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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 17h

According to PEN America, Florida is No. 1 for book removals and restrictions in public schools for the third year in a row.

"There are no upsides to banning books ever," says PEN America Florida Program Coordinator Sophia Brown www.wlrn.org/the-florida-...

How does Florida rank when it comes to school book removals?

On "The Florida Roundup," we dive into the debate regarding school book removals across the Sunshine State.

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 16h

The neurologist Oliver Sacks found that the social-media era resembles a neurological catastrophe on a gigantic scale.

The Machine Stops

The neurologist Oliver Sacks on steam engines, smartphones, and fearing the future.

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 2d

Twin brothers among seven hostages released by Hamas - all have now crossed over into Israel | Follow live

First Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas under deal

Hamas has handed over seven Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza under the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 3d

Catherine Connolly skipped parts of Ulysses #Smearthebejaysus #Smearthebejaysis

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 4d

Unbound Voices: Samira Mohyeddin in Conversation with PEN International.

Samira Mohyeddin (@smohyeddin.bsky.social) talks with Mahi Ramakrishnan, President of PEN Malaysia, about displacement, book bans & gender based violence.

Watch the full series: www.pen-international.org/unbound-voices

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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 4d

Sounds glorious 🙌

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 5d

Irish novelist Naoise Dolan has been abducted by Israel.
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Irish novelist Naoise Dolan has been abducted by Israel.

Naoise Dolan, one of Ireland’s most acclaimed young novelists, was earlier today abducted and detained by Israeli forces after the aid flotilla on which she was traveling to Gaza was intercep…

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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 6d

Asking people to pay for goods would kill the shoplifting industry ...

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 6d

‘Industries’, which rely on theft, are better known as criminal concerns. Fortunately this form of lawlessness is illegal in the EU. Companies indulging in it should be putting many billions aside for the fines. Copyright theft is illegal & artists’ bodies are tracking it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 6d

All at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are saddened by the untimely passing of writer and documentary maker Manchán Magan. Full @irishpen.bsky.social statement here irishpen.com/2025/10/08/w...
May Magan RIP.

Writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan dies aged 55 - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

All at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are saddened by the untimely passing of writer and documentary maker Manchán Magan. Through all his work, Magan was authentic in exploring and using many languages – ...

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 8d

Julia Roberts, Leonard and Hungry Paul narrator

'Leonard and Hungry Paul is such a magical book. I am delighted to be a tiny part of this novel becoming a television series.'

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Leonard and Hungry Paul cast and Director on telling a story about kindness, friendship, and the quiet heroism of everyday life -

The feel-good series stars Alex Lawther, Laurie Kynaston and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, with Julia Roberts as narrator

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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 9d

Awful to hear this. Attended a lovely book launch and reading there with @arlenhouse.bsky.social yesterday afternoon. Such a wonderful community space as well as bookshop. Please support @booksupstairs.bsky.social and buy books from them.

Patrick Freyne @patrickfreyne.bsky.social · 9d

This is horrendous. One of my favourite book shops. Buy some books from them in support.

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 9d

‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10d

‘My poems are part of my flesh’: Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen on life in Gaza

At just 20, the poet is one of the most vivid witnesses to the conflict. She talks about dreams of Oxford, the deaths of friends and how tragedy has shaped the person she has become

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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 11d

Three bright green succulents set in a garden of green. Layers of beauty and complexity. Paying a small bit of attention to nature helps the mind in these difficult times.

Bright green catcti-like plant with water droplets, set in a garden of green

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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 11d

Congratulations 🎊

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 11d

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 12d

Please read and reshare our statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla. We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann offer solidarity in this time of crisis.

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Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 12d

Terrible news from Manchester. The attacks on Heaton Park Synagogue’s congregation are utterly horrific. Thinking of the bereaved families & those recovering in hospital. Antisemitism, Islamophobia & hatred, based on religion, are despicable. Condolences to Manchester.

Manchester synagogue stabbing LIVE: Two dead and suspect killed in terror attack

Officers are in attendance outside Heaton Park synagogue following an incident during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar

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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 12d

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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 12d

Tead Irish PEN @irishpen.bsky.social statement re abduction of @sarahmaintains.bsky.social & other Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla illegally intercepted and seized by armed Israeli forces in international waters approx 70 nautical miles from Gaza irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...

Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Save The Hellfire @savethehellfire.bsky.social · 13d

On #NationalTreeDay it’s shocking to think that a Clearfell License has been sought for Massy’s Wood. This gem has Bhutan pine, West Himalayan spruce, western hemlock, cedars, limes and an amazing giant sequoia. #trees #biodiversity

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 13d

#Türkiye: Honorary PEN member and publisher #OsmanKavala should be celebrating his birthday with his family, not behind bars.

The global PEN community continues to stand with Kavala and to urge his immediate release.

Read more about his case ⬇️

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Türkiye: Top Court Upholds Rights Defender’s Life Term — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

Conviction of Osman Kavala and Four Others Needs Urgent International Response 10 October: The prosecution of the rights defender and businessman Osman Kavala and four codefendants in connection ...

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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 13d

Join us! Rosemary Jenkinson, Ger Reidy, Celia de Fréine, @alisonwellswriter.bsky.social, TCArkle read from new work @arlenhouse.bsky.social 50 years celebration @booksupstairs.bsky.social Sunday 5th October at 4pm!

covers of four books which will be launched at Books Upstairs bookshop 5th October

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 13d

The naturalist Jane Goodall died today at 91. Hope, she argued, is not merely “passive wishful thinking” but a “crucial survival trait.” Revisit a conversation with Goodall, from 2021: nyer.cm/F55JtsS

An image of Jane Goodall and a chimpanzee, from 1965. Photo courtesy CBS Photo Archive / Getty.

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