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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2h

Federal resources aren’t campaign tools. Secretary Kristi Noem's new TSA video crosses the line, violating the Hatch Act with blatant political messaging.

We’re urging California airports to stand firm against this unlawful federal pressure and refrain from airing the video.

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 1d

Staff at the CDC Library were quietly laid off on Friday and have not been brought back.

Without them, CDC employees will lose access to information and resources in an outbreak.

We need you to take action and spread the word!

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PETITION: Protect the Center for Disease Control Library

Staff at the CDC Library were laid off on October 10th and have not been brought back. Sign the petition to call for their return.

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 2d

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LA County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids

L.A. County officials voted to declare a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids.

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 5d

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"Founded by the Eleanor Roosevelt Center, the awards build on Roosevelt’s legacy as a tireless advocate for civil liberties and intellectual freedom.

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This year’s honorees at the 2025 Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Find out who’s being honored at the 2025 Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards. See the full list of authors and advocates recognized for their courage in defending the freedom to read.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 7d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 6d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 6d

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Funny Friday - Banned Books Week Edition

Speed Bump by Dave Coverly - originally published August 7, 2023

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 7d

Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.

action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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EMAIL YOUR REPS: Don't Ban Books in the United States

Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 7d

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Looking for Alaska

Looking for Alaska by John Green. (Dutton Books for Young Readers, 3 March 2005). John Green's debut novel is the story of Miles Halter, ...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 8d

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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

YouTube video by Banned Books Week

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 8d

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky . (Simon Pulse, 30 September 2025). Chbosky's debut novel f ollows observant “wallf...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 9d

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Book Ban Data

The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) has released new data documenting book challenges throughout the United States, finding that challenges were nearly double that...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 9d

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. (Clarion Books, 28 February 2017). Angie Thomas' debut novel was inspired by the Black Lives Matter mov...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 9d

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. (Clarion Books, 28 February 2017). Angie Thomas' debut novel was inspired by the Black Lives Matter mov...

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Jameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 10d

It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 10d

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 10d

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George Takei

As well as being a multi-hyphenate (see below the photo), George Takei is the honorary chairman of ALA's Banned Books Week this year. " Mr. ...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 11d

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 11d

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Sign the national pledge against book bans and add your name to the growing movement for the freedom to read. action.everylibrary.org/bookbanpledge via
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