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As Trump keeps assembling his dictatorship, let’s have an assembly of our own — the “No Kings” protests this Saturday.
My Stop the Presses newsletter explains why it’s important and links to a list of sites. Spread the news.
My Stop the Presses newsletter explains why it’s important and links to a list of sites. Spread the news.
On Trump’s birthday, tell him: ‘No Kings’
Major peaceful protests are planned across the country on Saturday, June 14.
www.stopthepresses.news
June 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
As Trump keeps assembling his dictatorship, let’s have an assembly of our own — the “No Kings” protests this Saturday.
My Stop the Presses newsletter explains why it’s important and links to a list of sites. Spread the news.
My Stop the Presses newsletter explains why it’s important and links to a list of sites. Spread the news.
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"Recognizing 'enoughness' is a radical act in an economy that is always urging us to consume more."
Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Afternoon train reading
Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Afternoon train reading
April 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Recognizing 'enoughness' is a radical act in an economy that is always urging us to consume more."
Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Afternoon train reading
Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Afternoon train reading
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TikTok took it down, so let’s share the shit out of this reading list. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #NeverAgainIsNow #BookSky
#StateMediaCensorship
#StateMediaCensorship
January 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
TikTok took it down, so let’s share the shit out of this reading list. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #NeverAgainIsNow #BookSky
#StateMediaCensorship
#StateMediaCensorship
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Highly recommend reading this book. It’s short but informative.
January 28, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Highly recommend reading this book. It’s short but informative.
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I’m thrilled to announce that for the 119th Congress, I will be staying on the Judiciary Committee in my role as the Ranking Member of the Immigration Subcommittee and I will be joining the Foreign Affairs Committee!
My full statement: jayapal.house.gov/2025/01/14/j...
My full statement: jayapal.house.gov/2025/01/14/j...
January 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I’m thrilled to announce that for the 119th Congress, I will be staying on the Judiciary Committee in my role as the Ranking Member of the Immigration Subcommittee and I will be joining the Foreign Affairs Committee!
My full statement: jayapal.house.gov/2025/01/14/j...
My full statement: jayapal.house.gov/2025/01/14/j...
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BREAKING: President Biden just approved student loan relief for more than 150k borrowers — meaning that over 5 million Americans have now had their student debt canceled!
This new action includes 85k defrauded students, 61k borrowers with disabilities, and 6k public service workers.
This new action includes 85k defrauded students, 61k borrowers with disabilities, and 6k public service workers.
January 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
BREAKING: President Biden just approved student loan relief for more than 150k borrowers — meaning that over 5 million Americans have now had their student debt canceled!
This new action includes 85k defrauded students, 61k borrowers with disabilities, and 6k public service workers.
This new action includes 85k defrauded students, 61k borrowers with disabilities, and 6k public service workers.
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Even though my full name is Jordi Castellví Mata, I usually sign my scientific papers as Jordi Castellví, omitting one of my surnames. Why am I forced to do this? Let me explain. 🧵🧪
January 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Even though my full name is Jordi Castellví Mata, I usually sign my scientific papers as Jordi Castellví, omitting one of my surnames. Why am I forced to do this? Let me explain. 🧵🧪
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Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.
January 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.
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I am sharing this posting from my friend #KimFuller (Billy Carter’s daughter and niece of the late president) of billboards that have gone up in GA, NE and PA.
Fitting.
Fitting.
January 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I am sharing this posting from my friend #KimFuller (Billy Carter’s daughter and niece of the late president) of billboards that have gone up in GA, NE and PA.
Fitting.
Fitting.
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Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
January 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
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Just a quick reminder that Donald Trump is currently out on bail
January 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Just a quick reminder that Donald Trump is currently out on bail
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Earlier today, I was sworn in to the 119th Congress wearing a jacket made from one of my favorite Indian Saris. It reminds me that I’m an immigrant, the only South Asian American woman to ever serve in the House, & that I’ll work every day to preserve the American Dream for all.
January 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Earlier today, I was sworn in to the 119th Congress wearing a jacket made from one of my favorite Indian Saris. It reminds me that I’m an immigrant, the only South Asian American woman to ever serve in the House, & that I’ll work every day to preserve the American Dream for all.
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“...the vital services these librarians provide reinforces what we all know: that libraries everywhere are an essential public good, and the people who power them serve to inform, connect, educate, and empower their communities.”
— ALA President Cindy Hohl
bit.ly/41JaSc3
— ALA President Cindy Hohl
bit.ly/41JaSc3
Meet the 2025 I Love My Librarian Award Honorees | American Libraries Magazine
The American Library Association (ALA) has announced the 10 recipients of this year's I Love My Librarian Award.
bit.ly
December 18, 2024 at 9:28 PM
“...the vital services these librarians provide reinforces what we all know: that libraries everywhere are an essential public good, and the people who power them serve to inform, connect, educate, and empower their communities.”
— ALA President Cindy Hohl
bit.ly/41JaSc3
— ALA President Cindy Hohl
bit.ly/41JaSc3
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"Agnotology is the study of the deliberate spread of ignorance or doubt to influence opinion. It helps us understand how people use ignorance to hide or divert attention from societal problems, promote ignorance, and stoke xenophobia and populism."
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
The man who studies the spread of ignorance
How do people or companies with vested interests spread ignorance and obfuscate knowledge? Georgina Kenyon finds there is a term which defines this phenomenon.
www.bbc.com
December 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM
"Agnotology is the study of the deliberate spread of ignorance or doubt to influence opinion. It helps us understand how people use ignorance to hide or divert attention from societal problems, promote ignorance, and stoke xenophobia and populism."
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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"Every American should want to live in a strong community with a strong library," says ALA President Cindy Hohl. Libraries provide access to books, the internet, and literacy—serving as a vital safety net and welcoming space for all.
Free people can choose what they read but they can't choose what their community reads. "When it's one person or a few people trying to say what's best for everyone, that's where we draw a line" — @becalzada.bsky.social Policy Corps #UniteAgainstBookBans cadre member www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Librarians stand firm as book bans stack up and concerns swirl post-election
As activists seek to curb access to books and even hold them criminally liable, librarians ask people to listen, read and engage with them.
www.usatoday.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:29 PM
"Every American should want to live in a strong community with a strong library," says ALA President Cindy Hohl. Libraries provide access to books, the internet, and literacy—serving as a vital safety net and welcoming space for all.
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December 1, 2024 at 3:49 AM
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When we survive this dark chapter and there are sane people back in charge, can we agree that education and specifically civics education to ensure an informed, educated citizenry will be a high priority?
November 26, 2024 at 3:39 PM
When we survive this dark chapter and there are sane people back in charge, can we agree that education and specifically civics education to ensure an informed, educated citizenry will be a high priority?