Jennifer Kuntz
@jenkuntz.bsky.social
Librarian, teacher, reader, writer, citizen of the world
On this July 4th, let us remember this as motivation to keep fighting the good fight for EVERYONE's Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...."
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...."
July 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
On this July 4th, let us remember this as motivation to keep fighting the good fight for EVERYONE's Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...."
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...."
RFK Jr.'s decisions based on vaccine hesitancy threaten me, a productive citizen of this country. As an immunocompromised person, vaccines are essential to my continuing to contribute to our society.
If he doesn't want to get vaccines himself, fine. But stop getting in the way of people that do.
If he doesn't want to get vaccines himself, fine. But stop getting in the way of people that do.
May 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
RFK Jr.'s decisions based on vaccine hesitancy threaten me, a productive citizen of this country. As an immunocompromised person, vaccines are essential to my continuing to contribute to our society.
If he doesn't want to get vaccines himself, fine. But stop getting in the way of people that do.
If he doesn't want to get vaccines himself, fine. But stop getting in the way of people that do.
How long do people need to exist to realize that we are all human, with its cruelties, joys, aspirations, and sorrows? For thousands of years we have engaged in hurting "others" while claiming to love our own. We are all, ourselves, part of the same humble, glorious potential of humanity.
April 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
How long do people need to exist to realize that we are all human, with its cruelties, joys, aspirations, and sorrows? For thousands of years we have engaged in hurting "others" while claiming to love our own. We are all, ourselves, part of the same humble, glorious potential of humanity.
I couldn't get to my indie bookstore yesterday, so I ordered a couple of books from them instead. I opted to pick up in the store, so I am sure those 2 books will become at least 4. 😁
April 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I couldn't get to my indie bookstore yesterday, so I ordered a couple of books from them instead. I opted to pick up in the store, so I am sure those 2 books will become at least 4. 😁
Maybe this makes me a bad person, but I don't feel sorry for a woman who gets her purse stolen after a photo op wearing a Rolex in front of caged human beings. Stealing isn't right, whether it's a purse or a person.
April 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Maybe this makes me a bad person, but I don't feel sorry for a woman who gets her purse stolen after a photo op wearing a Rolex in front of caged human beings. Stealing isn't right, whether it's a purse or a person.
The inability to accept responsibility for one's mistakes is weak. A person with an ounce of integrity would have resigned already. #PeteHegseth
April 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The inability to accept responsibility for one's mistakes is weak. A person with an ounce of integrity would have resigned already. #PeteHegseth
Reread the Declaration of Independence. While not a legal document, its grievances against King George III are strikingly similar to modern grievances to this administration.
www.archives.gov/founding-doc...
www.archives.gov/founding-doc...
Declaration of Independence: A Transcription
Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling a...
www.archives.gov
April 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Reread the Declaration of Independence. While not a legal document, its grievances against King George III are strikingly similar to modern grievances to this administration.
www.archives.gov/founding-doc...
www.archives.gov/founding-doc...
I live by one simple phrase: "There but for the grace of God go I."
A good thing to remember when considering everything going on.
A good thing to remember when considering everything going on.
April 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I live by one simple phrase: "There but for the grace of God go I."
A good thing to remember when considering everything going on.
A good thing to remember when considering everything going on.
Reposted by Jennifer Kuntz
Reposted by Jennifer Kuntz
#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities.
This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.
What draws you to the library?
ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...
This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.
What draws you to the library?
ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...
April 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities.
This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.
What draws you to the library?
ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...
This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.
What draws you to the library?
ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...
Tariffs are, in effect, a regressive tax. If you already have to decide between medicine and food, then even a little additional expense matters.
On the other hand, if businesses / nations capitulate to demands so they can get relief from tariffs, Trump owns them. We don't want that either.
On the other hand, if businesses / nations capitulate to demands so they can get relief from tariffs, Trump owns them. We don't want that either.
April 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Tariffs are, in effect, a regressive tax. If you already have to decide between medicine and food, then even a little additional expense matters.
On the other hand, if businesses / nations capitulate to demands so they can get relief from tariffs, Trump owns them. We don't want that either.
On the other hand, if businesses / nations capitulate to demands so they can get relief from tariffs, Trump owns them. We don't want that either.
Thinking about this song today. youtu.be/WRUwSk9UTrA?...
Des'ree - You Gotta Be (Official Video)
YouTube video by DesreeVEVO
youtu.be
April 2, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Thinking about this song today. youtu.be/WRUwSk9UTrA?...
Another crazy idea probably inspired by being a library: what if we 24/7 called our representatives' offices (especially if they're GOP) and read excerpts from literature that inspired the creation of agencies and services. Like "The Jungle"? A little reminder.
April 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Another crazy idea probably inspired by being a library: what if we 24/7 called our representatives' offices (especially if they're GOP) and read excerpts from literature that inspired the creation of agencies and services. Like "The Jungle"? A little reminder.
Reposted by Jennifer Kuntz
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
I wish I had Pete Hegeseth's confidence - or false pride. I'm well-qualified and good at my job but still regularly feel like I'm screwing up.
March 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I wish I had Pete Hegeseth's confidence - or false pride. I'm well-qualified and good at my job but still regularly feel like I'm screwing up.
My current audiobook. I recommend if you are looking for hope in the many dark times America has overcome. Unfortunately, what's happening now is just a remix.
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels
The Battle for Our Better Angels
bookshop.org
March 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
My current audiobook. I recommend if you are looking for hope in the many dark times America has overcome. Unfortunately, what's happening now is just a remix.
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Words have power, ya'll. Otherwise there wouldn't be lists of words "discouraged" in government documents, or threats to deport people exercising their First Amendment rights. Use your words!
March 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Words have power, ya'll. Otherwise there wouldn't be lists of words "discouraged" in government documents, or threats to deport people exercising their First Amendment rights. Use your words!
Instead of DOGE I'm renaming it DORK: Department of Reprehensible Knuckleheads.
March 9, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Instead of DOGE I'm renaming it DORK: Department of Reprehensible Knuckleheads.
Reposted by Jennifer Kuntz
Orson Welles Narrates an Animated Parable About How Xenophobia & Greed Will Put America Into Decline (1971)
Orson Welles Narrates an Animated Parable About How Xenophobia & Greed Will Put America Into Decline (1971)
More than 50 years and 10 presidential administrations have passed since Orson Welles narrated Freedom River (1971). And while it shows signs of age, the animated film, a parable about the role of imm...
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March 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Orson Welles Narrates an Animated Parable About How Xenophobia & Greed Will Put America Into Decline (1971)
Reposted by Jennifer Kuntz
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
I saw this nonsense about putting Trump's face on currency. When I fact-checked, I found this. What further proof do you need that this is a cult?
joewilson.house.gov/media/press-...
joewilson.house.gov/media/press-...
Wilson Introduces Legislation to Print President Trump on New $250 Bill
Washington, D.C. – Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) today introduced the “Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act.” This legislation directs the Bureau of Printing and Engraving to design and print a $250 dolla...
joewilson.house.gov
March 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I saw this nonsense about putting Trump's face on currency. When I fact-checked, I found this. What further proof do you need that this is a cult?
joewilson.house.gov/media/press-...
joewilson.house.gov/media/press-...
I'd like to travel the world but I need to work on my Canadian disguise first.
March 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I'd like to travel the world but I need to work on my Canadian disguise first.
True strength includes grace, kindness, compassion, and compromise. You have to be confident in yourself to be able to make room for others and listen, learn, and adapt - but stand your ground when necessary. Americans: you are stronger than the bullies in the White House.
March 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
True strength includes grace, kindness, compassion, and compromise. You have to be confident in yourself to be able to make room for others and listen, learn, and adapt - but stand your ground when necessary. Americans: you are stronger than the bullies in the White House.
It is so disheartening to feel the need to apologize for the President's behavior like he's an overtired toddler.
March 1, 2025 at 5:35 AM
It is so disheartening to feel the need to apologize for the President's behavior like he's an overtired toddler.