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Professor G @professorg.bsky.social · 2h

England literally fought a civil war and executed their king for bypassing parliament and doing this kind of shit IN THE 17TH CENTURY.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Leavitt: "The president tapped into tariff revenue to keep WIC money going out the door. He found a creative solution to keep the troops paid. And rather than congratulate him for doing that, this unprecedented action to get our troops paid, Dems want to sue him for it. They're saying it's illegal."

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ReadingDanger @readingdanger.bsky.social · 21h

The main value of a public library is that you are not the product.

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

So we the taxpayers are paying for Argentinians to get Healthcare while millions on Americans lose theirs.

Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 1d

Trump just upped his bail-out for Argentina from $20 billion to $40 billion. Argentina has government run healthcare that's available to all Argentinians.

Yet Trump has shut down the American government while trying to take healthcare away from millions of Americans.

What say you, Republicans?

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

New dog, same tricks in the Missouri States Attorney's office!

Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1d

BREAKING: Missouri state officials sue a pro-voting coalition, which is organizing a veto referendum to block Republican state lawmakers' new congressional gerrymander. The map notably split apart Black communities in Kansas City to buy the GOP one district.

Missouri Republicans Sue to Block ‘People’s Veto’ of GOP Gerrymander

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Hoyainnj @hoyainnj.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for this commentary @elienyc.bsky.social . I couldn't believe what I was hearing so I figured I just didn't understand it. You made it believable and understandable.

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

Wonderful! I cannot wait to share it with kids at my library!

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

As a manager, I would urge you to talk to HR because this is harassment and is not allowed in the workplace. HR needs to take care of this for you. This makes me so angry. You have as much right as she does to be there.

a woman is sitting on a couch wearing earrings and saying `` hold my earrings , please '' .

Alt: a woman is sitting on a couch wearing earrings and saying `` hold my earrings , please '' .

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

That is one glamorous kitty!

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

Libraries are for everyone!

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

One is missing. I actually have four.

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

I have a black cat ranch too!

Three black cats looking at the same thing. It is me, even though I am not in the picture. They want treats.

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

I hope your boy will be better soon!

a drawing of two people hugging with the words virtual hug written above them

ALT: a drawing of two people hugging with the words virtual hug written above them

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

I am in Springfield, MO but have to work Wed. night. "The Librarians" is playing on Friday night at our Moxie Cinema, though, so I will still get to see you this week!

Seriously thank you for all of your library advocacy. I really appreciate you.

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

What brand of thread are you using? I love the variegated bone color!

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

What is the final project? A pillow?

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

Great zine to print and hand out at the No Kings 2 rally on October 18th! Thanks @meganpiont.bsky.social!

Megan Piontkowski illustration @meganpiont.bsky.social · 4d

I was commissioned to make a zine for the No Kings 2 protest on Saturday Oct 18th!

If you wonder “what can I do?” this zine is for you. It’s packed with things that you can do from wearing a “no ICE” pin to organizing a visibility brigade with your friends.

drive.google.com/file/d/1TJnH...

Hand holding a black and white illustrated zine of two people holding signs that say “we marched! Now what?”

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

Save toilet paper rolls?!

🏰meg⚔️ @Birthright Audiobook! @impavid.us · 7d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand

I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

Cancer vaccine!🧵

Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 4d

GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a cancer vaccine that has shown STUNNING results, PREVENTING up to 88% of MULTIPLE aggressive cancers by harnessing dual-pathway nanoparticles that train the immune system to recognize and destroy tumor cells. In some cases, it COMPLETELY prevented metastasis.

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

Spooky middle grade🧵!

This is Allyween @allymalinenko.bsky.social · 15d

Okay let's do this - Oct 1 - middle grade horror books you should read DAY ONE

When i decided i wanted to write middle grade, I knew I needed to read some modern ones and this was the first book I picked up. It was incredible.

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Blake Leyh @earlofedgecombe.bsky.social · 5d

If you think you know why US newspapers died, this feature documentary now streaming for free on PBS might surprise you. It wasn't the Internet. Newspapers were specifically targeted by vulture capitalists.

I composed the score for the film, which features electric cello & Crowfoot guitars.

Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.

www.pbs.org

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 5d

really striking the degree to which not a single person working in the trump administration appears to be interested in serving the american people

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 5d

I love them so much!

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 5d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov where are you? Illinois children are being assaulted and kidnapped.

Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 5d

Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 5d

Everyone needs access to this book by @mskellymhayes.bsky.social! Library friends, please order multiple copies for your community. It will also make a terrific gift. I am buying some for our local LGBTQ+ Center!

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 5d

My publisher’s been very patient. I’m not doing everything I said I’d do to promote this book (out in a few weeks) because I’m an organizer in a city under federal attack. My days are full and emotionally exhausting. Any help getting the word out means a lot. It's a book people need right now.

Read This When Things Fall Apart by Kelly Hayes | Pilsen Community Books

A bundle of letters to activists and organizers on the frontlines in catastrophic times from Let This Radicalize You co-author Kelly Hayes In social movements, some heartbreaks are all but inevitable.

www.pilsencommunitybooks.com

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pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social · 5d

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@angeloftheozarks.bsky.social

Inflatable Axolotl Costume Adult Halloween Blow Up Costumes

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