Ames Grawert
@amescg.bsky.social
Senior Counsel at the Brennan Center, working on criminal justice policy and understanding the impact of federal funding cuts. Hopefully building a better world for everyone, especially two little girls. Views my own, dad jokes and sci-fi takes welcome.
One of my most popular tweets on Twitter, years ago and since deleted, thanked our local library for highlighting how much you "save" with every library visit. It's a great way to show people the value of government services.
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Livingston Library’s ‘Clever Idea’ Gets Some Love From Famous Actor
Love books AND saving money? You'll get a kick out of the "receipts" that patrons get at the Livingston Public Library, George Takei says.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM
One of my most popular tweets on Twitter, years ago and since deleted, thanked our local library for highlighting how much you "save" with every library visit. It's a great way to show people the value of government services.
patch.com/new-jersey/l...
patch.com/new-jersey/l...
What a fascinating framework. Congratulations!
February 17, 2026 at 4:58 PM
What a fascinating framework. Congratulations!
As a dad this is really upsetting. "I love her, I'm so proud of her, and I will support her whatever decision she makes" is right there.
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
As a dad this is really upsetting. "I love her, I'm so proud of her, and I will support her whatever decision she makes" is right there.
This could be done with a few light mods to Witcher 3
February 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This could be done with a few light mods to Witcher 3
Wild to me that the average 3D printer works more seamlessly and reliably than the average paper printer, despite the latter being a decades-older and far simpler technology.
February 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Wild to me that the average 3D printer works more seamlessly and reliably than the average paper printer, despite the latter being a decades-older and far simpler technology.
Or Shakespeare... www.folger.edu/explore/shak...
Twelfth Night - Entire Play | Folger Shakespeare Library
Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth Night plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia, a woman with her own household, attracts Duke (or Count) Ors...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Or Shakespeare... www.folger.edu/explore/shak...
Suspend is an incredible feature
February 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Suspend is an incredible feature
This is my struggle with Libby too! Just had a book become available after a ten month wait and... do I still want it? Maybe???
February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
This is my struggle with Libby too! Just had a book become available after a ten month wait and... do I still want it? Maybe???
Here's the link to the full letter, which lists tariffs, USDA staff cuts, and reductions in foreign assistance (read: USAID) as factors weighing on farmers:
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February 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Here's the link to the full letter, which lists tariffs, USDA staff cuts, and reductions in foreign assistance (read: USAID) as factors weighing on farmers:
eu-assets.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bl...
eu-assets.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bl...
The time has come for Tempest: Remastered
February 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The time has come for Tempest: Remastered
So good. One of those things that's wildly popular but actually as good as people say it is. Luckily I still have a 15mL bottle left!
February 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
So good. One of those things that's wildly popular but actually as good as people say it is. Luckily I still have a 15mL bottle left!