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Well it’s something. But not much. “The Court will not, at this time, issue a TRO providing all of the relief sought by plaintiffs. Instead, the Court will issue a narrow TRO preserving the status quo as of this Order.” So no more shenanigans but there are no shenanigans left.

Jill Sobule. Model human being. Peace.

Dispatches from the library war front …

26 senators sign letter to IMLS Acting Dir. Sunderland saying "reverse the grant terminations and ensure continued funding in accordance with federal law". They want an update in writing by May 1. www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/u...

On PBS April 29. www.pbs.org/independentl...

Library lovers: watch/listen!

From WA State Librarian Sara Jones: “everything we do is at risk”. Leadership on display.

The IMLS Grant termination letters are coming after hours. This came at 7:24pm PT, 10:24pm ET. Do they feel better sending after 10pm like they can avoid the backlash? Fraidycats.

See what IMLS funding does for your community. Stealing this support is not patriotic.

The Alt National Park Service is fighting for all of us.

The letter that went out to IMLS staff today.

We have current IMLS grants that were awarded in 2024 and continue through 2026. I hope we can at least get reimbursed for contractor work to date.

Happy Trans Visibility Day to all who celebrate! We see you and wish you every comfort and all of the joys life has on offer!

Please to be reading this from national treasure, Tressie McMillan Cottom.

Recommend!

DC friends, you have brunch plans on Sunday!

Popularity for the win! Way to stick to it Bill 🤓

@support.bsky.team fyi this error on Discover list

The 2018 Museum and Library Services Act, which trump signed into law, and which says Grants to States is mandatory, is only good through 2025.

Mark Your Calendars! California eBook Summit: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:30-3:30 PT. Where? Zoom REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Yaaas! And check your library website for free Discover &Go passes to this and other fun places! www.discoverandgo.org