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Ever heard someone say “We’re just protecting kids” or “There are plenty of other books”? These are the myths driving book bans.
We break down the most common arguments for censorship and give you the facts and responses to push back with confidence:
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/debunking_th...
We break down the most common arguments for censorship and give you the facts and responses to push back with confidence:
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/debunking_th...
Debunking the Myths: Responding to the Most Common Arguments for Book Censorship
Book censorship arguments often disguise efforts to erase diverse voices. Responding with facts, empathy, and First Amendment values helps protect everyone’s right to read.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org
July 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Ever heard someone say “We’re just protecting kids” or “There are plenty of other books”? These are the myths driving book bans.
We break down the most common arguments for censorship and give you the facts and responses to push back with confidence:
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/debunking_th...
We break down the most common arguments for censorship and give you the facts and responses to push back with confidence:
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/debunking_th...
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Under the proposed White House budget, the NASA Space Grant program would be eliminated.
I was a NASA Space Grant recipient during my Masters—it funded my research on water on Mars.
I then went on to work in science & mission ops on multiple NASA Mars missions immediately after graduation. (1/2)
I was a NASA Space Grant recipient during my Masters—it funded my research on water on Mars.
I then went on to work in science & mission ops on multiple NASA Mars missions immediately after graduation. (1/2)
June 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Under the proposed White House budget, the NASA Space Grant program would be eliminated.
I was a NASA Space Grant recipient during my Masters—it funded my research on water on Mars.
I then went on to work in science & mission ops on multiple NASA Mars missions immediately after graduation. (1/2)
I was a NASA Space Grant recipient during my Masters—it funded my research on water on Mars.
I then went on to work in science & mission ops on multiple NASA Mars missions immediately after graduation. (1/2)
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I am sitting in a public library working on a grant, and a grandmotherly woman is patiently teaching a small boy how to read at the table next to me. Another woman is knitting nearby. The children’s section is packed with kids. Things in my country are bleak, but libraries are where I find hope. ❤️
June 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I am sitting in a public library working on a grant, and a grandmotherly woman is patiently teaching a small boy how to read at the table next to me. Another woman is knitting nearby. The children’s section is packed with kids. Things in my country are bleak, but libraries are where I find hope. ❤️
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Early evidence shows AI has big educational potential, but more in-class tests is a reasonable response to AI cheating risks as we figure out what to do next
Low-stakes testing is a powerful learning (not just assessment) tool. Tests help you remember better, access unrelated knowledge & learn more
Low-stakes testing is a powerful learning (not just assessment) tool. Tests help you remember better, access unrelated knowledge & learn more
June 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Early evidence shows AI has big educational potential, but more in-class tests is a reasonable response to AI cheating risks as we figure out what to do next
Low-stakes testing is a powerful learning (not just assessment) tool. Tests help you remember better, access unrelated knowledge & learn more
Low-stakes testing is a powerful learning (not just assessment) tool. Tests help you remember better, access unrelated knowledge & learn more
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Great to see my talk on proof, evidence and explanation has been featured by TED!
The science of uncertainty — and the origins of conspiracy theories
Why do we find it easier to trust some concepts and ideas over others? Mathematician and TED Fellow Adam Kucharski explores the science of uncertainty, revealing how the very human need for explanatio...
www.ted.com
May 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Great to see my talk on proof, evidence and explanation has been featured by TED!
And after selecting the lucky contestant from each region of the United States, she’ll loudly proclaim “May the odds be ever in your favor”
Kristi Noem has been working with the producer of “Duck Dynasty” to pitch a reality TV show—titled “The American”—where immigrants will compete in a string of challenges across the country “for the honor of fast-tracking their way to U.S. citizenship,” according to a new report.
Noem Plots Reality Show Where Migrants Fight for Citizenship
A Homeland Security official told the Daily Beast that the show is in the early stages of vetting, though approval has not been given—or denied.
www.thedailybeast.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
And after selecting the lucky contestant from each region of the United States, she’ll loudly proclaim “May the odds be ever in your favor”
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ICYMI: A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to halt the elimination of IMLS in the case led by 21 state AGs.
ALA welcomes the decision. We're reviewing the ruling to fully understand its implications and will share updates as they are available.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
ALA welcomes the decision. We're reviewing the ruling to fully understand its implications and will share updates as they are available.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
R.I. Judge Orders Halt to IMLS Dismantling
In Rhode Island v. Trump, district court judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered a halt to an executive order dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Plaintiffs in ALA v. Sonderling requ...
www.publishersweekly.com
May 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
ICYMI: A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to halt the elimination of IMLS in the case led by 21 state AGs.
ALA welcomes the decision. We're reviewing the ruling to fully understand its implications and will share updates as they are available.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
ALA welcomes the decision. We're reviewing the ruling to fully understand its implications and will share updates as they are available.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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The pact of the federal govt with universities was not a handout. It was a strategic decision to boost US leadership in technology, defense, and health. And it paid dividends. In tech, internet, in cancer drugs (for example), No other sector has invested in high risk high reward ideas like US govt.
May 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The pact of the federal govt with universities was not a handout. It was a strategic decision to boost US leadership in technology, defense, and health. And it paid dividends. In tech, internet, in cancer drugs (for example), No other sector has invested in high risk high reward ideas like US govt.
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Thank you, Dr. Carla Hayden, for your leadership and commitment to ensuring access to knowledge for all. Your service as Librarian of Congress has inspired a generation of librarians, archivists, and readers.
Photo: Dr. Hayden meets with Internet Archive founder @brewster.kahle.org, 2017.
Photo: Dr. Hayden meets with Internet Archive founder @brewster.kahle.org, 2017.
May 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thank you, Dr. Carla Hayden, for your leadership and commitment to ensuring access to knowledge for all. Your service as Librarian of Congress has inspired a generation of librarians, archivists, and readers.
Photo: Dr. Hayden meets with Internet Archive founder @brewster.kahle.org, 2017.
Photo: Dr. Hayden meets with Internet Archive founder @brewster.kahle.org, 2017.
I started a PD workshop series on assessment of library impact on student success—*literally* supporting efficiency and productivity. The workshop lost its IMLS funding on the 1st day of instruction. The cuts are indiscriminate, shortsighted, and damaging to the very cause touted for the cuts.
⚠️ The White House budget proposal would fully eliminate IMLS—the only federal agency for library services—in FY2026. This would gut access to information and opportunity, especially in rural areas.
We can’t let this stand.
apnews.com/article/trum...
#FundLibraries
We can’t let this stand.
apnews.com/article/trum...
#FundLibraries
White House comes out with sharp spending cuts in Trump's 2026 budget plan
President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget plan would slash nondefense domestic spending by $163 billion, while increasing expenditures on national security.
apnews.com
May 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I started a PD workshop series on assessment of library impact on student success—*literally* supporting efficiency and productivity. The workshop lost its IMLS funding on the 1st day of instruction. The cuts are indiscriminate, shortsighted, and damaging to the very cause touted for the cuts.
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ALERT: We only have a few hours to save hotspot lending programs funded by #ERate. We NEED your voice.
Senator Ted Cruz is attempting a last-minute strategy to permanently defund E-Rate hotspot programs at libraries across the country. Call your Senators NOW and tell them to vote NO on S.J.Res 7!
Senator Ted Cruz is attempting a last-minute strategy to permanently defund E-Rate hotspot programs at libraries across the country. Call your Senators NOW and tell them to vote NO on S.J.Res 7!
May 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ALERT: We only have a few hours to save hotspot lending programs funded by #ERate. We NEED your voice.
Senator Ted Cruz is attempting a last-minute strategy to permanently defund E-Rate hotspot programs at libraries across the country. Call your Senators NOW and tell them to vote NO on S.J.Res 7!
Senator Ted Cruz is attempting a last-minute strategy to permanently defund E-Rate hotspot programs at libraries across the country. Call your Senators NOW and tell them to vote NO on S.J.Res 7!
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The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services has repeatedly claimed: “If you’re healthy, it’s almost impossible to die from an infectious disease in modern times.”
That is dangerously false.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
That is dangerously false.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Experts Push Back on RFK Jr’s Infection Comments
The new Secretary of Health and Human Services has made claims about measles and other communicable diseases that could lead to sickness, and even death, his critics claim.
www.medscape.com
April 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services has repeatedly claimed: “If you’re healthy, it’s almost impossible to die from an infectious disease in modern times.”
That is dangerously false.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
That is dangerously false.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Tufts University has now released a statement about Rumeysa Ozturk. It's a great statement & is well crafted. www.tufts.edu/president/sp...
#academicsky #devpsyc
#academicsky #devpsyc
University Declaration for Rümeysa Öztürk
University Declaration for Rümeysa ÖztürkApril 2, 2025Dear Tufts community,Please see below a declaration by Tufts University in support of a motion filed today by Rümeysa Öztürk’s legal team in Öztür...
www.tufts.edu
April 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Tufts University has now released a statement about Rumeysa Ozturk. It's a great statement & is well crafted. www.tufts.edu/president/sp...
#academicsky #devpsyc
#academicsky #devpsyc
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ALA is deeply concerned by reports that IMLS is sending notices to libraries claiming to cancel grants that are required by law. This harmful action will disrupt libraries' ability to serve their communities.
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
April 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ALA is deeply concerned by reports that IMLS is sending notices to libraries claiming to cancel grants that are required by law. This harmful action will disrupt libraries' ability to serve their communities.
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
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“What we are consistently hearing is that there is no data or evidence suggesting that federal funds allocated through the IMLS are being misused. In fact, these funds are essential for delivering vital services, often to the most underserved & vulnerable populations.”
www.wired.com/story/instit...
www.wired.com/story/instit...
The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow.
www.wired.com
April 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
“What we are consistently hearing is that there is no data or evidence suggesting that federal funds allocated through the IMLS are being misused. In fact, these funds are essential for delivering vital services, often to the most underserved & vulnerable populations.”
www.wired.com/story/instit...
www.wired.com/story/instit...
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23andMe declared bankruptcy and the company is gonna be sold off for parts. That includes your DNA information and the only amount of control you have is to delete your info immediately. It’s very simple to do.
Gift link: wapo.st/4kUsBEF
Gift link: wapo.st/4kUsBEF
March 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
23andMe declared bankruptcy and the company is gonna be sold off for parts. That includes your DNA information and the only amount of control you have is to delete your info immediately. It’s very simple to do.
Gift link: wapo.st/4kUsBEF
Gift link: wapo.st/4kUsBEF
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March 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This is not a drill. Libraries need your help.
This Texas legislative session, multiple stand-alone bills have been filed that would make it easier to prosecute educators and librarians for the books available in classrooms and school libraries.
www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...
www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...
Texas bills could remove protections for librarians
A retired school librarian in Austin explains the negative impact of several bills filed in the Texas Legislative session that would make it easier for...
www.dallasnews.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
This is not a drill. Libraries need your help.
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Museums and libraries are the main places where members of the public engage in lifelong learning outside of any formal school.
Call your legislators. Tell them to protect library funding. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...
Call your legislators. Tell them to protect library funding. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...
Library Advocates Rally as Trump Targets Federal Funding (Gift Article)
An executive order has demanded that the Institute for Museum and Library Services be eliminated to the maximum extent allowed by law.
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Museums and libraries are the main places where members of the public engage in lifelong learning outside of any formal school.
Call your legislators. Tell them to protect library funding. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...
Call your legislators. Tell them to protect library funding. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...
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“For example, if a $50,000 student loan balance is discharged, and the balance is taxed at an effective rate of 25%, that could result in a tax bill of over $12,000, due all at once. This could be particularly problematic for medically disabled borrowers…given their inability to work.”
They really fucking hate people who need help to get a college education. I mean really fucking hate them. www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
Major Tax Changes Targeting Student Loan Borrowers Could Be Devastating
As millions of student loan borrowers try to navigate a repayment system mired in unprecedented turmoil, a new threat looms: potential changes to tax laws.
www.forbes.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“For example, if a $50,000 student loan balance is discharged, and the balance is taxed at an effective rate of 25%, that could result in a tax bill of over $12,000, due all at once. This could be particularly problematic for medically disabled borrowers…given their inability to work.”
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How a University Fights an Authoritarian Regime https://www.chronicle.com/article/how-a-university-fights-an-authoritarian-regime (I spent 3 months in Budapest in 2015 designing CEU library’s website I spent 3 weeks there again in 2017 training some librarians from Myanmar. Very familiar with this)
March 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
How a University Fights an Authoritarian Regime https://www.chronicle.com/article/how-a-university-fights-an-authoritarian-regime (I spent 3 months in Budapest in 2015 designing CEU library’s website I spent 3 weeks there again in 2017 training some librarians from Myanmar. Very familiar with this)
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ALSO, if you have a library card, you can read paywall articles for free with the Libby app.
March 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
ALSO, if you have a library card, you can read paywall articles for free with the Libby app.