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Tasslyn - AKA Dr. Sasslyn

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Poet. Superfan - AUTHORS. KIDLIT. BOOKS.

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Why We Must Fight to Stop HR 7661 Before It Destroys the Lives of American Children Lately I’ve been calling my House rep and screaming about one zillion things, and maybe you have too. But today I want to talk about one thing in particular you should add to your list: H.R. 7661 i…

I wrote about the first national book banning bill, which effectively seeks to erase trans people. At the end I include a link to let your reps know that you oppose this bill and all it stands for. lithub.com/why-we-must-...

05.03.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 633    πŸ” 438    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 12

Staple of my childhood too.

05.03.2026 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tell Your Representative: No War With Iran | Indivisible Demand your Representative do everything in their power to stop Trump’s war on Iran

TODAY: The House is expected to vote on legislation aimed at stopping Trump’s war with Iran.

The American people do not want another forever war in the Middle East. Urge your representative to support the War Powers Resolution to rein in Trump and prevent further military operations in Iran.

05.03.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 417    πŸ” 165    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 13

Everyone should read mariame kaba. And listen. Wth your heart.

05.03.2026 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Artists! I am looking for a Jewish illustrator for a middle-grade project focusing on Jewish history, practice, and culture. If your style feels fun, MG-appropriate, and both editorial & narrative, please drop a link or DM! (And editor & agent friends, if you have someone to rec, it's appreciated!)

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A Nationwide Book Ban Bill Has Been Introduced in the House of Representatives Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.

Read more from @heykellyjensen.bsky.social, writing for @bookriot.bsky.social, here: bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...

27.02.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Supporting Northside Minneapolis Families By Supporting Northside Beyond the Bell

Rent is due and we still need to raise tens--if not hundreds--of thousands of dollars. North Minneapolis doesn't get the same kind of attention the southside does, and kids there are hurting badly. If we raise $1000 I will match. (Reply, DM, or email.) givebutter.com/beyondthebell

27.02.2026 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 6
A call script for elected representatives: U.S. attack on Iran: 

YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m a constituent from [ZIP CODE]. 

YOU: I’m calling to demand [MOC/SENATOR] take urgent action after the United States joined Israel in launching strikes on Iran today.  

YOU: The Trump administration has again taken military action without any specific Congressional authorization. President Trump has also confirmed that the U.S. has undertaken β€œmajor operations” in Iran and has also said β€œU.S. lives might be lost.” 

YOU: I am calling on [MOC/SENATOR] to call for the following actions immediately:  

- Public clarification on the scope of U.S. involvement
- Call for and support support the Khanna–Massie War Powers Resolution in the House.
- Oppose ANY funding for military escalation without Congressional authorization. 

YOU: Are we or are we not at war with Iran? Congress needs to answer this question, and do it quickly. 

YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS – e.g. Clarify you’d like a written response]

A call script for elected representatives: U.S. attack on Iran: YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m a constituent from [ZIP CODE]. YOU: I’m calling to demand [MOC/SENATOR] take urgent action after the United States joined Israel in launching strikes on Iran today. YOU: The Trump administration has again taken military action without any specific Congressional authorization. President Trump has also confirmed that the U.S. has undertaken β€œmajor operations” in Iran and has also said β€œU.S. lives might be lost.” YOU: I am calling on [MOC/SENATOR] to call for the following actions immediately: - Public clarification on the scope of U.S. involvement - Call for and support support the Khanna–Massie War Powers Resolution in the House. - Oppose ANY funding for military escalation without Congressional authorization. YOU: Are we or are we not at war with Iran? Congress needs to answer this question, and do it quickly. YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS – e.g. Clarify you’d like a written response]

Do it now.

Yes, you can leave a message. Yes, call the DC offices.

Script here again.

28.02.2026 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 716    πŸ” 651    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 21
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18 Book Censorship Posts to Revisit: Book Censorship News, February 27, 2026 Catch up with five years of censorship writing, ranging from how to fight book bans to the growth of unprofessional book reviews.

18 book censorship posts from the last five years to revisit. That, plus this week's extensive roundup of book censorship news: bookriot.com/book-censors...

27.02.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Mass horror at the killings of Renee Good & Alex Pretti has DHS’s budget at stake.

And yet in the past week, agents left a blind refugee to die alone.
And lied about it.

They pretended to be police looking for a missing child, to detain a college kid.
And lied about it.

What does this tell you?

27.02.2026 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2449    πŸ” 824    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 31
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If I know anyone attending YAL Summit, I hope to see you at Friday's featured session where I'll Zoom in to talk about banned books with @jeremywhitley.bsky.social @benkahncomics.bsky.social and @nitatyndall.com!

yalsummit.org

27.02.2026 05:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ”΄πŸ”΄

26.02.2026 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Nationwide Book Ban Bill Has Been Introduced in the House of Representatives Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.

A nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Here's what you need to know about HR7661, including who is behind it, the history behind such bills, and what you need to do to stop it.

bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...

26.02.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 425    πŸ” 445    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 90
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Stand With Minnesota Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

www.standwithminnesota.com/keepmnhoused

26.02.2026 06:28 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please read this article to the end. Even before ICE got involved, this started because this *blind man who speaks no English and uses a curtain rod as a walking stick* got lost on a walk and some Karen called the police on him and they tasered and beat him bc he didn’t drop the rod. WTF

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LOVE these books!!!!!

25.02.2026 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Folks on ground need help? Here if ya need!

25.02.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I cannot emphasize enough that this isn't true, and that because Arkansas made this claim last month–and crafted a policy to ban book mail (which was then put on pause)–other states are taking advantage of this. This is two more states in less than a month, with still no proof of drugs-in-books.

25.02.2026 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive: Katy ISD removed 142 LGBTQ+ books in January, records show Removed titles include β€œHeartstopper” by Alice Oseman; β€œBeing Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen” by Jazz Jennings; and multiple titles focused on LGBTQ+ history and rights.

Katy ISD (TX) banned 142 LGBTQ+ books in January alone.

www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood...

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After another title was added to Utah’s growing list of books banned from public schools, we want to hear from you: Who do you trust to decide what books are age-appropriate for Utah’s students?

Fill out this form to share your perspective.
https://forms.gle/ZEAxKLb4z7Ca5rkC6Β 

24.02.2026 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Order your Faves on my Digital Cookie Site Today That's right! You can order your favorite Girl Scout Cookies from me online, all while helping my troop and I do great things in our community and beyond! Check it out.

Want to help some Minneapolis area kids whose neighborhoods are being terrorized AND stock up on Thin Mints? Order Girl Scout cookies! Right now, there are 157 boxes left. Can we get all of them sold? digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop1...

10.02.2026 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Forgive me. I did not know. I have corrected my error.

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READ THIS

12.02.2026 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

yup

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Moon Palace Books Your neighborhood independent bookstore located in south Minneapolis. Selling new and used books since 2012.

Minneapolis is still occupied even if national media has looked away. Moon Palace is still running a book drive for Spanish language books. Help out by buying a few. (And skipping the coupon)

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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paulβ€”an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.

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I know exactly where this is. JFC.

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Disturbingly detailed analysis of my first rewatch incoming

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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

tomorrow, StandWithMinnesota.com will hit a million site visits and over 650,000 unique visitors.

i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare.

thank you. thank you.

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