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Jenny Schollaert

@jeschollaert.bsky.social

Outreach and Engagement Librarian in Special Collections. Writing about plants and abortion in American Fiction. Yinzer. She/her. www.jschollaert.com

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Phillip Maciak@pjmaciak.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The newspaper of record of my entire childhood would literally rather die than pay its unionized workers the wages and benefits that the actual Supreme Court of the United States of America decided were owed to them.

Tory Wegerski@producertory.bsky.social · 7mo ago

NEW: Publishers of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announce they are shutting down the newspaper on May 3, 2026. Hours ago, the Supreme Court of the US declined to extend a stay on a court order for the paper to pay its journalists following the end of a 3-year strike.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Post-Gazette to Publish Final Edition and Cease Operations May 3, 2026 Block Communications, Inc. and the Block family are saddened to announce that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette plans to publish its final edition and cease operations on May 3, 2026. Over the past 20 years, Block Communications has lost more than $350 million in cash operating the Post-Gazette. Despite those efforts, the realities facing local journalism make continued cash losses at this scale no longer sustainable. Recent court decisions would require the Post-Gazette to operate under a 2014 labor contract that imposes on the Post-Gazette outdated and inflexible operational practices unsuited for today’s local journalism. We deeply regret the impact this decision will have on Pittsburgh and the surrounding region. The Block family is proud of the service the Post-Gazette has provided to Pittsburgh for nearly a century and will exit with their dignity intact. ###
Janeese4DC@janeese4dc.bsky.social · 12mo ago

The District of Columbia is under attack today — not from violent gangs or thieves, but by the President of the United States. The President's weaponization of the Home Rule Act is a direct attack on the 700,000 residents of DC and we will not stand for it.

Anna Kornbluh@annakornbluh.bsky.social · last yr.

we can have more. public goods, an economy rooted in growing people and creative making - healthcare for all, free school for all, the history of creative culture not enclosed by data companies but at the library for everybody, public spaces and public arts, dense plentiful housing. we can.

Diana King 🇺🇦@diking.bsky.social · last yr.

Hello everyone, the College Park National Archives site has now taken down the header announcing restrictions. Because of that and the post below, I've deleted my original post because I do not want to share misinformation. My deep hope is that this was a major messaging fail. Orig. lang. below 👇

Jess Schomberg@schomj.bsky.social · last yr.

I heard from someone who works there that management needs better messaging skills - I mean, that: the research rooms are still open to researchers, no change in that policy buses and cars will no longer be able to drive up right to the building, that is the change in policy

Martin Austermuhle@maustermuhle.bsky.social · last yr.

If you're a D.C. Library user, be aware: The D.C. Public Library system says it is likely going to have to reduce opening hours at neighborhood branches, from the current 61 hours a week to 40 hours. Branches would also go from being open seven days a week to five days.

Jim Casey@jimccasey1.bsky.social · last yr.

The NEH has been a singular force for bringing people together. In this moment of hate, fear and isolation, the NEH helped us learn about our past and about each other. Today we are losing almost all of the NEH public servants. We are all in their debt. A national shame. A profound cultural loss.

M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska@mjrp.bsky.social · last yr.

this is a massive loss. so many historians rely heavily on this database for research, teaching, everything. they say "do your own research" but they don't mean it.

Ryan Cordell@ryancordell.org · last yr.

Some sad confirmation from @bcgl.bsky.social while I was at UW last week—the National Digital Newspaper Program—which builds Chronicling America—has been shut down Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss

Erin Grievances@erinbartram.bsky.social · last yr.

As a scholar, as a teacher, and now as a museum educator, Chronicling America has been invaluable. Beyond that, though, it's OURS. We paid for it. It's a public good.

Ryan Cordell@ryancordell.org · last yr.

Some sad confirmation from @bcgl.bsky.social while I was at UW last week—the National Digital Newspaper Program—which builds Chronicling America—has been shut down Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss

Jenny Schollaert@jeschollaert.bsky.social · last yr.

I cannot begin to express how invaluable the National Digital Newspaper Program & ChronAm are to my work as a researcher, instructor, and librarian. The NDNP team at NEH & LC is (was?) such a force for good--it is cruel that the public is robbed of the team's plans for the program's future.

Ryan Cordell@ryancordell.org · last yr.

Some sad confirmation from @bcgl.bsky.social while I was at UW last week—the National Digital Newspaper Program—which builds Chronicling America—has been shut down Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss

NEH Union - AFGE L3403@nehafge3403.bsky.social · last yr.

Phenomenal news from @mellon.org for many of the #NEH state #humanities councils we've been highlighting these past few weeks. We stand in solidarity with your staff and will continue to share the amazing stories about your work across the United States.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.

Breaking News: The Mellon Foundation announced $15 million to support state humanities councils after federal aid cancellations left some in danger of collapse. The endowment provides crucial support to museums, historical sites, cultural festivals and community projects.

Ryan Cordell@ryancordell.org · last yr.

There has been so much devastation, but for my communities this is especially devastating. I cannot overstate how much we owe to the Office of Digital Humanities & the incredible people who have worked there. The work won’t end, but it will be severely curtailed

P. Gabrielle Foreman@profgabrielle.bsky.social · last yr.

The NEH Digital Humanities office housed people doing amazing work and connecting and supporting DH ecosystems in ways many of will never be able to chart or fully appreciate. Is there a way we can honor them at the ASA or MLA or AHA or. . .

Abigail Swingen@abigailswingen.bsky.social · last yr.

Would love to know if anyone is organizing any legal challenges to #NEH terminations. All I've heard about is contacting members of Congress and writing op-eds which I think are of little help at this point. What are individuals to do?

Katina Rogers@katinalynn.bsky.social · last yr.

My Slate piece on the widespread NEH grant cancellations is live. So much gratitude to everyone who took the time to talk with me these past few days while fighting fires on every side. #humanities #highered #neh slate.com/news-and-pol...

Asheesh Kapur Siddique@asheeshks.org · last yr.

We need to keep the cuts to the NEH at the forefront of national, local media attention. I just had a convo today with someone from my local Mass state rep's office about how the cuts to the NEH & NSF etc. and the broader war on higher education will have destructive effects locally.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · last yr.

The National Endowment for the Humanities has begun slashing its staff following directives from the Trump administration to shrink the federal workforce, deepening the blow to cultural organizations, researchers and programs across the country.

Rob Townsend@rbtownsend.bsky.social · last yr.

"Here’s how states in New England and the Mid-Atlantic region will be negatively impacted by the loss of National Endowment for the Humanities funds and defunding of their state humanities council." bit.ly/3YqGWPn

Cuts to NEH and Humanities Councils: What New England and the Mid-Atlantic Will Lose - Federation of State Humanities Councils

Jump to Your State: Connecticut | Delaware | New Jersey | Maryland | Maine | New Hampshire | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | Vermont | Virginia | West Virginia On … Read more

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sam blickhan@snblickhan.bsky.social · last yr.

@ach.bsky.social put together a doc you can use if you want to take direct action to support the NEH and IMLS! Includes links to resources like their canceled grants database and tips for how to use that info when you contact your reps: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Support the NEH: Virtual Direct Action Hour

Support the NEH: Virtual Direct Action Hour Zoom Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/84358841172?pwd=bxor46pu3qY4vq7bBFmbzUAJYAarpb.1 Wednesday, 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern Join us to message and call your e...

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NEH Union - AFGE L3403@nehafge3403.bsky.social · last yr.

Every grant listed here represents hundreds of hours of work: from our applicants who submit proposals, to the program staff and peer reviewers who read them, to the grant managers who oversee awards. Are we just supposed to accept the abrupt termination of all this labor? #NEH #humanities

Jessica Otis@jmotis.bsky.social · last yr.

Want to see the scope of what the NEH grant terminations is? The ACH ( @ach.bsky.social ) has compiled a database: impact.ach.org

Jason Rhody@jasonrhody.bsky.social · last yr.

We've aggregated relevant @modernlanguage.bsky.social resources, including tips for NEH awardees, links to webinar recordings on threats to higher ed, MLA statements, & links to other resources. Share resources w/ us through the google form, and sign up for the first Strategy Session (April 22).

Modern Language Association@modernlanguage.bsky.social · last yr.

We've put together a list of resources on legislative threats to higher ed. Visit the site for tips for NEH grantees, webinar recordings, tool kits, MLA statements, and more. www.mla.org/Resources/Ad...