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Candide
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I am an eternally curious human being with a love of books, good whiskey, laughter, and family. I also believe that, in the end, we must cultivate our garden.
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Get up, stand up
Don't give up the fight

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The government says her lawn is 'unsightly.' She's fighting to keep it that way.
Which is more appealing: neatly mowed grass or a 'rewilded' lawn that supports a diverse habitat?
www.usatoday.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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In case anyone says $45M was well spent on a military parade, here's an alternative viewpoint.

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5 things $45 million could pay for instead of military parade
The expected price of the June 14, 2025, Army display through Washington, D.C., could instead provide for critical services and programs.
www.splcenter.org
June 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Fifty years ago Gil Scott-Heron asked just how blind will America be?

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Gil Scott-Heron - H2Ogate Blues
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April 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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If you value libraries and the services they provide, please read this:

Trump signed an Executive Order attacking Federal Funding for Libraries.

Please send an email to your legislators and governors before it's too late.

action.everylibrary.org/emaileo2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SEND AN EMAIL: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacking Federal Funding for Libraries
We need your help TODAY to tell your governors and key members of the House and Senate that federal funding for libraries - the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - needs to be preserved!
action.everylibrary.org
March 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM