I may criticize. I may question. I may complain. But it’s because I CARE. I care about this country. 🇺🇸 I care about our unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. (1/6) 👚 stars & stripes & reproductive rights
Ashley Stewart 📖💖🗳️✨
@ashcstew.bsky.social
Campaign Strategist at EveryLibrary | Consultant Former Library Director & Public Official | Macro Social Worker | Community Organizer
Every reader. Every writer. Every story. Every book. Every library. Everyone. EveryLibrary fights every day for your freedom to read, to learn, and to think for yourself - because libraries are for everyone. Happy Pride. 🏳️🌈📚
Dear Algo, please locate the women who are simultaneously sweating through their sheets and annotating their books and absolutely over it. You know the ones.
Every meaningful change in American civic life has come from grassroots, organized movements. People who are doing the slow work of building power together. What book changed how you show up in your community?
Today is the American Bar Association's Law Day. ⚖️ The theme this year is “The Rule of Law and the American Dream". A recent article about Huntington Beach is just one example of why the rule of law is so important. ➡️ Link to article in thread Censorship is illegal AND expensive.
CHRIS MURPHY: You fired half the department! LINDA McMAHON: That's hindsight MURPHY: What does that mean?
apparently some people have so quickly forgotten why certain words started getting used more and more to describe the current situation... it's time we all shed a light on the "reich" history that led to this point... 👀 looking at truth social posts and tweets.... mmmk. sure.
This is perfection. Vote for @pauldavis4congress.bsky.social and let’s get rid of Mary Miller.
Paul Davis@pauldavis4congress.bsky.social · 7mo agoAs a veterinarian, Paul Davis knows a thing or two about parasites, and he will fight to be sure his constituents are rid of them! Tough on Ticks. Tougher on Tyrants. Join Us: www.pauldavisforcongress.com
Hey, as a librarian I have to tell you You don't have to finish a book that doesn't interest you. Life's too short for that. Not your jam? You have my permission to move on to the next book.
Join @everylibrary.bsky.social and @lwvus.bsky.social this Wednesday for - Partnering for Democracy: Public Libraries and the League of Women Voters Learn how public libraries can build strong partnerships with your local LWV for election administration. Watch Live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFIs...
Partnering for Democracy: Public Libraries and the League of Women Voters
YouTube video by EveryLibrary
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I’ve read too much science fiction too many dystopian novels and too many poems on civil rights to be quiet…
“The assertion by the court that library collection decisions are expressive acts of the government distorts constitutional precedent and the historic mission of libraries in American civic life.” - via @everylibrary.bsky.social www.everylibrary.org/rejecting_go...
STATEMENT: Rejecting Government Speech Doctrine in Public Libraries in Little v. Llano County
If the government doesn't like a book in the library for any reason, they can now remove it.
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Librarians are under attack. Books are being banned. Join author Amanda Jones for a Fireside Chat on the frontlines of censorship and the fight for intellectual freedom. 🎟️ Tickets: www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/HB/Chatwit... - via @ourlibrarymatters.bsky.social, @supporthbpl.bsky.social
"The Joint Committee on the Library is the oldest continuing committee in Congress - overseeing the Library of Congress dates back to 1806. We urge @bryansteil.bsky.social, the Chair, to convene immediately and hold hearings into the dismissal of Dr. Hayden." - via @everylibrary.bsky.social
EveryLibrary@everylibrary.bsky.social · last yr.We need to show that Americans will not stand for yet another attack on our institutions. Sign the petition today! action.everylibrary.org/congresshayden
“The whole idea of an education at the Naval Academy is to prepare war fighters and make sure they are aware of the world around them and different ideas. We shouldn‘t be scared of midshipmen checking out certain books from the Nimitz Library.” www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/hi...
Maryland senator’s attempt to end Naval Academy book ban falls short
A heated debate roiled the board of the Academy, which has found itself at forefront of Trump-influenced change in higher education.
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📣 It’s Public Service Recognition Week! This week, we honor the millions of dedicated individuals who serve our communities at the local, state, and federal levels. From first responders, teachers, and postal workers to public health, social workers, and librarians. 🧵 1/4
May 1st is Law Day, a time to reflect on the critical role that law, justice, and the Constitution play in safeguarding our democracy. 🧵
This special edition of The Political Librarian journal by EveryLibrary Institute is an absolute must-read. What does the future look like for our information institutions in the Trump era? - via @everylibrary.bsky.social Read this issue for free: journals.library.wustl.edu/pollib/issue...
First it was restricting access to youth and now restricting access to adults. The same individuals who dedicate their lives to protecting our freedoms. apnews.com/article/dei-...
Army and Air Force libraries are ordered to review books for DEI material
Army and Air Force libraries have been told to go through their stacks to find books related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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It’s time to Get Loud for Libraries. 🗣️📚 ✍️ Sign the petition: saveimls.org 📞 Call your reps: 202-224-3121 🏛️ Visit their offices 💌 Write letters to your librarians 💳 Get your library card 💸 Donate to your local library 👀 Track bills threatening libraries in YOUR state: everylibrary.org/billtracking
Join the fight for federal funding for libraries and museums at saveimls.org EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social Condemns the Trump Administration's Termination of IMLS Grants as an Attack on Libraries, Museums, and Archives Everywhere Full statement: www.everylibrary.org/trump_termin...
EveryLibrary Condemns the Trump Administration's Termination of IMLS Grants as an Attack on Libraries, Museums, and Archives Everywhere.
State Library Agencies and other grant recipients across the country began receiving official notices from the Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services terminating their grants,...
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If @booker.senate.gov can stand and speak for over 12 hours, then you can take your ass to the polling place and vote. #ElectionDayIllinois #EveryVoteCounts #YourVoteYourVoice #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalElections
“Neither EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social nor the EveryLibrary Institute receives IMLS grant funding. We are advocating to save IMLS not for ourselves but for state libraries, our colleagues in museums and archives, and every library and cultural institution.” saveimls.org
Take Action To Save Federal Funding for Libraries!
Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries. We need you to take action today! That's why we made it easy to contact your reps, sign petitions, and learn about the Institute of Museum...
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SEND AN EMAIL: Defend the New Hampshire State Library Budget action.everylibrary.org/defend_nh_st... - via @everylibrary.bsky.social - the nation’s PAC for libraries
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PETITION: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacks on Federal Funding for Libraries
In a new executive order, President Trump has targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state librari...
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And there it is - threats to cut funding for libraries. Please sign the petition, contact your legislators, and join the @everylibrary.bsky.social network to participate in this nationwide movement with library advocates across the country.
EveryLibrary@everylibrary.bsky.social · last yr.In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. www.everylibrary.org/statementiml...
📢 Upcoming training session: "Speak Out For Books! Testifying to State Legislative Committees" featuring @penamerica.bsky.social, @everylibrary.bsky.social, and @abfefreeexpression.bsky.social! pen.org/event/speak-...
Speak Out For Books! Testifying to State Legislative Committees - PEN America
This webinar will go over the basics of book ban-related bills, speaking to legislative committees, and how to strategize comments to effectively get their message across.
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“When we strip library shelves of books about particular groups, we defeat the purpose of a library collection that is supposed to reflect the lives of all people,” Baêta added. “The damaging consequences to young people are real.” people.com/sex-claims-e...
'Explicit' Sex Claims ‘Exaggerated,’ Black and LGBTQ+ Characters Overwhelmingly Targeted, New Book Ban Analysis Finds
A new PEN America analysis of books banned during the 2023-2024 school year shows which stories were disproportionately removed from shelves — and debunks “exaggerated” claims about books that feature...
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“Courts have frowned upon anyone restricting this access just because they don’t like the ideas expressed in a book." “And we the people — Republicans, independents, Democrats, all — overwhelmingly appreciate the local libraries and librarians.” apnews.com/article/toni...
Literacy advocates in Ohio defend difficult texts as they mark Toni Morrison Day
Ohio lawmakers and literacy advocates used the birthday of one of America’s most frequently banned authors to defend difficult texts.
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