Deb B
@debbc.bsky.social
Writer, podcaster, author. I love books, fantasy, science fiction, music, classic movies, & brunch. Not in that order.
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It's Not Just Laws About Books Breaking Libraries. It's Also New Tax Reforms.
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
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Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
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It's Not Just Laws About Books Breaking Libraries. It's Also New Tax Reforms.
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
buttondown.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It's Not Just Laws About Books Breaking Libraries. It's Also New Tax Reforms.
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
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‘Antivirus for libraries’: How a Texas startup is capitalizing on school book bans www.statesman.com/politics/art...
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'Antivirus for libraries': How a Texas startup is capitalizing on book bans
The company Bookmarked, whose cofounder advocated for SB 13, describes itself as a neutral player in the censorship debate. Critics disagree.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
‘Antivirus for libraries’: How a Texas startup is capitalizing on school book bans www.statesman.com/politics/art...
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#20TBRbookchallenge
Choose 20 books from your TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
Octavia E. Butler - A Few Rules for Predicting the Future
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#diversebooksky
Choose 20 books from your TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
Octavia E. Butler - A Few Rules for Predicting the Future
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#diversebooksky
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
Choose 20 books from your TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
Octavia E. Butler - A Few Rules for Predicting the Future
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#diversebooksky
Choose 20 books from your TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
Octavia E. Butler - A Few Rules for Predicting the Future
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#diversebooksky
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Each is trying to find their way and find themselves. Ham is doing the same, but he also wants to get rid of what is possessing him.
This story is told from the point of view of the spirit, which is unique. The host of characters are all struggling with something, but it's the same as Ham.
This story is told from the point of view of the spirit, which is unique. The host of characters are all struggling with something, but it's the same as Ham.
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Each is trying to find their way and find themselves. Ham is doing the same, but he also wants to get rid of what is possessing him.
This story is told from the point of view of the spirit, which is unique. The host of characters are all struggling with something, but it's the same as Ham.
This story is told from the point of view of the spirit, which is unique. The host of characters are all struggling with something, but it's the same as Ham.
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On this day in 1935, a white mob lynched 15-year-old Ernest Collins and 16-year-old Benny Mitchell in Colorado County, Texas. Officials later called the lynching “justice,” and no one was punished.
Nov. 12, 1935 | Mob of 700 White People Lynches Two Black Teenagers in Colorado County, TX
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On this day in 1935, a white mob lynched 15-year-old Ernest Collins and 16-year-old Benny Mitchell in Colorado County, Texas. Officials later called the lynching “justice,” and no one was punished.
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"Infamous"?
The FBI is trying to unmask the owner of infamous archiving site Archive.is, according to a subpoena the site posted. No other information given, the site quietly posted the document a few days ago. FBI telling domain registrar to hand over all sorts of ID'ing info
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FBI Tries to Unmask Owner of Infamous Archive.is Site
The FBI has subpoenaed the domain registrar of archive.today, demanding information about the owner.
www.404media.co
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"Infamous"?
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THEYRE CLOSING THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THIS SYSTEM TO BAN BOOKS BECAUSE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TOLD THEM TO.
This is a big fucking story. They won't be the only ones.
This is a big fucking story. They won't be the only ones.
The Rutherford County Library System in Tennessee is temporarily closing two branches in order to remove books from them.
Why? Because the Secretary of State told them to do it, citing laws and Executive Orders that undermine the Constititon.
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Why? Because the Secretary of State told them to do it, citing laws and Executive Orders that undermine the Constititon.
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Rutherford County Library System (TN) Temporarily Shuts Down to Ban Books
Rutherford County Library System announced on social media a surprise shutdown of two libraries. Why? "Reviewing inventory."
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November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
THEYRE CLOSING THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THIS SYSTEM TO BAN BOOKS BECAUSE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TOLD THEM TO.
This is a big fucking story. They won't be the only ones.
This is a big fucking story. They won't be the only ones.
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BEARING WITNESS: NATIVE AMERICAN VOICES IN HOLLYWOOD (2024) — 1:45 pm ET — 1h 15m
(TCM Daytime: Native American Heritage Month)
Directed by Clara and Julia Kuperberg
Examines how Hollywood shaped Native stereotypes—and how Natives reclaim the truth.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Daytime: Native American Heritage Month)
Directed by Clara and Julia Kuperberg
Examines how Hollywood shaped Native stereotypes—and how Natives reclaim the truth.
#TCM #TCMParty
Bearing Witness: Native American Voices In Hollywood (2025)
www.tcm.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Where does Mikie Sherrill go to get her apology from everyone on this app who said she was running a shit campaign and was gonna either blow it or barely win
Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill: I know you, New Jersey. And I love you. I've spoken with thousands of you over this last year. I know your struggles. I know your hopes. I know your dreams. Serving you is worth any tough fight I have to take on, and I am incredibly honored to be your next governor.
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Where does Mikie Sherrill go to get her apology from everyone on this app who said she was running a shit campaign and was gonna either blow it or barely win
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1. On September 23, Adelita Grijalva won a special Congressional election in Arizona, collecting 69% of the vote.
43 days later, Speaker Johnson has not sworn her in.
The delay, 8 days longer than the previous record, has prevented Grijalva from forcing a vote to release the Epstein files.
43 days later, Speaker Johnson has not sworn her in.
The delay, 8 days longer than the previous record, has prevented Grijalva from forcing a vote to release the Epstein files.
Speaker Johnson’s unprecedented, democracy-thwarting effort to keep the Epstein files secret
On September 23, Adelita Grijalva won a special election to represent Arizona in the House of Representatives in a landslide, collecting 69% of the vote. Forty-three days later, House Speaker Mike…
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November 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
1. On September 23, Adelita Grijalva won a special Congressional election in Arizona, collecting 69% of the vote.
43 days later, Speaker Johnson has not sworn her in.
The delay, 8 days longer than the previous record, has prevented Grijalva from forcing a vote to release the Epstein files.
43 days later, Speaker Johnson has not sworn her in.
The delay, 8 days longer than the previous record, has prevented Grijalva from forcing a vote to release the Epstein files.
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We are in a Republican health care crisis.
November 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We are in a Republican health care crisis.
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On this day in 1874, a white mob engaged in Election Day violence against Black voters in Eufaula, Alabama, to suppress votes and ensure white supremacist victory at the polls.
Nov. 3, 1874 | White Mob Wages Deadly Violence Against Black Community Seeking to Vote
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On this day in 1874, a white mob engaged in Election Day violence against Black voters in Eufaula, Alabama, to suppress votes and ensure white supremacist victory at the polls.
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Kudos to Jermaine Fowler for this. Before I retired I wrote a whole curriculum for the district about the American roots of fascism; hope they’re still using it.
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THIS ISN’T NEW FASCISM. IT’S OLD JIM CROW.
Old Machinery, New Operators.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Kudos to Jermaine Fowler for this. Before I retired I wrote a whole curriculum for the district about the American roots of fascism; hope they’re still using it.
thehumanityarchive.substack.com/p/this-isnt-...
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Straight up lies. Like OUTRIGHT lies. White people are the greatest recipient of SNAP and this kind of propaganda (bc it's always about racism) will fuel apathy.
I'm never surprised, but this machine continues to astound me with the tried and true racism.
I'm never surprised, but this machine continues to astound me with the tried and true racism.
November 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Straight up lies. Like OUTRIGHT lies. White people are the greatest recipient of SNAP and this kind of propaganda (bc it's always about racism) will fuel apathy.
I'm never surprised, but this machine continues to astound me with the tried and true racism.
I'm never surprised, but this machine continues to astound me with the tried and true racism.
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“Where there is a woman there is magic”
― Ntozake Shange (1948-2018),
US playwright and poet.
#Womensart #Monday
― Ntozake Shange (1948-2018),
US playwright and poet.
#Womensart #Monday
November 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
“Where there is a woman there is magic”
― Ntozake Shange (1948-2018),
US playwright and poet.
#Womensart #Monday
― Ntozake Shange (1948-2018),
US playwright and poet.
#Womensart #Monday
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Gee. If only someone had predicted this.
November 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Gee. If only someone had predicted this.
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Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳@chefjoseandres
Just landed in Jamaica with the @USEmbassyJA, joining @WCKitchen teams already feeding people. We will increase our food and water distribution! #ChefsForJamaica
Just landed in Jamaica with the @USEmbassyJA, joining @WCKitchen teams already feeding people. We will increase our food and water distribution! #ChefsForJamaica
October 31, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳@chefjoseandres
Just landed in Jamaica with the @USEmbassyJA, joining @WCKitchen teams already feeding people. We will increase our food and water distribution! #ChefsForJamaica
Just landed in Jamaica with the @USEmbassyJA, joining @WCKitchen teams already feeding people. We will increase our food and water distribution! #ChefsForJamaica
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Gotta have the Thriller dance
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Gotta have the Thriller dance
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On this day in 1901, a white mob in Hodgenville, Kentucky, lynched Silas Esters and hung his body on the courthouse steps. Though members of the mob were named by the media, no one was held accountable.
Oct. 31, 1901 | Silas Esters Lynched by White Mob in LaRue County, Kentucky
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1901, a white mob in Hodgenville, Kentucky, lynched Silas Esters and hung his body on the courthouse steps. Though members of the mob were named by the media, no one was held accountable.
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Filmed four episodes of Reading Rainbow, all are out on KidZuko on YouTube 😁
Thankful to still be in the world for this journey. Highest of honors for one of Reading Rainbow & LeVar Burton’s biggest fans ✨
Proud & grateful for all involved! 🦋🌌
“Take a look, it’s in a book!”
YOU can be anything 📚🌈
Thankful to still be in the world for this journey. Highest of honors for one of Reading Rainbow & LeVar Burton’s biggest fans ✨
Proud & grateful for all involved! 🦋🌌
“Take a look, it’s in a book!”
YOU can be anything 📚🌈
October 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Filmed four episodes of Reading Rainbow, all are out on KidZuko on YouTube 😁
Thankful to still be in the world for this journey. Highest of honors for one of Reading Rainbow & LeVar Burton’s biggest fans ✨
Proud & grateful for all involved! 🦋🌌
“Take a look, it’s in a book!”
YOU can be anything 📚🌈
Thankful to still be in the world for this journey. Highest of honors for one of Reading Rainbow & LeVar Burton’s biggest fans ✨
Proud & grateful for all involved! 🦋🌌
“Take a look, it’s in a book!”
YOU can be anything 📚🌈
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Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
www.404media.co
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
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On this day in 1869, a white mob in GA attacked Abram Colby, a formerly enslaved Black state legislator, after he refused a bribe to resign. The mob kidnapped him in front of his daughter and brutally whipped him. He survived with permanent injuries.
Oct. 29, 1869 | White Mob Kidnaps and Whips Black Georgia Legislator
Learn more about our history of racial injustice
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October 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1869, a white mob in GA attacked Abram Colby, a formerly enslaved Black state legislator, after he refused a bribe to resign. The mob kidnapped him in front of his daughter and brutally whipped him. He survived with permanent injuries.
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How to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
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How to Help After Hurricane Melissa
Several organizations have organized relief efforts after the Caribbean was hit by one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
How to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
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Brief video from an attendee who picked up produce from Travis Peters this week.
“They had fresh mustards, turnips, Swiss chard, peppers. It was nice”
“They had fresh mustards, turnips, Swiss chard, peppers. It was nice”
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Brief video from an attendee who picked up produce from Travis Peters this week.
“They had fresh mustards, turnips, Swiss chard, peppers. It was nice”
“They had fresh mustards, turnips, Swiss chard, peppers. It was nice”