Emily
@librarymet.bsky.social
Public library worker wishing she were still a meteorologist. Science and book nerd. Family history researcher. Public school defender. Cavs. Guardians. Mom of teens & cats.
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Emily
@librarymet.bsky.social
· Feb 12
Home - Military Women's Memorial
The Military Women's Memorial is a one-of-a kind tribute to America's Servicewomen, past and present. The Memorial features an education center, interactive exhibits, and a world-class collection of m...
womensmemorial.org
Since they've already attempted to erase women's history in the military, this is my plug to support the Military Women's Memorial. It is not a government entity, but needs your support to carry on their mission. Please donate if you can. My grandmother was a charter member.
womensmemorial.org
womensmemorial.org
And just like that, the whole legion of Cavs fans became educated on the umlaut.
But seriously, sports jerseys are just about the only places Americans typically see diacritics, so I’m all about any exposure we get.
But seriously, sports jerseys are just about the only places Americans typically see diacritics, so I’m all about any exposure we get.
February 1, 2026 at 8:09 PM
And just like that, the whole legion of Cavs fans became educated on the umlaut.
But seriously, sports jerseys are just about the only places Americans typically see diacritics, so I’m all about any exposure we get.
But seriously, sports jerseys are just about the only places Americans typically see diacritics, so I’m all about any exposure we get.
Guys, I can’t see any DMs because I’m not giving them my info to verify age.
February 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Guys, I can’t see any DMs because I’m not giving them my info to verify age.
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In Springfield, Ohio, people are preparing in advance of a “large deportation” promised by the president. To all appearances, the city is 2 or 3 days from a federal ethnic cleansing, grounded in a hate campaign organized by the vice-president and American Nazis.
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
Ethnic Cleansing in Ohio?
Nazi Lies in Vance's America
snyder.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
In Springfield, Ohio, people are preparing in advance of a “large deportation” promised by the president. To all appearances, the city is 2 or 3 days from a federal ethnic cleansing, grounded in a hate campaign organized by the vice-president and American Nazis.
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
My feed’s about to become one long list of how to support Ohio immigrants, refugees, their places of gathering and worship, their businesses, and the schools they attend. If you are outside of Ohio, please consider sharing these links or donating.
www.crisohio.org
www.crisohio.org
CRIS Ohio
Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS) is an independent non-profit organization that serves the refugee and immigrant populations in Central Ohio.
www.crisohio.org
February 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM
My feed’s about to become one long list of how to support Ohio immigrants, refugees, their places of gathering and worship, their businesses, and the schools they attend. If you are outside of Ohio, please consider sharing these links or donating.
www.crisohio.org
www.crisohio.org
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resources for supporting Haitian immigrants in Springfield, OH likely losing TPS on Tuesday abortionfundofohio.org/springfield/
Stand with Springfield - Abortion Fund of Ohio
Springfield, OH, is home to thousands of Haitian immigrants working & residing under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which is set to expire after February 3rd. Local leaders now believe a 30-day imm...
abortionfundofohio.org
February 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
resources for supporting Haitian immigrants in Springfield, OH likely losing TPS on Tuesday abortionfundofohio.org/springfield/
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I may have a stroke.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
January 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I may have a stroke.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
So many writers who claim to support libraries are calling the rate ‘ridiculous’ among other things.
Maybe they should ask their local librarians how much they make per hour. Maybe they wouldn’t call it ridiculous anymore.
Maybe they should ask their local librarians how much they make per hour. Maybe they wouldn’t call it ridiculous anymore.
Lord there’s so much wrong with the $40/hr discourse. And a lot of it is from ppl who would consider themselves progressive. 🙄
You can hate the X guy, we all do, but lots of ppl (myself included) wish they had $40/hr jobs.
You can hate the X guy, we all do, but lots of ppl (myself included) wish they had $40/hr jobs.
January 31, 2026 at 1:02 PM
So many writers who claim to support libraries are calling the rate ‘ridiculous’ among other things.
Maybe they should ask their local librarians how much they make per hour. Maybe they wouldn’t call it ridiculous anymore.
Maybe they should ask their local librarians how much they make per hour. Maybe they wouldn’t call it ridiculous anymore.
Lord there’s so much wrong with the $40/hr discourse. And a lot of it is from ppl who would consider themselves progressive. 🙄
You can hate the X guy, we all do, but lots of ppl (myself included) wish they had $40/hr jobs.
You can hate the X guy, we all do, but lots of ppl (myself included) wish they had $40/hr jobs.
January 31, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Lord there’s so much wrong with the $40/hr discourse. And a lot of it is from ppl who would consider themselves progressive. 🙄
You can hate the X guy, we all do, but lots of ppl (myself included) wish they had $40/hr jobs.
You can hate the X guy, we all do, but lots of ppl (myself included) wish they had $40/hr jobs.
This has turned into an ugly game, Cavs. Take care of the ball.
January 31, 2026 at 2:36 AM
This has turned into an ugly game, Cavs. Take care of the ball.
Ohio will not be like Minneapolis. We are ruled by a red supermajority, have 2 red senators & a red gov. We have 0 support from people actually in charge. Some churches will help, but others have actively preached in favor of GOP. We need help to protect people.
www.ms.now/news/ohio-ic...
www.ms.now/news/ohio-ic...
ICE eyeing Ohio next, where it is expected to target Haitian immigrants
An estimated 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians live in Springfield, Ohio, a community that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance targeted during the 2024 campaign, falsely accusing the community ...
www.ms.now
January 31, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Ohio will not be like Minneapolis. We are ruled by a red supermajority, have 2 red senators & a red gov. We have 0 support from people actually in charge. Some churches will help, but others have actively preached in favor of GOP. We need help to protect people.
www.ms.now/news/ohio-ic...
www.ms.now/news/ohio-ic...
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Hero.
BREAKING: New Jersey Governor Sherrill is creating an online portal for New Jersey residents to report encounters with ICE agents. She wants you to record as much as you can!
January 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Hero.
It's come to the point where I just said to myself,
"Ten degrees in the sunshine isn't that bad."
"Ten degrees in the sunshine isn't that bad."
January 30, 2026 at 3:53 PM
It's come to the point where I just said to myself,
"Ten degrees in the sunshine isn't that bad."
"Ten degrees in the sunshine isn't that bad."
18yo reports that the kids were listening to Springsteen’s song yesterday and have deemed it ‘pretty good.’
(That’s high praise in teen-speak.)
(That’s high praise in teen-speak.)
January 30, 2026 at 12:25 PM
18yo reports that the kids were listening to Springsteen’s song yesterday and have deemed it ‘pretty good.’
(That’s high praise in teen-speak.)
(That’s high praise in teen-speak.)
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So brave, demanding things that are ALREADY FUCKING ILLEGAL
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:37 AM
So brave, demanding things that are ALREADY FUCKING ILLEGAL
Whenever he retires (hopefully a long while yet) we’re gonna have a parade just for Jose and we’re gonna make it BIG.
January 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Whenever he retires (hopefully a long while yet) we’re gonna have a parade just for Jose and we’re gonna make it BIG.
Friends in the South:
Just skip the body lotion and go right to the aquaphor or straight petroleum jelly. Your skin will thank you.
Just skip the body lotion and go right to the aquaphor or straight petroleum jelly. Your skin will thank you.
January 29, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Friends in the South:
Just skip the body lotion and go right to the aquaphor or straight petroleum jelly. Your skin will thank you.
Just skip the body lotion and go right to the aquaphor or straight petroleum jelly. Your skin will thank you.
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AP style recommends spelling out body camera for cameras mounted on clothing, generally of law enforcers.
When the condensed version appears in headlines or in quotes, it is bodycam, one word.
When the condensed version appears in headlines or in quotes, it is bodycam, one word.
January 28, 2026 at 2:09 PM
AP style recommends spelling out body camera for cameras mounted on clothing, generally of law enforcers.
When the condensed version appears in headlines or in quotes, it is bodycam, one word.
When the condensed version appears in headlines or in quotes, it is bodycam, one word.
It’ll never happen but I’d love to see Donovan and Giannnis play on a team together.
Pipe dream. 😢
Pipe dream. 😢
Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home at the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline or in the offseason as several rival teams make aggressive offers to the Milwaukee Bucks for him, and the franchise is starting to listen, league sources tell ESPN.
January 28, 2026 at 4:29 PM
It’ll never happen but I’d love to see Donovan and Giannnis play on a team together.
Pipe dream. 😢
Pipe dream. 😢
He'll get 2 years, tops, maybe less.
What a joke of an organization.
What a joke of an organization.
BREAKING: The Cleveland Browns are hiring Todd Monken as their new head coach, sources tell @diannarussini.bsky.social.
Monken spent the last three seasons as the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive coordinator.
Monken spent the last three seasons as the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive coordinator.
January 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM
He'll get 2 years, tops, maybe less.
What a joke of an organization.
What a joke of an organization.
I ❤️ my school district b/c we’ve got immigrant parents who never experienced snow or extreme cold before coming to this country and yet they are some of the first ones to say there shouldn’t be cold days off.
(They also dress their kids better for the weather than ppl who grew up here.)
(They also dress their kids better for the weather than ppl who grew up here.)
January 28, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I ❤️ my school district b/c we’ve got immigrant parents who never experienced snow or extreme cold before coming to this country and yet they are some of the first ones to say there shouldn’t be cold days off.
(They also dress their kids better for the weather than ppl who grew up here.)
(They also dress their kids better for the weather than ppl who grew up here.)
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Every advertisement going into this election cycle should play the clip of Trump saying "You can't have guns"
January 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Every advertisement going into this election cycle should play the clip of Trump saying "You can't have guns"
Important read, if youve never heard of this or have forgotten about it: www.nps.gov/articles/bon...
Bonus Expeditionary Forces March on Washington (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov
January 27, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Important read, if youve never heard of this or have forgotten about it: www.nps.gov/articles/bon...
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BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration on behalf of the family members of 2 Trinidadian men killed by a U.S. missile strike while traveling home from Venezuela by boat.
The government must be held accountable.
The government must be held accountable.
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration on behalf of the family members of 2 Trinidadian men killed by a U.S. missile strike while traveling home from Venezuela by boat.
The government must be held accountable.
The government must be held accountable.
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