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Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

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Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000 Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.

Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.

As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really? Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.

Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.

If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.

If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.

MASL MD

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MASL MD

EU medicines agency quits X, moves to Bluesky The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Monday it would no longer post on X and would use rival Bluesky instead, becoming the latest organisation to quit a social media platform that some have criticised for its content.

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Whoever came up with calling Teslas “Swastikars”, I hope you’re having a great day.

Promotional image for film The Librarians. Librarian using date stamp to check out a book for a patron.

We love seeing librarians shine on the red carpet!
Shoutout to @technolibrary.bsky.social, @librarianjones.com, and AASL President @becalzada.bsky.social, who will be representing at the Sundance premiere of Kim A. Snyder’s highly anticipated film, The Librarians. 🎥
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Barry Michael Cooper, 'New Jack City' Writer, Dead at 66 Writer and producer Barry Michael Cooper has died in Baltimore, Maryland ... TMZ has learned.

Barry Michael Cooper, the famed writer and producer who wrote “New Jack City,” “Above The Rim” and “Sugar Hill,” has died at 66

Bluesky’s Algorithm is NOT based on capitalism. So it works a bit different... Engagement is different Likes are great, but REPOSTING BOOSTS So, when you resonate with something? REPOST to increase VISABILITY for the community Social Media sharing on BlueSky is Different

A reminder that BlueSky works differently. Make sure if something resonated with you to repost so others in the community can see the awesome. #TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #EduSkyChat #EduAI #KitLit #TLChat #Skybrarians #Edtech

Ok #booksky, let’s talk.

👎🏼Goodreads, owned by Amazon, fuels its monopoly on books.

👍🏼StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform, offers an ethical, ad-free alternative with mood-based recommendations, user control over data, and a focus on inclusivity. Support diversity over corporate power!

MF PLEASE. TikTok video by Brian Baez

He will take credit for solving the problem he created.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2ecrwJF/

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Biden approves final student loan relief, forgiving $600 million in debt The last round of student loan forgiveness from the administration caps a tumultuous effort to deliver widespread relief to millions of Americans.

In his last week in office, President Joe Biden capped a tumultuous effort to deliver widespread student loan forgiveness by canceling another $600 million in education debt for longtime borrowers and those defrauded by their colleges.

Forgot to thank to the designer who shared their work of Facebook. Thank you!

Librarians and Allies Must Act to Secure the Future of Libraries and Intellectual Freedom With the expected attempts to enact the plans defined in Project 2025, librarians must act strategically within their schools, communities, and local and state legislation to ensure the future of libr...

Important

www.slj.com/story/Librar...

Librarians and Allies Must Act to Secure the Future of Libraries and Intellectual Freedom With the expected attempts to enact the plans defined in Project 2025, librarians must act strategically within their schools, communities, and local and state legislation to ensure the future of libr...

Important

www.slj.com/story/Librar...

Red book display stands

Red book display stands

@blairlibrary.bsky.social New 3D-printed book display stands in the LMC

Happy snow ❄️ day! Archie-huahua is NOT impressed.

I would love to see a bunch of musical artists and celebrities put on a nationally televised tribute concert for Pres. Jimmy Carter on inauguration day with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.

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I’m reading . . .

#TLSky

No. Definitely not. The blocking and hide reply for everyone features are far more powerful here. I use them often for posts just like this.