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Kelsey O'Connell
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"Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the [HAC] which oversees the Library of Congress and U.S. Copyright Office, is alleging it is “no coincidence [Trump] acted less than a day after [Perlmutter] refused to rubber-stamp Elon Musk’s efforts to mine troves of copyrighted works to train AI models.”"
May 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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here's an email if you'd like to use it (with thanks to u/CaptJackL0cke! To Whom it May Concern:  I am writing to express my deepest concern re: the proposals to change subject headings pertaining to "Mexico, Gulf of" to "America, Gulf of" (and also Mount Denali to Mount McKinley). I firmly DO NOT SUPPORT these changes and they are NOT in accordance with LCSH standards as follows:  According to LCSH standards, when cataloging international place names, the preferred practice is to use the most widely recognized English form of the place name, usually with the country name following as a subdivision, ensuring consistency and clarity when searching for information across different regions. The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water that does not reside solely within the jurisdiction of the United States. The most common English form of the place name is indeed Gulf of Mexico, therefore this subject heading should not be changed.  Similarly, Mount Denali has been the place name since 2015 and is the preferred name which "reflect(s) the traditions of Alaska Natives and the preference of many Alaskans" (Associated Press, 2025, para. 10). Additionally, “Denali is more than a mountain,” Dibert of Fairbanks said in a news release. “It’s a cornerstone of Alaska’s history, a tribute to our diverse culture and a testament to the people who have cherished this land for millennia" (Associated Press, 2025, para. 10).  Sincerely, (NAME) Reference: Associated Press. (2025, February 7).  *Alaska legislature asks Trump to retain Denali's name instead of change it to Mount McKinley*. AP. [https://apnews.com/article/trump-denali-mount-mckinley-alaska-2fbff88e1845e066a65cbabfa17284ae](https://apnews.com/article/trump-denali-mount-mckinley-alaska-2fbff88e1845e066a65cbabfa17284ae)
February 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM