The Outspoken Librarian (she/her)
@outspokenlibrarian.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 Law librarian, podcaster (on hiatus), writer, and servant to two cats. Follow me on Substack: https://outspokenlibrarian.substack.com/ All views expressed are my own!
Why do people insist on watching videos in public spaces with no headphones? These are ADULTS, too, not children. #SickOfThisShit
December 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Why do people insist on watching videos in public spaces with no headphones? These are ADULTS, too, not children. #SickOfThisShit
Have stuff to do, like prepping one more side dish, but this silly gal has other ideas. #BlackCatsofBluesky #BlackCat
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Have stuff to do, like prepping one more side dish, but this silly gal has other ideas. #BlackCatsofBluesky #BlackCat
Molasses ginger cake done and cooling! #Thanksgiving
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Molasses ginger cake done and cooling! #Thanksgiving
Really concerning to see the rise in folks using ChatGPT as a therapeutic module. I dislike usage of it in general, but I feel it's especially dangerous in this instance. A friend admitted to using it and while she seems to recognize this isn't great, she's still doing it and I'm concerned for her.
November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Really concerning to see the rise in folks using ChatGPT as a therapeutic module. I dislike usage of it in general, but I feel it's especially dangerous in this instance. A friend admitted to using it and while she seems to recognize this isn't great, she's still doing it and I'm concerned for her.
Um, I feel mildly attacked by this. However, my table is not big enough. So I just have to make sure my husband is home to help me from said floor when I'm done.
November 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Um, I feel mildly attacked by this. However, my table is not big enough. So I just have to make sure my husband is home to help me from said floor when I'm done.
www.newsweek.com/these-pastas...
So many foolish responses to this - on Facebook, at least. "Just make your own, it's easy." Sure, on its face that is true, but how many of us have TIME? I just want to buy a box of pasta & not have to pay $8 bc of the Fanta Fascist & his puppeteers. #TiredNotLazy
So many foolish responses to this - on Facebook, at least. "Just make your own, it's easy." Sure, on its face that is true, but how many of us have TIME? I just want to buy a box of pasta & not have to pay $8 bc of the Fanta Fascist & his puppeteers. #TiredNotLazy
These pastas could vanish from U.S. Shelves if Trump rolls out 107% tariffs
One company said they'd be forced to jump the price from $3.99 to $7.99 per package.
www.newsweek.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
www.newsweek.com/these-pastas...
So many foolish responses to this - on Facebook, at least. "Just make your own, it's easy." Sure, on its face that is true, but how many of us have TIME? I just want to buy a box of pasta & not have to pay $8 bc of the Fanta Fascist & his puppeteers. #TiredNotLazy
So many foolish responses to this - on Facebook, at least. "Just make your own, it's easy." Sure, on its face that is true, but how many of us have TIME? I just want to buy a box of pasta & not have to pay $8 bc of the Fanta Fascist & his puppeteers. #TiredNotLazy
This sounds so good. Online only, tho: www.foodbeast.com/news/tillamo...
Tillamook And Kewpie Made A Butter-Mayo Hybrid So You’ll Never Burn A Grilled Cheese Again – Foodbeast
www.foodbeast.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 AM
This sounds so good. Online only, tho: www.foodbeast.com/news/tillamo...
Big surprise this dbag is from Florida.
Divorced, whiny ICE goon gets arrested for driving drunk with his kids in the car.
He acts like he’s above the law, stating, “I’m Federal.” He also confronts one of the arresting officers, asking, “Are you Haitian?” And makes a big deal out of getting an answer because, "It does matter!"
He acts like he’s above the law, stating, “I’m Federal.” He also confronts one of the arresting officers, asking, “Are you Haitian?” And makes a big deal out of getting an answer because, "It does matter!"
October 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Big surprise this dbag is from Florida.
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Imagine dressing like a Temu Richard Petty and criticizing anyone’s appearance
Kid Rock: Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings.
October 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Imagine dressing like a Temu Richard Petty and criticizing anyone’s appearance
Just heard "One of the Greats," from Florence + the Machine's upcoming album. "It must be nice to be a man and make boring music just because you can." DaMN. DESTROY THEM. #6AMThoughts
September 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Just heard "One of the Greats," from Florence + the Machine's upcoming album. "It must be nice to be a man and make boring music just because you can." DaMN. DESTROY THEM. #6AMThoughts
Yesterday marked one week since my #ACDF surgery. I'm doing okay, overall. My voice is still not back to normal because they had to move my vocal cords around to get to my spine, but at least I still have one? This brace is uncomfortable and I loathe it. It makes it hard to sleep. #cervicalfusion
September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Yesterday marked one week since my #ACDF surgery. I'm doing okay, overall. My voice is still not back to normal because they had to move my vocal cords around to get to my spine, but at least I still have one? This brace is uncomfortable and I loathe it. It makes it hard to sleep. #cervicalfusion
As various social media implodes or welcomes Nazis, I see folks talking about missing the old days of Livejournal. Dreamwidth is still a thing! Yes, people reply, but the fandoms aren't there; it isn't the same. Well, what did you do when LJ didn't have what you wanted? You CREATED it. So, create!!
April 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As various social media implodes or welcomes Nazis, I see folks talking about missing the old days of Livejournal. Dreamwidth is still a thing! Yes, people reply, but the fandoms aren't there; it isn't the same. Well, what did you do when LJ didn't have what you wanted? You CREATED it. So, create!!
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Copyright protection under 17 U.S. Code § 105 is not available for any work of the United States Government.
The White House is the People’s House.
Content for every @WhiteHouse is in the public domain, never copyrighted with “All Rights Reserved.”
Small stuff vs human rights violations, but BS.
The White House is the People’s House.
Content for every @WhiteHouse is in the public domain, never copyrighted with “All Rights Reserved.”
Small stuff vs human rights violations, but BS.
April 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Copyright protection under 17 U.S. Code § 105 is not available for any work of the United States Government.
The White House is the People’s House.
Content for every @WhiteHouse is in the public domain, never copyrighted with “All Rights Reserved.”
Small stuff vs human rights violations, but BS.
The White House is the People’s House.
Content for every @WhiteHouse is in the public domain, never copyrighted with “All Rights Reserved.”
Small stuff vs human rights violations, but BS.
I made a Pillowfort account today, thanks to an invite from a friend. Keeping it public for now. Will probably post how I used to on FB, my "days and ways" and media consumption. Feel free to follow along. www.pillowfort.social/outspokenlib...
April 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I made a Pillowfort account today, thanks to an invite from a friend. Keeping it public for now. Will probably post how I used to on FB, my "days and ways" and media consumption. Feel free to follow along. www.pillowfort.social/outspokenlib...
If you want to avoid MAGA businesses, there is a website run by Christian Nationalists called Public Square. You can search by category or input your zip code to see where your money SHOULDN'T be going.
April 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If you want to avoid MAGA businesses, there is a website run by Christian Nationalists called Public Square. You can search by category or input your zip code to see where your money SHOULDN'T be going.
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If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.
Learn more and download resources so you can know on the go >> ACLUMaine.org/KnowYourRightsProtesting
Learn more and download resources so you can know on the go >> ACLUMaine.org/KnowYourRightsProtesting
April 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.
Learn more and download resources so you can know on the go >> ACLUMaine.org/KnowYourRightsProtesting
Learn more and download resources so you can know on the go >> ACLUMaine.org/KnowYourRightsProtesting
Follow-on from yesterday: write a letter to the editor of your local paper. EveryLibrary has made it easy to write a letter to your local publications via your zip code: bit.ly/42hiDVn @everylibrary.bsky.social
Write a Letter to the Editor to Support Libraries!
Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!
bit.ly
April 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Follow-on from yesterday: write a letter to the editor of your local paper. EveryLibrary has made it easy to write a letter to your local publications via your zip code: bit.ly/42hiDVn @everylibrary.bsky.social
Soo IMLS has been gutted. You like getting ebooks through your local library? Many of those programs, esp in smaller systems or rural communities come from IMLS grants! www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Libraries are under siege: How Trump's cuts put community hubs in peril
Librarians, states say cuts will decimate local libraries. Feds say they will eliminate bloat and 'better showcase American exceptionalism.'
www.usatoday.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Soo IMLS has been gutted. You like getting ebooks through your local library? Many of those programs, esp in smaller systems or rural communities come from IMLS grants! www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
This is creepy, right? It's not just me?
April 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This is creepy, right? It's not just me?
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As Bluesky has grown, I've seen a lot of backsliding on alt text. Please try to be considerate to others and include alt text with all of your images. It helps everyone. Indeed, in the "accessibility" setting in Bluesky you can set it to make sure you add alt text, which is a useful thing to do.
March 30, 2025 at 12:16 AM
As Bluesky has grown, I've seen a lot of backsliding on alt text. Please try to be considerate to others and include alt text with all of your images. It helps everyone. Indeed, in the "accessibility" setting in Bluesky you can set it to make sure you add alt text, which is a useful thing to do.
It's not lunch time yet, Grimm. #BlackCatsOfBluesky
March 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It's not lunch time yet, Grimm. #BlackCatsOfBluesky
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THREAD: Law firm statements issued in response to Trump’s executive orders targeting lawyers.
(This thread will be updated as additional statements are released. Want to flag something that I missed? DM me, email me at anna.bower@lawfaremedia.org, or send me a message on Signal at annabower.24)
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(This thread will be updated as additional statements are released. Want to flag something that I missed? DM me, email me at anna.bower@lawfaremedia.org, or send me a message on Signal at annabower.24)
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March 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
THREAD: Law firm statements issued in response to Trump’s executive orders targeting lawyers.
(This thread will be updated as additional statements are released. Want to flag something that I missed? DM me, email me at anna.bower@lawfaremedia.org, or send me a message on Signal at annabower.24)
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(This thread will be updated as additional statements are released. Want to flag something that I missed? DM me, email me at anna.bower@lawfaremedia.org, or send me a message on Signal at annabower.24)
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