Kendra Lu
@corruptpopcorn.bsky.social
Library leader, dog mom, travel junkie
Seriously, this is the shit that makes people stop voting for Dems. Or to stop voting completely.
May 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Seriously, this is the shit that makes people stop voting for Dems. Or to stop voting completely.
That's exactly right. Librarians lead the way!
Library of Congress staff just showed what resistance looks like. After Trump abruptly fired Dr. Carla Hayden, the respected Librarian of Congress, he tried to install Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer and current Deputy Attorney General, as acting librarian. Staff weren’t having it.
May 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
That's exactly right. Librarians lead the way!
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!
bit.ly
May 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement on Trump's recently released proposed budget that eliminates all Federal Funding for libraries!
www.everylibrary.org/trumpfy2026b...
www.everylibrary.org/trumpfy2026b...
STATEMENT: President Trump’s FY2026 Budget Proposal Will Eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services
These attacks are ideologically motivated and structurally dangerous to our educational, civic, cultural, and community institutions.
www.everylibrary.org
May 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement on Trump's recently released proposed budget that eliminates all Federal Funding for libraries!
www.everylibrary.org/trumpfy2026b...
www.everylibrary.org/trumpfy2026b...
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We need library supporters across the nation to get involved right away.
📣 Tell Congress that we urgently need them to act #ForOurLibraries during this year’s budget process: ala.org/FundLibraries
#FundLibraries
📣 Tell Congress that we urgently need them to act #ForOurLibraries during this year’s budget process: ala.org/FundLibraries
#FundLibraries
May 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We need library supporters across the nation to get involved right away.
📣 Tell Congress that we urgently need them to act #ForOurLibraries during this year’s budget process: ala.org/FundLibraries
#FundLibraries
📣 Tell Congress that we urgently need them to act #ForOurLibraries during this year’s budget process: ala.org/FundLibraries
#FundLibraries
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A little something from the Wisconsin Bookwatch I wanted to share:
"White Line Fever" by K. C. Jones is a simply riveting read from start to finish. An original masterpiece of white knuckle suspense by a novelist with a distinctive and narrative driven storytelling style...
❤️😭
"White Line Fever" by K. C. Jones is a simply riveting read from start to finish. An original masterpiece of white knuckle suspense by a novelist with a distinctive and narrative driven storytelling style...
❤️😭
April 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A little something from the Wisconsin Bookwatch I wanted to share:
"White Line Fever" by K. C. Jones is a simply riveting read from start to finish. An original masterpiece of white knuckle suspense by a novelist with a distinctive and narrative driven storytelling style...
❤️😭
"White Line Fever" by K. C. Jones is a simply riveting read from start to finish. An original masterpiece of white knuckle suspense by a novelist with a distinctive and narrative driven storytelling style...
❤️😭
If anyone is in PDX tomorrow and doesn't have evening plans, come see us! I'll be in the audience cheering on my love and his new book- just released today.
March 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
If anyone is in PDX tomorrow and doesn't have evening plans, come see us! I'll be in the audience cheering on my love and his new book- just released today.
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If libraries have ever benefited you in any way, small or big, this is your time to speak up. Libraries quite literally exist to support community, to support *you*. Please don't let this administration strip away support for libraries. The impact will be devastating for us all. bit.ly/41QMGmL
ALA statement on White House assault on the Institute of Museum and Library Services
An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency for America...
bit.ly
March 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If libraries have ever benefited you in any way, small or big, this is your time to speak up. Libraries quite literally exist to support community, to support *you*. Please don't let this administration strip away support for libraries. The impact will be devastating for us all. bit.ly/41QMGmL
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if you are the kind of guy who thinks a lot of big thoughts about how you would TOTALLY punch a Nazi if you ever got the chance, I have great (meaning, terrible) news for you about how many public places you can go now where that’s a genuinely useful attitude to have
If you're a white dude with some flexibility in your life, get a group of your like-minded bros together & go to these events to act as counterbalance to these "private security forces." Get in their way. Occupy space. Ask for their IDs. Outnumber them. Make their fascism difficult.
UPDATE: The Coeur d’Alene Press spoke with the woman who was dragged out of a town hall for heckling legislators, confirmed which security firm worked the event and spoke with Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris and Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White about the events.
February 24, 2025 at 3:58 AM
if you are the kind of guy who thinks a lot of big thoughts about how you would TOTALLY punch a Nazi if you ever got the chance, I have great (meaning, terrible) news for you about how many public places you can go now where that’s a genuinely useful attitude to have
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In light of everything happening, I wrote about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails. dansinker.com/posts/202…
February 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In light of everything happening, I wrote about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails. dansinker.com/posts/202…
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It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
February 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
Absolutely disgusting, but not surprising.
“Your voice is meaningless right now. ... I can talk over all of you” said the emcee at the GOP event as the woman objecting to Medicaid cuts was dragged out.
Chaos erupts at Idaho legislative town hall, woman pulled from seat and dragged out
The woman refused to leave the meeting after speaking out against the possible repeal of Medicaid expansion and other bills working their way through the Idaho Legislature.
www.idahostatesman.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Absolutely disgusting, but not surprising.
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Since folks are interested in moving to Kobo.
A few thoughts incoming.
I do not miss Kindle.
The only thing I can't get in Kobo are KU books. So I gave those up. *shrug*
If I really wanted, I could read KU on my phone.
Overdrive is built in.
A few thoughts incoming.
I do not miss Kindle.
The only thing I can't get in Kobo are KU books. So I gave those up. *shrug*
If I really wanted, I could read KU on my phone.
Overdrive is built in.
February 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Since folks are interested in moving to Kobo.
A few thoughts incoming.
I do not miss Kindle.
The only thing I can't get in Kobo are KU books. So I gave those up. *shrug*
If I really wanted, I could read KU on my phone.
Overdrive is built in.
A few thoughts incoming.
I do not miss Kindle.
The only thing I can't get in Kobo are KU books. So I gave those up. *shrug*
If I really wanted, I could read KU on my phone.
Overdrive is built in.
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READ THIS
@barnesandnoble.com is doing a preorder sale today through the 7th. Reward members get 25% off preorders of White Line Fever and LOTS of other upcoming scary books, including ebooks and audio. Premium members can add on an additional 10%.
Just use coupon code PREORDER25 at checkout.
Just use coupon code PREORDER25 at checkout.
February 6, 2025 at 4:32 AM
READ THIS
Some good things from this week. Silly, snuggly dogs, snow, and a bright mountain view from my office.
February 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Some good things from this week. Silly, snuggly dogs, snow, and a bright mountain view from my office.
Hmmm... world overrun by monsters... That sounds so familiar. Yes, I do think a story about hope in those dark times is just what is needed!
For the rest of the month, BLACK TIDE ebooks are on sale for 2.99. If you're looking for a story about finding hope in a world overrun with monsters, grab a copy where ebooks are sold, or check the link in my bio.
February 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Hmmm... world overrun by monsters... That sounds so familiar. Yes, I do think a story about hope in those dark times is just what is needed!
Ooh! Didn't realize I could do a video! Fun!
February 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Ooh! Didn't realize I could do a video! Fun!
Finally some snow! The main downside to the West side of the mountains in the PNW, for us, is a lack of snow. So exciting when we get some!
February 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Finally some snow! The main downside to the West side of the mountains in the PNW, for us, is a lack of snow. So exciting when we get some!
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5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house)
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
February 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house)
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
Honestly, even if you aren't loud enough, I'm just going to inch closer so I can eavesdrop.
Look idk what to tell you, if you’re being loud enough I’m ABSOLUTELY going to eavesdrop on your whole conversation so 🤷♂️
January 31, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Honestly, even if you aren't loud enough, I'm just going to inch closer so I can eavesdrop.
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Tips, tricks, tools, and techniques to help you critically read press releases and communication from the federal government, using the example of the Department of Education calling book bans a "hoax" (that release is packed with propaganda!).
bookriot.com/guide-to-cri...
bookriot.com/guide-to-cri...
How To Critically Read a Press Release From The Federal Government: Book Censorship News, January 31, 2025
Press releases and the coverage of news from the new federal administration requires flexing your information and media literacy skills. Here are some tools, tips, and examples to help.
bookriot.com
January 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Tips, tricks, tools, and techniques to help you critically read press releases and communication from the federal government, using the example of the Department of Education calling book bans a "hoax" (that release is packed with propaganda!).
bookriot.com/guide-to-cri...
bookriot.com/guide-to-cri...
Seriously, why do we need more of this racist shite when we could have Birchbark House! The film industry will never make sense to me.
Meanwhile, Birchbark House IS RIGHT FUCKING THERE.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Reboot Set at Netflix | Deadline
January 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Seriously, why do we need more of this racist shite when we could have Birchbark House! The film industry will never make sense to me.