Reenie J
@rjinfo.bsky.social
Wife, mom, Youth Librarian, loving stories, information and authenticity, yoga, theater and kayaking. Life long learner.
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Greta Thunberg after being released #FreedomFlotilla
October 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Greta Thunberg after being released #FreedomFlotilla
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Thanks to the lawsuit over book bans by the Department of Defense Education Activity, we now know the nearly 600 books banned in US military schools worldwide.
The list prominently features LGBTQ+ books, books about racism, puberty titles, and comics.
bookriot.com/whats-includ...
The list prominently features LGBTQ+ books, books about racism, puberty titles, and comics.
bookriot.com/whats-includ...
What's Included in the 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense Education Activity?
Here is the list of nearly 600 books banned by the Department of Defense in military schools across the globe.
bookriot.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks to the lawsuit over book bans by the Department of Defense Education Activity, we now know the nearly 600 books banned in US military schools worldwide.
The list prominently features LGBTQ+ books, books about racism, puberty titles, and comics.
bookriot.com/whats-includ...
The list prominently features LGBTQ+ books, books about racism, puberty titles, and comics.
bookriot.com/whats-includ...
@govpritzker.illinois.gov gave an another amazing #100clubdinnerspeech last night. Giving voice to the many.
apnews.com/article/prit... JB Pritzker calls out 'do-nothing' Democrats for failing to push back against Trump
apnews.com/article/prit... JB Pritzker calls out 'do-nothing' Democrats for failing to push back against Trump
April 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov gave an another amazing #100clubdinnerspeech last night. Giving voice to the many.
apnews.com/article/prit... JB Pritzker calls out 'do-nothing' Democrats for failing to push back against Trump
apnews.com/article/prit... JB Pritzker calls out 'do-nothing' Democrats for failing to push back against Trump
This piece needs serious contemplation. Can the #majorquestionsdoctrine undo some of this mess or at least put it on pause to stop the hemorrhaging of our rights? #SCOTUS.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/o...
Opinion | Will This Conservative Legal Doctrine Undo Trump’s First Months in Office?
What goes around, comes around. And it is not likely to be good for the White House.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
This piece needs serious contemplation. Can the #majorquestionsdoctrine undo some of this mess or at least put it on pause to stop the hemorrhaging of our rights? #SCOTUS.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/o...
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Today's US EO orders the Attorney General to identify + take expeditious action to stop enforcement of "all State & local laws... purporting to address “climate change” or involving “environmental, social, and governance” initiatives, “environmental justice,” carbon or “greenhouse gas” emissions."
This executive order confirms that. They are attacking all "state laws" that address climate change, ESG, environmental justice and/or greenhouse gases.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
April 9, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Today's US EO orders the Attorney General to identify + take expeditious action to stop enforcement of "all State & local laws... purporting to address “climate change” or involving “environmental, social, and governance” initiatives, “environmental justice,” carbon or “greenhouse gas” emissions."
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Let's stand with Corey Booker until he can stand no longer. Go over to his youtube channel and stand with him!
April 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Let's stand with Corey Booker until he can stand no longer. Go over to his youtube channel and stand with him!
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Nice news: HAMSTERS MAKE TERRIBLE ROOMMATES by me & @abhialwar.bsky.social has been nominated for the Illinois state reading award! This is its sixth state award nomination (it’s won two). drive.google.com/file/d/1rlQM...
March 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Nice news: HAMSTERS MAKE TERRIBLE ROOMMATES by me & @abhialwar.bsky.social has been nominated for the Illinois state reading award! This is its sixth state award nomination (it’s won two). drive.google.com/file/d/1rlQM...
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Hot off the presses! 🥳❤️
February 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Hot off the presses! 🥳❤️
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By pure coincidence, of course, Russian state media was *accidentally* allowed into the Oval Office today.
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Russian state media briefly enters Oval Office during Zelenskyy meeting
The White House did not address how the unapproved reporter was able to gain access to the Oval Office.
www.politico.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
By pure coincidence, of course, Russian state media was *accidentally* allowed into the Oval Office today.
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
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Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
February 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
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Because I am a librarian, I also made this poster highlighting another reason I am doing an economic boycott: Our 1st Amendment rights and public libraries are under assault. You can find free & fun things to do today during your $ boycott at your local public library. Free people read freely!
February 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Because I am a librarian, I also made this poster highlighting another reason I am doing an economic boycott: Our 1st Amendment rights and public libraries are under assault. You can find free & fun things to do today during your $ boycott at your local public library. Free people read freely!
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Yes, indeed, #ReadAlouds are magic. Years ago, I made this poster thingy to share with educator and library folks about that magic.
February 28, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Yes, indeed, #ReadAlouds are magic. Years ago, I made this poster thingy to share with educator and library folks about that magic.
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I love this. I'll mention this later, but I've been shifting my language away from Media Literacy and towards Information Mindfulness because I feel developing strategies, like you described, is a critical skill we've largely left out of info evaluation. #TLSkyChat
A3. One thing I've thought about (for myself too!) is removing the immediacy. Can you screenshot the post and think about it? Write your reaction out longhand? Print it, crumple it, and stomp on it (😅) rather than put your first reaction into the Forever Internet? #TLSkyChat
📢ICYMI Here again is Q3 from tonight's #TLSkyChat!
For more information about tonight's conversation visit tlskychat.com!
For more information about tonight's conversation visit tlskychat.com!
February 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I love this. I'll mention this later, but I've been shifting my language away from Media Literacy and towards Information Mindfulness because I feel developing strategies, like you described, is a critical skill we've largely left out of info evaluation. #TLSkyChat
Thank you Representative Casten. Please keep fighting for us!
Why I voted Hell No on the budget resolution considered by the House tonight:
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Casten Statement on House Budget Resolution | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Sean Casten
casten.house.gov
February 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Thank you Representative Casten. Please keep fighting for us!
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Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
So gather your justice and humanity, Illinois, and do not let despair overcome us when our country needs us the most.
Democracy requires your courage.
So gather your justice and humanity, Illinois, and do not let despair overcome us when our country needs us the most.
February 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
So gather your justice and humanity, Illinois, and do not let despair overcome us when our country needs us the most.
Democracy requires your courage.
So gather your justice and humanity, Illinois, and do not let despair overcome us when our country needs us the most.
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My oath is to the Constitution of our state and of our country.
We don’t have kings in America – and I don’t intend to bend the knee to one.
I am not speaking up in service to my ambitions — but in deference to my obligations.
We don’t have kings in America – and I don’t intend to bend the knee to one.
I am not speaking up in service to my ambitions — but in deference to my obligations.
February 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
My oath is to the Constitution of our state and of our country.
We don’t have kings in America – and I don’t intend to bend the knee to one.
I am not speaking up in service to my ambitions — but in deference to my obligations.
We don’t have kings in America – and I don’t intend to bend the knee to one.
I am not speaking up in service to my ambitions — but in deference to my obligations.
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Last week, I introduced a bill with @rephaleystevens.bsky.social to prevent Elon Musk from accessing US citizens' private data.
All it takes now is for three House Republicans to be willing to stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk and for the American people.
All it takes now is for three House Republicans to be willing to stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk and for the American people.
February 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Last week, I introduced a bill with @rephaleystevens.bsky.social to prevent Elon Musk from accessing US citizens' private data.
All it takes now is for three House Republicans to be willing to stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk and for the American people.
All it takes now is for three House Republicans to be willing to stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk and for the American people.
What a perfect way to start the New Year! Without hope, we are nothing. Thanks for this post @donalynbooks.bsky.social
On this last day of 2024, I’m focusing on the good in the world and the promise that hope brings. I’m taking comfort from Howard Zinn and his encouragement. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
What a perfect way to start the New Year! Without hope, we are nothing. Thanks for this post @donalynbooks.bsky.social
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I have so many students who talk about this for months after! Wonderful of so many authors to share! #WRAD
Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!
November 14, 2024 at 12:58 PM
I have so many students who talk about this for months after! Wonderful of so many authors to share! #WRAD
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Official date of the first #KidLitAMA here on Bluesky: Wed. Jan. 24th, 2023, featuring kidlit author & illustrator @charlenedraws.bsky.social! If successful, I'll be hosting more to help build the kidlit community here + help boost creators & their books. I'll post more info early January.
Thanks @charlenedraws.bsky.social, who has agreed to be my very 1st guest (aka guinea pig 😁) in Bluesky #KidLitAMA, kidlit-focused AMA (Ask Me Anything), launching Jan/2024! We talked today about logistics; Charlene had GREAT suggestions.
Official date announced soon!
Info for those interested
Official date announced soon!
Info for those interested
December 28, 2023 at 3:31 AM
Official date of the first #KidLitAMA here on Bluesky: Wed. Jan. 24th, 2023, featuring kidlit author & illustrator @charlenedraws.bsky.social! If successful, I'll be hosting more to help build the kidlit community here + help boost creators & their books. I'll post more info early January.