Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”

Other things that libraries do or have:

1. Host citizenship classes
2. Host ESL classes.
3. Have seed libraries.
4. Have autism support kits.
5. Have Narcan on hand for overdoses.
6. Have developmental toys
7. Have language learning databases.
8. Lend laptops & hotspots.

#booksky

Meals on Wheels America spox on OMB pause:

"the uncertainty right now is creating chaos for local Meals on Wheels providers not knowing whether they should be serving meals today. Which unfortunately means seniors will panic not knowing where their next meals will come from."

One reason to go on: Millions of girls in our country are now becoming terrified of puberty. It’s not a childish fear, it’s accurate—a result of our failure to protect them from a patriarchy that refuses to view them whole beings, beyond their biology, and that legislates accordingly.
Get motivated!

80 years ago Auschwitz was liberated. The horrors found here highlighted the pure evil that humans will do. The evil of those standing by and doing nothing. It was the worst of humanity.

Shout out to my fellow trauma therapists going into week 2 of wtaf. Channeling loads of fierce and gentle self compassion.

I’m hearing from constituents whose jobs are at risk because they do agency outreach to minority communities.

Consider what this means for public health, national security, agriculture and justice.

The war on DEI has become a war on public service and government for all.

Shout out to my fellow therapists who are spending the week holding space for clients struggling to feel safe after the deluge of shock and awe that we're currently experiencing. I see you. I support you. We're holding the line.