Cornelia Posch
@corneliaposch.bsky.social
working on my dissertation on public libraries & disasters | optimistic most of the time | books & crafts & baking | Austrian in the US | #firstgen
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Ich habe noch nie einen US-Präsidenten gesehen, der den Staatspräsidenten eines anderen Landes so respektlos behandelt. Donald Trump ist seines Amtes unwürdig – und unsere Welt in großer Gefahr. Wir erleben eine Zeitenwende in dunkle Zeiten.
February 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Ich habe noch nie einen US-Präsidenten gesehen, der den Staatspräsidenten eines anderen Landes so respektlos behandelt. Donald Trump ist seines Amtes unwürdig – und unsere Welt in großer Gefahr. Wir erleben eine Zeitenwende in dunkle Zeiten.
It might not have a huge effect, at least not immediately, but it will be something that everyone can do. (w/ exceptions ofc)
My household will participate in the #EconomicBlackout tomorrow.
We also started vetting all stores & companies we typically patronize through @goodsuniteus.bsky.social
My household will participate in the #EconomicBlackout tomorrow.
We also started vetting all stores & companies we typically patronize through @goodsuniteus.bsky.social
Economic Blackout Tomorrow 2/28 🖤
No reason everyone shouldn’t know about this
Let’s DO something
Acting > Posting
No reason everyone shouldn’t know about this
Let’s DO something
Acting > Posting
February 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It might not have a huge effect, at least not immediately, but it will be something that everyone can do. (w/ exceptions ofc)
My household will participate in the #EconomicBlackout tomorrow.
We also started vetting all stores & companies we typically patronize through @goodsuniteus.bsky.social
My household will participate in the #EconomicBlackout tomorrow.
We also started vetting all stores & companies we typically patronize through @goodsuniteus.bsky.social
Been reading a lot about craftivism lately.
Tonight, watching #TheReidOut for the last time, hearing the fantastic @joyannreid.bsky.social and colleagues talk abt what each of us can do in this mess, I suddenly knew what my first piece would be.
We'll miss you!
@tinypricksproject.bsky.social
Tonight, watching #TheReidOut for the last time, hearing the fantastic @joyannreid.bsky.social and colleagues talk abt what each of us can do in this mess, I suddenly knew what my first piece would be.
We'll miss you!
@tinypricksproject.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Been reading a lot about craftivism lately.
Tonight, watching #TheReidOut for the last time, hearing the fantastic @joyannreid.bsky.social and colleagues talk abt what each of us can do in this mess, I suddenly knew what my first piece would be.
We'll miss you!
@tinypricksproject.bsky.social
Tonight, watching #TheReidOut for the last time, hearing the fantastic @joyannreid.bsky.social and colleagues talk abt what each of us can do in this mess, I suddenly knew what my first piece would be.
We'll miss you!
@tinypricksproject.bsky.social
Come volunteer with me!
February 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Come volunteer with me!
Please help - I know that people have been tracking which companies show they have a spine, continuing to embrace DEI, treating their workers well, etc.
Can anybody point me to a source? ... I have lost track but want to make informed purchasing decisions.
Can anybody point me to a source? ... I have lost track but want to make informed purchasing decisions.
February 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Please help - I know that people have been tracking which companies show they have a spine, continuing to embrace DEI, treating their workers well, etc.
Can anybody point me to a source? ... I have lost track but want to make informed purchasing decisions.
Can anybody point me to a source? ... I have lost track but want to make informed purchasing decisions.
Reposted by Cornelia Posch
Reposted by Cornelia Posch
Are you looking to learn more about disability rights/justice or hearing from disabled people instead of our advocates or carers?
Check out this VERY preliminary spreadsheet of resources.
Have something to suggest I add? A formatting change to make it more helpful?
DMs are open or reply here.
Check out this VERY preliminary spreadsheet of resources.
Have something to suggest I add? A formatting change to make it more helpful?
DMs are open or reply here.
Disability Rights Resources
docs.google.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Are you looking to learn more about disability rights/justice or hearing from disabled people instead of our advocates or carers?
Check out this VERY preliminary spreadsheet of resources.
Have something to suggest I add? A formatting change to make it more helpful?
DMs are open or reply here.
Check out this VERY preliminary spreadsheet of resources.
Have something to suggest I add? A formatting change to make it more helpful?
DMs are open or reply here.
Just finished the wonderful "I would meet you anywhere" by Susan Kiyo Ito.
Thank you, @thesusanito.bsky.social for sharing your journey, and thank you @notalegalrecord.net for mentioning the book in a post a while ago.
I learned so much and felt so much.
Thank you, @thesusanito.bsky.social for sharing your journey, and thank you @notalegalrecord.net for mentioning the book in a post a while ago.
I learned so much and felt so much.
February 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Just finished the wonderful "I would meet you anywhere" by Susan Kiyo Ito.
Thank you, @thesusanito.bsky.social for sharing your journey, and thank you @notalegalrecord.net for mentioning the book in a post a while ago.
I learned so much and felt so much.
Thank you, @thesusanito.bsky.social for sharing your journey, and thank you @notalegalrecord.net for mentioning the book in a post a while ago.
I learned so much and felt so much.
JOIN US!
Are you a cultural heritage professional interested in emergencies?
The AIC Emergency Committee accepts new VOLUNTEERS!
Apply by March 3: www.culturalheritage.org/membership/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities
@conservators.bsky.social
#AICEC
PLUS: Check out the 🧵 to meet our members!
Are you a cultural heritage professional interested in emergencies?
The AIC Emergency Committee accepts new VOLUNTEERS!
Apply by March 3: www.culturalheritage.org/membership/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities
@conservators.bsky.social
#AICEC
PLUS: Check out the 🧵 to meet our members!
February 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
JOIN US!
Are you a cultural heritage professional interested in emergencies?
The AIC Emergency Committee accepts new VOLUNTEERS!
Apply by March 3: www.culturalheritage.org/membership/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities
@conservators.bsky.social
#AICEC
PLUS: Check out the 🧵 to meet our members!
Are you a cultural heritage professional interested in emergencies?
The AIC Emergency Committee accepts new VOLUNTEERS!
Apply by March 3: www.culturalheritage.org/membership/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities
@conservators.bsky.social
#AICEC
PLUS: Check out the 🧵 to meet our members!
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brilliant advice from @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social abt coping with, well, the shitstorms.
www.disabledginger.com/p/spoon-savi...
www.disabledginger.com/p/spoon-savi...
Spoon Saving Social Media Tips and How to Resist Online
The current political landscape is having a devastating impact on the health of those within the disability community. A look at how we can save spoons and leverage our unique powers to resist.
www.disabledginger.com
February 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
brilliant advice from @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social abt coping with, well, the shitstorms.
www.disabledginger.com/p/spoon-savi...
www.disabledginger.com/p/spoon-savi...
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Please amplify, share, repost. This USAID ad is running to counter Musk’s Super Bowl BS ads re USAID #Voices4Victory
youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8
youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8
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February 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Please amplify, share, repost. This USAID ad is running to counter Musk’s Super Bowl BS ads re USAID #Voices4Victory
youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8
youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8
I wish reporters would stop saying "people who just followed orders" when they talk about the FBI agents threatened with retribution because they worked on J6 cases.
It's just... ahem... not a good historical reference....
It's just... ahem... not a good historical reference....
February 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I wish reporters would stop saying "people who just followed orders" when they talk about the FBI agents threatened with retribution because they worked on J6 cases.
It's just... ahem... not a good historical reference....
It's just... ahem... not a good historical reference....
Reposted by Cornelia Posch
Librarians—school or public:
Are you seeing a change in user habits, such as an uptick in requests for materials/info about immigration, social justice, reproductive health, climate issues?
Working on a story.
#booksky #TLSky #libraries
Are you seeing a change in user habits, such as an uptick in requests for materials/info about immigration, social justice, reproductive health, climate issues?
Working on a story.
#booksky #TLSky #libraries
February 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Librarians—school or public:
Are you seeing a change in user habits, such as an uptick in requests for materials/info about immigration, social justice, reproductive health, climate issues?
Working on a story.
#booksky #TLSky #libraries
Are you seeing a change in user habits, such as an uptick in requests for materials/info about immigration, social justice, reproductive health, climate issues?
Working on a story.
#booksky #TLSky #libraries
Just saw this really beautiful piece on how to get through the days right now.
Thank you @benjaminlowe.bsky.social
Thank you @benjaminlowe.bsky.social
On what to do now
A dear friend of mine asked me: "Ben ... serious question: What the fuck do we do? We ordinary citizens without access to any real levers of power." I wrote him a lengthy reply which he said he foun...
docs.google.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Just saw this really beautiful piece on how to get through the days right now.
Thank you @benjaminlowe.bsky.social
Thank you @benjaminlowe.bsky.social
This is an excellent website for everyone who wants to make their voices heard:
Pick your topic, enter your ZIP, and get info on how to contact your senator's or representative's LOCAL office (since Capitol Switchboard seems to be overwhelmed - which is good, I guess :)
Pick your topic, enter your ZIP, and get info on how to contact your senator's or representative's LOCAL office (since Capitol Switchboard seems to be overwhelmed - which is good, I guess :)
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
February 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This is an excellent website for everyone who wants to make their voices heard:
Pick your topic, enter your ZIP, and get info on how to contact your senator's or representative's LOCAL office (since Capitol Switchboard seems to be overwhelmed - which is good, I guess :)
Pick your topic, enter your ZIP, and get info on how to contact your senator's or representative's LOCAL office (since Capitol Switchboard seems to be overwhelmed - which is good, I guess :)
Things to know when ICE shows up at your library....
ALA has created a list of things you can do to prepare your library for a visit from law enforcement, including ICE agents.
There are also guidelines for how to respond in the “During a Visit” section: www.ala.org/advocacy/pri...
ALA has created a list of things you can do to prepare your library for a visit from law enforcement, including ICE agents.
There are also guidelines for how to respond in the “During a Visit” section: www.ala.org/advocacy/pri...
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines
www.ala.org
January 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Things to know when ICE shows up at your library....
ALA has created a list of things you can do to prepare your library for a visit from law enforcement, including ICE agents.
There are also guidelines for how to respond in the “During a Visit” section: www.ala.org/advocacy/pri...
ALA has created a list of things you can do to prepare your library for a visit from law enforcement, including ICE agents.
There are also guidelines for how to respond in the “During a Visit” section: www.ala.org/advocacy/pri...
On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, amid everything that is going on, I am choosing to honor the commitment to NEVER AGAIN by dedicating an hour of my time to #everynamecounts - transcribing prisoner cards to make sure no one is forgotten.
Join me, if only for 5 mins, one name!
Join me, if only for 5 mins, one name!
#everynamecounts – Digitales Denkmal für NS-Opfer!
Die Nazis verfolgten und ermordeten Millionen Menschen. Hilf mit, an die Opfer zu erinnern. Eine Crowdsourcing-Initiative der Arolsen Archives.
everynamecounts.arolsen-archives.org
January 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, amid everything that is going on, I am choosing to honor the commitment to NEVER AGAIN by dedicating an hour of my time to #everynamecounts - transcribing prisoner cards to make sure no one is forgotten.
Join me, if only for 5 mins, one name!
Join me, if only for 5 mins, one name!
EMERGENCY FUND to support
Los Angeles ARTISTS affected by the fires.
Artists can apply for grants beginning on Monday (1/20). Please share!!
Los Angeles ARTISTS affected by the fires.
Artists can apply for grants beginning on Monday (1/20). Please share!!
L.A. museums launch $12-million emergency fund for artists hit by the fires
The Getty, LACMA, MOCA and Hammer museums have partnered with George Lucas' and Steven Spielberg's foundations and other groups to create the L.A. Arts Fire Relief Fund.
www.latimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
EMERGENCY FUND to support
Los Angeles ARTISTS affected by the fires.
Artists can apply for grants beginning on Monday (1/20). Please share!!
Los Angeles ARTISTS affected by the fires.
Artists can apply for grants beginning on Monday (1/20). Please share!!
Angelenos, you can get help at the library!
FEMA staff is available to help with applications at 7 locations: La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Live Oak, San Fernando, San Gabriel, Temple City, and West Hollywood.
Sun 12 and Mon 13, 9 am to 5 pm.
More info at the LA County Library website.
FEMA staff is available to help with applications at 7 locations: La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Live Oak, San Fernando, San Gabriel, Temple City, and West Hollywood.
Sun 12 and Mon 13, 9 am to 5 pm.
More info at the LA County Library website.
January 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Angelenos, you can get help at the library!
FEMA staff is available to help with applications at 7 locations: La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Live Oak, San Fernando, San Gabriel, Temple City, and West Hollywood.
Sun 12 and Mon 13, 9 am to 5 pm.
More info at the LA County Library website.
FEMA staff is available to help with applications at 7 locations: La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Live Oak, San Fernando, San Gabriel, Temple City, and West Hollywood.
Sun 12 and Mon 13, 9 am to 5 pm.
More info at the LA County Library website.
Reposted by Cornelia Posch
Our thoughts are with those affected by wildfires in Southern California. Personal safety is most important, but if you know of cultural organizations already dealing with impacts, National Heritage Responders can help: 202.661.8068. Individuals, email NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org. [1/2]
January 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Our thoughts are with those affected by wildfires in Southern California. Personal safety is most important, but if you know of cultural organizations already dealing with impacts, National Heritage Responders can help: 202.661.8068. Individuals, email NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org. [1/2]
This is beautiful! 🌻
"I would rather cultivate possibility and inhabit my hopes for what could and should be than allow my life to be defined by monsters."
"I would rather cultivate possibility and inhabit my hopes for what could and should be than allow my life to be defined by monsters."
Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on a Strange New Year
I would rather cultivate possibility and inhabit my hopes for what could and should be than allow my life to be defined by monsters.
organizingmythoughts.org
January 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This is beautiful! 🌻
"I would rather cultivate possibility and inhabit my hopes for what could and should be than allow my life to be defined by monsters."
"I would rather cultivate possibility and inhabit my hopes for what could and should be than allow my life to be defined by monsters."
So deserving! World Central Kitchen is an amazing organization!!
Chef José Andrés gets emotional when he is awarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden for his work with World Central Kitchen.
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January 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
So deserving! World Central Kitchen is an amazing organization!!
