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Promotional image stating "ARSL, PLA, and ULC urge the cancellation of recent grants to state-associated library and museum services. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) must continue to honor statutory appropriations and mandated programs and services. Members of Congress must listen to all their constituents and speak up for the value of public libraries in every state." Featured are the logos of the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, the Public Library Association, and the Urban Libraries Council at the bottom.

🏛️ Institute of Museum and Library Services cuts are putting America’s public libraries at risk.

Public libraries are essential infrastructure in every American community. IMLS must continue to honor appropriated and statutory programs and grants—as Congress intended.

For more 👉 bit.ly/4cxRpPa

They have the power to stop him… THEY CHOOSE TO LET HIM RULE WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS!!!

Libraries continued to provide critical services and develop innovative programs and services, despite the challenges they faced in 2024. Learn more and see which books face the most censorship challenges in this year's State of America's Libraries Report:
www.ala.org/news/state-a...

MORE: Libraries in several states have received letters which claim to cancel federal IMLS grants.

Congress MUST act to restore this funding. Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...

Use your voice - call Congress to protect & restore library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

Over 100,000 seats are up for grabs in 2025 — governors, mayors, city councils, state representatives, judges, school boards, and more.

Taking back our power starts now.

The Milwaukee Bar Association's poll shows that Judge Crawford exceeds expectations on judicial temperament, impartiality, and integrity.

In the poll, Judge Crawford handily leads Schimel in every category, while attorneys raise serious flags about Brad Schimel’s judgment.

once again, every accusation is a confession. republicans spent 15 years accusing democrats of winning elections by trading cash for votes. now, here we are.

WISCONSIN PEOPLE
PLEASE VOTE NOW

YOUR RIGHTS ARE ON THE LINE
YOUR HEALTHCARE IS WORTH MORE THAN $100

EARLY VOTING IS UNDERWAY

VOTE SUSAN CRAWFORD
#MomSky

Reminder, corporate America does not have the patience or money to invest in long-term (more than 3 years) research of any kind.

Without government grants to academic labs, we lose all of our long-term, low probability, but highest impact, innovation.

Trump’s attack on libraries was predictable. Its consequences could be devastating | Leo S Lo The president wants to eliminate the agency backing libraries and museums. But the institutions do far more than lend books

New in @theguardian.com from the President of @ala-acrl.bsky.social:

"Cutting [federal library] funding is more than just budget trimming. It means dismantling essential community infrastructure."

Read President Lo's full article: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries

Show up for our libraries. ALA American Library Association.

Tell Congress to protect library funding and the communities it supports: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding

I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky

I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped

ALA response to White House assault on IMLS To dismiss the mission of an agency that advances opportunity and learning is to dismiss the aspirations and everyday needs of millions of Americans. And those who will feel that loss most keenly live in rural communities.  As seedbeds of literacy and innovation, our nation’s 125,000 public, school, academic and special libraries deserve more, not less support. Libraries translate 0.003% of the federal budget into programs and services used by more than 1.2 billion people every year. Show Up for Our Libraries, ALA American Library Association, #ForOurLibraries

President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.

Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

We'll have more to share in the coming days. But what can you do right now? Call Congress. Call your state and local officials. Tell them exactly what's at stake if the President's order stands: the future of America's libraries.

It's time to Show Up #ForOurLibraries: bit.ly/ALA-LibraryStoryIMLS

JD Vance Says He And His Daughter Confronted by Pro-Ukrainian Protesters Dear Humans,

JD Vance is crying again. This time, he claims he and his daughter were “confronted” by pro-Ukraine protesters while walking near his home. Sounds dramatic, right? Except the video tells a different story. Let’s smite his lies.

We all know what they say about people who make assumptions.

These sites might be useful:

1. HealthMap – Real-time disease tracking system developed by Boston Children’s Hospital. (healthmap.org)
2. Global Incident Map – Displays disease outbreaks worldwide with alert notifications. (outbreaks.globalincidentmap.com)

Stand with Ukraine.

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Leadership is doubling down, but GOP members are getting nervous about the budget’s extreme unpopularity.

You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

He nails it.

This is the most dangerous move yet The canary is gasping for air

Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...

I am part of the 25%. The lifestyle change is worth it.

This is the way…

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Trump issues new executive order: Only the president can speak for “what the law is”

It was fun doing democracy with you.

Time to tank AirBnB 📉

The Washington Post refused to run this ad. Sure would be a shame if it went viral.

"Where Law Ends Tyranny Begins"

Engraving on the exterior of the United States Department of Justice headquarters.

This. Especially Senate Republicans.