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Since moving here from the hellscape that is X, my feed is somehow now full of posts about how awesome libraries are and I am HERE FOR IT! Support your local libraries, they provide a warm space safe for everyone and the free gift of knowledge!
Not really one for introductory posts, but it doesn’t get much better than this. So an introductory quote post it is. Hi!
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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This is what building resilience looks like - it's creating networks and pathways as well as creating art and it's also what I'm up to at the library
‘Weapons of mass construction’: the US ‘craftivists’ using yarn to fight back against Trump
Fiber artists across the US are using their craft to protest against everything from national guard deployments to rollbacks on abortion rights
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This is what building resilience looks like - it's creating networks and pathways as well as creating art and it's also what I'm up to at the library
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RFK: “Where did all this autism come from? It never existed when I was a kid!”
“A Christmas Story”, a 1983 movie based on a 1971 memoir about a childhood in the 1930s: “This is my brother Ralphie. He has a ton of sensory issues and behaviors we don’t understand. Every family has a child like him.”
“A Christmas Story”, a 1983 movie based on a 1971 memoir about a childhood in the 1930s: “This is my brother Ralphie. He has a ton of sensory issues and behaviors we don’t understand. Every family has a child like him.”
December 26, 2025 at 2:43 AM
RFK: “Where did all this autism come from? It never existed when I was a kid!”
“A Christmas Story”, a 1983 movie based on a 1971 memoir about a childhood in the 1930s: “This is my brother Ralphie. He has a ton of sensory issues and behaviors we don’t understand. Every family has a child like him.”
“A Christmas Story”, a 1983 movie based on a 1971 memoir about a childhood in the 1930s: “This is my brother Ralphie. He has a ton of sensory issues and behaviors we don’t understand. Every family has a child like him.”
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It used to be that the United States would use Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to transmit truth across the borders of repressive regimes.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
The 60 Minutes piece on the Trump Administration’s torture prison that Bari Weiss doesn’t want you to see has leaked.
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It used to be that the United States would use Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to transmit truth across the borders of repressive regimes.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
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In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
There were SO many adorable kittens on my feed this morning that I couldn’t figure out where they were all coming from! Which is how I realized I was looking at Discover.🤪 Will be going back later for a pick me up. 🐈🐈⬛😍
December 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
There were SO many adorable kittens on my feed this morning that I couldn’t figure out where they were all coming from! Which is how I realized I was looking at Discover.🤪 Will be going back later for a pick me up. 🐈🐈⬛😍
Just in case you thought you only loved Rick Steves for his travel advice!
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Just in case you thought you only loved Rick Steves for his travel advice!
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Heather Cox Richardson
"This past week feels like the final, chaotic days of a political era.
Last weekend was marred by horrific incidents of violence that drew attention even in a nation sadly accustomed to violence..."
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
"This past week feels like the final, chaotic days of a political era.
Last weekend was marred by horrific incidents of violence that drew attention even in a nation sadly accustomed to violence..."
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
December 19, 2025
This past week feels like the final, chaotic days of a political era.
open.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Heather Cox Richardson
"This past week feels like the final, chaotic days of a political era.
Last weekend was marred by horrific incidents of violence that drew attention even in a nation sadly accustomed to violence..."
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
"This past week feels like the final, chaotic days of a political era.
Last weekend was marred by horrific incidents of violence that drew attention even in a nation sadly accustomed to violence..."
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
December 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Whoa. ProPublica is the last place I'd expect to cave to AI (& definitely the last place to HIDE that they're doing so). Follow this thread, support unions, & sign their petition.
1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
December 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Whoa. ProPublica is the last place I'd expect to cave to AI (& definitely the last place to HIDE that they're doing so). Follow this thread, support unions, & sign their petition.
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One way that the reaction to Rob Reiner's murder mirrors Charlie Kirk's is that the best way to eulogize each of them is to quote their words, and in both cases, doing so pisses off conservatives.
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
One way that the reaction to Rob Reiner's murder mirrors Charlie Kirk's is that the best way to eulogize each of them is to quote their words, and in both cases, doing so pisses off conservatives.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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This is really solid investigative reporting from the Sun-Times. And a brutal expose of Greg Bovino, the cosplaying tough guy who has terrorized so many immigrants in Chicago. Read it all. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
Greg Bovino’s the star of Trump’s deportation show. We trace his roots.
As a boy, the Hollywood movie “The Border" set the course for his life. He couldn’t believe the Border Patrol agents in the movie were the bad guys. Now that he’s in charge of deportation efforts caus...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This is really solid investigative reporting from the Sun-Times. And a brutal expose of Greg Bovino, the cosplaying tough guy who has terrorized so many immigrants in Chicago. Read it all. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
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Choose kindness.
Choose love.
Choose books, both fun & powerful.
Choose a vehicle capable of outrunning the law, and fill it with banned books and friends who excel at a certain kind of mischief.
Choose love.
Choose books, both fun & powerful.
Choose a vehicle capable of outrunning the law, and fill it with banned books and friends who excel at a certain kind of mischief.
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Choose kindness.
Choose love.
Choose books, both fun & powerful.
Choose a vehicle capable of outrunning the law, and fill it with banned books and friends who excel at a certain kind of mischief.
Choose love.
Choose books, both fun & powerful.
Choose a vehicle capable of outrunning the law, and fill it with banned books and friends who excel at a certain kind of mischief.
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A really good place to do your Christmas shopping is at the United Farm Workers shop. Spend your dollars on goodies that will help protect the rights of those who feed us. Support @ufw.bsky.social ! ✊🏼
ufwstore.com/x/home.php
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December 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A really good place to do your Christmas shopping is at the United Farm Workers shop. Spend your dollars on goodies that will help protect the rights of those who feed us. Support @ufw.bsky.social ! ✊🏼
ufwstore.com/x/home.php
ufwstore.com/x/home.php
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@librariesftp.bsky.social is inviting folks to send a photo + 100 words about what your local library means to you and your community. We'll feature them every month in our newsletter. Submit: tinyurl.com/b44bfx23
I wrote about @slcpl.bsky.social for this month's newsletter! tinyurl.com/2rac688x
I wrote about @slcpl.bsky.social for this month's newsletter! tinyurl.com/2rac688x
For The People Newsletter Vol. XXXIV
For everyone working to strengthen and expand public libraries
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December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
@librariesftp.bsky.social is inviting folks to send a photo + 100 words about what your local library means to you and your community. We'll feature them every month in our newsletter. Submit: tinyurl.com/b44bfx23
I wrote about @slcpl.bsky.social for this month's newsletter! tinyurl.com/2rac688x
I wrote about @slcpl.bsky.social for this month's newsletter! tinyurl.com/2rac688x
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All of this, literally over one LGBTQ+ children's picture book. ONE. PICTURE. BOOK.
They dismantled the fucking public library for the whole county. They hate gay people this much.
If you have a library that functions, get in their inboxes or meetings now to tell them that they're great.
They dismantled the fucking public library for the whole county. They hate gay people this much.
If you have a library that functions, get in their inboxes or meetings now to tell them that they're great.
A library's entire board of trustees was fired and replaced because they refused to ban one of my books. It's so terrible. www.randolphhub.com/article/news...
Commissioners vote 3-2 to dismiss Library Board of Trustees
<p>How the Library Board voted to handle a controversial children's book led to a majority decision by commissioners to dismiss the whole board.</p>
www.randolphhub.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
All of this, literally over one LGBTQ+ children's picture book. ONE. PICTURE. BOOK.
They dismantled the fucking public library for the whole county. They hate gay people this much.
If you have a library that functions, get in their inboxes or meetings now to tell them that they're great.
They dismantled the fucking public library for the whole county. They hate gay people this much.
If you have a library that functions, get in their inboxes or meetings now to tell them that they're great.
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In all honesty, this time last year, I was worried Pokrovsk might not hold until Christmas--and they've stood strong for an entire YEAR! The Ukrainian soldiers are incredible. Heroyam Slava! 💪🇺🇦 ❤️
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ukrainians raise flag in Pokrovsk to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia
Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
In all honesty, this time last year, I was worried Pokrovsk might not hold until Christmas--and they've stood strong for an entire YEAR! The Ukrainian soldiers are incredible. Heroyam Slava! 💪🇺🇦 ❤️
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Y'all. I created this "Library Wrapped" template to help #librarians share their mid-year data BEFORE the end of the year when many budget/staffing decisions are already made. Access the template here: www.librarygirl.net/post/your-li...
I hope y'all find this resource useful!
#TLSky #Skybrarians
I hope y'all find this resource useful!
#TLSky #Skybrarians
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Y'all. I created this "Library Wrapped" template to help #librarians share their mid-year data BEFORE the end of the year when many budget/staffing decisions are already made. Access the template here: www.librarygirl.net/post/your-li...
I hope y'all find this resource useful!
#TLSky #Skybrarians
I hope y'all find this resource useful!
#TLSky #Skybrarians
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wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
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These are your words of the week
monsoon
war crime
misogynoir
affordability
pulldoo
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
monsoon
war crime
misogynoir
affordability
pulldoo
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
The Words of the Week - Dec. 5
Dictionary lookups from social media, Southeast Asia, and the bayou
www.merriam-webster.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
These are your words of the week
monsoon
war crime
misogynoir
affordability
pulldoo
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
monsoon
war crime
misogynoir
affordability
pulldoo
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
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Today SCOTUS will decide whether to take up the Llano decision from the 5th Circuit- the one where FL stepped in to argue that public libraries are government speech.
If they agree to take it up, at question will be whether the speech in our public libraries belongs to the government or The People.
If they agree to take it up, at question will be whether the speech in our public libraries belongs to the government or The People.
December 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today SCOTUS will decide whether to take up the Llano decision from the 5th Circuit- the one where FL stepped in to argue that public libraries are government speech.
If they agree to take it up, at question will be whether the speech in our public libraries belongs to the government or The People.
If they agree to take it up, at question will be whether the speech in our public libraries belongs to the government or The People.
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The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.
Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.