Sandra Parks

A DOGE Exit Interview It’s the agency’s turn to send a pointless, time-consuming email explaining its accomplishments.

what was it that you did here exactly?

Mother Viola Fletcher passes away at 111 years old TULSA, Okla. — Mayor Monroe Nichols announced the passing of one of the two last remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Mother Viola Fletcher.

Rest in Power to Mother Viola Ford Fletcher.

111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.

She never got the justice she deserved

www.fox23.com/news/mother-...

A call to action ‘We Ain’t Buying It’

Jen Rubin shares why we should boycott Trump enablers—Amazon, Home Depot, and Target—this Thanksgiving holiday.

Hear, hear.

Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.

"Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out"

#AiIsTheProblem #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians

www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...

LIBRARIES WIN IN COURT. Federal court issues permanent injunction in Rhode Island V. Trump, stops the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The court ruled that all actions taken by the Administration to dismantle IMLS are nullified. This injunction takes immediate nationwide effect: all grants, in every state and territory. The Administration is stopped from taking these actions again in the future. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.

NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court!

A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.

Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)

A flyer with the trans flag and transgender sign. it says trans day of remembrance remember the dead fight like hell for the living.

#TDOR

Im gonna save y'all from giving Starbucks any money because fuck'em.

Ingredients:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolates (113g)
2.5 Tbs granulated sugar (32g)
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups milk (360g)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
Whipped Cream

I think about how many people are dead because of Cheney every time I pass a flag at half staff.

Here's your chance to do something about the people being starved and beaten in Broadview ICE custody.

Share this post, and I'll donate $1 to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund (www.mibfc.org).

And if you make a donation to them, let me know how much and I'll match it 1:1.

That’s just weird. And offensive.

If you actually need to read something in the Post, your public library probably provides access. It’s one of Massanutten Regional Library’s online resources.

MBS stains the White House Trump sells him F-35s and no one seems to remember Jamal Khashoggi

Remember Jamal Khashoggi.
Remember Jamal Khashoggi.
brianjkarem.substack.com/p/mbs-stains...

Trump Says U.S. Intends to Sell F-35 Jet Fighters to Saudi Arabia The Saudi leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is due to meet with the president in Washington on Tuesday By Michael R. Gordon Follow Updated Nov. 17, 2025 4:54 pm ET Share

Trump says he will sell our most advanced fighter jets to the Saudis, who US intelligence says killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Looks like Saudi Arabia’s billion-dollar business deals with the Trump family are paying off. This is outrageous.

How are they stopping drugs coming through our border when they can’t even stop cows?

Using A.I. to vet library materials flags many titles that are not accurate and matches titles against "challenged" books or reviews which could include anything. This practice is problematic. Districts should not be using A.I. to vet materials, since A.I. does not include the context or full text.

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

Our candidates refused Dominion money, and won. Virginia voters want leaders who choose people over profit. Congrats @guzman4virginia.bsky.social @johnmcauliff.bsky.social @lhn.bsky.social @jess4va.com!

Kaine needs to ditch the “moratorium on mischief” line. What the Trump administration is doing is not “mischief” : it’s full on deliberate destruction of people lives. While the alliteration is cute, the term mischief trivializes the very real pain people are suffering.

Indivisible Brooklyn volunteers with the Hands Off NYC campaign handing out materials to defend neighborhoods from ICE.

Today, thousands of people came out to events all across NYC—picking up and handing out materials to defend their neighborhoods from ICE. There were whistles kits & know your rights cards. People went to hundreds of businesses hanging signs of solidarity. Incredible feat by @handsoffnyc.bsky.social.

The link to the segment is up...

It's powerful. And may be useful to share with others, including students.

@brian-goldstone.bsky.social

www.cbsnews.com/video/when-t...

Also your arrogance here is awful.

@kaine.senate.gov you need to start listening to your constituent. WE want new Senate leadership.

The operative word is "insurance"

I live in Chicago, here are some tips for dealing with the Black and Tans: Keep whistles on you to alert the neighborhood of ICE activities. Distribute whistles if you can. Post signage where people are taken, "ICE kidnapped someone here" is a powerful message. Stand firm in crosswalks or use your vehicle to obstruct ICE movement. Invite friends and family from rural areas to enjoy your cities, show them the only violence there is caused by the federal government. Post signage to alert your neighbor of the ICE activity. Record everything they do. Ask for warrants. They won't have one, but making them admit it is important. If they are on your private property, firmly tell them to leave. Sell them nothing and don't let them use restrooms. Protests. Protest. Protest. Every delay is a life saved. Remember, people aren't being deported, they are going missing.

From a reddit post discussing ICE moving into Charlotte

This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.

💔 Alice Wong’s last words: “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.”

We can never thank Alice enough for fighting all the good fights and especially all the hard fights. We all learned so much from your brilliance, your courage, and your indefatigable leadership. We will never forget you.

A useful database for those who are curious.

"What's happening here is evil."

What a photograph.

“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”

Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Maryland Board of Education Restores 'Flamer' to School Libraries After Community Protests

Some good news out of Maryland!