Locking up librarians and booksellers in AR. Locking up women who travel out of state for healthcare in TX. Locking up people for being brown in pretty much every state. Anyone seeing a pattern here? And don't forget, due process is only available if you can afford it.

This this this. Following @arrighttoread.bsky.social to stay abreast of what's happening in AR and how to get involved.

Arkansas Right to Read@arrighttoread.bsky.social · 2d ago

Follow us here and sign up on the site to stay in the loop as we evaluate options. There are MANY fighters in Arkansas committed to providing access and upholding First Amendment rights. Join us!

We've been quiet for a while, as things were in a holding pattern in the state. Unfortunately, today that ended. Librarians in Arkansas are now beholden to Act 372, one of the worst library laws to ever hit the books. To read today's ruling: www.nwahomepage.com/news/state-n...

Federal appeals court rules Arkansas law concerning children’s access to ‘obscene’ library books can take effect

An Arkansas law that would prohibit minors from accessing materials that are considered “obscene” will be allowed to take effect following a federal judge’s ruling.

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This!!!!!! Dream.combo. Dream book. Can't wait.

Betsy Bird@fuse8.bsky.social · last wk.

"I will be relentlessly defending this book. I will be defending its right to exist. I will be defending the right for young people to have access to this book and their right to read this book." - Phil Bildner. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/07/27/c...

Friends on the shelves! Revelstoke bc.

Every single journalist at that event is a failure. Every news org that supports that event is a fascist-enabling institution that's putting itself and all of us in danger. Scroll for a list of starter packs of ACTUAL journalists worth following.

Hoodlum 🇺🇸@nothoodlum.bsky.social · 2w ago

Every “journalist” at this dinner should hang their heads in shame.

“If we’re not careful we will end up with what the great writer Toni Morrison called ‘statist history.’ And it will creat what she called ‘sanctioned ignorance.’” A righteous defense of the craft and the profession of history. Watch it. youtube.com/watch?v=mbz2...

WATCH: David Blight makes opening statement in hearing on how Smithsonian presents history

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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First Nations are bearing the worst of Canada's wildfire crisis. Indigenous-led organizations are leading the most grounded response on the ground. If you can give, here's where to start: → Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity: an7gc.ca/donate/ → True North Aid: truenorthaid.ca

DONATE - Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity

Individuals who support the goals and vision of AN7GC can make a donation. The ways to donate: call us, mail your donation, use Paypal or CanadaHelps.

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I am listening to my colleagues with deep respect and support.

PEN America United 🌹@penamericaunited.bsky.social · 3w ago

Today, PEN America United released the following statement - PEN America United Stands in Solidarity with Dinaw Mengestu's Resignation, Reaffirms NOLSW Resolution on Palestine (1/2)

PEN America United Stands in Solidarity with Dinaw Mengestu's Resignation, Reaffirms NOLSW Resolution on Palestine, ctd. (2/2)

Today, PEN America United released the following statement - PEN America United Stands in Solidarity with Dinaw Mengestu's Resignation, Reaffirms NOLSW Resolution on Palestine (1/2)

What Goes Into Tracking Censorship, With an Update From the New York Public Library Comms Team. Immense work goes into reporting on and tracking censorship, so when we're asked to pull that work, we take it seriously. If you read one thing from me this week, this pls. bookriot.com/what-goes-in...

What Goes Into Tracking Censorship, With an Update From the New York Public Library Comms Team

Immense work goes into reporting on and tracking censorship, so when we're asked to pull that work, we take it seriously.

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If you want to know why I'm so good at this book ban work - it's amazing authors and illustrators and a bunch of some of the most brilliant young people who teach me everyday how to be smarter and have a deep moral clarity. You want me to sing their praises - "young staffers" outstanding.

Iowa folks, this will feature Jason Reynolds, Angie Thomas, Renée Watson, and Nikole Hannah-Jones. Go go go go go and bring as many young people as you can–what an incredible opportunity out of a *horrific* censorship situation in the state. (paywall bypass if needed: archive.ph/MEUNy)

Librarian by Day 🏳️‍🌈@librarianbyday.bsky.social · 4w ago

www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/e...

Randolph County North Carolina folks are HARD working. Been with them now for almost a year, they have 7 read-ins under their belt and keep speaking for their community, books, and their library. cc @authorsabb.bsky.social acmenews.net/nc76-260706-...

Randolph Commissioners Appoint Library Board Amid Transparency Complaints In Heated Meeting

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved nine appointees to the Library Board of Trustees Monday as a dozen residents used public comments to renew complaints that the process lacked transp...

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CONTRABAND!

Martha Hickson@sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 4w ago

Hey, Utah teens, if you enjoyed the films Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me, you’re out of luck. The state won’t let you read the Stephen King novellas on which the movies are based. This concludes today’s lesson on fascism.

Okay, Bluesky. Please forgive me for continuing to push this. A lot of you are familiar with why I'm doing it, so please know: All shares would be so appreciated. I'm trying to build a bridge after a terrible 16 months, and all shares/support/kind words are appreciated.

Donate to A Safe Bridge Through a Medical Crisis, organized by C Pewter

Hi everyone — I was encouraged to update this, since I didn't fully explain the scope … C Pewter needs your support for A Safe Bridge Through a Medical Crisis

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Get Loud: Public Library and School Internet Access Is Under Threat The FCC wants to change the e-Rate program, which could eliminate discounts libraries and schools get to provide internet to their community. bookriot.com/proposed-fcc...

Get Loud: Public Library and School Internet Access Is Under Threat

The FCC wants to change the e-Rate program, which could eliminate discounts libraries and schools get to provide internet to their community.

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*****LAST CALL******* I won't lie: there are very few responses this year. Most are my own. I think that tells way more than intended.

kelly jensen@heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 3mo ago

If you're seeing Pride censorship in U.S. libraries–whether it's from inside the library or from pressure outside–please report it for the annual roundup. You can be anonymous. There are already *several* this year. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

2/2 For 250 years, the people resisted every day in ways big and small. For 250 years, the biggest resistance of all was that the people kept living.”

I appreciate @joannahowrites.bsky.social's voice and advocacy for children and stories so much.

School Library Journal@slj.com · 2mo ago

In Defense of the Didactic | Soapbox Joanna Ho: We must broaden our definition of good children’s books. www.slj.com/story/In-Def... #EduSky #TLSKy #Skybrarians #KidLit

"confiscated her rosary"

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · last mo.

Sister Leticia "Letty" Ugboaja was walking to Sunday Mass in McAllen, Texas, when federal immigration officers stopped her, confiscated her rosary, and put her in handcuffs. DHS would not respond to requests for comment. The Catholic nun from Nigeria is a nurse who entered the country legally.

Just thinking back about how a year ago, 10,000+ people signed up with @runforsomething.net to run for office in the two weeks after Mamdani won, inspired by the belief that someone who loves the place they want to lead and believes it can & must be better deserves a seat at the table.

Just gonna say: It’s not too early to consider running for office in 2027 or 2028. Don’t “wait your turn” — it IS your turn. runforwhat.net

Where Can I Run by Run for Something

Take the next step: Look up offices you can run for

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Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito are full of shit in their dissents in the birthright citizenship case. Give me two minutes, and I'll explain why.

Second apparently this was a close case for this Court. As it stands the decision is 6-3. In 1898 the Court’s decision protecting birthright citizenship, Won Kim Ark v. U.S., was 6-2. That means this SCOTUS is either on par w/or to the right of the 1898 Court - the same SCOTUS that decided Plessy!

If the Supreme Court can reverse a 95 year-old ruling for a country that is only 250 years old, I need you to UNDERSTAND this country still has no idea what it is or what it stands for other than it’s constant push-and-pull to oppress Black people and eliminate Native people.

Want bagels .... PENs Freedom to read is at a table at the Hilton in the lobby.

WAIT WAIT the first review for Children of Owl just dropped!!! It’s Publisher’s Weekly, and it’s A STAR! Y’all they call my next book “a stunning contemporary fantasy” I’m like whoa right now!!! www.publishersweekly.com/9781646145683

Children of Owl by Darcie Little Badger

In a stunning contemporary fantasy from Lipan Apache Newbery Honoree Little Badger and featuring artwork from Rajunov (Looking a...

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Fire. Always.

Maggie Tokuda-Hall@maggietokudahall.bsky.social · last mo.

Here is the testimony I offered at Monday's State Board of Educatikn hearing. Under their new, proposed curriculum, the history of my family will be whitewashed behind recognition. I doubt what I said will change minds, but I'm proud to have gone there, and to have said it.