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I am library assistant. Long time Democrat, former poll worker. I have been working on my Genealogy for over 30+ years. I am avid crafter.. I love reading. No DMs
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Fifteen libraries across Alaska will be gaining access to a large online database of national and in-state news sources.
Grant funding will give 15 Alaska libraries free access to many paywalled newspapers
The libraries can now offer online access to up-to-date news, plus an archive of old papers.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Fifteen libraries across Alaska will be gaining access to a large online database of national and in-state news sources.
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Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.
Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury
Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Alex Delvecchio, one of the most notable players in Detroit Red Wings history and a three-time Stanley Cup champion, has died at age 93, the team announced on Tuesday.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Alex Delvecchio, one of the most notable players in Detroit Red Wings history and a three-time Stanley Cup champion, has died at age 93, the team announced on Tuesday.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/646...
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Amazing flea market find for $10. This Ashton Limestone is. the base of an inkwell. It was made from stone salvaged from the Parliament @HouseofCommons which was bombed in #WWII May 1941. These and other items were made for fundraisers for war relief. I think I got a treasure!
June 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Amazing flea market find for $10. This Ashton Limestone is. the base of an inkwell. It was made from stone salvaged from the Parliament @HouseofCommons which was bombed in #WWII May 1941. These and other items were made for fundraisers for war relief. I think I got a treasure!
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OUR BILL PASSED the New York State Assembly yesterday -- UNANIMOUSLY! 🤩
It's still not a done deal yet. It has to go to the governor, and be signed, and not have last-minute line-item edits or a veto.
But we are now SO much closer to reforming New York's vital records access!
It's still not a done deal yet. It has to go to the governor, and be signed, and not have last-minute line-item edits or a veto.
But we are now SO much closer to reforming New York's vital records access!
a cartoon drawing of a man wearing a shirt that says law .
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a man wearing a shirt that says law .
media.tenor.com
June 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
OUR BILL PASSED the New York State Assembly yesterday -- UNANIMOUSLY! 🤩
It's still not a done deal yet. It has to go to the governor, and be signed, and not have last-minute line-item edits or a veto.
But we are now SO much closer to reforming New York's vital records access!
It's still not a done deal yet. It has to go to the governor, and be signed, and not have last-minute line-item edits or a veto.
But we are now SO much closer to reforming New York's vital records access!
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Too many books? I think what you mean is not enough bookshelves.
June 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Too many books? I think what you mean is not enough bookshelves.
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The case is the latest example of efforts by the Trump administration to erase the traditional lines that separate the branches of government.
It’s called the Library of Congress. But Trump claims it’s his.
The case is the latest example of efforts by the Trump administration to erase the traditional lines that separate the branches of government.
buff.ly
June 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The case is the latest example of efforts by the Trump administration to erase the traditional lines that separate the branches of government.
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Man who bought a military uniform about 5 years ago finds a letter from December 1945 in the pocket written by a woman to her sweetheart in the RAF. 👇
BBC News - Bid to reunite family with letter to RAF darling found 80 years on - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Bid to reunite family with letter to RAF darling found 80 years on - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bid to reunite family with letter to RAF darling found 80 years on
The letter, signed by Jean, says she is counting the days until her
www.bbc.co.uk
April 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Man who bought a military uniform about 5 years ago finds a letter from December 1945 in the pocket written by a woman to her sweetheart in the RAF. 👇
BBC News - Bid to reunite family with letter to RAF darling found 80 years on - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Bid to reunite family with letter to RAF darling found 80 years on - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I really miss having a leader who understands decency, respect and is not a daily embarrassment.
April 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I really miss having a leader who understands decency, respect and is not a daily embarrassment.
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"Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst gets her first Democratic challenger for 2026
"Nathan Sage touts his background as a veteran, mechanic and sports radio host, pushing for a party that 'people like me will actually want to be a part of'..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
youtu.be/wOYyZYSn_vg?...
"Nathan Sage touts his background as a veteran, mechanic and sports radio host, pushing for a party that 'people like me will actually want to be a part of'..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
youtu.be/wOYyZYSn_vg?...
Sage for Senate Launch Video
YouTube video by Sage for Iowa
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April 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst gets her first Democratic challenger for 2026
"Nathan Sage touts his background as a veteran, mechanic and sports radio host, pushing for a party that 'people like me will actually want to be a part of'..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
youtu.be/wOYyZYSn_vg?...
"Nathan Sage touts his background as a veteran, mechanic and sports radio host, pushing for a party that 'people like me will actually want to be a part of'..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
youtu.be/wOYyZYSn_vg?...
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A new issue of our academic journal, The Political Librarian, is live. Read it for free at the link below.
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April 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A new issue of our academic journal, The Political Librarian, is live. Read it for free at the link below.
journals.library.wustl.edu/pollib/
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#OnePlaceWednesday Lots of software talk today so I'll put in a good word for Evidentia Software, too. Evidentia walks you through evidence analysis (see next post). It's good for working gnarly family reconstructions. 🧵 evidentiasoftware.com
Professional Genealogy Software - Evidentia Software
Evidentia Software: Professional Genealogy Software for Accurate Research & Comprehensive Family History Documentation
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April 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
#OnePlaceWednesday Lots of software talk today so I'll put in a good word for Evidentia Software, too. Evidentia walks you through evidence analysis (see next post). It's good for working gnarly family reconstructions. 🧵 evidentiasoftware.com
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Trump is attempting to eliminate federal funding for libraries.
We need you to take action now at SaveIMLS.org
We need you to take action now at SaveIMLS.org
April 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Trump is attempting to eliminate federal funding for libraries.
We need you to take action now at SaveIMLS.org
We need you to take action now at SaveIMLS.org
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This is what a critically endangered Red Wolf looks like. If we work together, we can save them 🐺
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April 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This is what a critically endangered Red Wolf looks like. If we work together, we can save them 🐺
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So has the WH actually formally, legally papered the tariff pause or…are they actually still operational?
April 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
So has the WH actually formally, legally papered the tariff pause or…are they actually still operational?
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Join the fight against book bans at buff.ly/BTP1NXR
April 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join the fight against book bans at buff.ly/BTP1NXR
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#ICYMI folks w/deep experience re:crisis web archiving (@sucho-org.bsky.social)+building tools for it (@webrecorder.net) made a free zine teaching how anyone can archive the things you love on the web before they go away: zinebakery.com/homemade-zin... & why you shouldn't expect others will do so
April 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
#ICYMI folks w/deep experience re:crisis web archiving (@sucho-org.bsky.social)+building tools for it (@webrecorder.net) made a free zine teaching how anyone can archive the things you love on the web before they go away: zinebakery.com/homemade-zin... & why you shouldn't expect others will do so
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And in today's installment of why access to governmental records matters, I just had to order another SS-5... #genealogy
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What’s an SS-5 and how does it help my lineage society application?
Depending on where you lived, if you were born before the 1910s, you may not have had a birth certificate. New England required them as early as the 1640s. In the South, it was much later. Yet, lin…
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April 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
And in today's installment of why access to governmental records matters, I just had to order another SS-5... #genealogy
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charteroakgenealogy.com/2023/06/16/w...
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Celebrate D.C.’s trees at MLK Library! In collaboration with Casey Trees, Zenith Community presents an exhibit blending expert insight & artistic vision. See original works inspired by our urban forest before the exhibit travels to neighborhood libraries! bit.ly/4ldWFLF
April 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Celebrate D.C.’s trees at MLK Library! In collaboration with Casey Trees, Zenith Community presents an exhibit blending expert insight & artistic vision. See original works inspired by our urban forest before the exhibit travels to neighborhood libraries! bit.ly/4ldWFLF
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Donate today, and we'll use 100% of your donations to fight against the cuts to Federal Funding for libraries and the IMLS.; learn more and take action at saveimls.org.
April 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Donate today, and we'll use 100% of your donations to fight against the cuts to Federal Funding for libraries and the IMLS.; learn more and take action at saveimls.org.
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