Lori
@librarylori.bsky.social
Cleveland, OH. Lover of libraries.
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
Ohioans (well, everyone, but especially Ohioans right now), we are screwed if this budget passes. They want to take away the will of the voters. Let that sink in.
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
Ask Ohio senators a legit question and it might come back to bite you | Opinion
Ohio Senate is sending a direct message to Ohioans: We don't care what you think or say.
www.dispatch.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Ohioans (well, everyone, but especially Ohioans right now), we are screwed if this budget passes. They want to take away the will of the voters. Let that sink in.
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
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It’s important that people from all walks of life and background, and all rational political perspectives, show unity in support of democracy and the rule of law on April 5, somewhere near you. Show your love for your country and for what it should—must—stand for:
handsoff2025.com/
handsoff2025.com/
Hands Off!
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...
handsoff2025.com
March 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It’s important that people from all walks of life and background, and all rational political perspectives, show unity in support of democracy and the rule of law on April 5, somewhere near you. Show your love for your country and for what it should—must—stand for:
handsoff2025.com/
handsoff2025.com/
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Book banners have lost court case after court case.
Because they’re lying to you.
www.dailytrib.com/2025/03/28/e...
Because they’re lying to you.
www.dailytrib.com/2025/03/28/e...
Ex-librarian gets $225K settlement - DailyTrib.com
Former Kingsland head librarian Suzette Baker reached a $225,000 settlement with Llano County on March...
www.dailytrib.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Book banners have lost court case after court case.
Because they’re lying to you.
www.dailytrib.com/2025/03/28/e...
Because they’re lying to you.
www.dailytrib.com/2025/03/28/e...
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Mayor Bibb firmly rejects the Haslams’ attack on the lakefront plan and will not support a $1 Billion betrayal of Ohio taxpayers.
March 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Mayor Bibb firmly rejects the Haslams’ attack on the lakefront plan and will not support a $1 Billion betrayal of Ohio taxpayers.
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The library and the post office are the only two systems we have that circulate things widely and to everyone, no matter who they are or what they believe. The library is the only one that, for now, is not forced to pay for itself at point of sale. Attacks on IMLS are attacks on every one of us.
March 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The library and the post office are the only two systems we have that circulate things widely and to everyone, no matter who they are or what they believe. The library is the only one that, for now, is not forced to pay for itself at point of sale. Attacks on IMLS are attacks on every one of us.
You don’t fuck with libraries.
🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
March 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
You don’t fuck with libraries.
Yes!
The Brooklyn Public Library has announced that any teenager in America is now eligible for a Brooklyn Public Library card.
Teens can sign out ebooks + audiobooks
The move is designed to combat censorship, with some titles listed as "always available."
www.bklynlibrary.org/media/press/...
www.bklynlibrary.org/media/press/...
Brooklyn Public Library Offers Free eCards to Teens Nationwide Facing Book Bans in Local Communities | Brooklyn Public Library
Librarians and Teen Volunteers Spearhead Books Unbanned Initiative to Combat Censorship
www.bklynlibrary.org
March 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Yes!
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Testicles usually drop at around nine months of age.
Mike Pence’s took 65 years.
Mike Pence’s took 65 years.
February 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Testicles usually drop at around nine months of age.
Mike Pence’s took 65 years.
Mike Pence’s took 65 years.
This is insane. variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Julianne Moore in ‘Great Shock’ After Donald Trump Bans Her Children’s Book ‘Freckleface Strawberry’ From Schools: ‘I Can’t Help But Wonder What Is So Controversial’
The Trump Administration has banned Julianne Moore's 2007 children's book 'Freckleface Strawberry' from schools operated by the Department of Defense.
variety.com
February 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This is insane. variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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(Checks to see if my publisher is part of this suit)
FUCK YEAH MACMILLAN GET THESE MOFOS
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...
FUCK YEAH MACMILLAN GET THESE MOFOS
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...
Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans
Lawsuit says its definition of ‘harmful materials’ forbidden to under 18s is ‘vague and overbroad’ and puts librarians at risk
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
(Checks to see if my publisher is part of this suit)
FUCK YEAH MACMILLAN GET THESE MOFOS
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...
FUCK YEAH MACMILLAN GET THESE MOFOS
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...
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Elon Musk now has access to your Social Security number. The world’s richest man has gained access to the confidential personal information of every taxpayer in the United States.
February 3, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Elon Musk now has access to your Social Security number. The world’s richest man has gained access to the confidential personal information of every taxpayer in the United States.
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And so it begins:
Bakersfield, CA sees massive drop off in field workers as ICE agents rounded up suspected immigrants, resulting in acres of oranges left unpicked in the California sun during the most active period of the season.
“Economic devastation”
newrepublic.com/post/190555/...
Bakersfield, CA sees massive drop off in field workers as ICE agents rounded up suspected immigrants, resulting in acres of oranges left unpicked in the California sun during the most active period of the season.
“Economic devastation”
newrepublic.com/post/190555/...
Trump’s Immigration Plans Are Already Wrecking the Food Industry
Immigrant farm workers are too scared to show up to work.
newrepublic.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
And so it begins:
Bakersfield, CA sees massive drop off in field workers as ICE agents rounded up suspected immigrants, resulting in acres of oranges left unpicked in the California sun during the most active period of the season.
“Economic devastation”
newrepublic.com/post/190555/...
Bakersfield, CA sees massive drop off in field workers as ICE agents rounded up suspected immigrants, resulting in acres of oranges left unpicked in the California sun during the most active period of the season.
“Economic devastation”
newrepublic.com/post/190555/...
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Geriatric Democrats need to get out of the way and let AOC, a real leader, lead us.
January 21, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Geriatric Democrats need to get out of the way and let AOC, a real leader, lead us.
Anyone else wide awake because the world as we know it is ending in just a few short hours?
January 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Anyone else wide awake because the world as we know it is ending in just a few short hours?