Marnie Webb
@marniewebb.bsky.social
Libraries, civil society, technology, and walking
"If anyone thinks they are safe just because it’s happening to someone else this time, they are not paying attention to history. "
Transcript: Congressman Crow’s Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country | Representative Jason Crow
Transcript: Congressman Crow’s Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country | Representative Jason Crow
September 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
"If anyone thinks they are safe just because it’s happening to someone else this time, they are not paying attention to history. "
Transcript: Congressman Crow’s Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country | Representative Jason Crow
Transcript: Congressman Crow’s Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country | Representative Jason Crow
This puts the conditions in place to criminalize being unhoused.
"The conditions for detainment outlined in the order are poorly defined, which means it could be interpreted broadly to detain and involuntarily institution... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/08/07/this-puts-the-conditions-in.html
"The conditions for detainment outlined in the order are poorly defined, which means it could be interpreted broadly to detain and involuntarily institution... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/08/07/this-puts-the-conditions-in.html
August 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This puts the conditions in place to criminalize being unhoused.
"The conditions for detainment outlined in the order are poorly defined, which means it could be interpreted broadly to detain and involuntarily institution... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/08/07/this-puts-the-conditions-in.html
"The conditions for detainment outlined in the order are poorly defined, which means it could be interpreted broadly to detain and involuntarily institution... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/08/07/this-puts-the-conditions-in.html
"[Dr. Lisette Sanchez] helps first-generation Americans and others who’ve been told, both overtly and covertly, they don’t belong – and experience the exhaustion, silencing and self-doubt that accompanies such... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/06/16/dr-lisette-sanchez-helps-firstgeneration.html
June 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
"[Dr. Lisette Sanchez] helps first-generation Americans and others who’ve been told, both overtly and covertly, they don’t belong – and experience the exhaustion, silencing and self-doubt that accompanies such... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/06/16/dr-lisette-sanchez-helps-firstgeneration.html
"Speaking of the effects of technology on individuals and society as a whole, Marshall McLuhan wrote that every augmentation is also an amputation. I first heard that quote twenty years ago from a computer scientist at Stan... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/19/speaking-of-the-effects-of.html
May 20, 2025 at 6:22 AM
"Speaking of the effects of technology on individuals and society as a whole, Marshall McLuhan wrote that every augmentation is also an amputation. I first heard that quote twenty years ago from a computer scientist at Stan... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/19/speaking-of-the-effects-of.html
"On the contrary, staggering transformations are in full swing. And yet, on campus, we’re in a bizarre interlude: everyone seems intent on pretending that the most significant revolution in the world of thou... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/19/on-the-contrary-staggering-transformations.html
May 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
"On the contrary, staggering transformations are in full swing. And yet, on campus, we’re in a bizarre interlude: everyone seems intent on pretending that the most significant revolution in the world of thou... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/19/on-the-contrary-staggering-transformations.html
"Taking feedback at the same time you’re giving it means that you’re building trust - and getting an early signal on where you might be going wrong as a leader."
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May 20, 2025 at 4:10 AM
"Taking feedback at the same time you’re giving it means that you’re building trust - and getting an early signal on where you might be going wrong as a leader."
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"I remember very well being handed a list of feature requests by Apple’s lead evangelist from a new exec they just hired at Apple. I looked at the list, and handed it back and said I’d like to meet him. On the paper was the... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/11/i-remember-very-well-being.html
May 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"I remember very well being handed a list of feature requests by Apple’s lead evangelist from a new exec they just hired at Apple. I looked at the list, and handed it back and said I’d like to meet him. On the paper was the... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/11/i-remember-very-well-being.html
So great to have the team @techsoup.bsky.social be a part of this work.
Empowering community archives through decentralized technology. 💪
The Cultural Memory Lab just announced its inaugural cohort.
Discover how three standout projects will explore how decentralized tools can preserve cultural memory ↓
acceleratingmakers.publicgoodapphouse.org/blog/_blog-p...
The Cultural Memory Lab just announced its inaugural cohort.
Discover how three standout projects will explore how decentralized tools can preserve cultural memory ↓
acceleratingmakers.publicgoodapphouse.org/blog/_blog-p...
Accelerating Makers - Introducing the Cultural Memory Lab Cohort: Empowering Community Archives Through Decentralized Technology
Accelerating Makers
acceleratingmakers.publicgoodapphouse.org
May 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
So great to have the team @techsoup.bsky.social be a part of this work.
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Dr. Carla Hayden has served as Librarian of Congress with honor and distinction, bringing our prized institution to new heights.
Trump’s outrageous, politically-motivated move to fire her is despicable. The Library of Congress belongs to the American people — NOT to Trump.
Trump’s outrageous, politically-motivated move to fire her is despicable. The Library of Congress belongs to the American people — NOT to Trump.
Trump fires Librarian of Congress and Baltimorean Carla Hayden
President Donald Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday, according to statements from House Democrats.
www.baltimoresun.com
May 9, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Dr. Carla Hayden has served as Librarian of Congress with honor and distinction, bringing our prized institution to new heights.
Trump’s outrageous, politically-motivated move to fire her is despicable. The Library of Congress belongs to the American people — NOT to Trump.
Trump’s outrageous, politically-motivated move to fire her is despicable. The Library of Congress belongs to the American people — NOT to Trump.
"The memo is fueled by Tuesday’s supreme court decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce a ban on trans military members. The defense department has said it will follow up by going through medical records to identify others who haven’t come forward."
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May 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
"The memo is fueled by Tuesday’s supreme court decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce a ban on trans military members. The defense department has said it will follow up by going through medical records to identify others who haven’t come forward."
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"“Tonight, President Trump fired a patriotic public servant. The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people — from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of our nation’s ... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/08/tonight-president-trump-fired-a.html
May 9, 2025 at 4:39 AM
"“Tonight, President Trump fired a patriotic public servant. The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people — from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of our nation’s ... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/08/tonight-president-trump-fired-a.html
40 Acres and a Lie – Mother Jones. A Pulitzer Prize finalist.
May 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
40 Acres and a Lie – Mother Jones. A Pulitzer Prize finalist.
"What is fundamentally interesting about vibe coding is that it frees the imagination. It allows for simple and rapid iteration on tech ideas. It helps lower the barrier to entry for software creation, even by ... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/05/what-is-fundamentally-interesting-about.html
May 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"What is fundamentally interesting about vibe coding is that it frees the imagination. It allows for simple and rapid iteration on tech ideas. It helps lower the barrier to entry for software creation, even by ... https://crankreport.micro.blog/2025/05/05/what-is-fundamentally-interesting-about.html
May 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Good news for libraries is good news for all of us.
May 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Good news for libraries is good news for all of us.
"Mark now envisions Meta’s social apps as “discovery engines” — constantly churning out content that you might find engaging. Then, when you discover something you like (or hate), you’ll share it with your friends, whether that’s in a public feed or privately in DMs and WhatsApp group chats."
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May 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"Mark now envisions Meta’s social apps as “discovery engines” — constantly churning out content that you might find engaging. Then, when you discover something you like (or hate), you’ll share it with your friends, whether that’s in a public feed or privately in DMs and WhatsApp group chats."
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“No tariffs on sharing.” Indeed. kottke.org/25/04/004669...
Tool libraries offer community members access to “power wash...
Tool libraries offer community members access to “power washers, hammers, drills, cameras, lawn mowers, pet carriers, grills
kottke.org
April 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“No tariffs on sharing.” Indeed. kottke.org/25/04/004669...
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50th! Feels like we should have it a party.
April 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
50th! Feels like we should have it a party.
Recently went the the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, TX the domestic policy wing has been renamed “Advances we are destroying now”
April 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Recently went the the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, TX the domestic policy wing has been renamed “Advances we are destroying now”
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Friday Night Massacre of accurate information.
A devastating day for the USA as tens of millions of dollars of grants seeking to combat the spread of false information were terminated. We have a federal govenrment that does not consider the verifiable truth a priority. www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
A devastating day for the USA as tens of millions of dollars of grants seeking to combat the spread of false information were terminated. We have a federal govenrment that does not consider the verifiable truth a priority. www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
Updates on NSF Priorities
www.nsf.gov
April 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Friday Night Massacre of accurate information.
A devastating day for the USA as tens of millions of dollars of grants seeking to combat the spread of false information were terminated. We have a federal govenrment that does not consider the verifiable truth a priority. www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
A devastating day for the USA as tens of millions of dollars of grants seeking to combat the spread of false information were terminated. We have a federal govenrment that does not consider the verifiable truth a priority. www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
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Thousands show solidarity at #TransRightsAreHumanRights Demo in Parliament Square.
April 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Thousands show solidarity at #TransRightsAreHumanRights Demo in Parliament Square.
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1/2: We have reason to believe that events on 4/19 and/or the 50501 Movement may be misrepresented by the Trump admin in an attempt to justify the use of military force.
Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence.
Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence.
April 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM
1/2: We have reason to believe that events on 4/19 and/or the 50501 Movement may be misrepresented by the Trump admin in an attempt to justify the use of military force.
Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence.
Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence.