A 15-Point Guide to Surviving Authoritarianism Explore a 15-point guide that helps recognize and resist authoritarianism, emphasizing critical thinking and democratic values for survival.

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PETITION: Don't Ban Books in the United States Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.

Join the fight against government regulations on the books that you and your family are allowed to read in the United States by signing the petition today.

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Mother's Day supper for my wife. Gouda smothered beef tenderloin with bacon and crab, sweet potato dauphiois, and chili corn.

EveryLibrary’s 2024 Annual Impact Report - Executive Summary

EveryLibrary's 2024 Annual Impact Report highlights the organization's unwavering commitment to defending the right to read, supporting library funding initiatives, and empowering local advocacy across the nation.

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SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS. Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!

On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.

On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.

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Trump’s Military Academies Are Becoming Laboratories for Unconstitutional Censorship​​, Not Leadership Adults 18 and over attend these schools, not children.

At the nation’s elite military academies, the library stacks are being emptied by executive order.

Adults 18 and over attend these academies, not children.

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How EveryLibrary Helped Right to Read North Dakota Defeat SB 2307 Why It Matters for the Future of Library Advocacy

After months of organizing, advocacy, and coalition-building in North Dakota, Senate Bill 2307 has finally been defeated.

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Federal Funding for Libraries Helps Reduce Recidivism Trump is destroying Federal Funding for libraries through the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

There is a well-established link between low literacy, dropout rates, and criminal behavior, and federal funding for libraries helps increase literacy rates in prisons across the country.

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The Trump Administration Is Attacking Democracy | Opinion This is about control—an attempt to control our history, and with it, the future of American democracy.

The recent executive orders from the Trump Administration represent an unprecedented attack on American democracy by targeting the institutions that safeguard public knowledge, history, and civic participation.

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PETITION: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacks on Federal Funding for Libraries In a new executive order, President Trump has targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state librari...

Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.

We need Americans like you to take action today!

Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!

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STATEMENT: Federal Funding for Libraries Makes it Case in Court The Trump Administration is attempting to have this case dismissed based on standing.

The Trump Administration is desperate to have this case dismissed

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Together, We Stopped a Dangerous Bill in Arkansas Senate Bill 536, which would have abolished the Arkansas State Library and eliminated the State Library Board, was defeated in a House committee last week

Bill 536, which would have abolished the Arkansas State Library and eliminated the State Library Board, was defeated in a House committee last week.

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Regardless of your political views, check your facts. I've done a bit of checking lately, and I'm finding inaccuracies on both sides of the fence. Misinformation is EVERYONE'S enemy!

Results of the First Library Ballot Initiatives in the Trump Era

The first two statewide elections of the Trump era have underscored a vital truth:

Libraries are not red or blue, liberal or conservative, left or right—they are essential.

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SEND AN EMAIL: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacking Federal Funding for Libraries We need your help TODAY to tell your governors and key members of the House and Senate that federal funding for libraries - the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - needs to be preserved!

Trump signed an Executive Order attacking Federal Funding for Libraries.

Please send an email to your legislators and governors before it's too late!

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Done. Best of luck!

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Our Wins Of The Week Almost three weeks into Donald Trump’s second term, and things aren’t going all that well for him.

The American people aren’t just watching Trump’s second term unfold—they’re pushing back. From lawsuits challenging his overreach to protests in 50 state capitals, this week’s Week In Wins rounds up the ways people are saying ‘not so fast’ to his agenda 👏

Eagles Star Praises Young Fan Critically Injured In Philly Plane Crash While Saving His Sister's Life This selfless little boy is a true hero ❤️🥹

This little boy is a true hero and should be celebrated as such.

Just saw a picture of a sign at the anti trump rally. "Super callous fragile racist exist nazi POTUS" Damn near died! (And yes, I sang it.)

Got through surgery. I'm pretty sore, but hey, there were robots involved. So still pretty cool.

Thanks, Donald

I'm going in for surgery on Thursday to repair an umbilical hernia. Robots will be involved, so that's pretty awesome.

That's hysterical!

Apathy is no longer an option. Make yourself heard.