@capecar.bsky.social
Today I cancelled Apple TV subscription in protest of their removal of the #ICEBLOCK. We need to resist our companies giving into our independent corporations.
October 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Today I cancelled Apple TV subscription in protest of their removal of the #ICEBLOCK. We need to resist our companies giving into our independent corporations.
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We’re grateful to DuckDuckGo for their $25,000 gift to Internet Archive! This support helps ensure the world’s knowledge is preserved & accessible to everyone. spreadprivacy.com/2025-duckduc...
2025 DuckDuckGo Charitable Donations
DuckDuckGo is donating $1.1 million in 2025 to support organizations that share our vision of raising the standard of trust online.
spreadprivacy.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We’re grateful to DuckDuckGo for their $25,000 gift to Internet Archive! This support helps ensure the world’s knowledge is preserved & accessible to everyone. spreadprivacy.com/2025-duckduc...
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The Trump administration, in seeking to shutter the Institute of Museum and Library Services — which would include the layoffs or furloughs of some 70 federal workers and end grants — will save each U.S. taxpayer about 87 cents a year.
But what does that 87 cents get you?
But what does that 87 cents get you?
Editorial: Reverse ruinous cuts to federal library program | HeraldNet.com
The Trump administration’s shuttering of the IMLS will be felt at the local and state levels.
buff.ly
July 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Trump administration, in seeking to shutter the Institute of Museum and Library Services — which would include the layoffs or furloughs of some 70 federal workers and end grants — will save each U.S. taxpayer about 87 cents a year.
But what does that 87 cents get you?
But what does that 87 cents get you?
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#ALAAC25 It was an honor to celebrate Dr. Carla Hayden at ALA Annual—a visionary who has shown us, time and again, what it means to lead with wisdom, purpose, and grace. Learn "What Gives Carla Hayden Hope" at American Libraries. bit.ly/4eskLzf
What Gives Carla Hayden Hope | American Libraries Magazine
The former Librarian of Congress talked with author Kwame Alexander at ALA's Annual Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia on June 28.
bit.ly
June 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#ALAAC25 It was an honor to celebrate Dr. Carla Hayden at ALA Annual—a visionary who has shown us, time and again, what it means to lead with wisdom, purpose, and grace. Learn "What Gives Carla Hayden Hope" at American Libraries. bit.ly/4eskLzf
@warren.senate.gov
What are sending Democrats doing to prevent passage of the great big beautiful bill today
What are sending Democrats doing to prevent passage of the great big beautiful bill today
June 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
@warren.senate.gov
What are sending Democrats doing to prevent passage of the great big beautiful bill today
What are sending Democrats doing to prevent passage of the great big beautiful bill today
@markey.senate.gov
What will Senate Democrats do today to stop the big beautiful bill.
What will Senate Democrats do today to stop the big beautiful bill.
June 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
@markey.senate.gov
What will Senate Democrats do today to stop the big beautiful bill.
What will Senate Democrats do today to stop the big beautiful bill.
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Science is an economic driver in Hamilton, Mont., thanks to Rocky Mountain Laboratories, a federal research lab. Now, layoffs and funding cuts are having an impact in this town far from Washington.
A small Montana town grapples with the fallouts from federal worker cuts
Science is an economic driver in Hamilton, Mont., thanks to Rocky Mountain Laboratories, a federal research lab. Now, layoffs and funding cuts are having an impact in this town far from Washington.
www.npr.org
May 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Science is an economic driver in Hamilton, Mont., thanks to Rocky Mountain Laboratories, a federal research lab. Now, layoffs and funding cuts are having an impact in this town far from Washington.
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‘They say, We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning.’ —Archibald MacLeish
Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.
Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.
May 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
‘They say, We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning.’ —Archibald MacLeish
Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.
Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.
On Memorial Day, I am thinking of those who died who have served this country valiantly. It Also brings to mind the war in Ukraine where so many are dying today. I also think
Of the war in Gaza that is destroying the Palestine people. I mourn the Israelites lost lives on Oct.7.
Of the war in Gaza that is destroying the Palestine people. I mourn the Israelites lost lives on Oct.7.
May 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On Memorial Day, I am thinking of those who died who have served this country valiantly. It Also brings to mind the war in Ukraine where so many are dying today. I also think
Of the war in Gaza that is destroying the Palestine people. I mourn the Israelites lost lives on Oct.7.
Of the war in Gaza that is destroying the Palestine people. I mourn the Israelites lost lives on Oct.7.
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Happy 29th Birthday Internet Archive!
On May 12, 1996, Brewster Kahle founded a non-profit organization called the Internet Archive.
#InternetHistory
On May 12, 1996, Brewster Kahle founded a non-profit organization called the Internet Archive.
#InternetHistory
May 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!
bit.ly
May 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
It calls for completely eliminating the budget for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
It also cuts NEA, NEH, AmeriCorps, and PBS
www.everylibrary.org/trumpfy2026b...
It calls for completely eliminating the budget for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
It also cuts NEA, NEH, AmeriCorps, and PBS
www.everylibrary.org/trumpfy2026b...
STATEMENT: President Trump’s FY2026 Budget Proposal Will Eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services
These attacks are ideologically motivated and structurally dangerous to our educational, civic, cultural, and community institutions.
www.everylibrary.org
May 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
It calls for completely eliminating the budget for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
It also cuts NEA, NEH, AmeriCorps, and PBS
www.everylibrary.org/trumpfy2026b...
It calls for completely eliminating the budget for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
It also cuts NEA, NEH, AmeriCorps, and PBS
www.everylibrary.org/trumpfy2026b...
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🚨 Today, a federal court granted a temporary restraining order to halt the administration’s dismantling of IMLS—a direct result of the lawsuit filed by ALA and @afscme.bsky.social.
www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
May 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
🚨 Today, a federal court granted a temporary restraining order to halt the administration’s dismantling of IMLS—a direct result of the lawsuit filed by ALA and @afscme.bsky.social.
www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
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NEW: ALA was in court today for the first hearing in ALA v. Sonderling, our lawsuit aimed at halting the dismantling of the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
We urge the court to immediately enjoin the Administration from further damaging America's libraries. Learn more: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit
We urge the court to immediately enjoin the Administration from further damaging America's libraries. Learn more: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit
April 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
NEW: ALA was in court today for the first hearing in ALA v. Sonderling, our lawsuit aimed at halting the dismantling of the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
We urge the court to immediately enjoin the Administration from further damaging America's libraries. Learn more: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit
We urge the court to immediately enjoin the Administration from further damaging America's libraries. Learn more: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit
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April 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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NEW: It's time to #FundLibraries.
As we fight for the long-term future of federal funding for libraries in Congress & in the courts, it's critical that our elected officials CONTINUE to provide annual funding.
Take action, tell your House Rep to fund libraries in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
As we fight for the long-term future of federal funding for libraries in Congress & in the courts, it's critical that our elected officials CONTINUE to provide annual funding.
Take action, tell your House Rep to fund libraries in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
April 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
NEW: It's time to #FundLibraries.
As we fight for the long-term future of federal funding for libraries in Congress & in the courts, it's critical that our elected officials CONTINUE to provide annual funding.
Take action, tell your House Rep to fund libraries in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
As we fight for the long-term future of federal funding for libraries in Congress & in the courts, it's critical that our elected officials CONTINUE to provide annual funding.
Take action, tell your House Rep to fund libraries in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
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"It's really hard to make heads or tails of this. These are meaningful programs to Americans." ALA President Cindy Hohl
Many Institute for Museum and Library Services grants are funded by reimbursement, so many institutions are on the hook for money already spent.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Many Institute for Museum and Library Services grants are funded by reimbursement, so many institutions are on the hook for money already spent.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Federal museum and library grants abruptly terminated
The Institute for Museum and Library Services ends grants used to train librarians and fund innovations.
www.usatoday.com
April 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"It's really hard to make heads or tails of this. These are meaningful programs to Americans." ALA President Cindy Hohl
Many Institute for Museum and Library Services grants are funded by reimbursement, so many institutions are on the hook for money already spent.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Many Institute for Museum and Library Services grants are funded by reimbursement, so many institutions are on the hook for money already spent.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Falmouth MA April 5
April 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Falmouth MA April 5
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Today 21 states' Attorneys General filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the dismantling of the Institute of Museum & Library Services. ALA applauds this legal action by state officials who know how much these cuts would hurt their communities.
Tell Congress to show up #ForOurLibraries: ala.org/showup
Tell Congress to show up #ForOurLibraries: ala.org/showup
April 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Today 21 states' Attorneys General filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the dismantling of the Institute of Museum & Library Services. ALA applauds this legal action by state officials who know how much these cuts would hurt their communities.
Tell Congress to show up #ForOurLibraries: ala.org/showup
Tell Congress to show up #ForOurLibraries: ala.org/showup
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MORE: Libraries in several states have received letters which claim to cancel federal IMLS grants.
Congress MUST act to restore this funding. Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...
Use your voice - call Congress to protect & restore library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Congress MUST act to restore this funding. Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...
Use your voice - call Congress to protect & restore library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
April 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
MORE: Libraries in several states have received letters which claim to cancel federal IMLS grants.
Congress MUST act to restore this funding. Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...
Use your voice - call Congress to protect & restore library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Congress MUST act to restore this funding. Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...
Use your voice - call Congress to protect & restore library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
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More from ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl: "By cutting off federal support from libraries, the Trump administration is cutting off opportunity for the American people – economically, culturally, professionally and socially."
Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Take action: ala.org/showup
Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Take action: ala.org/showup
March 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
More from ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl: "By cutting off federal support from libraries, the Trump administration is cutting off opportunity for the American people – economically, culturally, professionally and socially."
Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Take action: ala.org/showup
Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Take action: ala.org/showup
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This is what happens when organizations have the money to fight back:
Without warning, New Hampshire lawmakers tried to defund the NH library completely; within 90 minutes, Every Library was able to deploy defense.
The amendment got killed 24 hours later.
www.everylibrary.org/nhdefundingr...
Without warning, New Hampshire lawmakers tried to defund the NH library completely; within 90 minutes, Every Library was able to deploy defense.
The amendment got killed 24 hours later.
www.everylibrary.org/nhdefundingr...
March 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is what happens when organizations have the money to fight back:
Without warning, New Hampshire lawmakers tried to defund the NH library completely; within 90 minutes, Every Library was able to deploy defense.
The amendment got killed 24 hours later.
www.everylibrary.org/nhdefundingr...
Without warning, New Hampshire lawmakers tried to defund the NH library completely; within 90 minutes, Every Library was able to deploy defense.
The amendment got killed 24 hours later.
www.everylibrary.org/nhdefundingr...
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ALA & broadband advocates gathered today at the Supreme Court for the start of oral arguments in a case that could decide the fate of #ERate
Past PLA President Sonia Alcántara-Antoine shared the profound impact the program has on her community in Baltimore, providing internet access at the library
Past PLA President Sonia Alcántara-Antoine shared the profound impact the program has on her community in Baltimore, providing internet access at the library
March 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
ALA & broadband advocates gathered today at the Supreme Court for the start of oral arguments in a case that could decide the fate of #ERate
Past PLA President Sonia Alcántara-Antoine shared the profound impact the program has on her community in Baltimore, providing internet access at the library
Past PLA President Sonia Alcántara-Antoine shared the profound impact the program has on her community in Baltimore, providing internet access at the library