Katie Roche in Iowa
@katierocheiniowa.bsky.social
About me:
❤️ Passionate about public libraries, human rights, arts & culture
🌼 Musician with Awful Purdies and The Dandelion Stompers
📽️ Documentary filmmaker
🌞 Pragmatic optimist
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❤️ Passionate about public libraries, human rights, arts & culture
🌼 Musician with Awful Purdies and The Dandelion Stompers
📽️ Documentary filmmaker
🌞 Pragmatic optimist
🦓
Pinned
"Now we're workin' on a world I may never see
I'm joining forces with the warriors of love
Who came before and will follow you and me
I get up in the morning
Knowing I'm privileged just to be
Workin' on a world
I may never see"
~ "Workin' On A World", song by Iris DeMent
I'm joining forces with the warriors of love
Who came before and will follow you and me
I get up in the morning
Knowing I'm privileged just to be
Workin' on a world
I may never see"
~ "Workin' On A World", song by Iris DeMent
CALL TO ACTION: submit your public comment on HF 274 before 11:30 AM today!
This bill could remove important protections for public libraries and schools, impacting access to books and information.
Libraries keep us connected, informed, and inspired—let’s stand up for them!
This bill could remove important protections for public libraries and schools, impacting access to books and information.
Libraries keep us connected, informed, and inspired—let’s stand up for them!
Iowa Legislature - Meeting Public Comments
Information pertaining to the Iowa Legislature as well as the Executive and Judicial branch in as much as they relate to the legislative branch
www.legis.iowa.gov
February 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
CALL TO ACTION: submit your public comment on HF 274 before 11:30 AM today!
This bill could remove important protections for public libraries and schools, impacting access to books and information.
Libraries keep us connected, informed, and inspired—let’s stand up for them!
This bill could remove important protections for public libraries and schools, impacting access to books and information.
Libraries keep us connected, informed, and inspired—let’s stand up for them!
Reposted by Katie Roche in Iowa
... “total shutdown” is planned for March 15...
Website for the General Strike:
generalstrikeus.com
OPPOSE! PLEASE REPOST!
Website for the General Strike:
generalstrikeus.com
OPPOSE! PLEASE REPOST!
The General Strike
The General strike -the people united shall never be stopped. If we strike together we can make true real change. Sign the strike card today.
generalstrikeus.com
February 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
... “total shutdown” is planned for March 15...
Website for the General Strike:
generalstrikeus.com
OPPOSE! PLEASE REPOST!
Website for the General Strike:
generalstrikeus.com
OPPOSE! PLEASE REPOST!
Meanwhile in Iowa, A CALL TO ACTION TO PROTECT PUBLIC LIBRARIES. Oppose HF 274 in the comments by 11:30 am Monday, Feb 17:
Iowa Legislature - Meeting Public Comments
Information pertaining to the Iowa Legislature as well as the Executive and Judicial branch in as much as they relate to the legislative branch
www.legis.iowa.gov
February 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Meanwhile in Iowa, A CALL TO ACTION TO PROTECT PUBLIC LIBRARIES. Oppose HF 274 in the comments by 11:30 am Monday, Feb 17:
Meanwhile in Iowa, alerting to the recent introduction of SF235 in the Iowa Legislature which poses a significant threat to Iowa libraries. What does this mean?
February 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Meanwhile in Iowa, alerting to the recent introduction of SF235 in the Iowa Legislature which poses a significant threat to Iowa libraries. What does this mean?
Libraries are the cornerstone of democracy—they provide free access to information, protect intellectual freedom, and empower informed citizens. Check out how the American Library Association is working to keep our libraries thriving for all. #ForOurLibraries ilovelibraries.org
I Love Libraries
There's never been a more important time to support our nation's libraries.
ilovelibraries.org
February 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Libraries are the cornerstone of democracy—they provide free access to information, protect intellectual freedom, and empower informed citizens. Check out how the American Library Association is working to keep our libraries thriving for all. #ForOurLibraries ilovelibraries.org
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Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH) came with facts for Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) while Reynolds tried to defend her state's push for government efficiency
February 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH) came with facts for Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) while Reynolds tried to defend her state's push for government efficiency
Meanwhile in Iowa, @ayannapressley.bsky.social shows how Gov. Reynolds is responsible for Iowa's decline and that her policies are erasure of marginalized people.
Ayanna Pressley Slams GOP Attacks on DEI, Gutting of Essential Services for Vulnerable Communities
YouTube video by Rep. Ayanna Pressley
youtu.be
February 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Meanwhile in Iowa, @ayannapressley.bsky.social shows how Gov. Reynolds is responsible for Iowa's decline and that her policies are erasure of marginalized people.
Meanwhile in Iowa, book publishers and LGBTQ advocates argue Iowa's book ban law is unconstitutional in federal court .
Book publishers and LGBTQ advocates argue Iowa's book ban law is unconstitutional in federal court
A federal court will rule for a second time on whether Iowa law can ban all books with sexual content from school libraries and prohibit teaching LGBTQ material in kindergarten through sixth grade.
www.iowapublicradio.org
February 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Meanwhile in Iowa, book publishers and LGBTQ advocates argue Iowa's book ban law is unconstitutional in federal court .
Meanwhile in Iowa: sheriff stands up Gov. Reynolds and ICE. #resist
Reynolds responds to Iowa sheriff who says he won't comply with unconstitutional detainers from ICE
YouTube video by KCCI
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Meanwhile in Iowa: sheriff stands up Gov. Reynolds and ICE. #resist
Forgot to post my Sunday song! Labi Siffre – is a poet, essayist, singer, songwriter, and activist from London, England.
Labi Siffre - Bless the Telephone (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by DemonMusicGroup
youtu.be
February 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Forgot to post my Sunday song! Labi Siffre – is a poet, essayist, singer, songwriter, and activist from London, England.
Going to start sharing songs on Sundays starting with this Sunny War tune! Share a song with me?
Sunny War (feat. Steve Ignorant) - Walking Contradiction - stereobar.net
In her latest release, Sunny War teams up with Steve Ignorant from Crass for “Walking Contradiction”. The track shows a different side of War's folk-punk roots, leaning into a soulful, organ-driven so...
stereobar.net
January 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Going to start sharing songs on Sundays starting with this Sunny War tune! Share a song with me?
Meanwhile in Iowa they are removing climate change, human impact on climate change, and references to evolution from our state's education standards. You can provide feedback by Feb. 3: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHS2RYC
Science Standards Revision Survey
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January 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Meanwhile in Iowa they are removing climate change, human impact on climate change, and references to evolution from our state's education standards. You can provide feedback by Feb. 3: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHS2RYC
Heil or No Heil?
A fascist field guide.
By Barry Blitt
January 24, 2025
The New Yorker
A fascist field guide.
By Barry Blitt
January 24, 2025
The New Yorker
January 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Heil or No Heil?
A fascist field guide.
By Barry Blitt
January 24, 2025
The New Yorker
A fascist field guide.
By Barry Blitt
January 24, 2025
The New Yorker
Where do you have power to help make the world a better place? Taking in the news it's easy to feel powerless and even helpless, but the truth is that each of us has or can find a place in our world where our skills can improve people's lives.
January 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Where do you have power to help make the world a better place? Taking in the news it's easy to feel powerless and even helpless, but the truth is that each of us has or can find a place in our world where our skills can improve people's lives.
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I will not entertain, give truth to, anything other than the full acknowledgement of his blatant, purposeful, overt Nazi salute.
youtu.be/NjWl_RNDMSA
youtu.be/NjWl_RNDMSA
Heil Tesla
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
youtu.be
January 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I will not entertain, give truth to, anything other than the full acknowledgement of his blatant, purposeful, overt Nazi salute.
youtu.be/NjWl_RNDMSA
youtu.be/NjWl_RNDMSA
Reposted by Katie Roche in Iowa
I’ve mentioned this before, but if you’re short on cash but have an urge to shop, go to your library digital apps and browse the books, audiobooks, movies, shoes, magazines. It works really well to give you the same feeling without spending the cash. (Plus you’re supporting public libraries.) 💙📚
November 23, 2024 at 2:06 AM
I’ve mentioned this before, but if you’re short on cash but have an urge to shop, go to your library digital apps and browse the books, audiobooks, movies, shoes, magazines. It works really well to give you the same feeling without spending the cash. (Plus you’re supporting public libraries.) 💙📚
Reposted by Katie Roche in Iowa
The phrase we use is "barely won." We are all framing and information warriors 24-7-365 now.
"Barely won." This is why it's important to keep saying that to Trump's extremist agenda.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/u...
The ‘Landslide’ That Wasn’t: Trump and Allies Pump Up His Narrow Victory
The latest vote count shows that Donald J. Trump won the popular vote by one of the smallest margins since the 19th century. But Mr. Trump claims a “powerful mandate.”
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:17 PM
The phrase we use is "barely won." We are all framing and information warriors 24-7-365 now.
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Meet HR 9495: The nonprofit killer.
How a House bill could let Trump label enemies as terrorists
“Donald Trump says you’re a terrorist, so you’re a terrorist.”
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Meet HR 9495: The nonprofit killer.
Reposted by Katie Roche in Iowa
Libraries, providing free information to everyone, are the bedrock of a free society.
And a shoutout to all the librarians out there! Thank you for all you do!!!
#ILoveLibraries
And a shoutout to all the librarians out there! Thank you for all you do!!!
#ILoveLibraries
November 18, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Libraries, providing free information to everyone, are the bedrock of a free society.
And a shoutout to all the librarians out there! Thank you for all you do!!!
#ILoveLibraries
And a shoutout to all the librarians out there! Thank you for all you do!!!
#ILoveLibraries
Reposted by Katie Roche in Iowa
I honestly don’t think Americans understand how much their day to day lives depend on federal civil servants and now is the time for professional commentators to write op-eds explaining
November 17, 2024 at 1:11 PM
I honestly don’t think Americans understand how much their day to day lives depend on federal civil servants and now is the time for professional commentators to write op-eds explaining
For anyone feeling grief right now, I recommend taking 15 minutes and listening to this incredible composition "Within Her Arms" by Anna Clyne, an elegy that she wrote in the first 24 hours after her mother's death. It sweeps through you and go clears some dust. 1/2
youtu.be/VaLpLjVZVGM
youtu.be/VaLpLjVZVGM
Anna Clyne: Within Her Arms
YouTube video by Philharmonia Orchestra
youtu.be
November 18, 2024 at 4:39 AM
For anyone feeling grief right now, I recommend taking 15 minutes and listening to this incredible composition "Within Her Arms" by Anna Clyne, an elegy that she wrote in the first 24 hours after her mother's death. It sweeps through you and go clears some dust. 1/2
youtu.be/VaLpLjVZVGM
youtu.be/VaLpLjVZVGM
"Now we're workin' on a world I may never see
I'm joining forces with the warriors of love
Who came before and will follow you and me
I get up in the morning
Knowing I'm privileged just to be
Workin' on a world
I may never see"
~ "Workin' On A World", song by Iris DeMent
I'm joining forces with the warriors of love
Who came before and will follow you and me
I get up in the morning
Knowing I'm privileged just to be
Workin' on a world
I may never see"
~ "Workin' On A World", song by Iris DeMent
November 15, 2024 at 12:57 PM
"Now we're workin' on a world I may never see
I'm joining forces with the warriors of love
Who came before and will follow you and me
I get up in the morning
Knowing I'm privileged just to be
Workin' on a world
I may never see"
~ "Workin' On A World", song by Iris DeMent
I'm joining forces with the warriors of love
Who came before and will follow you and me
I get up in the morning
Knowing I'm privileged just to be
Workin' on a world
I may never see"
~ "Workin' On A World", song by Iris DeMent
🌟 Hey BlueSky! 🌟
I'm Katie, excited to be joining this space! 🚀
About me:
❤️ Passionate about public libraries, human rights, arts & culture
🌼 Musician with Awful Purdies and The Dandelion Stompers
🌞 Pragmatic optimist
#NewHere #BlueSky #Networking #Excited
I'm Katie, excited to be joining this space! 🚀
About me:
❤️ Passionate about public libraries, human rights, arts & culture
🌼 Musician with Awful Purdies and The Dandelion Stompers
🌞 Pragmatic optimist
#NewHere #BlueSky #Networking #Excited
November 15, 2024 at 12:54 PM
🌟 Hey BlueSky! 🌟
I'm Katie, excited to be joining this space! 🚀
About me:
❤️ Passionate about public libraries, human rights, arts & culture
🌼 Musician with Awful Purdies and The Dandelion Stompers
🌞 Pragmatic optimist
#NewHere #BlueSky #Networking #Excited
I'm Katie, excited to be joining this space! 🚀
About me:
❤️ Passionate about public libraries, human rights, arts & culture
🌼 Musician with Awful Purdies and The Dandelion Stompers
🌞 Pragmatic optimist
#NewHere #BlueSky #Networking #Excited