Heather Hornor
@heatherpnwtx.bsky.social
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PEN America Releases Latest Public Schools Book Ban Report
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PEN America Releases Latest Public Schools Book Ban Report
PEN America released data for the 2024–25 school year, with more than 6,800 instances of book bans in districts across the country.
www.slj.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
PEN America Releases Latest Public Schools Book Ban Report
www.slj.com/story/PEN-Am...
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"It appears that Donald Trump not only has dementia set in, but he's copying tactics of Vladimir Putin. Sending troops into cities, thinking that that's some sort of proving ground for war.. is just, frankly, inane and I'm concerned for his health"
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Pritzker compares Trump to Putin, calls for invoking 25th Amendment for suggesting military use Chicago as "training grounds"
After President Trump suggested Chicago should be used as "training grounds for our military," Gov Pritzker said the 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove the president from office, saying "there...
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October 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"It appears that Donald Trump not only has dementia set in, but he's copying tactics of Vladimir Putin. Sending troops into cities, thinking that that's some sort of proving ground for war.. is just, frankly, inane and I'm concerned for his health"
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A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen exponentially in the past two years. A Clockwork Orange tops their list.
PEN America warns of rise in books 'systematically removed from school libraries'
A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen exponentially in the past two years. A Clockwork Orange tops their list.
n.pr
October 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen exponentially in the past two years. A Clockwork Orange tops their list.
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After enacting the largest SNAP cuts in history, Trump is now scrapping the federal government's annual report on hunger in America.
The utter cruelty of this regime knows no bounds.
The utter cruelty of this regime knows no bounds.
September 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
After enacting the largest SNAP cuts in history, Trump is now scrapping the federal government's annual report on hunger in America.
The utter cruelty of this regime knows no bounds.
The utter cruelty of this regime knows no bounds.
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Okay. I just came back to this and you aren’t calling these efforts resegregation yet, you absolutely should be
August 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Okay. I just came back to this and you aren’t calling these efforts resegregation yet, you absolutely should be
It’s just wild the cultural differences from a blue city in a red state to a blue city in a blue state. Loving that this is proudly front and center in my new school district.
August 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It’s just wild the cultural differences from a blue city in a red state to a blue city in a blue state. Loving that this is proudly front and center in my new school district.
After six weeks off, I’m finally starting to think and plan for this upcoming school year. My brain wouldn’t let me do it before, but now I’m just kind of ready to start learning about my new school district and school.
a sticker that says let 's go on it
ALT: a sticker that says let 's go on it
media.tenor.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:13 AM
After six weeks off, I’m finally starting to think and plan for this upcoming school year. My brain wouldn’t let me do it before, but now I’m just kind of ready to start learning about my new school district and school.
I can’t understate how strange it is to move from Texas to a blue state as a school librarian/administrator. I’ve been really tired, a little sick here and there, and just generally low energy. I think my body and mind are slowly detoxing. It’s a strange place to be in so I take one day at a time.
July 30, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I can’t understate how strange it is to move from Texas to a blue state as a school librarian/administrator. I’ve been really tired, a little sick here and there, and just generally low energy. I think my body and mind are slowly detoxing. It’s a strange place to be in so I take one day at a time.
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Republicans once slammed Biden for raising the debt ceiling. Now they’ve quietly backed a $5 trillion hike of their own. Josh Levs on the myth of the GOP’s fiscal responsibility.
Most of the media’s ‘deficit hawks’ don’t exist
By playing along with the charade, big news organizations help the GOP.
contrarian.substack.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Republicans once slammed Biden for raising the debt ceiling. Now they’ve quietly backed a $5 trillion hike of their own. Josh Levs on the myth of the GOP’s fiscal responsibility.
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Do you miss FlipGrid? Check out Book Creator to gain back some of the magic.
Students can record video straight to a collaborative book.
Students and teachers can leave VIDEO feedback comments!
bookcreator.com/iste
#ISTElive
Students can record video straight to a collaborative book.
Students and teachers can leave VIDEO feedback comments!
bookcreator.com/iste
#ISTElive
July 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Do you miss FlipGrid? Check out Book Creator to gain back some of the magic.
Students can record video straight to a collaborative book.
Students and teachers can leave VIDEO feedback comments!
bookcreator.com/iste
#ISTElive
Students can record video straight to a collaborative book.
Students and teachers can leave VIDEO feedback comments!
bookcreator.com/iste
#ISTElive
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They’re planning on building a detention center for migrants in the middle of the fetid swamps of Florida.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
June 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
They’re planning on building a detention center for migrants in the middle of the fetid swamps of Florida.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
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These are all very preliminary (& all I can find right now). Final numbers will be different. Feel free to update this and add your own!
Estimate 80k in Philly
Estimate 50k in NYC
Estimate 20k in downtown Chicago
Estimate 25k in Los Angeles
Estimate 15k in Houston
Estimate 20k in San Diego
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These are all very preliminary (& all I can find right now). Final numbers will be different. Feel free to update this and add your own!
Estimate 80k in Philly
Estimate 50k in NYC
Estimate 20k in downtown Chicago
Estimate 25k in Los Angeles
Estimate 15k in Houston
Estimate 20k in San Diego
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June 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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These are all very preliminary (& all I can find right now). Final numbers will be different. Feel free to update this and add your own!
Estimate 80k in Philly
Estimate 50k in NYC
Estimate 20k in downtown Chicago
Estimate 25k in Los Angeles
Estimate 15k in Houston
Estimate 20k in San Diego
1/
These are all very preliminary (& all I can find right now). Final numbers will be different. Feel free to update this and add your own!
Estimate 80k in Philly
Estimate 50k in NYC
Estimate 20k in downtown Chicago
Estimate 25k in Los Angeles
Estimate 15k in Houston
Estimate 20k in San Diego
1/
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The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
June 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
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What if we stopped turning away and started leaning into empathy?
What if compassion weren’t seen as weakness but honored as our greatest strength?
What if we worked tirelessly so that every child felt safe, seen, and loved in their schools, neighborhoods, and homes?
What if compassion weren’t seen as weakness but honored as our greatest strength?
What if we worked tirelessly so that every child felt safe, seen, and loved in their schools, neighborhoods, and homes?
June 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
What if we stopped turning away and started leaning into empathy?
What if compassion weren’t seen as weakness but honored as our greatest strength?
What if we worked tirelessly so that every child felt safe, seen, and loved in their schools, neighborhoods, and homes?
What if compassion weren’t seen as weakness but honored as our greatest strength?
What if we worked tirelessly so that every child felt safe, seen, and loved in their schools, neighborhoods, and homes?
Abilene Law for Librarians training with the amazing Brooke, Johana, and Shirley!
June 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Abilene Law for Librarians training with the amazing Brooke, Johana, and Shirley!
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We’re placing this one gingerly on the table. 👀🔥✊
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” ~Mark Twain
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” ~Mark Twain
May 30, 2025 at 12:59 AM
We’re placing this one gingerly on the table. 👀🔥✊
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” ~Mark Twain
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” ~Mark Twain
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Are you attending #ALAAC25 in Philly in June? Please join the Read-In on June 27th to call for restoration of school librarians in all Philadelphia schools! #TLSky www.restorephillylibrarians.org/philadelphia... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Read-In to Restore Philadelphia School Librarians
www.restorephillylibrarians.org
May 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Are you attending #ALAAC25 in Philly in June? Please join the Read-In on June 27th to call for restoration of school librarians in all Philadelphia schools! #TLSky www.restorephillylibrarians.org/philadelphia... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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#txlege House lobby this afternoon was brimming with parents, kids and librarians reading to protest SB 13, which is set for a vote today.
Bill would add public review period for all new school library purchases and require school board approval of each + ban “sexually explicit” books
Bill would add public review period for all new school library purchases and require school board approval of each + ban “sexually explicit” books
May 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#txlege House lobby this afternoon was brimming with parents, kids and librarians reading to protest SB 13, which is set for a vote today.
Bill would add public review period for all new school library purchases and require school board approval of each + ban “sexually explicit” books
Bill would add public review period for all new school library purchases and require school board approval of each + ban “sexually explicit” books
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We spoke today to encourage Texans to defend their institutions, like public libraries, by getting engaged. See @txfreedomread.bsky.social threads for more ways to get involved.
The majority of Americans oppose book banning! So we went to the Texas Capitol today for a press conference /rally in defense of Texas libraries! Two bills, SB13 and HB3225, violate our teen’s first amendment rights. @equalitytexas.bsky.social @aclutx.bsky.social @txfreedomread.bsky.social txlege
May 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We spoke today to encourage Texans to defend their institutions, like public libraries, by getting engaged. See @txfreedomread.bsky.social threads for more ways to get involved.
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I just called and talked to young staffers telling them why SB13 was a bad idea, that schools already have required policy for reconsideration of library books, and that school librarians don't have enough money to buy enough books so they won't buy "bad" ones.
🚨 Can you make three phone calls today?
1- Contact Todd Hunter (chair of the House Calendars Committee)
2- Contact your State House rep
Urge them NOT to move on SB 13- the school library book ban bill.
📞 Todd Hunter:
(512) 463-0672
📞Find *your* rep here:
wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
1- Contact Todd Hunter (chair of the House Calendars Committee)
2- Contact your State House rep
Urge them NOT to move on SB 13- the school library book ban bill.
📞 Todd Hunter:
(512) 463-0672
📞Find *your* rep here:
wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
Who Represents Me?
Who Represents Me provides information about current districts and members of the Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, the Texas delegation to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, an...
wrm.capitol.texas.gov
May 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I just called and talked to young staffers telling them why SB13 was a bad idea, that schools already have required policy for reconsideration of library books, and that school librarians don't have enough money to buy enough books so they won't buy "bad" ones.
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Thank you @halfpricebooks.bsky.social for fighting www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/d...
Dallas-based bookstore leading fight against Texas bill
Dallas-based Half Price Books is leading the fight against a bill being considered in Austin. The bill would allow bookstores to be sued for selling or even displaying harmful material to minors.
www.nbcdfw.com
May 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Thank you @halfpricebooks.bsky.social for fighting www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/d...
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Tx HB3225 may go to the Senate soon. Your city council probably doesn’t even know about the $10,000 fine to the library. Or that the library will have to I.D. Everyone under 18. What can you do? Inform your city council members ASAP!
May 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Tx HB3225 may go to the Senate soon. Your city council probably doesn’t even know about the $10,000 fine to the library. Or that the library will have to I.D. Everyone under 18. What can you do? Inform your city council members ASAP!
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SB13 will set up a Library Advisory council to screen every single book your school library purchases-books about volcanoes, planets, even of ABCs - would all be held up for months for approval from 5 parents. Contact Tx House Public Ed committee members and say no. house.texas.gov/committees/c...
Texas House of Representatives
Texas House of Representatives provides information on legislation, committees, sessions, and the Texas House
house.texas.gov
May 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
SB13 will set up a Library Advisory council to screen every single book your school library purchases-books about volcanoes, planets, even of ABCs - would all be held up for months for approval from 5 parents. Contact Tx House Public Ed committee members and say no. house.texas.gov/committees/c...
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Finally got to the lab leak chapter and hoo boy
May 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Finally got to the lab leak chapter and hoo boy