Rachel
@atomic-cat.bsky.social
Librarian, artist, explorer, traveler, foodie.
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President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.
We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
action.everylibrary.org/eoimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
action.everylibrary.org/eoimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacks on Federal Funding for Libraries
In a new executive order, President Trump has targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state librari...
action.everylibrary.org
March 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.
We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
action.everylibrary.org/eoimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
action.everylibrary.org/eoimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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I offer you these reasons for very modest hope not because I want you to deny the awfulness of what’s occurring, but because I want you to see we are not necessarily doomed.
Here’s this week’s summary of 10 reasons for very modest optimism. robertreich.substack.com/p/even-more-...
Here’s this week’s summary of 10 reasons for very modest optimism. robertreich.substack.com/p/even-more-...
Even more reasons for very modest optimism
Ten more.
robertreich.substack.com
March 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I offer you these reasons for very modest hope not because I want you to deny the awfulness of what’s occurring, but because I want you to see we are not necessarily doomed.
Here’s this week’s summary of 10 reasons for very modest optimism. robertreich.substack.com/p/even-more-...
Here’s this week’s summary of 10 reasons for very modest optimism. robertreich.substack.com/p/even-more-...
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Taking my Trump derangement syndrome to new heights. (Stay for the finale.) 🧹🫧💚🇺🇸 #NewVideo #DefyDemocracy #Parody
Defy Democracy - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody
YouTube video by Randy Rainbow
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March 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Taking my Trump derangement syndrome to new heights. (Stay for the finale.) 🧹🫧💚🇺🇸 #NewVideo #DefyDemocracy #Parody
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terrible news for Iowa: www.cnn.com/2025/02/27/u...
Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protests | CNN
Iowa lawmakers became the first in the nation to approve legislation removing gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights code Thursday, despite massive protests by opponents who say it ...
www.cnn.com
February 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
terrible news for Iowa: www.cnn.com/2025/02/27/u...
today is buy nothing day! Boycott big retailers.
February 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
today is buy nothing day! Boycott big retailers.
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A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
February 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
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Voted for Trump, now have buyer’s remorse? The Trump philosophy seems to be his version of FAFO. Don’t buy anything on the 28th unless you absolutely have to.
#Resist
#Resist
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Voted for Trump, now have buyer’s remorse? The Trump philosophy seems to be his version of FAFO. Don’t buy anything on the 28th unless you absolutely have to.
#Resist
#Resist
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Boycotts are taking hold. Protests are on the rise. Federal courts are hitting back. The Trump-Musk-Vance regime's popularity is plunging and DOGE is losing credibility. In these dark times, it's important to recognize that people are fighting back. Join them.
February 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Boycotts are taking hold. Protests are on the rise. Federal courts are hitting back. The Trump-Musk-Vance regime's popularity is plunging and DOGE is losing credibility. In these dark times, it's important to recognize that people are fighting back. Join them.
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Here are the states proposing anti-book ban bills in 2025 so far. These are where you need to direct phone calls and letters–and there are a lot of unexpected states included.
That, plus this week's extensive book censorship news: bookriot.com/anti-book-ba...
That, plus this week's extensive book censorship news: bookriot.com/anti-book-ba...
Anti-Book Ban Legislation Proposals 2025: Book Censorship News, February 21, 2025
Three new states have anti-book ban bills on deck for the 2025 legislative session. Here's where and what those bills would do if passed.
bookriot.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Here are the states proposing anti-book ban bills in 2025 so far. These are where you need to direct phone calls and letters–and there are a lot of unexpected states included.
That, plus this week's extensive book censorship news: bookriot.com/anti-book-ba...
That, plus this week's extensive book censorship news: bookriot.com/anti-book-ba...
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If you are experiencing rage and despair about what is happening in America and the world right now because of the Trump-Vance-Musk regime, you are hardly alone. But a groundswell of opposition is growing. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/ten-reasons-for-optimism
February 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
If you are experiencing rage and despair about what is happening in America and the world right now because of the Trump-Vance-Musk regime, you are hardly alone. But a groundswell of opposition is growing. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/ten-reasons-for-optimism
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The rate at which planes are crashing while Trump is President is getting scary, and meanwhile he's played golf in Florida every one of the last 3 days. What is happening here?
February 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The rate at which planes are crashing while Trump is President is getting scary, and meanwhile he's played golf in Florida every one of the last 3 days. What is happening here?
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Bird Flu is spreading across the nation and putting the country in danger.
The Trump administration response is to fire USDA microbiologists fighting the disease.
We are using every tool available to us to stop them.
The Trump administration response is to fire USDA microbiologists fighting the disease.
We are using every tool available to us to stop them.
February 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Bird Flu is spreading across the nation and putting the country in danger.
The Trump administration response is to fire USDA microbiologists fighting the disease.
We are using every tool available to us to stop them.
The Trump administration response is to fire USDA microbiologists fighting the disease.
We are using every tool available to us to stop them.
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Our nation's federal employees are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. They are vital members of our community. They make our government actually work for people. Remember this.
A fired national park ranger lost his dream job. He says the public is losing more
Brian Gibbs was an environmental educator at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. His job was among those nixed by the Trump administration as it pushes to shrink federal spending.
www.npr.org
February 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Our nation's federal employees are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. They are vital members of our community. They make our government actually work for people. Remember this.
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How long would we expect the mass deportations to take to notably make things awesome to the average American?
February 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
How long would we expect the mass deportations to take to notably make things awesome to the average American?
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. Now More Than Ever. | From the Editor
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. Now More Than Ever. | From the Editor
Done right, DEI will prepare us for an increasingly diverse world.
www.slj.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. Now More Than Ever. | From the Editor
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Trump is an extremely dangerous man--stupid, vindictive, fixated on payback for his enemies. This country will be lucky to survive him.
January 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Trump is an extremely dangerous man--stupid, vindictive, fixated on payback for his enemies. This country will be lucky to survive him.
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Senators at RFK Jr.'s confirmation made sure he didn't forget his nonsense health stances
January 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Senators at RFK Jr.'s confirmation made sure he didn't forget his nonsense health stances