Katie’s Reads

Important to know that these cuts kick in right after the 2026 midterms. That’s how you know they know it’s bad.

Please share this. Friends of the Everglades are organizing a protest to stop Alligator Alcatraz. Join us we have coalition members traveling overnight to be there by morning.

Where: Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, 54575 Tamiami Trail
When: Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

While I’m not super into the thriller genre, I saw the most wholesome video today of S.A. Cosby promoting his new book so you bet I went and put Libby holds on all the books I could! Plus I got his newest, “King of Ashes” from Libro.fm. 📚💜

Good morning !

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My painting PACIFIC NORTHWEST

We traded Europe for a guy that builds concentration camps for profit.

We've reached the point in our descent into fascism where the Jewish governor's house getting firebombed on Passover by a guy trying to bash his head in with a sledgehammer is overshadowed by the story of the President saying he wants to build foreign gulags for US citizens.

Black graphic with text: "Know Your Protest Rights. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.

I should have made more AOCs.

March reading wrap up: 16 books read, 1,093 pages, and 137.03 hours listened

Collage of 16 book covers including: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, A Wilderness of Stars, River Sing Me Home, The Poisons We Drink, She Who Became the Sun, The River Has Roots, Hood Feminism, Dazing, Binti, Hester, Crying In H Mart, Death of the Author, Raiders of the Lost Heart, So Let Them Burn, and A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

My March reading wrap up! Overall it was a v solid month 😌 I love using @thestorygraph.com 📚💙

Robot spraying a human with water: “STOP READING ARGUMENTS ON THE INTERNET! YOU'RE MAKING YOURSELF UPSET!” The human looks back and hisses.

Future iteration of a screen time warning that I need

the last three months have been the longest decade I can remember

mood:

Do you have a library card?

Do you?

Do
You

Do it

The best band aid. #booksky

Homan: "We're not stopping. I don't care what the judges think. I don't care what the left thinks. We're coming."

So then they broke the truce, right??

They're coming for the dissidents, the scholars, the lawyers, and the media first, which is what dictators often do.

Shut up the loud opposition, shut up the people who know history best, shut up the tools of legal opposition, and shut up those trying to provide transparency.

Trump goes full fascist during his political speech at the DOJ

I’ve read and listened to more books than ever lately. 🙃 #booksky

They installed the TV...

At his request...

So he can play video games...

In his office...

In the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say Potential plans range from partnering more closely with Panamanian security forces to a less likely option of U.S. troops seizing the canal by force, U.S. officials told NBC News.

"The White House has directed the military to draw up options for increasing the US troop presence in Panama to achieve Trump’s goal of 'reclaiming' the Panama Canal"

And *yes*, this does include:

the "option of U.S. troops seizing the Panama Canal by force"

www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

CARTOON OF THE DAY

(From @MatttDavies)

“Oh you just hate Elon Musk and everything he does.”

Yes, also everything he does is fucking evil.

Do what you gotta do. #booksky

My only moods:

(•_•) 📕
<) )╯This is my favorite book
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📖
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( (> No THIS is my favorite
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📘
(•o•)/
<) ) *screeches*
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📚 (•_•) 📚
📚 <) )> 📚I should buy more books
📚 / \ 📚

🌈📚📚💙