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Every year the Tolkien community celebrates TolkienReadingDay on 25 March, the date on which the Ring was destroyed and Sauron defeated.

This year's theme is "Unlikely Heroes" - what will to be reading?
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Has anyone other than ICE used facial recognition software like Mobile Fortify? How accurate is it? www.cnn.com/2026/01/21/p...
ICE is using face scanning technology for immigration status checks | CNN Politics
A CNN investigation found immigration officers are using cellphone cameras in unconventional ways in the heat of tense encounters – namely, for facial recognition and to document their actions, often ...
www.cnn.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:58 PM
When I returned from an amazing camping trip to see manatees in the Blue Spring State Park, this beautiful resource was waiting for me. I am so grateful for this handy guide. We all appreciate excellent help offered to End of Life Doulas as we do our work. Thanks #INELDA
January 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Join me at January 20th. Walk out. Tune in. Stand up: The Rallyroom Podcast Livestream (Women's March Foundation) action.womensmarch.com/events/janua...
January 20th. Walk out. Tune in. Stand up: The Rallyroom Podcast Livestream (Women's March...
On January 20, we’re calling on our communities to walk out on fascism—and come together in solidarity. As part of the Free America Walkout, Women's March Foundation is hosting a live tapping of its R...
action.womensmarch.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
As an active member of #librarything, on this holiday season, I participated in their SantaThing. I was delighted to give and also, receive. My book came from a small bookstore through my Secret Santa and a great nonprofit organization. And it was a great choice! I’m going to learn to knit socks!
January 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Trump, the Pope, and me
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Trump, the Pope, and me
The real meaning of Pope Leo’s and my favorite film
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Source: LancasterOnline
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The Librarian’s Call: Documenting Is Resistance www.commondreams.org/opinion/docu...
Keeping a record of works (fiction/non-fiction) is more important than ever. From librarians, authors, archivists to digital activists, we’ll work toward safeguarding written treasures, ideas, and information!
The Librarian’s Call: Documenting Is Resistance | Common Dreams
​History is protected by those who collect, preserve, and share the facts.
www.commondreams.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Source: Miami Herald
I am going to participate. And glad that I am able to.
October 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Penn State Scranton students take a stand against censorship with 'Banned Book Readout'
October 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Reposted
It's Banned Books Week! Oct 5-11
Cathay shares why A Brave New World still matters, and why banned books deserve to be read.
#bannedbooksweek #bannedbooks #freedomtoread #readingisresistance #booksnotbans #uucov #progressivefaith #unitarianuniversalist
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Source: AP News
I sure appreciate how creative and resilient librarians are!
October 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Source: American Libraries Magazine

“B&T’s troubles illustrate the fragility of the library book industry.”
October 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Source: BOOK RIOT
October 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
www.cnn.com/2025/10/01/t...
Just more and more like the dystopian versions of our future lives, made real in the here and now.
Meta will soon use your conversations with its AI chatbot to sell you stuff | CNN Business
Meta will soon use what people tell its artificial intelligence chatbot to get even better at selling them things.
www.cnn.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Source: County 10
September 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Source: Block Club Chicago
September 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Source: BOOK RIOT
It’s important to gather such data over a few years. Thank you for providing this!
September 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Source: the Guardian

‘Ahead of the ban, Atwood also posted on social media warning against reading The Handmaid’s Tale because “your hair will catch on fire!”’
September 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Source: Los Angeles Times
August 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
substack.com/@deanbowen/n...
I feel inspired, and hope you will share that feeling with me!
The Dean’s List (@deanbowen)
Just in case you needed a tittle inspiration to keep moving forward . . . This might be the most inspiring thing you see today. (Sound up makes it 10x better!)
substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
substack.com/@democraticw...

Oh this is heartwarming…
Michele (@democraticwarrior)
Courtesy of: Rosie O’Donnell
substack.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

This is a favorite genre of mine… and speaks to my heart about possibilities both wonderful and terrible.
MSN
www.msn.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM