Governor Newsom proclaims California Library Week | Governor of California

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What do the Postal Police do? Latest agency drafted into mass deportations The United States Postal Inspection Service has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security on immigration enforcement.

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Book Industry Coalition Opposes Federal Book Banning Effort More than 130 publishers, booksellers, librarians, and literary groups have signed a letter in opposition to HR 7661, a bill that would cut federal funding for K–12 classrooms and school libraries all...

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Do Americans read print books, e-books or audiobooks more? | Pew Research Center Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.

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IRI?

When you feel imposter syndrome sneaking up on you, just remember that JD Vance lectured the Pope on theology.

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a “ceasefire” that lasted 17 hours and killed 254 people in lebanon is not a ceasefire and referring to it as one is inaccurate

If you're unsure what to say when you call your representatives, here's the script I used. I also cut-and-pasted it into the email form on their websites.

What can we, as individuals, do right now about this madman?

The system of checks and balances is broken.

PETITION: Stop Trump's Proposed Elimination of Federal Funding for Libraries Page 56 of Trump’s proposed budget calls for the closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The ONLY source of federal funding for libraries.

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Page 56 of Trump’s proposed budget calls for the destruction of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The ONLY source of federal support for libraries. action.everylibrary.org/petitionimls... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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Funny Friday

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50 facts about the life and career of Canadian poet Dennis Lee | CBC Books The poet behind the children's classic Alligator Pie turns 80 on Aug. 31, 2019.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, here are 50 facts about one of my favourite Canadian poets, Dennis Lee.
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CALL YOUR REPS: Stop the Federal Book Ban Bill! Your voice matters, and together we can help protect the freedom to read.

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Your voice matters, and together we can help protect the freedom to read. action.everylibrary.org/callhr7661 via @everylibrary.bsky.social #read #reading #book #books #authors #author #write #writing

March favorites Definitely Maybe Not a Detective (Wyatt Investigations #1) by Sarah Fox.

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Three countries stood alone as 123 nations voted to formally label the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity” the U.S., Israel, and Argentina all voted no on the Ghana-led UN reparations resolution.

Telling us to “fix it” is not helpful

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The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it | Fortune The Government Accountability Office can't even verify the books. Here's what Congress must do.

This is what happens when a guy who bankrupted several casinos is in charge of the economy.
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The Nationwide Book Ban Bill Moves to the House: How to Take Action Now The nationwide book ban bill, HR 7661, has progressed out of committee and into the House. Here's what you need to know to take action.

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Tell Congress: Stop Trump's War with Iran Trump's unauthorized war in Iran has already taken the lives of US servicemembers and at least 1,000 Iranian civilians. It has devolved into a larger regional conflict, with missile and drone strikes,...

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Protect My Public Media Take a stand for the local stations and programs you love.

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Reject the Deportation & Detention Agenda Tell your Members of Congress to publicly oppose any warehouses or detention centers being expanded in your community or anywhere in the country.

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From The New Yorker.
By Jonathan Rosen.

This Isn't About Politics or You or Me This shouldn't be difficult.

This Isn't About Politics or You or Me
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Red Light At Dawn Cooking in the Time of War: Food Rationing

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