Amy M. Miller
@amymwrites.bsky.social
writer, mama, educator, budding Illustrator -
writing essays & picture books and supporting my #kidlit & #cnf peeps
#neurospicy #chronicillness #feminist
writing essays & picture books and supporting my #kidlit & #cnf peeps
#neurospicy #chronicillness #feminist
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Stanford laid off over 360 staff members, including librarians: stanforddaily.com/2025/08/06/s...
Stanford to layoff over 360 staff following $140 million budget cuts
Amid a $140 million budget shortfall, the University has begun widespread layoffs, with 363 staff affected so far.
stanforddaily.com
August 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Stanford laid off over 360 staff members, including librarians: stanforddaily.com/2025/08/06/s...
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Give yourself the gift this fall of refilling your creative well with this eight week generative writing workshop at the JAC! www.jamestownartcenter.org/education-st...
August 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Give yourself the gift this fall of refilling your creative well with this eight week generative writing workshop at the JAC! www.jamestownartcenter.org/education-st...
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The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.
Nearly 2 million Americans on unemployment, highest since pandemic era
Continuing unemployment claims jumped to 1.97 million in late July, according to a Labor Department report, highlighting a weakening labor market.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.
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Berman: Was the President right about the polling?
Enten: No. If we are comparing him to other presidents at this point in their presidencies, he is the second lowest on record compared only to himself.
Enten: No. If we are comparing him to other presidents at this point in their presidencies, he is the second lowest on record compared only to himself.
August 6, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Berman: Was the President right about the polling?
Enten: No. If we are comparing him to other presidents at this point in their presidencies, he is the second lowest on record compared only to himself.
Enten: No. If we are comparing him to other presidents at this point in their presidencies, he is the second lowest on record compared only to himself.
Life has been a lot, but I'm still writing and I miss my #PB friends. What have you been up to? #PBCommunity #PBwriters
hope is a group of picture book creators
I've been absent lately. From this blog. From social media. From outside my house. Well, I do go to the grocery, so that counts. The Covid pandemic was long and hard but, quite frankly, I fell into a ...
www.amymmiller.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Life has been a lot, but I'm still writing and I miss my #PB friends. What have you been up to? #PBCommunity #PBwriters
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The time is long overdue for Congress to stop funding Israel’s illegal and horrific war against the Palestinian people.
The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children.
Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.
The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children.
Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.
July 29, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The time is long overdue for Congress to stop funding Israel’s illegal and horrific war against the Palestinian people.
The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children.
Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.
The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children.
Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.
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Heading to a “Hands Off!” protest this Saturday? Here’s everything you need to know — your rights, safety tips, and what to do if arrested.
closertotheedge.substack.com/p/before-you...
closertotheedge.substack.com/p/before-you...
Before You Protest: A Nationwide Guide to Staying Safe, Smart, and Unshakable on April 5
Heading to a “Hands Off!” protest this Saturday?
closertotheedge.substack.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Heading to a “Hands Off!” protest this Saturday? Here’s everything you need to know — your rights, safety tips, and what to do if arrested.
closertotheedge.substack.com/p/before-you...
closertotheedge.substack.com/p/before-you...
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If you're protesting on Saturday, please wear a cap and mask to protect your identity from the cult.
Also, it was suggested to me that you should write the phone number of the ACLU First Defense Legal Aid on your arm. That number is 1-800-529-7374 in case anything happens.
Also, it was suggested to me that you should write the phone number of the ACLU First Defense Legal Aid on your arm. That number is 1-800-529-7374 in case anything happens.
April 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
If you're protesting on Saturday, please wear a cap and mask to protect your identity from the cult.
Also, it was suggested to me that you should write the phone number of the ACLU First Defense Legal Aid on your arm. That number is 1-800-529-7374 in case anything happens.
Also, it was suggested to me that you should write the phone number of the ACLU First Defense Legal Aid on your arm. That number is 1-800-529-7374 in case anything happens.
I'm beyond humbled, honored, and thrilled to have won the Stuart Kirkfield Scholarship.
Thank you @highlightsfound.bsky.social and @viviankirkfield.bsky.social
Thank you @highlightsfound.bsky.social and @viviankirkfield.bsky.social
🎉 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2025 scholarships! 🎉 🎉
These talented #kidlit storytellers are dedicated to creating works that inspire, educate, and inform children. We're honored to support them in their journeys to enrich children's literature!
These talented #kidlit storytellers are dedicated to creating works that inspire, educate, and inform children. We're honored to support them in their journeys to enrich children's literature!
April 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I'm beyond humbled, honored, and thrilled to have won the Stuart Kirkfield Scholarship.
Thank you @highlightsfound.bsky.social and @viviankirkfield.bsky.social
Thank you @highlightsfound.bsky.social and @viviankirkfield.bsky.social
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this is on top of the *other* food bank cuts www.wonkette.com/p/billionair...
Billionaires Need Tax Cut, So Food Banks Gotta Get By Without The 'Food' Part
Now arrest the nonprofits for running unlicensed banks.
www.wonkette.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
this is on top of the *other* food bank cuts www.wonkette.com/p/billionair...
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📚 Looking for books to celebrate #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay next week? We have twenty-six suggestions for you!
Be sure to check out our announcement post to learn more about how you can celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day! Here are twenty-six books we recommend celebrating with 🧵
Be sure to check out our announcement post to learn more about how you can celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day! Here are twenty-six books we recommend celebrating with 🧵
March 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
📚 Looking for books to celebrate #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay next week? We have twenty-six suggestions for you!
Be sure to check out our announcement post to learn more about how you can celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day! Here are twenty-six books we recommend celebrating with 🧵
Be sure to check out our announcement post to learn more about how you can celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day! Here are twenty-six books we recommend celebrating with 🧵
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Yes, these mofos just voted for banks to charge us higher fees.
Senate Overturns Rule Limiting Bank Overdraft Fees to $5 (Gift Article)
Lawmakers voted to invalidate a rule adopted last year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It now moves to the House.
www.nytimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Yes, these mofos just voted for banks to charge us higher fees.
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I have hope for the future because of the kids. If you’ve never heard of DAYLO, get to know them. They are amazing!
@penamerica.bsky.social
pen.org/south-caroli...
@penamerica.bsky.social
pen.org/south-caroli...
South Carolina Students Fight Back Against Book Bans: ‘As Students, We Have to Speak Twice as Loudly, Twice as Eloquently’ - PEN America
What started as a high school book club in South Carolina has become one of the most effective student groups fighting book bans.
pen.org
March 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I have hope for the future because of the kids. If you’ve never heard of DAYLO, get to know them. They are amazing!
@penamerica.bsky.social
pen.org/south-caroli...
@penamerica.bsky.social
pen.org/south-caroli...
My dad relies on the VA for medical services. At 95, he also qualifies for Medicare and Social Security. Gutting these services for service members like my dad is despicable.
Trump wants to fire 83k VA workers, many of whom are veterans themselves, decimating the VA & making it harder for veterans to get health care & benefits.
When Americans put their lives on the line to defend our country, we must keep our commitments to them — not betray them.
When Americans put their lives on the line to defend our country, we must keep our commitments to them — not betray them.
March 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
My dad relies on the VA for medical services. At 95, he also qualifies for Medicare and Social Security. Gutting these services for service members like my dad is despicable.
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Great to meet with VFW members from Vermont.
These are the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our country.
We are proud of them and what they've done.
No cuts to the VA. No privatization.
These are the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our country.
We are proud of them and what they've done.
No cuts to the VA. No privatization.
March 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Great to meet with VFW members from Vermont.
These are the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our country.
We are proud of them and what they've done.
No cuts to the VA. No privatization.
These are the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our country.
We are proud of them and what they've done.
No cuts to the VA. No privatization.
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Elon Musk and his 19-year-olds have now disrupted the approval of medical devices that save lives.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
February 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Elon Musk and his 19-year-olds have now disrupted the approval of medical devices that save lives.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
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SOTU seats are not assigned. There are general seating areas for each body (House, Senate, SCOTUS,etc) but there are honored seats for each party’s leadership and they’re even trying to squat those.
If it doesn’t sort out, be aware you may see applause on both sides of the aisle but they may be GOP
If it doesn’t sort out, be aware you may see applause on both sides of the aisle but they may be GOP
March 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
SOTU seats are not assigned. There are general seating areas for each body (House, Senate, SCOTUS,etc) but there are honored seats for each party’s leadership and they’re even trying to squat those.
If it doesn’t sort out, be aware you may see applause on both sides of the aisle but they may be GOP
If it doesn’t sort out, be aware you may see applause on both sides of the aisle but they may be GOP
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
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Some people are trying to bring the nationwide crusade to remove women of color from positions of power to NYC govt, where there’s an ugly smear campaign trying to unseat our city’s first Muslim councilwoman. Don’t let them - help re-elect Shahana Hanif! #JewsForShahana
Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Shahana Hanif For City Council on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Shahana Hanif For City Council.
www.mobilize.us
February 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Some people are trying to bring the nationwide crusade to remove women of color from positions of power to NYC govt, where there’s an ugly smear campaign trying to unseat our city’s first Muslim councilwoman. Don’t let them - help re-elect Shahana Hanif! #JewsForShahana
Stop the SAVE Act.
If you changed your name (even women who took their husband’s last name), you will be disenfranchised.
#StopTheSAVEact
If you changed your name (even women who took their husband’s last name), you will be disenfranchised.
#StopTheSAVEact
At least take ownership of your actions.
MAGA Rep. Loudly Booed After Playing Dumb When Grilled On Voter Suppression Bill He Sponsored
Vote him out!
www.comicsands.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Stop the SAVE Act.
If you changed your name (even women who took their husband’s last name), you will be disenfranchised.
#StopTheSAVEact
If you changed your name (even women who took their husband’s last name), you will be disenfranchised.
#StopTheSAVEact
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This is important: “Gutting the NIH, NSF, CDC and others will demolish one of the pillars that holds up our entire research establishment. It will have terrible follow-on effects in all of biopharma - not tomorrow, not next week, but soon enough”
In other words, we are fucked for a long while 😞
In other words, we are fucked for a long while 😞
A demand that biopharma NOT cozy up to the Musk-Trump administration
"by the time you can unequivocally point to things that have started going wrong in industry because academic research has been stomped flat, it will be far too late to do anything about it"
www.science.org/content/blog...
"by the time you can unequivocally point to things that have started going wrong in industry because academic research has been stomped flat, it will be far too late to do anything about it"
www.science.org/content/blog...
Stand Up And Be Counted
www.science.org
February 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is important: “Gutting the NIH, NSF, CDC and others will demolish one of the pillars that holds up our entire research establishment. It will have terrible follow-on effects in all of biopharma - not tomorrow, not next week, but soon enough”
In other words, we are fucked for a long while 😞
In other words, we are fucked for a long while 😞
#Kidlit Fam, I’m going to be real. I haven’t been writing since January 20. I know this doesn’t help anyone, me especially, but I’ve been so distressed. Who hasn’t been?
For those of you who have continued to write, how are you showing up at your desk, on your laptop, in your notebook?
For those of you who have continued to write, how are you showing up at your desk, on your laptop, in your notebook?
a black and white photo of a man sitting on a stool in front of a desk .
Alt: a black and white gif of a man throwing a typewriter on the floor.
media.tenor.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
#Kidlit Fam, I’m going to be real. I haven’t been writing since January 20. I know this doesn’t help anyone, me especially, but I’ve been so distressed. Who hasn’t been?
For those of you who have continued to write, how are you showing up at your desk, on your laptop, in your notebook?
For those of you who have continued to write, how are you showing up at your desk, on your laptop, in your notebook?
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Don’t lose hope. Remember, Watergate took over two years to fully unravel from the initial break-in to Nixon’s resignation. Just like then and now, Americans are losing faith in their government. We are documenting every illegal action and will hold this administration and Elon Musk accountable.
February 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Don’t lose hope. Remember, Watergate took over two years to fully unravel from the initial break-in to Nixon’s resignation. Just like then and now, Americans are losing faith in their government. We are documenting every illegal action and will hold this administration and Elon Musk accountable.
“The words that must not be used include bias, biased, women or female, and it’s impossible to see how scientifically valid research can be conducted without these words: we won’t, for example, be able to write about risk of bias in a sample of women, who make up half the population.”
“The very fact that I am having to publish this anonymously in a country that has the right to free speech written into our Constitution is an indictment of what is happening. Like all federal employees in the US, I took an oath to the Constitution, not to a president…” 🧪 www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Anger, despair, and defiance from a voice within the US federal research system
People around the world are watching with disbelief as the new US government closes down its aid programme, withdraws from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris agreement on climate change...
www.bmj.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
“The words that must not be used include bias, biased, women or female, and it’s impossible to see how scientifically valid research can be conducted without these words: we won’t, for example, be able to write about risk of bias in a sample of women, who make up half the population.”
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Navajo Nation President Nygren received reports of members having “negative, sometimes traumatizing, experiences with federal agents targeting undocumented immigrants in the Southwest.”
“Why should any of us be questioned of who we are and where we come from when this is rightfully our homeland?”
“Why should any of us be questioned of who we are and where we come from when this is rightfully our homeland?”
February 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Navajo Nation President Nygren received reports of members having “negative, sometimes traumatizing, experiences with federal agents targeting undocumented immigrants in the Southwest.”
“Why should any of us be questioned of who we are and where we come from when this is rightfully our homeland?”
“Why should any of us be questioned of who we are and where we come from when this is rightfully our homeland?”