Joan E Beaudoin
@joanebeaudoin.bsky.social
Art lover, chicken wrangler, cat mom, and visual info enthusiast-educator. East coast transplant to Detroit metro.
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Why would any foreign country invest in a nation that did this?
September 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Why would any foreign country invest in a nation that did this?
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From this month's edition of The Onion.
August 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
From this month's edition of The Onion.
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Sure seems like today, of all days, he should be more concerned about the leading cause of death for kids and teens in the United States. publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/guns-re...
Guns Remain Leading Cause of Death for Children and Teens | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Center for Gun Violence Solutions latest annual report highlights CDC 2022 firearm deaths, with focus on young people and people of color
publichealth.jhu.edu
August 28, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Sure seems like today, of all days, he should be more concerned about the leading cause of death for kids and teens in the United States. publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/guns-re...
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“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” ~Ray Bradbury
Keep reading, friends. 📚
Keep reading, friends. 📚
August 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” ~Ray Bradbury
Keep reading, friends. 📚
Keep reading, friends. 📚
Looking forward to examining these new studies! Thanks for the virtual nudge.
This May, NACJD released 12 new studies, including new data from the Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA) series. Other newly released data cover topics such as recidivism, police officers, mental health, and more. Explore the studies: myumi.ch/QwMWX
June 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Looking forward to examining these new studies! Thanks for the virtual nudge.
I am not sure why I have a fascination (and a love / hate relationship) with surveillance...
This is fantastic journalism and exactly the kind of thing we need to be learning about as individuals and collectively in an era of authoritarianism and repression
I drove 300 miles in rural Virginia, then asked police to send me their public surveillance footage of my car. Here's what I learned.
Anyone might wonder how often they are caught on police cameras that operate 24/7. I spent a day driving, and over a month trying to get the answer.
cardinalnews.org
May 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I am not sure why I have a fascination (and a love / hate relationship) with surveillance...
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FASCISM GETTING TURNED UP!
Feds arrested a mayor in New Jersey, quite the escalation. It is incumbent that we all stand up against this expanding fascist police state.
Ras Baraka has shown more moral character than the entire Democratic Party leadership combined.
Feds arrested a mayor in New Jersey, quite the escalation. It is incumbent that we all stand up against this expanding fascist police state.
Ras Baraka has shown more moral character than the entire Democratic Party leadership combined.
May 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
FASCISM GETTING TURNED UP!
Feds arrested a mayor in New Jersey, quite the escalation. It is incumbent that we all stand up against this expanding fascist police state.
Ras Baraka has shown more moral character than the entire Democratic Party leadership combined.
Feds arrested a mayor in New Jersey, quite the escalation. It is incumbent that we all stand up against this expanding fascist police state.
Ras Baraka has shown more moral character than the entire Democratic Party leadership combined.
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.
action.everylibrary.org/congresshayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.
action.everylibrary.org/congresshayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Stop Trump's Attack on the Library of Congress
We need to show that Americans will not stand for yet another attack on our institutions. Sign the petition today!
action.everylibrary.org
May 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.
action.everylibrary.org/congresshayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.
action.everylibrary.org/congresshayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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Hahahahahahahahahaha! As a style manual nerd, this gave me a big chuckle!
A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
May 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hahahahahahahahahaha! As a style manual nerd, this gave me a big chuckle!
As the first female, and the first non-white Librarian of Congress, I think we can safely say that Trump (and his supporters) are aligning themselves with several periods in history that are uniformly reviled around the world.
“The Library of Congress is by its very mission nonpartisan. Throughout its history it has served the pursuit of knowledge by and on behalf of all Americans. For a president to break this sacred trust is a bridge too far.”
—Mary Rasenberger, CEO of the Authors Guild
authorsguild.org/news/ag-cond...
—Mary Rasenberger, CEO of the Authors Guild
authorsguild.org/news/ag-cond...
May 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As the first female, and the first non-white Librarian of Congress, I think we can safely say that Trump (and his supporters) are aligning themselves with several periods in history that are uniformly reviled around the world.
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In New York, ICE detained a busload of farmworkers that were actively involved in a union drive.
In Washington state, ICE dragged a farmworkers’ rights activist and leader out of his car to detain him.
Be warned: attacking unions is a hallmark of fascism.
In Washington state, ICE dragged a farmworkers’ rights activist and leader out of his car to detain him.
Be warned: attacking unions is a hallmark of fascism.
May 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
In New York, ICE detained a busload of farmworkers that were actively involved in a union drive.
In Washington state, ICE dragged a farmworkers’ rights activist and leader out of his car to detain him.
Be warned: attacking unions is a hallmark of fascism.
In Washington state, ICE dragged a farmworkers’ rights activist and leader out of his car to detain him.
Be warned: attacking unions is a hallmark of fascism.
If someone looking like these federal agents came up to my vehicle, I would likely think about running them over in an attempt to get away from them. How can their "uniform" be construed as anything beyond that of people who are out to do harm?
Federal agents' seemingly universal adoption of neck gaiters worn just below the eyes like they're robbing the railroad is emblematic of this time in the US
🚨 ICE activity reports for 5/9:
Activity reported at
- Fort Totten Dr & Gallatin St NE at 8:00AM
- 5 officers - 3 ATF, others federal police
- 4 unmarked black cars with VA tags
- At least one person detained
Activity reported at
- Fort Totten Dr & Gallatin St NE at 8:00AM
- 5 officers - 3 ATF, others federal police
- 4 unmarked black cars with VA tags
- At least one person detained
May 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
If someone looking like these federal agents came up to my vehicle, I would likely think about running them over in an attempt to get away from them. How can their "uniform" be construed as anything beyond that of people who are out to do harm?
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🚨 Interested in #AI, #Archives and #Diversity? Have a look at our new article!
📖 "How can we improve the diversity of archival collections with AI?"
🌟 Highlights: AI’s role in diversifying archives, with expert insights 🌍
Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.1007/s001...
📖 "How can we improve the diversity of archival collections with AI?"
🌟 Highlights: AI’s role in diversifying archives, with expert insights 🌍
Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.1007/s001...
February 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🚨 Interested in #AI, #Archives and #Diversity? Have a look at our new article!
📖 "How can we improve the diversity of archival collections with AI?"
🌟 Highlights: AI’s role in diversifying archives, with expert insights 🌍
Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.1007/s001...
📖 "How can we improve the diversity of archival collections with AI?"
🌟 Highlights: AI’s role in diversifying archives, with expert insights 🌍
Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.1007/s001...
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The relentless attacks on library workers, educators, and community members are meant to create an environment of fear.
For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
Right to Read Day
The right to read is under attack. On Right to Read Day, April 7, 2025, take action to support your library and protect your freedom to read.
uniteagainstbookbans.org
April 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The relentless attacks on library workers, educators, and community members are meant to create an environment of fear.
For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
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I ordered 50.
ALRIGHT! I just received 4,000 copies of this LOSERS ATTACK OUR LIBRARIES postcard that I designed. The text on the back (shown in the product listing) was generated through many suggestions from librarians on Bluesky. These are 10 for $3.00 (plus shipping). halfletterpress.com/losers-attac...
April 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I ordered 50.
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#CoryBooker has officially taken over the Senate floor for over 20 hours to call out Trump’s assault on the Constitution.
And is still going.
And is still going.
April 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
#CoryBooker has officially taken over the Senate floor for over 20 hours to call out Trump’s assault on the Constitution.
And is still going.
And is still going.
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ALRIGHT! I just received 4,000 copies of this LOSERS ATTACK OUR LIBRARIES postcard that I designed. The text on the back (shown in the product listing) was generated through many suggestions from librarians on Bluesky. These are 10 for $3.00 (plus shipping). halfletterpress.com/losers-attac...
April 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
ALRIGHT! I just received 4,000 copies of this LOSERS ATTACK OUR LIBRARIES postcard that I designed. The text on the back (shown in the product listing) was generated through many suggestions from librarians on Bluesky. These are 10 for $3.00 (plus shipping). halfletterpress.com/losers-attac...
Federal Health Research cuts will cost 68,000 jobs & $16B in economic activity. See the impact in your state at scienceimpacts.org.
#nih #cdc #fda #science #research #bluestorm #bluesky #bluewave #doge #uspol #politics #NoDoge #academicsky #medsky
#nih #cdc #fda #science #research #bluestorm #bluesky #bluewave #doge #uspol #politics #NoDoge #academicsky #medsky
SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research
Developed by an interdisciplinary research team, this website shows how funding cuts reduce economic activity and employment nationwide
scienceimpacts.org
April 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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"There’s no messiah who will sweep in and make everything better. That’s up to you and me."
Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance | Ordinary people have more power than they know.
Read it + share it with a friend:
Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance | Ordinary people have more power than they know.
Read it + share it with a friend:
Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance
Ordinary people have more power than they know.
newrepublic.com
April 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"There’s no messiah who will sweep in and make everything better. That’s up to you and me."
Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance | Ordinary people have more power than they know.
Read it + share it with a friend:
Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance | Ordinary people have more power than they know.
Read it + share it with a friend:
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CARTOON OF THE DAY 😕🇺🇸
(From @BillBramhall )
(From @BillBramhall )
April 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY 😕🇺🇸
(From @BillBramhall )
(From @BillBramhall )
Have you read this little piece of creative writing released a few days ago as a Presidential action? Insulting to anyone with a passing knowledge of US history. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History
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 and
www.whitehouse.gov
April 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Have you read this little piece of creative writing released a few days ago as a Presidential action? Insulting to anyone with a passing knowledge of US history. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
I have been trying to maintain my sanity. It is so hard to see so many institutions crumbling and people being disappeared. How are y'all coping?
April 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I have been trying to maintain my sanity. It is so hard to see so many institutions crumbling and people being disappeared. How are y'all coping?