Crystal Hicks
crystalbrarian.bsky.social
Crystal Hicks
@crystalbrarian.bsky.social
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June 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
People who assure you that you can only gain security at the price of liberty usually want to deny you both. On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder
February 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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January 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Read, share, act.
January 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Huge cuts proposed for South Dakota State Library which serves school and public libraries across the state @aaslpres.bsky.social www.tsln.com/news/south-d...
South Dakota DEA proposes huge cuts to State Library services
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed severe cuts to services provided by the South Dakota State Library. HB 1041, introduced by House Education Committee Chair Rep. Lana Greenfield at the re...
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January 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My sister made this lovely list! Check out #9! www.austinchronicle.com/arts/2024-12...
The Top 10 Works of Austin Art of 2024
The things that reignited my faith in the human capacity for creation
www.austinchronicle.com
December 12, 2024 at 7:55 PM
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Today, the Supreme Court agreed to review an incredibly consequential 5th Circuit case related to the Universal Service Fund, the funding mechanism that supports #Erate broadband discounts for libraries & schools.

The plaintiffs argue that the USF is unconstitutional. We couldn't disagree more. 1/2
November 22, 2024 at 8:38 PM
My mother just completed this painting today. “Red Sky in the Morning”
November 22, 2024 at 7:10 PM
I’m a librarian, so my inaugural post has to be my pet. Meet Pocket.
November 19, 2024 at 11:47 PM