Linda Perlman Fields
@lperlmanfields.bsky.social
Writer, poet, journalist, Peabody winner, book lover; more at https://www.LindaPerlmanFields.com
In our upside down world, Penguin Random House is hit with a federal civil rights complaint for following diversity, equity, and inclusion’ ideology in employment practices. Complaint lodged by a law firm founded by Stephen Miller.
December 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
In our upside down world, Penguin Random House is hit with a federal civil rights complaint for following diversity, equity, and inclusion’ ideology in employment practices. Complaint lodged by a law firm founded by Stephen Miller.
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The Supreme Court chose not to hear an appeal in the Llano County, Texas book banning case so the ban is upheld. At PEN America, attorney Elly Brinkley wrote the ruling "...allows state and local governments to exert ideological control over the people with impunity.”
The Supreme Court chose not to hear an appeal in the Llano County, Texas book banning case so the ban is upheld. At PEN America, attorney Elly Brinkley wrote the ruling "...allows state and local governments to exert ideological control over the people with impunity.”
December 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Glad to read that the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants, following a permanent injunction ordered by a US District Court judge. The attorneys general of 22 states are seeking to stop the dismantling of federal agencies.
Glad to read that the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants, following a permanent injunction ordered by a US District Court judge. The attorneys general of 22 states are seeking to stop the dismantling of federal agencies.
December 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Glad to read that the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants, following a permanent injunction ordered by a US District Court judge. The attorneys general of 22 states are seeking to stop the dismantling of federal agencies.
Glad to read that the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants, following a permanent injunction ordered by a US District Court judge. The attorneys general of 22 states are seeking to stop the dismantling of federal agencies.
#writingcommunity
Always great information and insight from Jane Friedman:
janefriedman.com/key-book-pub...
Always great information and insight from Jane Friedman:
janefriedman.com/key-book-pub...
The Key Book Publishing Paths: 2023–2024
Should you self-publish or traditionally publish? This infographic will help you determine the best choice for you and your project.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Always great information and insight from Jane Friedman:
janefriedman.com/key-book-pub...
Always great information and insight from Jane Friedman:
janefriedman.com/key-book-pub...
The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law
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October 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
September 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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The Library of Congress has named Arthur Sze the new US Poet Laureate. Among other accolades, Sze won a National Book Award for “Sight Lines.” A resident of Santa Fe, he is the first Asian American to serve in the post and succeeds Ada Limón, who served for three years.
The Library of Congress has named Arthur Sze the new US Poet Laureate. Among other accolades, Sze won a National Book Award for “Sight Lines.” A resident of Santa Fe, he is the first Asian American to serve in the post and succeeds Ada Limón, who served for three years.
September 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
So sorry to hear that Robert Redford has passed away. I remember a wonderful phone interview I had with him while I was at CBS News, Radio. Not everyone was as gracious during those interviews.
September 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
So sorry to hear that Robert Redford has passed away. I remember a wonderful phone interview I had with him while I was at CBS News, Radio. Not everyone was as gracious during those interviews.
Justice Sotomayer in her dissent of decision Perdomo vs Noem:
“We should not have to live in a country where the government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish and appears to work in a low-wage job. Rather than stand idly by while our Constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent.”
“We should not have to live in a country where the government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish and appears to work in a low-wage job. Rather than stand idly by while our Constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent.”
September 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Justice Sotomayer in her dissent of decision Perdomo vs Noem:
“We should not have to live in a country where the government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish and appears to work in a low-wage job. Rather than stand idly by while our Constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent.”
“We should not have to live in a country where the government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish and appears to work in a low-wage job. Rather than stand idly by while our Constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent.”
From the former US Labor Secretary:
Trump’s downfall open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Trump’s downfall open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Trump’s downfall
Fascist capitalism will do him in
open.substack.com
August 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM
From the former US Labor Secretary:
Trump’s downfall open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Trump’s downfall open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
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The Authors Guild warns about scams involving podcast pitches to writers: “Red flags include overly effusive praise, vague podcast details with no specific show name … One goal includes setting up advance fee fraud schemes where authors are later asked to pay ‘production costs.’”
The Authors Guild warns about scams involving podcast pitches to writers: “Red flags include overly effusive praise, vague podcast details with no specific show name … One goal includes setting up advance fee fraud schemes where authors are later asked to pay ‘production costs.’”
August 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
#Authors #WritingCommunity
US Senator Josh Hawley told a senate subcommittee, “Today’s hearing is about the largest intellectual property theft in American history… here’s the truth that nobody wants to admit: AI companies are training their models on stolen material.”
US Senator Josh Hawley told a senate subcommittee, “Today’s hearing is about the largest intellectual property theft in American history… here’s the truth that nobody wants to admit: AI companies are training their models on stolen material.”
July 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
#Authors #WritingCommunity
US Senator Josh Hawley told a senate subcommittee, “Today’s hearing is about the largest intellectual property theft in American history… here’s the truth that nobody wants to admit: AI companies are training their models on stolen material.”
US Senator Josh Hawley told a senate subcommittee, “Today’s hearing is about the largest intellectual property theft in American history… here’s the truth that nobody wants to admit: AI companies are training their models on stolen material.”
#readers #booklovers #booksky 💙📚 The Best Books of the Year (So Far) www.nytimes.com/2025/05/07/b...
The Best Books of the Year (So Far)
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July 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
#readers #booklovers #booksky 💙📚 The Best Books of the Year (So Far) www.nytimes.com/2025/05/07/b...
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The BBC’s selection of a dozen best:
Https://bbc.in/3ZBeuLy
The BBC’s selection of a dozen best:
Https://bbc.in/3ZBeuLy
July 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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The BBC’s selection of a dozen best:
Https://bbc.in/3ZBeuLy
The BBC’s selection of a dozen best:
Https://bbc.in/3ZBeuLy
Despite so many consecutive days of cold weather and constant rain in NE Pennsylvania, not to mention a spongy moth caterpillar outbreak, we do have some flowers blooming this spring.
May 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Despite so many consecutive days of cold weather and constant rain in NE Pennsylvania, not to mention a spongy moth caterpillar outbreak, we do have some flowers blooming this spring.
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In its annual “Freedom to Write “ index, Penn America reports “The number of writers jailed reached a new high in a wider range of countries, with at least 375 behind bars in 40 countries during 2024, compared to 339 in 2023.”
In its annual “Freedom to Write “ index, Penn America reports “The number of writers jailed reached a new high in a wider range of countries, with at least 375 behind bars in 40 countries during 2024, compared to 339 in 2023.”
May 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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In its annual “Freedom to Write “ index, Penn America reports “The number of writers jailed reached a new high in a wider range of countries, with at least 375 behind bars in 40 countries during 2024, compared to 339 in 2023.”
In its annual “Freedom to Write “ index, Penn America reports “The number of writers jailed reached a new high in a wider range of countries, with at least 375 behind bars in 40 countries during 2024, compared to 339 in 2023.”