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Dr. Carla Hayden is a people's librarian.
Her term goes until 2026 and should remain that way.
Don't comply with unjust laws and practices.
#FreedomtoRead @librarycongress.bsky.social
mag.uchicago.edu/hayden
Her term goes until 2026 and should remain that way.
Don't comply with unjust laws and practices.
#FreedomtoRead @librarycongress.bsky.social
mag.uchicago.edu/hayden
Librarian for the people
Under the leadership of Carla D. Hayden, AM’77, PhD’87, a revered institution is connecting Americans with their country through its treasures.
mag.uchicago.edu
May 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Dr. Carla Hayden is a people's librarian.
Her term goes until 2026 and should remain that way.
Don't comply with unjust laws and practices.
#FreedomtoRead @librarycongress.bsky.social
mag.uchicago.edu/hayden
Her term goes until 2026 and should remain that way.
Don't comply with unjust laws and practices.
#FreedomtoRead @librarycongress.bsky.social
mag.uchicago.edu/hayden
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The House could vote next week on drastic cuts to Medicaid that would gut critical programs that protect the civil rights and dignity of millions of Americans — including people with disabilities.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
Congress: Save Medicaid Now
Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.
action.aclu.org
February 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The House could vote next week on drastic cuts to Medicaid that would gut critical programs that protect the civil rights and dignity of millions of Americans — including people with disabilities.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
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🗣️Ohioans who supported Issue 2 (adult-use cannabis 🍃), lawmakers are attempting to subvert the very citizen-initiated statute that you passed overwhelmingly in 2023.
It's time to play defense. We need your help.
📲Take action: Protect Ohio's existing marijuana laws: action.aclu.org/send-message...
It's time to play defense. We need your help.
📲Take action: Protect Ohio's existing marijuana laws: action.aclu.org/send-message...
January 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🗣️Ohioans who supported Issue 2 (adult-use cannabis 🍃), lawmakers are attempting to subvert the very citizen-initiated statute that you passed overwhelmingly in 2023.
It's time to play defense. We need your help.
📲Take action: Protect Ohio's existing marijuana laws: action.aclu.org/send-message...
It's time to play defense. We need your help.
📲Take action: Protect Ohio's existing marijuana laws: action.aclu.org/send-message...
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A reminder Monday that there will be an avalanche of executive orders.
Mass deportations will start.
Meanwhile, the House and Senate will try to ram through a bunch of bad bills.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
That is what they want.
Prepare yourselves now.
Mass deportations will start.
Meanwhile, the House and Senate will try to ram through a bunch of bad bills.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
That is what they want.
Prepare yourselves now.
January 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A reminder Monday that there will be an avalanche of executive orders.
Mass deportations will start.
Meanwhile, the House and Senate will try to ram through a bunch of bad bills.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
That is what they want.
Prepare yourselves now.
Mass deportations will start.
Meanwhile, the House and Senate will try to ram through a bunch of bad bills.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
That is what they want.
Prepare yourselves now.
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As Chicago braces for potential Trump deportations, here are some tips on how to stay safe and what to do. I hate this.
But please spread the word.
youtube.com/shorts/FH0-_...
But please spread the word.
youtube.com/shorts/FH0-_...
As Chicago braces for potential Trump deportations, here are tips on how to stay safe and what to do
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
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January 18, 2025 at 6:14 AM
As Chicago braces for potential Trump deportations, here are some tips on how to stay safe and what to do. I hate this.
But please spread the word.
youtube.com/shorts/FH0-_...
But please spread the word.
youtube.com/shorts/FH0-_...
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🚨 Republicans will soon hold another vote on the bill that would give Trump new powers to go after his political opponents. Contact your representative (especially if it’s one of these Democrats who supported the bill last week) and urge them to vote no on H.R. 9495: indivisible.org/resource/tel...
November 18, 2024 at 2:23 PM
🚨 Republicans will soon hold another vote on the bill that would give Trump new powers to go after his political opponents. Contact your representative (especially if it’s one of these Democrats who supported the bill last week) and urge them to vote no on H.R. 9495: indivisible.org/resource/tel...
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As promised, updated scripts here for HR 9495, which will be headed back to the floor around Wednesday.
Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.
1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.
Please call.
Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.
1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.
Please call.
![Script for House members about HR 9495 (11.16.2024)
YOU: Hi, my name is [name]. I’m calling from [zip].
YOU: I’m calling on [HOUSE MEMBER] to vote NO to HR 9495 when it comes back to the floor again next week. The changes to the bill aren’t enough to address all previous concerns regarding it creating new powers that would be ripe for abuse.
YOU: While HR 9495’s core aim of supporting wrongfully detained U.S. nationals is sound, the bill would still empower any Secretary of the Treasury with a tool that would give them broad discretionary powers, which could easily become a threat to free speech and a violation of due process.
INCLUDE FOR HOUSE DEMS WHO VOTED YES LAST TIME (OPTIONAL): I know House member voted YES last time, and I’m calling on them to vote no this time. HR 9495’s core aims can be separated out. It shouldn’t move forward in a bill that would give unchecked powers to the Trump Administration. This isn’t sound policy.
YOU: And again, there’s already federal stature which makes it illegal for non-profit groups to fund terrorist groups. This reinvents the wheel for purposes that don’t make sense.
YOU: I am calling on [HOUSE MEMBER] to vote no.
YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - clarify if you want a response]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreid7zrdvrxasjezr3texukc7rxjucbl5je3hyfebwllykipygj4yne@jpeg)
![Script for Senators about HR 9495:
YOU: Hi, my name is [name]. I’m calling from [zip].
YOU: I’m calling on [SENATOR] to vote NO to HR 9495 should it come to the Senate floor.
YOU: While HR 9495’s core aim of supporting wrongfully detained U.S. nationals is sound, the bill would still empower any Secretary of the Treasury with a tool that would give them broad discretionary powers, which could easily become a threat to free speech and a violation of due process. The bill shouldn’t move forward, full stop. It would give unchecked powers to the Trump Administration. This isn’t sound policy.
YOU: There’s already federal stature which makes it illegal for non-profit groups to fund terrorist groups. This reinvents the wheel for purposes that don’t make sense, and gives broad powers to the Executive Branch.
FOR GOP SENATORS (OPTIONAL): And do we really want to make government more expansive? I thought the goal was to streamline government?
YOU: I am calling on [SENATOR] to vote no.
YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - clarify if you want a response]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreidrqagdybm2zx6sbddt26equwhf4nvwvblznyskbptow475ekdfnm@jpeg)
![SCRIPT FOR NEW YORKERS TO CALL SCHUMER ON NOT MOVING FORWARD WITH THE BILL (11.16.2024)
YOU: Hi, my name is [name], and I’m calling from [zip].
YOU: I’m calling on Senator Schumer to not move forward with bringing HR 9495 to the Senate floor for a vote, should I make it through the House this upcoming week.
YOU: While HR 9495’s core aim of supporting wrongfully detained U.S. nationals is logical, the bill would grant any Secretary of the Treasury excessive discretionary powers. This creates a significant risk to free speech and could easily result in violations of due process. The bill shouldn’t move forward under any circumstances.
YOU: Allowing this bill to advance would set a dangerous precedent, especially with the unchecked powers it could offer to a future Trump Administration. This isn’t responsible or sound policy.
YOU: I urge Senator Schumer to ensure that this bill to not move forward with this bill.
YOU: [Optional comments or questions, and specify if you’d like a response]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreifcaxid34shj4p4ycvw25mnqiv33xvgpuzs2wfexpe6wahmuxa6ym@jpeg)
November 16, 2024 at 4:35 PM
As promised, updated scripts here for HR 9495, which will be headed back to the floor around Wednesday.
Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.
1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.
Please call.
Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.
1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.
Please call.