & their interests—not be a tool of the federal govt. Scoop from our student newspaper, who’ve been doing vital reporting www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...

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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire! @unaminh.bsky.social · 5h

Got me COVID booster today! Remember in Ireland, you don't have to go through your doctor, you can schedule an appointment with your pharmacy e.g. Boots and Hickeys at least do them :))

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DocLB2 @doclb2.bsky.social · 2h

"Beware:
At war
Or at peace,
More people die
Of unenlightened self-interest
Than of any other disease."

~Octavia Butler, Parable of the Talents 🌸🌸🌸

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Phoenix Calida @phoenixcalida.bsky.social · 5h

They literally couldn't go 1 day without killing someone somewhere, I guess

NPR @npr.org · 7h

Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing one person, wounding seven and briefly cutting a highway that links Beirut with parts of south Lebanon, the Health Ministry said. n.pr/4h9qVFO

Israel strikes south Lebanon, killing 1 and wounding 7

Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing one person, wounding seven and briefly cutting a highway that links Beirut with parts of south Lebanon, the Health Ministry said.

n.pr

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 23h

Publishers, authors, librarians, and readers came together in D.C. for the @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Save Our Stories Supper, celebrating #BannedBooksWeek and the right to read.
ALA's Deborah Caldwell-Stone spoke about the fight against censorship.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/....

PRH Throws a Banned Books Week Party in the Nation’s Capital

By setting its substantial industry weight behind anti-censorship advocacy, Penguin Random House has become a leading force against book bans. To kick off BBW, PRH sent its bright orange Banned Wagon...

www.publishersweekly.com

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3h

Broadview police chief Mills and ISP were examining some documents last night before targeting one protester in a small, completely non-disruptive crowd for a bag search. Looks like they're brushing up on ~policy~

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Guerrilla Librarian @guerillalibrarian.bsky.social · 3h

Very kind. It is what it is and I am alive now, so that is a win!

Guerrilla Librarian @guerillalibrarian.bsky.social · 3h

Very kind. So many people are making a much more significant contribution and I am trying to support them as I can.

I will figure out more ways to be useful with diminished ability.

If I have a chair, I can attend a protest in our small town since it is just a corner at an intersection.

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MsBrownMilf @jojojolie.bsky.social · 1d

If you read up on the history of Venezuela, the US has always had their hands, feets, toes, etc in their country.

CMON YALL JUST READDDDDD.

Reading helps keep away you becoming a vegetable in your old age. It keeps them brain synapses going!!

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 7h

Standing up to fascism is always the right choice.

Rejecting censorship is always the right choice.

Fighting for marginalized and vulnerable communities is always the right choice.

A Wyoming librarian refused to purge books with LGBTQ+ content and was fired for it.

She won a $700,000 settlement

Librarian Fired in Books Dispute to Receive $700,000 Settlement

www.nytimes.com

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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 1d

Why don’t we shut off this gravy train and reallocate the cash to initiatives for disadvantaged children? Oh, right, because disadvantaged children don’t make the rules. The fact that 49-day Truss is drawing on it to fund her increasingly unhinged activities is outrageous.

Almost £10m of public money spent on subsidies for former PMs

Annual cost of allowance has more than doubled in recent years because of quick turnover of prime ministers

www.theguardian.com

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Phoenix Calida @phoenixcalida.bsky.social · 5h

Wow, that's wild

Sounds like the same type of guy who tells you that climate is a hoax while building seawalls around his golf courses to protect them from climate change

Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH @geauxgabrielle.bsky.social · 5h

The president of the United States is getting flu and COVID booster shots but telling YOU that you shouldn’t and that removing access across every state via the pharmacies.

PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT
CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY
SUBJECT: President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.
Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.
In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
SUMMARY: President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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VaJenell Hugh-Briss @finalgirlboss.bsky.social · 3h

The previous owner’s grandfather was stationed in Italy in WWII and looted it. The tablet was listed as missing while the thief’s descendants used it as garden decor. Colonizers gotta colonize.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4h

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin.

A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin.

bit.ly

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Guerrilla Librarian @guerillalibrarian.bsky.social · 3h

Thank you again for posting all the images of flowers and greenery.

It is a very bright spot in my feed and cheers me immeasurably.

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Shantha Mohan, Ph.D., DTM @shlead.bsky.social · 3h

🌅Good morning!

Wishing you a wonderful Saturday!

#OrangeSaturday

#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling

Three orange nasturtiums and green leaves.

Camera: iPhone 15 Pro.

July 2025. Community garden.

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Guerrilla Librarian @guerillalibrarian.bsky.social · 3h

Lemon cookies!!!! Yum.

Maybe I will use my morning energy to make banana bread.