Cathy (CHS)
@cathyhsweeney.bsky.social
Nevertheless, she persisted. Librarian, compulsive book buyer and reader, music lover, theatre fan, social justice warrior, ex-news junkie. SciFi geek since 1970.
Books removed from school libraries in Texas, Virginia, Florida, US Naval Academy, DoD schools, etc
November 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Books removed from school libraries in Texas, Virginia, Florida, US Naval Academy, DoD schools, etc
New this year, I added post-its to the displayed books, stating where individual books had been removed from school libraries - this increased interest & conversation about the books & banned books with the students.
November 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New this year, I added post-its to the displayed books, stating where individual books had been removed from school libraries - this increased interest & conversation about the books & banned books with the students.
It sure seemed like it was! Walked from City Hall down to Independence Hall, where speakers included Representative Jamie Raskin.
October 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
It sure seemed like it was! Walked from City Hall down to Independence Hall, where speakers included Representative Jamie Raskin.
Philly #NoKings #nokingsday - “where America was launched”
October 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Philly #NoKings #nokingsday - “where America was launched”
I’ll be in Philly, with my sign
October 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I’ll be in Philly, with my sign
September 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A surprising number of folks expressed their support as they drove by the main intersection in Pennsburg (IYKYK 😆) - a surprising number of folks reacted in unimaginative ways… why so angry at a few protesters if you won the election control the government?
April 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A surprising number of folks expressed their support as they drove by the main intersection in Pennsburg (IYKYK 😆) - a surprising number of folks reacted in unimaginative ways… why so angry at a few protesters if you won the election control the government?
More signs at our small town square where folks stood up for democracy today!
April 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
More signs at our small town square where folks stood up for democracy today!
In my small town, on what for many is a very busy day, folks turned out in Upper Perk Valley to say No Kings! (I was there in between setting up flowers in sanctuary for Easter Sunday, and making coconut custard pie for family brunch tomorrow.)
April 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
In my small town, on what for many is a very busy day, folks turned out in Upper Perk Valley to say No Kings! (I was there in between setting up flowers in sanctuary for Easter Sunday, and making coconut custard pie for family brunch tomorrow.)
Acting ICE director says “we need to get better at treating this like a business” and wants a deportation process “like (Amazon) Prime but with human beings” OMG (photos from Guardian article, quotes first reported by Arizona Mirror)
April 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Acting ICE director says “we need to get better at treating this like a business” and wants a deportation process “like (Amazon) Prime but with human beings” OMG (photos from Guardian article, quotes first reported by Arizona Mirror)
People coming together in Quakertown Pa from neighboring small towns, all needing to stand up, smiling and shouting despite the grey skies, cool weather, and rain.
April 6, 2025 at 7:33 AM
People coming together in Quakertown Pa from neighboring small towns, all needing to stand up, smiling and shouting despite the grey skies, cool weather, and rain.
What’s really amusing about this cover is that, if one looks at inauguration photos, one realizes that neither of them put their hand on the Bible!
January 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
What’s really amusing about this cover is that, if one looks at inauguration photos, one realizes that neither of them put their hand on the Bible!
Justice deferred is once again justice denied. (Excerpt from Washington Post below)
January 14, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Justice deferred is once again justice denied. (Excerpt from Washington Post below)