Katelyn
@katiebug.bsky.social
Ghost Gatherer. Hibernation enthusiast. French fry connoisseur. Eclectic reader.
Substack: https://substack.com/@kvarley
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Bears are my favorite animal. But I have a phobia of scorpions. I’m glad this image is balanced by having 2 bears and only 1 scorpion.
February 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Bears are my favorite animal. But I have a phobia of scorpions. I’m glad this image is balanced by having 2 bears and only 1 scorpion.
Thank you, Senator Markey. Can you also look into Massachusetts’ 287(g) contract with ICE? boltsmag.org/massachusett...
Inside ICE’s Only Contract with a Blue State - Bolts
As part of a 287(g) contract between state officials and ICE, Massachusetts continues to release prisoners into deportation—even as state lawmakers look to ban other forms of ICE collaboration.
boltsmag.org
February 10, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Thank you, Senator Markey. Can you also look into Massachusetts’ 287(g) contract with ICE? boltsmag.org/massachusett...
This reminds me of the Zen Koan “Original Face” with the question, “What did your face look like before your parents were born?”
February 10, 2026 at 2:57 PM
This reminds me of the Zen Koan “Original Face” with the question, “What did your face look like before your parents were born?”
USA Today article on IMLS EO: www.usatoday.com/story/news/2...
NPR article on DOGE visiting IMLS: www.npr.org/2025/03/20/n...
MSU article on IMLS: theconversation.com/trump-admini...
NPR article on DOGE visiting IMLS: www.npr.org/2025/03/20/n...
MSU article on IMLS: theconversation.com/trump-admini...
Trump funding cuts hit library services organization, among seven federal agencies
President Donald Trump signed an executive order cutting funding from seven federal programs deemed 'unnecessary' including a library program.
www.usatoday.com
March 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
USA Today article on IMLS EO: www.usatoday.com/story/news/2...
NPR article on DOGE visiting IMLS: www.npr.org/2025/03/20/n...
MSU article on IMLS: theconversation.com/trump-admini...
NPR article on DOGE visiting IMLS: www.npr.org/2025/03/20/n...
MSU article on IMLS: theconversation.com/trump-admini...
I Love Libraries: the ALA advocacy program: ilovelibraries.org
EveryLibrary, a grassroots organization supporting public and school library political advocacy: www.everylibrary.org
EveryLibrary, a grassroots organization supporting public and school library political advocacy: www.everylibrary.org
I Love Libraries
There's never been a more important time to support our nation's libraries.
ilovelibraries.org
March 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I Love Libraries: the ALA advocacy program: ilovelibraries.org
EveryLibrary, a grassroots organization supporting public and school library political advocacy: www.everylibrary.org
EveryLibrary, a grassroots organization supporting public and school library political advocacy: www.everylibrary.org
American Library Assocation FAQ on the EO: www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
FAQ: Executive Order Targeting IMLS
This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand this Executive Order.
www.ala.org
March 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
American Library Assocation FAQ on the EO: www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
The Executive Order for the elimination of IMLS: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
March 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Executive Order for the elimination of IMLS: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
IMLS State Allotment data - here you can search how IMLS funding is used for museums and libraries in every state: www.imls.gov/find-funding...
State Allotment Data
www.imls.gov
March 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
IMLS State Allotment data - here you can search how IMLS funding is used for museums and libraries in every state: www.imls.gov/find-funding...