Janis Thornton
@janisthornton.bsky.social
Hoosier author of history, mystery, and true crime.
http://www.janis-thornton.com
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I'll be one of six authors participating at the Swayzee Days festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. If you're in the area, please stop by and say hello!
August 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I'll be one of six authors participating at the Swayzee Days festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. If you're in the area, please stop by and say hello!
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JUST IN: A federal judge has blocked the cancelation of $175 million in National Endowment for the Humanities grants, mass terminated by DOGE in April. She says the effort was transparent viewpoint discrimination in violation of the First Amendment.
July 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge has blocked the cancelation of $175 million in National Endowment for the Humanities grants, mass terminated by DOGE in April. She says the effort was transparent viewpoint discrimination in violation of the First Amendment.
On April 3, 1900, Nora Kifer of the Warrick County, Indiana, town of Elberfeld, went missing. Her body was found on May 23rd. Here's what happened. For the whole story, please visit tinyurl.com/38tskmpt
May 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
On April 3, 1900, Nora Kifer of the Warrick County, Indiana, town of Elberfeld, went missing. Her body was found on May 23rd. Here's what happened. For the whole story, please visit tinyurl.com/38tskmpt
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So proud to be a member of The Authors Guild.
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Authors Guild Files Class Action Lawsuit to Reverse Unlawful NEH Grant Terminations - The Authors Guild
Today, May 12, 2025, the Authors Guild and a group of scholars and writers filed a class action lawsuit (PDF) against the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), its leadership, and officials wit...
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May 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
So proud to be a member of The Authors Guild.
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America is facing a broad assault on free expression and access to knowledge. Here are three ways to stand up for free speech and libraries. Read more: tinyurl.com/37er76sm
3 Ways to Stand Up for Free Speech and Libraries - The Authors Guild
America is facing a broad assault on free expression and access to knowledge. Federal funding for schools, research, and libraries is being stripped away without the required legislation, and people p...
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April 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
America is facing a broad assault on free expression and access to knowledge. Here are three ways to stand up for free speech and libraries. Read more: tinyurl.com/37er76sm
The INDIANA HUMANITIES will no longer receive grant funding from the NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities). This loss will negatively impact 1,000s of my fellow Hoosiers. To learn about the INDIANA HUMANITIES programs & how you can help preserve them, please visit indianahumanities.org.
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April 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The INDIANA HUMANITIES will no longer receive grant funding from the NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities). This loss will negatively impact 1,000s of my fellow Hoosiers. To learn about the INDIANA HUMANITIES programs & how you can help preserve them, please visit indianahumanities.org.
HANDS OFF! Join the National Mobilization to Fight Back. Find Saturday, April 5th events and more here: www.mobilize.us/handsoff/
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April 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
HANDS OFF! Join the National Mobilization to Fight Back. Find Saturday, April 5th events and more here: www.mobilize.us/handsoff/
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Please spread this!
March 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Please spread this!
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SEND THIS ACTION ALERT TO 5 PEOPLE IN YOUR NETWORK
On Friday night, March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order intended to dismantle the federal agency dedicated to funding library services.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
#BookSky #ReaderSky #writingCommunity #authorGuild
On Friday night, March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order intended to dismantle the federal agency dedicated to funding library services.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
#BookSky #ReaderSky #writingCommunity #authorGuild
March 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
SEND THIS ACTION ALERT TO 5 PEOPLE IN YOUR NETWORK
On Friday night, March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order intended to dismantle the federal agency dedicated to funding library services.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
#BookSky #ReaderSky #writingCommunity #authorGuild
On Friday night, March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order intended to dismantle the federal agency dedicated to funding library services.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
#BookSky #ReaderSky #writingCommunity #authorGuild
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Today, FEB. 2, 2025, is the 65th anniversary of the deadly shooting at WM. REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA. It was the 3rd school shooting in Indiana's history but the 1st resulting in fatalities. The full story is featured in my new book available from Amazon & Barnes and Noble.
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today, FEB. 2, 2025, is the 65th anniversary of the deadly shooting at WM. REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA. It was the 3rd school shooting in Indiana's history but the 1st resulting in fatalities. The full story is featured in my new book available from Amazon & Barnes and Noble.
Meet LIZZIE SKINNER, one of the innocent victims featured in my newly released “NO PLACE LIKE MURDER 2.” Lizzie's story is among the most disturbing. The book is available on Amazon at www.amazon.com/No-Place-Like-Murder-Heartland/dp/1732763054/
December 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Meet LIZZIE SKINNER, one of the innocent victims featured in my newly released “NO PLACE LIKE MURDER 2.” Lizzie's story is among the most disturbing. The book is available on Amazon at www.amazon.com/No-Place-Like-Murder-Heartland/dp/1732763054/
At last, the new book is AVAILABLE on AMAZON @ tinyurl.com/yxn6ub3m … AND MY WEBSITE @ janis-thornton.com ... I couldn't be more thrilled!
November 27, 2024 at 3:50 PM
At last, the new book is AVAILABLE on AMAZON @ tinyurl.com/yxn6ub3m … AND MY WEBSITE @ janis-thornton.com ... I couldn't be more thrilled!
