Leslie
lellydee.bsky.social
Leslie
@lellydee.bsky.social
Books. Journalism. Politics. Everyday life. I don’t post much and more likely to just like your posts.
How prices changed from almost 40 years ago. Ad in Cincinnati Post. April 23, 1986.
September 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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You won’t find these on the shelf. Newspapers print an AI-generated reading list with fake books. www.niemanlab.org/2025/05/you-...
You won’t find these on the shelf. Newspapers print an AI-generated reading list with fake books.
Ah, summer. The perfect time to get lost in a romantasy — or finally pick up Proust or Middlemarch. The Chicago Sun-Times, the city's second-biggest newspaper, recommended some summer books to its…
www.niemanlab.org
May 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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The relegation of these protests to footnotes is more than just an editorial failure—it’s part of a broader pattern where establishment media normalizes extreme policies while marginalizing opposition.
Print Media to Mass Protests: “Please Turn to Page 18”
Here’s how newspapers across America minimized one of the largest demonstrations since Trump’s return to power.
newrepublic.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Senator Kim:
"...Republicans are working to cut Medicaid funding, which could impact nearly 2 million people in New Jersey.Senator Kim would like to hear from you about what Medicaid means to you and how the program has helped you, your family, and loved ones."
www.kim.senate.gov/share-medica...
Share Medicaid Story - U.S. Senator Andy Kim
Share your Medicaid story with Andy Republicans are working on efforts to cut Medicaid funding, which could impact the nearly 2 million New Jersey residents who currently rely on Medicaid for critical...
www.kim.senate.gov
April 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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These sites might be useful:

1. HealthMap – Real-time disease tracking system developed by Boston Children’s Hospital. (healthmap.org)
2. Global Incident Map – Displays disease outbreaks worldwide with alert notifications. (outbreaks.globalincidentmap.com)
March 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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#NJ
Vote is today.
#CD2 Van Drew 202) 225-6572

#CD4 Smith (202) 225-3765

#CD7 Kean (202) 225-5361

Thanks to Rep Pallone for the information.
February 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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"Jane Austen's Bookshelf" spotlights eight women writers, largely lost to history, who influenced the English novelist.
Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney dedicates a book to the women Jane Austen read
"Jane Austen's Bookshelf" spotlights eight women writers, largely lost to history, who influenced the English novelist.
www.npr.org
February 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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If you’re interested in fighting book bans, this is a great starter pack to follow!

go.bsky.app/L59xSVt
November 14, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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updated Bookshop Starter Pack

go.bsky.app/DopYboe
November 15, 2024 at 9:36 PM
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October 21, 2024 at 6:32 PM