Federal cuts threaten program that allows libraries to share books | Jefferson City News-Tribune Peggy Frank loves old research books, especially ones about history. But they aren't always available through her local library collection in suburban Naperville, Illinois, where she's lived for the…

Peggy Frank loves old research books, especially ones about history.

But they aren't always available through her local library collection in suburban Naperville, Illinois, where she's lived for the past 45 years.

The Quiet Collapse of Reading—and the Only Real Solution Fiction Is Fading, Kids Are Skipping, Parents Are Scrolling. What to Do?

Research and data have proven that reading improves quality of life, increases empathy, increases test scores, leads to more successful and productive lives, makes people more creative, and helps people make better decisions about the world around them.

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Normal use of data:
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Republicans are cowardly thugs, afraid to face their voters. Pathetic.

To be effective, our opposition to today's abuses must run alongside a clear picture of what we are actually for - and how everyday life could be better with different leadership.

Salt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws

Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, adopted official Pride flags on Tuesday in response to state laws barring the display of any nonofficial flags at schools and government buildings.

Chicago is on to something.

Make it so.

Keep Your Head Up – The Fight for America Isn’t Over-It's ON Remembering the Generations Who Fought Before Us – and Why We Can’t Be the One to Let This Experiment Fail

Every generation has its defining test. This is ours. Don’t burn out – pace yourself, live your life, and keep pushing. We’re the torchbearers now.

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It's tough to refer to someone as a criminal if you've given them no due process to determine whether they're a criminal. Like if you get arrested and get a trial and are convicted of 34 felony counts. That's due process. You can call that guy a criminal.

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Looking for connections to help fight the right wing takeover of our library. Subversive books etc. Need advice on how to combat this crazyness.

Looking for connections to help fight the right wing takeover of our library. Subversive fiction books filling the library. Need advice on how to combat this crazyness.

GOOD.

"What Can I Do?" Behind The Headlines With Andrew Weissmann, Vol 2.6.c

"What can I do?"

That is the number 1 question I get asked. And at this time in our democracy -- or what remains of it when public servants put their loyalty to a person above their oaths of office— I am grateful that people are asking that question.

Below is a video with my answer:

Socialism doesn’t mean taking money from those who work hard and giving it to those who don’t. You’re think of Capitalism.

Libraries need your support!

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“This is treason adjacent. I’m sure Pete Hegseth is very busy firing black people and women, so he’s not focused on the actual target here, which is Vladimir Putin.”
@therickwilson.bsky.social on the U.S. halting offensive cyber operations against Russia.

“The age of kings is past: what today calls itself the people deserves no king.”
Thus spoke Zarathustra.

Library display based on artwork from Dev the Pineapple. A smiling Mychal, illustrated, with books and sunflowers. Text quote reads, "Library kids are going to save the world"

We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.

This Friday, where will you be?

standupforscience2025.org

Zelenskyy doesn’t owe the US and apology.

"To me, EveryLibrary is the pre-eminent nonprofit that focus on helping librarians defend their funding, collections, and occasionally, employees. There are petitions to share, a section on legislative news, info on crowdfunding campaigns, and more."

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We've already seen outrageous attacks on libraries.

That's why we're launching the nation's largest campaign supporting libraries and the right to read.

But we can't do it without you.
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This hits hard.

Wise man in a sweater in his home library 📚 contemplating: I don't know what word in the English language --I can't find one-- applies to people who are willing to sacrifice the literal existence of organized human life so they can put a few more dollars into highly stuffed pockets. The word 'evil' doesn't even begin to approach it. ~Noam Chomsky

Wise man…

We just won a court order stopping DOGE and unauthorized, unelected, and unvetted individuals like Elon Musk from accessing people's private data and blocking federal funds.

We will keep fighting to protect all Americans from this administration’s destruction.