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Ohio Library Funding Decreased—Browns Billionaire Owner Gets State Money
Billionaire welfare funding will come from citizens unclaimed funds and is intended to support the construction of a $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park, Ohio.
@everylibrary.bsky.social
Meanwhile, libraries lose.
Billionaire welfare funding will come from citizens unclaimed funds and is intended to support the construction of a $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park, Ohio.
@everylibrary.bsky.social
Meanwhile, libraries lose.
July 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Ohio Library Funding Decreased—Browns Billionaire Owner Gets State Money
Billionaire welfare funding will come from citizens unclaimed funds and is intended to support the construction of a $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park, Ohio.
@everylibrary.bsky.social
Meanwhile, libraries lose.
Billionaire welfare funding will come from citizens unclaimed funds and is intended to support the construction of a $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park, Ohio.
@everylibrary.bsky.social
Meanwhile, libraries lose.
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More than 133,000 people have initiated claims to get their unclaimed funds in the weeks since Ohio lawmakers initially suggested using those dollars to help finance the new Cleveland Browns stadium, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/07/m...
More than 133,000 Ohioans started the process to recover their unclaimed funds in June • Ohio Capital Journal
More than 133,000 people have initiated claims to get their unclaimed funds in the weeks since Ohio lawmakers initially suggested using those dollars to help finance the new Cleveland Browns stadium.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
More than 133,000 people have initiated claims to get their unclaimed funds in the weeks since Ohio lawmakers initially suggested using those dollars to help finance the new Cleveland Browns stadium, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/07/m...
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⚠️ Misinformation about the protests of ICE raids in Los Angeles continues to spread - especially old photos & videos shared out of context.
👇🏾 Here are some #NewsLiteracy skills you can use to separate fact from fiction.
#ReverseImageSearch #LAprotests
👇🏾 Here are some #NewsLiteracy skills you can use to separate fact from fiction.
#ReverseImageSearch #LAprotests
June 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
⚠️ Misinformation about the protests of ICE raids in Los Angeles continues to spread - especially old photos & videos shared out of context.
👇🏾 Here are some #NewsLiteracy skills you can use to separate fact from fiction.
#ReverseImageSearch #LAprotests
👇🏾 Here are some #NewsLiteracy skills you can use to separate fact from fiction.
#ReverseImageSearch #LAprotests
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This guy stole $10 million from the employees of his nursing home to buy himself a luxury yacht and Cartier watches. He PLED GUILTY.
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This guy stole $10 million from the employees of his nursing home to buy himself a luxury yacht and Cartier watches. He PLED GUILTY.
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
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kids literally wanted to grow up and be public servants because of Richard Scarry.
May 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
kids literally wanted to grow up and be public servants because of Richard Scarry.
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Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.
The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.
Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.
www.npr.org
May 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.
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Toxic Injustice
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Every aspect of Kenneth Ray Jr.’s life was focused on keeping his community safe. Nearly every hour of his day, dedicated to others.
The Akron native served as a police officer with the Creston (Ohio) Police Department.
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Every aspect of Kenneth Ray Jr.’s life was focused on keeping his community safe. Nearly every hour of his day, dedicated to others.
The Akron native served as a police officer with the Creston (Ohio) Police Department.
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May 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Toxic Injustice
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Every aspect of Kenneth Ray Jr.’s life was focused on keeping his community safe. Nearly every hour of his day, dedicated to others.
The Akron native served as a police officer with the Creston (Ohio) Police Department.
1/
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Every aspect of Kenneth Ray Jr.’s life was focused on keeping his community safe. Nearly every hour of his day, dedicated to others.
The Akron native served as a police officer with the Creston (Ohio) Police Department.
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“I really cannot emphasize enough how life changing it was for me to have a comfortable third place to go to when I needed it.”
wellsvillesun.com/blog/2025/04...
wellsvillesun.com/blog/2025/04...
OP-ED: Fun fact, I got fired from my first ever library job! - THE WELLSVILLE SUN
And now she is a David A. Howe superstar!! A Letter to the Editor by Cori Lunn, When I was 8 years old I tried volunteering at my schools library. […]
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April 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
“I really cannot emphasize enough how life changing it was for me to have a comfortable third place to go to when I needed it.”
wellsvillesun.com/blog/2025/04...
wellsvillesun.com/blog/2025/04...
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I would like to share how life-changing the Kent Free Library (KFL) has been for me—from trips as a kid to my time as an adult patron, and as a former KFL employee.
Letter to the editor: Defunding libraries hurts us all
After cuts in 2024, state funding for public libraries resembles the amount allotted 25 years ago, long before I was born in 2004. And a new budget draft proposed in the Ohio House results in a $100…
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April 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I would like to share how life-changing the Kent Free Library (KFL) has been for me—from trips as a kid to my time as an adult patron, and as a former KFL employee.
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Commentary: Ohioans showed up in mass throughout the state this past weekend, from deep red Ohio counties to solid blue urban strongholds to suburban swing districts, to show that they will not go quietly into subjugation and impoverishment
Ohioans showed this past weekend they will not go quietly into subjugation and impoverishment • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohioans showed up in mass throughout the state this past weekend, from deep red Ohio counties to solid blue urban strongholds to suburban swing districts, to show that they will not go quietly into…
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April 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Commentary: Ohioans showed up in mass throughout the state this past weekend, from deep red Ohio counties to solid blue urban strongholds to suburban swing districts, to show that they will not go quietly into subjugation and impoverishment
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Nothing brings our communities together more than Ohio's wonderful system of public libraries. Truly a crown jewel of our state.
As governor, I will defend Ohio's libraries against those who attack their funding and vitality.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/04/04/o...
As governor, I will defend Ohio's libraries against those who attack their funding and vitality.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/04/04/o...
Ohio House budget draft slashes library funding, risking vital services, library advocates say • Ohio Capital Journal
The main source of state funding for Ohio’s public libraries was eliminated in the House draft of the state operating budget for the next two years.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Nothing brings our communities together more than Ohio's wonderful system of public libraries. Truly a crown jewel of our state.
As governor, I will defend Ohio's libraries against those who attack their funding and vitality.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/04/04/o...
As governor, I will defend Ohio's libraries against those who attack their funding and vitality.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/04/04/o...
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The legislature’s proposal to slash Ohio's amazing system of public libraries is unconscionable, and will harm children, families and communities across the state. As Governor, I will fight against efforts to take away our right to enjoy them and the vital services they provide.
The Ohio House is trying to eliminate a dedicated library funding mechanism from the state budget.
It would cost Ohio libraries $100 million over the next two years and force the Ohio Library Council to lobby for funding each budget cycle.
www.axios.com/local/columb...
It would cost Ohio libraries $100 million over the next two years and force the Ohio Library Council to lobby for funding each budget cycle.
www.axios.com/local/columb...
Libraries urge Ohio to preserve dedicated funding
Libraries stand to lose $100 million over the next two years.
www.axios.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The legislature’s proposal to slash Ohio's amazing system of public libraries is unconscionable, and will harm children, families and communities across the state. As Governor, I will fight against efforts to take away our right to enjoy them and the vital services they provide.
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Happy #NationalLibraryWeek!
Ready for a week of celebration and advocacy?
Get equipped to take action this week by visiting ala.org/showup #ForOurLibraries
Before the week gets too busy, let us know what draws YOU to the library!
Ready for a week of celebration and advocacy?
Get equipped to take action this week by visiting ala.org/showup #ForOurLibraries
Before the week gets too busy, let us know what draws YOU to the library!
#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities.
This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.
What draws you to the library?
ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...
This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.
What draws you to the library?
ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...
April 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Happy #NationalLibraryWeek!
Ready for a week of celebration and advocacy?
Get equipped to take action this week by visiting ala.org/showup #ForOurLibraries
Before the week gets too busy, let us know what draws YOU to the library!
Ready for a week of celebration and advocacy?
Get equipped to take action this week by visiting ala.org/showup #ForOurLibraries
Before the week gets too busy, let us know what draws YOU to the library!
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Judy Blume…spoke against the bills…saying book bans hurt students. Adults are afraid, she added, that books will prompt too many questions or make children change.
“Books don’t make kids become anybody else. Books make kids think.”
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/05/f...
“Books don’t make kids become anybody else. Books make kids think.”
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/05/f...
Florida GOP looks to make it easier to challenge books on school shelves
Their proposals mean schools could not consider whether books had “serious” artistic, literary, political or scientific value — only whether they depicted “sexual conduct.&#…
www.orlandosentinel.com
April 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Judy Blume…spoke against the bills…saying book bans hurt students. Adults are afraid, she added, that books will prompt too many questions or make children change.
“Books don’t make kids become anybody else. Books make kids think.”
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/05/f...
“Books don’t make kids become anybody else. Books make kids think.”
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/05/f...
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Thanks to Ellen Hopkins for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! "Today, midst the growing challenges, my gratitude for [school librarians] only deepens, and I urge them to keep fighting the righteous fight. This country's children need them now more than ever.” www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
April 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Thanks to Ellen Hopkins for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! "Today, midst the growing challenges, my gratitude for [school librarians] only deepens, and I urge them to keep fighting the righteous fight. This country's children need them now more than ever.” www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
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Really touched to see this in my husband's little hometown (usually purple)... including signs supporting Rumeysa Ozturk.
April 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Really touched to see this in my husband's little hometown (usually purple)... including signs supporting Rumeysa Ozturk.
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April 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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My husband and I getting into good trouble today, despite the wind and rain-
This is Chagrin Falls, just outside Cleveland in Northeast Ohio.
We understood the assignment.
HANDS OFF-DAMMIT!
This is Chagrin Falls, just outside Cleveland in Northeast Ohio.
We understood the assignment.
HANDS OFF-DAMMIT!
April 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
My husband and I getting into good trouble today, despite the wind and rain-
This is Chagrin Falls, just outside Cleveland in Northeast Ohio.
We understood the assignment.
HANDS OFF-DAMMIT!
This is Chagrin Falls, just outside Cleveland in Northeast Ohio.
We understood the assignment.
HANDS OFF-DAMMIT!
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Ever wonder why MG readers love novels in verse so much? Here are five reasons these books have become so wildly popular with kids. (thread)
March 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Ever wonder why MG readers love novels in verse so much? Here are five reasons these books have become so wildly popular with kids. (thread)
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BREAKING: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday signed into law a massive higher education overhaul to ban diversity efforts, regulate classroom discussion, and prohibit faculty strikes, among other things. The law will take effect in 90 days.
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs higher ed bill regulating classroom discussion and banning diversity efforts • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a massive higher education bill that would ban diversity and equity and prohibit faculty from striking into law into law Friday afternoon. The bill will take effect in 90…
buff.ly
March 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
BREAKING: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday signed into law a massive higher education overhaul to ban diversity efforts, regulate classroom discussion, and prohibit faculty strikes, among other things. The law will take effect in 90 days.
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President Musk and Kennedy Center chairman Trump act like this country belongs to them — grabbing everything they can and daring anyone to stop them. On April 5, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to say loud and clear: Hands Off!
Join us: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
Join us: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
March 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
President Musk and Kennedy Center chairman Trump act like this country belongs to them — grabbing everything they can and daring anyone to stop them. On April 5, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to say loud and clear: Hands Off!
Join us: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
Join us: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
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The Most Insane Trump Story of All Time…For Now
“But her emails!” comparisons can be exhausting, but I’d like you to imagine for a minute what would have happened if Biden National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had accidentally added Tucker Carlson to a group chat about classified war plans? www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/six-short-...
Six Short Thoughts on the Most Insane Trump Story of All Time
Trump's "Team of Amateurs" Screwed Up in the Most Hilarious (and Troublesome) Way
www.doomsdayscenario.co
March 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The Most Insane Trump Story of All Time…For Now
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new track on our great lake greatest hits album 🔊
March 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
new track on our great lake greatest hits album 🔊
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Printable 2x4 labels (& more) in this thread. Full sheets at bit.ly/4kOXREP: load your labels, print, stick 'em up wherever. (Don't be a jerk.)
Will this magically solve things? No.
But it helps like-minded people to take their own actions, by letting them know they're not alone. ❤️👊
Will this magically solve things? No.
But it helps like-minded people to take their own actions, by letting them know they're not alone. ❤️👊
Got a printer? You can start fighting fascism. Here's a thread of things you can print and distribute. 👇
I promise doing something--even this--feels better than raging silently. And maybe it'll show you that standing up is possible and open you up to more things you can do.
I promise doing something--even this--feels better than raging silently. And maybe it'll show you that standing up is possible and open you up to more things you can do.
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Printable 2x4 labels (& more) in this thread. Full sheets at bit.ly/4kOXREP: load your labels, print, stick 'em up wherever. (Don't be a jerk.)
Will this magically solve things? No.
But it helps like-minded people to take their own actions, by letting them know they're not alone. ❤️👊
Will this magically solve things? No.
But it helps like-minded people to take their own actions, by letting them know they're not alone. ❤️👊
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🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
March 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...