Leslie Gallager
@lgallager.bsky.social
High School Librarian. Biracial Brooklynite. Scorpio Stellium. Human Library NYC. “Joy is an act of resistance.” — Toi Derricotte
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remember stuff like this when they tell you that diversity means a lowering of standards
robert f. kennedy jr. submits his application to harvard university. his application is, in its entirety, a single page with his name "Robert F. Kennedy Jr."
he is accepted immediately.
he is accepted immediately.
January 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
remember stuff like this when they tell you that diversity means a lowering of standards
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January 2025 is rivaling March 2020 as the longest month ever.
January 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
January 2025 is rivaling March 2020 as the longest month ever.
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Sometimes, there is a real difference between the lesser of two evils.
January 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Sometimes, there is a real difference between the lesser of two evils.
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January 2025 as a meme
January 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
January 2025 as a meme
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If I want storytelling, I’ll go to the fiction section of my public library. From a news outlet, I want facts.
The Washington Post’s New Mission: Reach ‘All of America’
This week, The Post began trying out a new mission statement: “Riveting Storytelling for All of America.”
buff.ly
January 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
If I want storytelling, I’ll go to the fiction section of my public library. From a news outlet, I want facts.
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AI didn’t write your favorite book.
November 25, 2024 at 11:14 AM
AI didn’t write your favorite book.
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Does anyone know of any other examples of where a video synchs perfectly to other audio, like the This Is America video clip set to Call Me Maybe?
October 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Does anyone know of any other examples of where a video synchs perfectly to other audio, like the This Is America video clip set to Call Me Maybe?
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With a fully remote team of just 20 employees, Bluesky has surpassed 20 million users in its first year since opening to the public and is stealing thunder from rivals hundreds of times its size.
At a time when conventional wisdom among bosses is that workers must be in-person to be productive.
At a time when conventional wisdom among bosses is that workers must be in-person to be productive.
November 20, 2024 at 4:16 PM
With a fully remote team of just 20 employees, Bluesky has surpassed 20 million users in its first year since opening to the public and is stealing thunder from rivals hundreds of times its size.
At a time when conventional wisdom among bosses is that workers must be in-person to be productive.
At a time when conventional wisdom among bosses is that workers must be in-person to be productive.
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Talk about self-owns! This is rather amazing news on the abortion rights front.
November 20, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Talk about self-owns! This is rather amazing news on the abortion rights front.
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Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
November 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
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daily reminder to support your local library, even if that’s just by checking out ebooks! 📚
November 17, 2024 at 1:04 PM
daily reminder to support your local library, even if that’s just by checking out ebooks! 📚
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This is the rallying call that I've needed to hear since November 6th. From Roxane Gay in today's New York Times www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...
November 17, 2024 at 7:43 PM
This is the rallying call that I've needed to hear since November 6th. From Roxane Gay in today's New York Times www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...
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Recommendation:
At your public library, check out gorgeous art books this winter.
You know, that huge type of book you wouldn't necessarily buy -- but is a glory to keep company with for awhile.
At your public library, check out gorgeous art books this winter.
You know, that huge type of book you wouldn't necessarily buy -- but is a glory to keep company with for awhile.
November 16, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Recommendation:
At your public library, check out gorgeous art books this winter.
You know, that huge type of book you wouldn't necessarily buy -- but is a glory to keep company with for awhile.
At your public library, check out gorgeous art books this winter.
You know, that huge type of book you wouldn't necessarily buy -- but is a glory to keep company with for awhile.
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Advice from a Literature teacher and resister: read your history, but don’t forget your literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
November 17, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Advice from a Literature teacher and resister: read your history, but don’t forget your literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
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Encourage your children to start a banned book club 📕 💙 ❤️
November 16, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Encourage your children to start a banned book club 📕 💙 ❤️
May this be a place where truth & a lot more joy washes over us! (image: Niall Staines)
November 16, 2024 at 2:49 PM
May this be a place where truth & a lot more joy washes over us! (image: Niall Staines)