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BREAKING: IMLS staff were just placed on admin leave!
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work.
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work.
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
Statement on IMLS Staff Administrative Leave
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work. We cannot allow IMLS to be dismantled by executive action.
www.everylibrary.org
March 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
BREAKING: IMLS staff were just placed on admin leave!
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work.
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work.
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
This act by Trump administration and DOGE is targeted at eliminating IMLS whose work supports every state library through the Grants to States program, and countless other essential program. www.imls.gov
Institute of Museum and Library Services
IMLS is an independent federal agency that provides library grants, museum grants, policy development, and research.
www.imls.gov
March 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This act by Trump administration and DOGE is targeted at eliminating IMLS whose work supports every state library through the Grants to States program, and countless other essential program. www.imls.gov
“We must not take that step again.” - Sen. Adam Schiff
I'm not going to sugarcoat it.
Today was a bad day for our country – and for the Democratic Party.
Let's talk about it.
open.substack.com/pub/schiffno...
Today was a bad day for our country – and for the Democratic Party.
Let's talk about it.
open.substack.com/pub/schiffno...
A Dark Day for Our Country
I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Today was a bad day for our country – and for the Democratic Party.
open.substack.com
March 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“We must not take that step again.” - Sen. Adam Schiff
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No matter what issues matter to you, you have a dog in this fight. Let’s stop Trump, Musk, and Republicans in Congress from getting away with their illegal power grab. 👇
Hands Off!
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...
handsoff2025.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
No matter what issues matter to you, you have a dog in this fight. Let’s stop Trump, Musk, and Republicans in Congress from getting away with their illegal power grab. 👇
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We fight on all fronts.
Republicans are trying to pass another resolution blaming the country’s problems on gay and transgender kids and drag shows.
To distract from measles outbreaks, rising costs, and the stock market crash.
I’m on the Senate floor now to stop it.
Republicans are trying to pass another resolution blaming the country’s problems on gay and transgender kids and drag shows.
To distract from measles outbreaks, rising costs, and the stock market crash.
I’m on the Senate floor now to stop it.
March 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We fight on all fronts.
Republicans are trying to pass another resolution blaming the country’s problems on gay and transgender kids and drag shows.
To distract from measles outbreaks, rising costs, and the stock market crash.
I’m on the Senate floor now to stop it.
Republicans are trying to pass another resolution blaming the country’s problems on gay and transgender kids and drag shows.
To distract from measles outbreaks, rising costs, and the stock market crash.
I’m on the Senate floor now to stop it.
No truer words were spoken than “But your government has chosen to do this to you.”
Trudeau: "I want to speak first directly to the American people. We don't want this. We want to work with you as a friend and ally. We don't want to see you hurt either. But your government has chosen to do this to you. As of this morning, markets are down and inflation is set to rise dramatically."
March 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
No truer words were spoken than “But your government has chosen to do this to you.”
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The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on Tuesday to determine whether the Mexican government can proceed with a $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makers. Mexico argues that the companies fueled violence by sending an “iron river” of military-style weapons to cartels.
Supreme Court to Consider Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Makers
The justices will hear arguments in a $10 billion lawsuit by the Mexican government that claims gun makers are complicit in supplying drug cartels.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on Tuesday to determine whether the Mexican government can proceed with a $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makers. Mexico argues that the companies fueled violence by sending an “iron river” of military-style weapons to cartels.
The removal of access to critical data and resources that empower individuals and communities is a hallmark of this administration and should worry everyone.
NOAA returns/produces so much more money to the American economy than it costs, no stories about any of this should allow them the absolutely bullshit "savings" framing
We Are All Less Safe Today, as NOAA Gets Hit With Mass Firings
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
www.splinter.com
March 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The removal of access to critical data and resources that empower individuals and communities is a hallmark of this administration and should worry everyone.
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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"tree equity" is the kind of thing that columnists like to make fun of when why it works is actually instantly apparent to anyone who's ever walked down a street in the summer apnews.com/article/tree...
$75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them. In anti-DEI push, that's over
The U.S. Forest Service has terminated $75 million awarded to the Arbor Day Foundation to help disadvantaged communities plant trees.
apnews.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
"tree equity" is the kind of thing that columnists like to make fun of when why it works is actually instantly apparent to anyone who's ever walked down a street in the summer apnews.com/article/tree...
Resistance in the form of a snow report from Warren VT! Today’s hero Lucy Welch! kottke.org/tag/Lucy%20W...
kottke.org posts about Lucy Welch (kottke.org)
kottke.org
March 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Resistance in the form of a snow report from Warren VT! Today’s hero Lucy Welch! kottke.org/tag/Lucy%20W...