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Republican governors have sent National Guard troops to Democratic-led Washington, D.C., even though cities in their states all have higher rates of violent crime than the nation’s capital. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/u...

"There is a certain clarity that young people carry, one that comes from growing up in a world where you don’t get the benefit of doubt. My students might not speak in the language of policy briefs or Atlantic articles, but they understand how power works."

oaklandside.org/2025/08/18/t...

If you do in fact want Covid boosters for yourself or anyone, you can submit public comment to the FDA here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...

choosedemocracy.us/what-can-i-do/

We've created a tracker that covers all executive orders affecting LGBTQ folks along with federal and state legislation.

We're at 334 anti-LGBTQ bills.

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

This is simple but useful, even reassuring. From the great democracy defender, Marc Elias.

Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚

Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏

Helpful read, particularly for those teaching lower level and discussion based courses. Since covid, my students haven't had access to taken for granted classroom norms as they did from HS before Covid, and especially for discussion--> how to and what it could look like. #teaching #academicbluesky

56 small tasks to be proactive against book censorship in 2025. Choose one per week to help ensure that public goods like schools & libraries remain viable democratic institutions & to protect our most vulnerable populations.

Book censorship is about more than books.

bookriot.com/56-small-tas...

I have always loved public libraries, but having young children has exponentially increased my gratitude and sense of indebtedness to them. Our local library is such a huge part of our lives. The books, the programming, the very intentionally curated kids’ section. It’s all such a gift.