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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her)

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🏳️‍🌈 Law librarian, podcaster (on hiatus), writer, and servant to two cats. Follow me on Substack: https://outspokenlibrarian.substack.com/ All views expressed are my own!

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · 12d

Big surprise this dbag is from Florida.

StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻🚫👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 12d

Divorced, whiny ICE goon gets arrested for driving drunk with his kids in the car.

He acts like he’s above the law, stating, “I’m Federal.” He also confronts one of the arresting officers, asking, “Are you Haitian?” And makes a big deal out of getting an answer because, "It does matter!"

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 19d

Imagine dressing like a Temu Richard Petty and criticizing anyone’s appearance

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 19d

Kid Rock: Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings.

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Sep 30

Just heard "One of the Greats," from Florence + the Machine's upcoming album. "It must be nice to be a man and make boring music just because you can." DaMN. DESTROY THEM. #6AMThoughts

The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Sep 19

A meme of Slowpoke, the pink Pokemon character, with the text, "Hey Guys, I'm playing this new game called Stardew Valley."

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Sep 18

Yesterday marked one week since my #ACDF surgery. I'm doing okay, overall. My voice is still not back to normal because they had to move my vocal cords around to get to my spine, but at least I still have one? This brace is uncomfortable and I loathe it. It makes it hard to sleep. #cervicalfusion

The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 27

Weird how businesses or advertising liked this post.

The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 27

As various social media implodes or welcomes Nazis, I see folks talking about missing the old days of Livejournal. Dreamwidth is still a thing! Yes, people reply, but the fandoms aren't there; it isn't the same. Well, what did you do when LJ didn't have what you wanted? You CREATED it. So, create!!

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Alexander Howard @digiphile.bsky.social · Apr 6

Copyright protection under 17 U.S. Code § 105 is not available for any work of the United States Government.

The White House is the People’s House.

Content for every @WhiteHouse is in the public domain, never copyrighted with “All Rights Reserved.”

Small stuff vs human rights violations, but BS.

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 8

I made a Pillowfort account today, thanks to an invite from a friend. Keeping it public for now. Will probably post how I used to on FB, my "days and ways" and media consumption. Feel free to follow along. www.pillowfort.social/outspokenlib...

The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 6

If you want to avoid MAGA businesses, there is a website run by Christian Nationalists called Public Square. You can search by category or input your zip code to see where your money SHOULDN'T be going.

The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 6

You can just put in your zip code and move the map around. It didn't ask me for my full address.

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 6

#SNL tonight has been pretty funny, but the sound is incredibly poor and I've missed quite a few jokes.

The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 5

And if you're adding information about the gutting of the IMLS, you can see if your local library (or museum) benefitting from a grant/funding here: www.imls.gov/research-eva... (Bottom box on left can search by keyword)

IMLS Funding Report by State - All States

www.imls.gov

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ACLU of Maine @aclumaine.bsky.social · Apr 5

If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.

Learn more and download resources so you can know on the go >> ACLUMaine.org/KnowYourRightsProtesting

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 5

Follow-on from yesterday: write a letter to the editor of your local paper. EveryLibrary has made it easy to write a letter to your local publications via your zip code: bit.ly/42hiDVn @everylibrary.bsky.social

Write a Letter to the Editor to Support Libraries!

Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 4

Soo IMLS has been gutted. You like getting ebooks through your local library? Many of those programs, esp in smaller systems or rural communities come from IMLS grants! www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Libraries are under siege: How Trump's cuts put community hubs in peril

Librarians, states say cuts will decimate local libraries. Feds say they will eliminate bloat and 'better showcase American exceptionalism.'

www.usatoday.com

The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 4

I deactivated my account there about a month(?) ago now. I was tired of the AI slop, the MAGA excuses, and many friends never seeing my posts anymore. It is harder to keep in touch with folks outside of it, but trying my best. We're doing okay. How are things with you?

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 4

Hiii! 👋

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 3

This is creepy, right? It's not just me?

A screenshot from Duolingo, with Duo, the green owl mascot, styled as a green unicorn instead, with a broad body and a pink tail and horn. The creature is looking over at the viewer with a look that is meant to be saucy, I guess?

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Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · Mar 30

As Bluesky has grown, I've seen a lot of backsliding on alt text. Please try to be considerate to others and include alt text with all of your images. It helps everyone. Indeed, in the "accessibility" setting in Bluesky you can set it to make sure you add alt text, which is a useful thing to do.

Showing the accessibility settings for alt text in bluesky with two options:

Require alt text before posting
Display larger alt text badges

Both are checked

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Mar 23

It's not lunch time yet, Grimm. #BlackCatsOfBluesky

A picture of Grimm, a black cat with yellow eyes. He is laying with his feet tucked under his body, on the top of a cream- colored couch cushion, which also has a blue-and-white crocheted blanket draped over it.

The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Mar 23

They have microchips in them, obviously! /s

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · Mar 22

THREAD: Law firm statements issued in response to Trump’s executive orders targeting lawyers.

(This thread will be updated as additional statements are released. Want to flag something that I missed? DM me, email me at [email protected], or send me a message on Signal at annabower.24)

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The Outspoken Librarian (she/her) @outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social · Mar 23

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Mar 21

The United States of America is the only major country on earth that does not guarantee health care as a human right.

The result: We rank dead last among wealthy nations in life expectancy.

We must end that international embarrassment.

Yes. We need Medicare for All.

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