JennySaisQuois
@jennysaisquois.bsky.social
Cataloging librarian, medieval history nerd, general ruckus maker.
I was the library system rep at a branch board meeting today. We obviously discussed the federal grant freeze, and one asks with a nervous half-laugh if we're going to have to start saying "Gulf of America" too. "Can they do that?" he asks.
Me, without looking up from my note-taking: "No."
Me, without looking up from my note-taking: "No."
January 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I was the library system rep at a branch board meeting today. We obviously discussed the federal grant freeze, and one asks with a nervous half-laugh if we're going to have to start saying "Gulf of America" too. "Can they do that?" he asks.
Me, without looking up from my note-taking: "No."
Me, without looking up from my note-taking: "No."
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Go RIGHT NOW and get a library card if you don’t have one. Discover what your local library offers and shout from the rooftops how wonderful it all is! Tell the gc about Hoopla/Kanopy, show up to its events. Revel in the wonder that is a library today, and fight to ensure we still have them tomorrow
January 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Go RIGHT NOW and get a library card if you don’t have one. Discover what your local library offers and shout from the rooftops how wonderful it all is! Tell the gc about Hoopla/Kanopy, show up to its events. Revel in the wonder that is a library today, and fight to ensure we still have them tomorrow
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“We have an obligation to give hate no safe harbor and to stand up to what my dad used to say is the greatest sin of all — the abuse of power.”
President Biden, eulogizing President Carter. Two incredibly decent men.
President Biden, eulogizing President Carter. Two incredibly decent men.
January 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
“We have an obligation to give hate no safe harbor and to stand up to what my dad used to say is the greatest sin of all — the abuse of power.”
President Biden, eulogizing President Carter. Two incredibly decent men.
President Biden, eulogizing President Carter. Two incredibly decent men.
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January 8, 2025:
January 8, 2024
At least four wildfires tearing across Los Angeles have killed at least five people and forced the evacuation of at least 130,000 more, and have flattened about 42 square miles (109 square kilometers)...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
January 8, 2025:
Highly recommend you read Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neil to learn more about how this happens. #AI
The DOJ just sued six corporate landlords for using algorithmic software to allegedly price-gouge millions of renters.
Some, like Camden Property Trust, have even seen their profits skyrocket and spent millions on stock buybacks while engaged in this scheme.
This is huge.
Some, like Camden Property Trust, have even seen their profits skyrocket and spent millions on stock buybacks while engaged in this scheme.
This is huge.
Biden DOJ Sues Major Landlords Over Algorithmic Price Fixing | Common Dreams
"If you mess with the price of rent, be prepared to meet the DOJ on the other side of that scheme!" wrote the American Economic Liberties Project.
www.commondreams.org
January 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Highly recommend you read Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neil to learn more about how this happens. #AI