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Retired public library worker, Southerner, Democrat, Episcopalian, Progressive Christian, Cat lover, interested in History, Comparative Religion, Art Nouveau, Art Deco
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IMLS staff were placed on administrative leave following the Trump Administration’s Executive Order, which eliminated federal funding for libraries. Take action today! www.everylibrary.org/statement_im... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

JUST TO CLARIFY…👇

Just a reminder: having a functional moral compass right now is going to make you feel bad all the time; don’t mistakenly hate yourself for that.

Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up [HQ Sound] youtu.be/X2W3aG8uizA?... via @YouTube

Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid. So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.

Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…

The Trump administration has begun drafting an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. This action would negatively impact school libraries and literacy rates. www.saveschoollibrarians.org/deptofed2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

The administration says it will conduct a comprehensive review of grant recipients' political and social ideology before resuming any funding. www.everylibrary.org/statement_om... via @everylibrary.bsky.social