Erin
@erinisinire.bsky.social
Youth services artisan, all of the crafting, joyfully enjoys food
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There were no riots targeting the Supreme Court. Gore conceded. The elites congratulated themselves on what a great political system the U.S. had.
I remember thinking 'wow, all of this stuff is just made up.'
And here we are again.
I remember thinking 'wow, all of this stuff is just made up.'
And here we are again.
December 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
There were no riots targeting the Supreme Court. Gore conceded. The elites congratulated themselves on what a great political system the U.S. had.
I remember thinking 'wow, all of this stuff is just made up.'
And here we are again.
I remember thinking 'wow, all of this stuff is just made up.'
And here we are again.
I love my cheese drawer. Hunks and nibbles of cheese whenever I want.
My life improved greatly when I remembered that I had free will and that I could just break off a hunk of cheese and eat it like a mouse if I wanted to.
December 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I love my cheese drawer. Hunks and nibbles of cheese whenever I want.
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Please kill me
December 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Please kill me
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Lot of salient points in this. As a 9-12 librarian, I can assure you kids do actually like reading and can read full books. Technology (more specifically edtech) is a problem, but Common Core NCLB (and not teaching phonics) is worse.
The most important story of 2025 that we're not talking about enough (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Lot of salient points in this. As a 9-12 librarian, I can assure you kids do actually like reading and can read full books. Technology (more specifically edtech) is a problem, but Common Core NCLB (and not teaching phonics) is worse.
The architects of AI are actively destroying the environment and stealing intellectual property in pursuit of personal wealth. I’m so sick of this “debate.”
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The architects of AI are actively destroying the environment and stealing intellectual property in pursuit of personal wealth. I’m so sick of this “debate.”
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"there's a new serif in town"
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"there's a new serif in town"
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people gotta talk about their shingles experiences. no one is going to enjoy this
All over my FB people talking about their bad experiences with shingles vax and dissuading each other from getting it! We need to give people real info on how to mitigate the symtoms caused by vaccines because vaccines are always better than meeting a virus unprepared. Yet drs aren't coaching ppl
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 AM
people gotta talk about their shingles experiences. no one is going to enjoy this
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Public Librarianship: come for the endless administrative work and budgeting headaches, stay for the opportunity to witness our society’s complete failure to help society’s most vulnerable people!
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Public Librarianship: come for the endless administrative work and budgeting headaches, stay for the opportunity to witness our society’s complete failure to help society’s most vulnerable people!
This is a take it one step at a time kind of week.
December 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This is a take it one step at a time kind of week.
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I can’t believe a technical solution to a complex social problem didn’t work. Ah well, nevertheless
One Laptop Per Child, 10 years later: "we find no significant effects on academic performance but some evidence of negative effects on grade progression... computer access significantly improved students’ computer skills but not their cognitive skills" www.nber.org/papers/w34495
Laptops in the Long Run: Evidence from the One Laptop per Child Program in Rural Peru
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...
www.nber.org
December 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I can’t believe a technical solution to a complex social problem didn’t work. Ah well, nevertheless
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I appreciate these photos on so many levels, not least of which is that they call into question the knee jerk “you must have imagined it” response.
Maybe someone imagined it once, but dozens of times? Hundreds? What quantity of evidence would convince you to believe fat people the first time?
Maybe someone imagined it once, but dozens of times? Hundreds? What quantity of evidence would convince you to believe fat people the first time?
December 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I appreciate these photos on so many levels, not least of which is that they call into question the knee jerk “you must have imagined it” response.
Maybe someone imagined it once, but dozens of times? Hundreds? What quantity of evidence would convince you to believe fat people the first time?
Maybe someone imagined it once, but dozens of times? Hundreds? What quantity of evidence would convince you to believe fat people the first time?
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“I don’t treat fat people any differently”
(Photos by the inimitable Haley Morris Cafiero: www.haleymorriscafiero.com)
(Photos by the inimitable Haley Morris Cafiero: www.haleymorriscafiero.com)
December 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“I don’t treat fat people any differently”
(Photos by the inimitable Haley Morris Cafiero: www.haleymorriscafiero.com)
(Photos by the inimitable Haley Morris Cafiero: www.haleymorriscafiero.com)
More than happy to be the person in charge to clarify these but would love to examine with staff why the initial instinct was a no to shopping cart and a yes to the phone…
Just over 2 hours in and yes a shopping cart of belongings is fine as long as it doesn’t interfere with others using the library and no we won’t go to a car to help find a lost phone (but we will happily call it from the library!).
December 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
More than happy to be the person in charge to clarify these but would love to examine with staff why the initial instinct was a no to shopping cart and a yes to the phone…
Just over 2 hours in and yes a shopping cart of belongings is fine as long as it doesn’t interfere with others using the library and no we won’t go to a car to help find a lost phone (but we will happily call it from the library!).
December 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Just over 2 hours in and yes a shopping cart of belongings is fine as long as it doesn’t interfere with others using the library and no we won’t go to a car to help find a lost phone (but we will happily call it from the library!).
I’m about to be a Saturday librarian and let me count the ways I just don’t wanna: all of the ways.
December 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I’m about to be a Saturday librarian and let me count the ways I just don’t wanna: all of the ways.
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new england breakaway nation state when. vermont independent nation again when
The state health department reiterated earlier this week that all newborns should be immunized against the highly contagious viral infection, which can cause fatal cirrhosis and liver cancer later in life.
A federal panel has reversed Hepatitis B vaccine advice. Vermont says it’s sticking with the science
The state health department reiterated earlier this week that all newborns should be immunized against the highly contagious viral infection, which can cause fatal cirrhosis and liver cancer later in ...
www.vermontpublic.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
new england breakaway nation state when. vermont independent nation again when
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Nearly 50 people at a library hosted discussion for freedom to read, despite the snow last night that led to late openings. Authors, librarians, school staff, state politicians, grandparents, so many passionate people!
The magic is that all these pockets of people are coming together on organizing.
The magic is that all these pockets of people are coming together on organizing.
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Nearly 50 people at a library hosted discussion for freedom to read, despite the snow last night that led to late openings. Authors, librarians, school staff, state politicians, grandparents, so many passionate people!
The magic is that all these pockets of people are coming together on organizing.
The magic is that all these pockets of people are coming together on organizing.
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But you must try. I need an episode of @ifbookspod.bsky.social on this.
I cannot convey to you the sheer fucking weirdness of Olivia Nuzzi's book.
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
But you must try. I need an episode of @ifbookspod.bsky.social on this.
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The virulence of transphobia in the UK is so terrible. They are so relentless about it! (I am not exempting the US or the rest of the world. For now I am specifically thinking about the UKs particular brand of BS)
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The virulence of transphobia in the UK is so terrible. They are so relentless about it! (I am not exempting the US or the rest of the world. For now I am specifically thinking about the UKs particular brand of BS)
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My latest reprinted in @truthout.org. "Libraries represent the kind of infrastructure progressive leaders should fortify and defend at all costs, especially in this moment. Instead, libraries in Chicago are being hollowed out, while the police budget remains sacrosanct."
In the Fight Against Fascism, Libraries Should Be Defended — Not Defunded
Libraries represent the kind of infrastructure progressive leaders must fortify at all costs, especially in this moment.
truthout.org
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
My latest reprinted in @truthout.org. "Libraries represent the kind of infrastructure progressive leaders should fortify and defend at all costs, especially in this moment. Instead, libraries in Chicago are being hollowed out, while the police budget remains sacrosanct."
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NEW: Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he will not continue sweeps of homeless encampments — which city data shows have not yielded any permanent or supportive-housing referrals in more than a year.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/04/m...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/04/m...
Mamdani Vows to Sweep Out Crackdowns on Homeless Camps
City numbers show that sweeps started under Mayor Eric Adams have not delivered on referrals for housing in more than a year.
www.thecity.nyc
December 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
NEW: Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he will not continue sweeps of homeless encampments — which city data shows have not yielded any permanent or supportive-housing referrals in more than a year.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/04/m...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/04/m...
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Federal Government Announces Racial Profiling Campaign, Explains It’s Because of the President’s Personal Bigotry
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Federal Government Announces Racial Profiling Campaign, Explains It’s Because of the President’s Personal Bigotry
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This is an ethnic cleansing campaign
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
This is an ethnic cleansing campaign
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She shouldn't have to keep doing this by herself. She is supposedly a member of a political party and every single one of her *colleagues* should be BLASTING the fascist in chief. ALL OF THEM. Where is the solidarity???
Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’
Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
She shouldn't have to keep doing this by herself. She is supposedly a member of a political party and every single one of her *colleagues* should be BLASTING the fascist in chief. ALL OF THEM. Where is the solidarity???
Well Maybe Happy Ending was my number one listened to album in 2025 so Broadway is BACK, baby! (But seriously this show is charming af. I love it.)
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Well Maybe Happy Ending was my number one listened to album in 2025 so Broadway is BACK, baby! (But seriously this show is charming af. I love it.)