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Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

Free people read freely! 📚❤️

Explain the Big Ugly budget bill to me like I’m five…

Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo

This administration is so out of control, they’re using federal agents to rough up public servants like it’s a damn police state.

But sure, tell us more about “law and order.” (2/2)

The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office says the Trump administration broke the law by withholding funding for the nation’s libraries as part of its federal reorganization plan. The G.A.O. will sue if the administration continues to block funds already approved by Congress.

Just a massive violation of the constitution ongoing in California and it sure appears that no amount of protest or reliance on rule of law is going to stop them.

The Republicans are waging war they are occupying our streets with military and they will not leave until they are forced out.

Either renew your library card or go get one, please. I don't care how often you'll use it, get one. Librarians can use those numbers to help prove that people use the library and you'll have access to amazing online and in person services. If you don't know what's available, ask a librarian!

Hundreds form human banner at SF's Ocean Beach for 'No Kings' protests The action took place as part of Saturday's nationwide "No Kings" protests.

Big beautiful beach banner www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...

Especially if you're on the fence about it, protest today. Fascism is isolating and lonely. Its very goal is to make you feel like you're the only person unwilling to accept a cult of personality. On days like today you fully realize there are more of us than there are them. You will feel better.

The "delicate, beautiful, tiny" fascism of Kristi Noem The right thinks Noem is the victim of Sen. Padilla's assault. But what about Rep. McIver?

Kristi Noem is seen as a "delicate, beautiful, tiny woman" while leading DHS, yet Rep. McIver was arrested for protesting it, and Sen. Padilla was tackled for even questioning it.

It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.

@repgaramendi.bsky.social Team sent me these videos of the walkout on the steps of the Capitol of many House and Senate Dems after hearing about Padilla. Shout out to Garamendi’s team cause not a single source I have can find the full video anywhere. Here is
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@padilla.senate.gov represents the best of the Senate.

The disgraceful and disrespectful conduct of DHS agents, pushing and shoving him out of a briefing like that, demands our condemnation.

He will not be silenced or intimidated. His questions will be answered.

I’m with Alex.

Some Notes on the City of Angels and the Nature of Violence I think maybe it's begun, the bigger fiercer backlash against the Trump Administration which is itself a violent backlash against every good thing that's happened over the past several decades – the a...

Facebook banned @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social for this essay, "Some Notes on the City of Angels and the Nature of Violence."

So, make sure to read it and share it!

"The Trump Administration is a huge surge of almost every kind of violence."

www.meditationsinanemergency.com/some-notes-o...

This is actually perfect. The emptiness makes it look as ridiculous and wasteful as it is.

Screenshot of scene from the old game Oregon Trail. There is a green graphic on a black background. The graphic is of an ox pulling a wagon and below it is says YOU HAVE LISTENED TO RFK Jr.

Tell Congress: No Troops on Our Streets President Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard and federal troops into our communities in response to Angelenos protesting the dangerous and cruel ICE raids across LA. Tell Congress: No troo...

President Trump is suppressing protests for immigrants' rights with active duty military.

Tell Congress to step in NOW to protect our First Amendment rights and keep military troops out of our communities.

This 👇

California to Trump: F*ck Off.

Well, duh.

I am in downtown Los Angeles right now and it is completely surreal to hear that Trump is sending Marines here. We are listening to mariachi music. People have dogs. There are teenagers here. It is utterly and completely peaceful. Please tell your friends.

Disgusting? Yes. Surprising? Not even a little bit.

Reminder that there is going to be a huge day of nonviolent protest against Trump this Saturday, June 14 -- "No Kings".

New statement from the organizers in response to Trump federalizing National Guard (and threatening to use active duty troops) against civilians:

www.nokings.org/news/nationa...

Hell. I first learned to weed with CREW and it was still useful years later to teach student workers which books to bring to my attention

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks out on her firing by Trump Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, received an email announcing her dismissal. She talks about libraries as bastions of democracy, ...

"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted."
#FreePeopleReadFreely
Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today.

www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...

I know this will get challenged in court like all the other ridiculous shenanigans he's trying to pull, but “the demise of our country" is not due to education and research, or the success of the world's 4th largest economy. Or actual democracy.

For Our Libraries. For ALL of Us. (Words "For all of us" are in rainbow colors). American Library Association.

June is #PrideMonth, but it’s also #RainbowBookMonth — a celebration of LGBTQIA+ books, authors, and stories.
Find reading lists, tools for libraries, and graphics to help you celebrate: bit.ly/4kKOkOg

Read with pride, in all of its colors. 🌈

Rainbow striped version of American flag with text "we the people means everyone"

Happy Pride Month!

Remember when billionaires used to build and fund libraries, instead of destroying them?