OK, the application form is open again here: noflyingnotights.com/about/become...

I'm working on the site right now, actually, but once it's back up, I can link to the application.

Statement in opposition to HR 7661: The freedom to speak and to read is a fundamental principle of the United States of America. That is why we have joined together--parents, students, educators, library workers, authors, free expression advocates, booksellers, and publishers-- to stand in support of our nation's school-aged children and teens and in opposition of HR 7661. HR 7661 if passed will compel nationwide book censorship. It confuses obscenity with identity and stigmatizes vulnerable young people, particularly trans children and teens based on who they are. It will continue to drain funding from our already underfunded schools and libraries. And it will threaten the creativity and critical thinking that are vital to education in the US.

A core principle of democracy, freedom, and liberty is that the government does not choose what people get to read and who they get to be. This country has a long history of protecting our freedoms. HR 7661 goes against this. Together, we say that this bill goes against the US Constitution, local self determination, access to books, and a society that is welcoming for everyone, no matter who they are. Our schools deserve better than this. Our children and teens-- all of them, without exception-- deserve better than this. We urge the US House of Representatives to vote NO on HR 7661 or better yet not to take it up for a vote at all.

A list of organizations who signed the Joint statement in opposition to HR 7661.

A continuation of the list of organizations who signed the joint statement against HR 7661

As advocates for comics creators and readers, we stand with over 100 grassroots and national advocacy organizations, publishers, booksellers, and professional associations in opposition to HR 7661. Urge your representative to vote NO or to not take it up for a vote at all at: tinyurl.com/hapf2m9r

Outlaw's Apprentice Otis is a teenaged artist-in-training, but when he and the former mercenary to whom he is apprenticed find themselves on the wrong side of the law, they have to make their escape across the country wi...

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You could have asked anyone who works a public reference desk and they would have told you this lol...

I am ecstatic. All three of the Moms for Liberty backed candidates lost in my local school board election tonight. Even this deep red Waukesha County, WI community doesn't like conservative politics in our schools. 🇺🇸🏫🗳

OH HELL YES! This was my first experience with a cliffhanger and even though I hated school I could not WAIT for the fall to see what happened. All-time core memory

Sir, a second bird is at the feeder

The Endless Goodbye More than a decade before my dad died, I lost him to dementia.

My dad died on Valentine’s Day—ever the mischievous cherub—after a decade-long battle w dementia. My essay on what it’s like to lose someone you love, before they’re even gone: www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...

A small black cat asleep on the lap of her owner, curled up with her face covered with a paw and one ear sticking up.

They are such jerks, aren't they?

I can likely get you some details - since this is the first year of the awards, it’s all new! If you want to DM me I can find out what the deal is, or connect you with the folks planning it.

Seconding this, as a white dude who came up in the Mountain Music community:

I don't know how they did it, but between Rocky Road to Dublin, Go Lassie Go, and Pick Poor Robin Clean, the songs were *wrong*. Wonderfully performed, but unsettling in a way I can't quite put my finger on. 1/

Continue a John Noble streak.

It has been a while since I've seen either! Also maybe White Collar?

I finished re-watching Elementary and am not sure what I want to choose as a comfort TV re-watch next.

A promo image. The background is a grey spiral on a black background. Text reads: “Enter the library, 27th October 2026. Pre-order now.” There is an image of a hardback book. On the cover there is text reading “From the Library of Jurgen Leitner”, “Premee Mohamed with Jonathan Sims”, and a green illustration of a falling man with wings strapped to his arms.

Just announced: FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, an official Magnusverse novel by Premee Mohamed with Jonathan Sims, releasing October 27th and published by Random House Worlds. Pre-order now by visiting www.rustyquill.com/novel

A shorthair black cat sits on her owner’s lap on top of a red and purple quilt with paws tuck under her chest. She gazes happily at the camera.

Please enjoy my majestic black cat on this Friday the 13th.

I like a lot of things about Shrinking but my favorite is that it seems to be making Harrison Ford happy. The guy always looks like he's having a blast

One of my all-time audiobooks series is Maggie Stiefvater's Raven Cycle (starts with The Raven Boys) read by Will Patton. To get a sense of Stiefvater's writing in 1 book, the stand-alone Scorpio Races, read by Steve West & Fiona Hardingham, is also excellent.

Also rec Rivers of London as audio!

I frequently just ramble on at people about his discussion of who Ophelia is in Hamlet, and how he breaks your heart in 2 minutes flat. It’s extraordinary.

So this past week I read the book "Code Name Hélène" by Ariel Lawhon, which is a WWII-era historical novel about an Australian woman who married a Frenchman, worked in the French Resistance, escaped France just ahead of arrest, and parachuted BACK in to work with the Maquis.

Dear Tilly Norwood: Some Blunt Advice, Actress to “Actress,” From Betty Gilpin The Emmy-nominated actor and author pens an open letter to the AI avatar that's got Hollywood in a tizzy.

Always a thrill to read an essay by Betty Gilpin www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

A young white woman with short dark pixie hair sits on a pine needle covered forest floor wearing a blue striped dress, leaning against a pine tree trunk. She wears an inquisitive expression, looking at the camera.

A young white woman sits in the driver seat of a white vintage car, dressed elegantly in a white wool coat with a matching white flower brooch and earrings. Her black hair and red lip maw a dramatic contrast, and she looks out of the car at the camera.

A close up portrait of an older white woman with short, dark hair gently smiling at the camera wearing a purple evening suit, pearl earrings.

A senior white woman stands at a kitchen island wearing a bright red shirt with a black cat on it. She is working on cutting up apples for mini pies and the ingredients are spread out in front of her.

I lost my brilliant, beautiful mom Monday. She a dedicated professor of physics & astronomy, a dry wit, an adventurous cook, a strong willed force & feminist, a lover of music & art, & a supportive, loving mom & wife. A life well lived. Alzheimer’s is awful but I’m glad we got every minute we did.

Join us at the Woburn Public Library for a panel discussion featuring the best and brightest upcoming Black comics creators in the Boston area! Brittney Bourne, Ingrid Pierre, and Gabriel Joy Reid will talk about their work in a conversation moderated by Cagen Luse!
Registration link below!

When I realized what they were doing with the names of the blades weapons, I laughed out loud in the theater, and from that point on I was 100% on board

Illustration of 1940s librarian. Text: I became a librarian for the money and fame

A black and white photo of Ormes.

A black and white photo of Ormes with two dolls, including Patty Jo.

A children's book, "Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes." Words by Traci N. Todd and pictures by Shannon Wright.

Cartoonist Jackie Ormes (Aug. 1, 1911- Dec. 26, 1985), the first Black woman to create a newspaper comic strip that was nationally syndicated. She created Torchy Brown in Dixie to Harlem, Torchy in Heartbeats & Patty-Jo ‘n’ Ginger (Patty Jo became a toy doll). #BlackHistoryMonth

GM: Charisma check.

Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]

GM: that’s a d6 how did you

Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊

I have immense fondness for this show, especially as my grandmother was a Newfie and I thus love George.

This one is just a ton of fun, for both of them and Derek Jacobi.