Hannah Rishel
@rishel.bsky.social
New England by way of Pennsylvania. probably thinking about books.
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When journalism was cool. And risked everything to challenge power.
September 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
When journalism was cool. And risked everything to challenge power.
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i think the biggest public relations coup AI boosters scored was calling it “AI.” people genuinely think it is an intelligence, and that when they query it, it is providing reasoned answers
it's jolting how little AI skepticism has reached the general public. i've had many acquaintances ask whether i use AI for research and seem shocked when i tell them it's completely useless for that purpose. my wife recently told her colleagues about hallucinations and it was news to all of them.
May 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
i think the biggest public relations coup AI boosters scored was calling it “AI.” people genuinely think it is an intelligence, and that when they query it, it is providing reasoned answers
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This Passover I’m thinking hard about the holiday’s history of resistance to tyrannical leaders, and the imperative for Jewish people to stand with all oppressed peoples of the world.
April 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This Passover I’m thinking hard about the holiday’s history of resistance to tyrannical leaders, and the imperative for Jewish people to stand with all oppressed peoples of the world.
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i'm holding your hands, gently
april 7 is the start of national library week. get your library card. write your library board. check out 10 books. use your library. do it.
april 7 is the start of national library week. get your library card. write your library board. check out 10 books. use your library. do it.
April 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
i'm holding your hands, gently
april 7 is the start of national library week. get your library card. write your library board. check out 10 books. use your library. do it.
april 7 is the start of national library week. get your library card. write your library board. check out 10 books. use your library. do it.
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Look, for over a year, one brave Cassandra was warning you that massive tariffs were coming and that they’d wreak havoc on the economy. But no one listened to Donald Trump.
April 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Look, for over a year, one brave Cassandra was warning you that massive tariffs were coming and that they’d wreak havoc on the economy. But no one listened to Donald Trump.
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Live in Ohio? You need to get on the phone and in inboxes ASAP.
The new Ohio House budget would change the public library funding model, slash $100 million from libraries over the next two years, require relocating all trans/gender related books from eyesight of those under 18, and so much more.
This is *devastating*
bookriot.com/ohios-republ...
This is *devastating*
bookriot.com/ohios-republ...
Ohio's Republican Budget Proposal Destroys Library Funding, Restricts LGBTQ+ Books, Targets Library Trustee Terms
Ohio House Republicans would require libraries remove LGBTQ+ books from sight of those under 18 while also slashing $100 in public library funding.
bookriot.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Live in Ohio? You need to get on the phone and in inboxes ASAP.
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one day you’re 21 with dishes piled in the sink and crumbs all over the countertops and the next you’re 29 scrubbing backsplash grout with a toothbrush
life comes at you fast
life comes at you fast
March 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
one day you’re 21 with dishes piled in the sink and crumbs all over the countertops and the next you’re 29 scrubbing backsplash grout with a toothbrush
life comes at you fast
life comes at you fast
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You cannot claim to be against fascism and then fragrantly use AI. AI is a tool of fascism babes.
March 29, 2025 at 2:05 AM
You cannot claim to be against fascism and then fragrantly use AI. AI is a tool of fascism babes.
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”Miyazaki said, 'I am utterly disgusted. If you really want to make creepy stuff you can go ahead and do it. I would never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all.' He also said, 'I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself.'"
OpenAI CEO Responds to ChatGPT Users Creating Studio Ghibli-Style AI Images
The latest version of OpenAI's image generation technology has resulted in a flood of users sharing images transformed in the style of Studio Ghibli.
variety.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
”Miyazaki said, 'I am utterly disgusted. If you really want to make creepy stuff you can go ahead and do it. I would never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all.' He also said, 'I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself.'"
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PSA that we can support both our independent bookshop AND public library ❤️
They play such a vital role in our local communities, and they both need our support to stay open and keep offering valuable resources.
It's not either/or, but both/and 🥰
They play such a vital role in our local communities, and they both need our support to stay open and keep offering valuable resources.
It's not either/or, but both/and 🥰
March 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
PSA that we can support both our independent bookshop AND public library ❤️
They play such a vital role in our local communities, and they both need our support to stay open and keep offering valuable resources.
It's not either/or, but both/and 🥰
They play such a vital role in our local communities, and they both need our support to stay open and keep offering valuable resources.
It's not either/or, but both/and 🥰
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Stop attacking essential services! @resist.bot
Preserve libraries - Stop defunding education and knowledge hubs
Text SIGN PMRWVQ to 50409 to send this to your officials.
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March 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Stop attacking essential services! @resist.bot
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Showed a man how to access Consumer Reports online with his library card, and he reacted like he had won the lottery. Protect IMLS
You know how much you love the "magic" of ILL?
Defend it by defending IMLS.
Defend it by defending IMLS.
🚨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 6:06 PM
Showed a man how to access Consumer Reports online with his library card, and he reacted like he had won the lottery. Protect IMLS
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Hi, just a reminder that when you use Libro.fm for your audiobooks, you support independent bookshops vs. large corporations that drive them out of business.
We also pay taxes. And so do indie bookshops.
We also pay taxes. And so do indie bookshops.
February 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Hi, just a reminder that when you use Libro.fm for your audiobooks, you support independent bookshops vs. large corporations that drive them out of business.
We also pay taxes. And so do indie bookshops.
We also pay taxes. And so do indie bookshops.
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The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other
February 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other
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Y'all there is no LGB without TQIA2S+
so please kindly fuck off with that noise.
so please kindly fuck off with that noise.
February 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Y'all there is no LGB without TQIA2S+
so please kindly fuck off with that noise.
so please kindly fuck off with that noise.
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I know my Senators @edmarkey.bsky.social and @warren.senate.gov are a no.
Call your senators right now and tell them this man will kill children. Bird flu is on the rise- we cannot afford RFK in this position
Call your senators right now and tell them this man will kill children. Bird flu is on the rise- we cannot afford RFK in this position
Please watch the Senate floor NOW. Tim Kaine is opposing Kennedy for HHS:
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
If you have't called your Senators, do it NOW.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
If you have't called your Senators, do it NOW.
U.S. Senate: Floor Proceedings
Floor Activity
www.senate.gov
February 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I know my Senators @edmarkey.bsky.social and @warren.senate.gov are a no.
Call your senators right now and tell them this man will kill children. Bird flu is on the rise- we cannot afford RFK in this position
Call your senators right now and tell them this man will kill children. Bird flu is on the rise- we cannot afford RFK in this position
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📸 by Alexandra Antoniono/Daily Collegian.
Go Birds, support student journalism.
Go Birds, support student journalism.
February 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
📸 by Alexandra Antoniono/Daily Collegian.
Go Birds, support student journalism.
Go Birds, support student journalism.
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February 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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2️⃣ “Hell no on RFK Jr.” (+985)
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1️⃣ “Elon Musk is not elected & should not have access to government computer systems” (+3,272)
2️⃣ “Hell no on RFK Jr.” (+985)
3️⃣ “Hell NO to Kash Patel!” (+787)
Launching a book club feels like having a birthday party. I really hope people show up.
hannah reads book club: winter 2025
As mentioned in my reflection of one year here on substack last month, I am launching a seasonal book club.
open.substack.com
January 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Launching a book club feels like having a birthday party. I really hope people show up.
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They want to ban the teaching of the unpleasant facts of American history because people might conclude injustices in the past that contribute to inequalities in the present should be rectified, instead of their belief, which is that some groups of people are inherently superior to others
January 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM
They want to ban the teaching of the unpleasant facts of American history because people might conclude injustices in the past that contribute to inequalities in the present should be rectified, instead of their belief, which is that some groups of people are inherently superior to others
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Donald Trump has the blood of 67 Americans on his hands and his only response is “Somebody hired too many coloreds”
January 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Donald Trump has the blood of 67 Americans on his hands and his only response is “Somebody hired too many coloreds”
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We need to amplify this—the Republican House refused Secretary Buttigieg’s request for safety improvements at Reagan International.
January 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We need to amplify this—the Republican House refused Secretary Buttigieg’s request for safety improvements at Reagan International.