Stefwriter
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SNAP benefits are under attack during this government shutdown and food banks are picking up the slack.
But they need your help. Here are the best ways to do that:
But they need your help. Here are the best ways to do that:
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
SNAP benefits are under attack during this government shutdown and food banks are picking up the slack.
But they need your help. Here are the best ways to do that:
But they need your help. Here are the best ways to do that:
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Massachusetts! Take a few minutes this weekend to make sure your right to read legislation is as strong as possible.
URGENT Call to Action: The Senate version of the S.2696 is moving out of committee BUT this version does not include any protections for book creators and only contains weak first amendment protections. The timing is tight: please email your senator before Wednesday, Nov. 12! More info:
URGENT Call to Action - Email Your Senators! — Mass Freedom To Read
Mass Freedom To Read learned late on Thursday that An Act Regarding Free Expression (renamed S. 2696) has moved out of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and will be going to a floor vote next Thursd...
www.massfreedomtoread.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Massachusetts! Take a few minutes this weekend to make sure your right to read legislation is as strong as possible.
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Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
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Read this post on the Young Adult Library Services blog for a just about perfect articulation of what libraries can create safe spaces and how book bans threaten them
The Check Please Moment: Why Censorship is a Threat to Safe Spaces
We fight censorship not just for intellectual freedom, but for the young person who spends their fall break quietly finding themselves on our shelves.
www.yalsa.ala.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Read this post on the Young Adult Library Services blog for a just about perfect articulation of what libraries can create safe spaces and how book bans threaten them
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I know we're all watching election returns but don't let this get lost in the mix: the Heritage Foundation is calling on the HHS to conduct a 'safety' review of oral contraception
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The Group Behind Project 2025 Wants RFK Jr. to ‘Study’ the Pill
11.4.25
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November 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I know we're all watching election returns but don't let this get lost in the mix: the Heritage Foundation is calling on the HHS to conduct a 'safety' review of oral contraception
jessica.substack.com/p/the-group-...
jessica.substack.com/p/the-group-...
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Democracy wins!
In a rebuke to President Donald Trump, Democrat Abigail Spanberger won Virginia’s gubernatorial race Tuesday. Her support for constitutional amendments on redistricting and voting rights restoration could make it easier to pass both pro-democracy measures.
In a rebuke to President Donald Trump, Democrat Abigail Spanberger won Virginia’s gubernatorial race Tuesday. Her support for constitutional amendments on redistricting and voting rights restoration could make it easier to pass both pro-democracy measures.
Democrat Spanberger Wins Governor Race As Virginians Reproach Trump
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Democracy wins!
In a rebuke to President Donald Trump, Democrat Abigail Spanberger won Virginia’s gubernatorial race Tuesday. Her support for constitutional amendments on redistricting and voting rights restoration could make it easier to pass both pro-democracy measures.
In a rebuke to President Donald Trump, Democrat Abigail Spanberger won Virginia’s gubernatorial race Tuesday. Her support for constitutional amendments on redistricting and voting rights restoration could make it easier to pass both pro-democracy measures.
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When Banned Books Week itself is banned, does it even make a sound?
A round-up of all the censorship, self-censorship and more around the country: bookriot.com/banning-bann...
A round-up of all the censorship, self-censorship and more around the country: bookriot.com/banning-bann...
The Banning of Banned Books Week: Book Censorship News, October 31, 2025
Banned Books Week is being quietly banned in public libraries across the US. This is a political choice in an era where libraries continue to claim being "not political."
bookriot.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
When Banned Books Week itself is banned, does it even make a sound?
A round-up of all the censorship, self-censorship and more around the country: bookriot.com/banning-bann...
A round-up of all the censorship, self-censorship and more around the country: bookriot.com/banning-bann...
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These contiguous posts in my timeline show how companies, both big and small, can either devote themselves to the trivial and evil or the substantive and good.
October 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
These contiguous posts in my timeline show how companies, both big and small, can either devote themselves to the trivial and evil or the substantive and good.
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You’ve probably heard but I have been federally indicted by Trump’s DOJ.
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
Defend Kat Against Unjust Charges
Show your support with a contribution.
katforillinois.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
You’ve probably heard but I have been federally indicted by Trump’s DOJ.
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
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The Trump Administration: Where genuine beliefs in being white supremacist win out over purported beliefs in being "pro-life."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pregnant women report medical neglect in ICE detention, rights groups say
Women report miscarriages, delayed care, being shackled and being held in solitary confinement, letter says
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Trump Administration: Where genuine beliefs in being white supremacist win out over purported beliefs in being "pro-life."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Thank you to the organizers of today's wildly successful (and peaceful) "No Kings" rallies. You did an amazing job. And thanks to all the millions of people who showed up to give us faith. And a special shout out to the White House regime and the Speaker of the House for all the free publicity!
October 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Thank you to the organizers of today's wildly successful (and peaceful) "No Kings" rallies. You did an amazing job. And thanks to all the millions of people who showed up to give us faith. And a special shout out to the White House regime and the Speaker of the House for all the free publicity!
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Dr Oz says the US is “under babied”
Kennedy says declining birth rates are a national security threat
Neither will do a damn thing to control measles and infectious diseases that are disabling & killing kids
Neither will address gun violence which takes the lives of countless kids every year
Kennedy says declining birth rates are a national security threat
Neither will do a damn thing to control measles and infectious diseases that are disabling & killing kids
Neither will address gun violence which takes the lives of countless kids every year
October 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Dr Oz says the US is “under babied”
Kennedy says declining birth rates are a national security threat
Neither will do a damn thing to control measles and infectious diseases that are disabling & killing kids
Neither will address gun violence which takes the lives of countless kids every year
Kennedy says declining birth rates are a national security threat
Neither will do a damn thing to control measles and infectious diseases that are disabling & killing kids
Neither will address gun violence which takes the lives of countless kids every year
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Daily red panda core 2
October 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Daily red panda core 2
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Research is a skill! Here is a great guide from Bookriot on how to become well informed about your local elections. Maybe the way you help protect the right to read is by taking these skills & making a voting guide or candidate scorecards to distribute to your neighbors.
Be an Informed Pro-Library, Pro-Literary Voter Now: Book Censorship News, October 10, 2025
Elections in several states will be coming up throughout the months of October and November. Here's how to be a pro-library voter.
bookriot.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Research is a skill! Here is a great guide from Bookriot on how to become well informed about your local elections. Maybe the way you help protect the right to read is by taking these skills & making a voting guide or candidate scorecards to distribute to your neighbors.
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Publishers, authors, librarians, and readers came together in D.C. for the @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Save Our Stories Supper, celebrating #BannedBooksWeek and the right to read.
ALA's Deborah Caldwell-Stone spoke about the fight against censorship.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/....
ALA's Deborah Caldwell-Stone spoke about the fight against censorship.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/....
PRH Throws a Banned Books Week Party in the Nation’s Capital
By setting its substantial industry weight behind anti-censorship advocacy, Penguin Random House has become a leading force against book bans. To kick off BBW, PRH sent its bright orange Banned Wagon...
www.publishersweekly.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Publishers, authors, librarians, and readers came together in D.C. for the @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Save Our Stories Supper, celebrating #BannedBooksWeek and the right to read.
ALA's Deborah Caldwell-Stone spoke about the fight against censorship.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/....
ALA's Deborah Caldwell-Stone spoke about the fight against censorship.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/....
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Animals are so much smarter
October 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Animals are so much smarter
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Rush hour. Lincoln Square.
2 Border Patrol thugs tackled a WGN-TV producer to the pavement in front of horrified commuters, handcuffing her, face-down.
Debbie Brockman, a journalist with WGN since 2011, identified herself before being dragged into an unmarked silver van with New Jersey plates.
Rush hour. Lincoln Square.
2 Border Patrol thugs tackled a WGN-TV producer to the pavement in front of horrified commuters, handcuffing her, face-down.
Debbie Brockman, a journalist with WGN since 2011, identified herself before being dragged into an unmarked silver van with New Jersey plates.
October 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Rush hour. Lincoln Square.
2 Border Patrol thugs tackled a WGN-TV producer to the pavement in front of horrified commuters, handcuffing her, face-down.
Debbie Brockman, a journalist with WGN since 2011, identified herself before being dragged into an unmarked silver van with New Jersey plates.
Rush hour. Lincoln Square.
2 Border Patrol thugs tackled a WGN-TV producer to the pavement in front of horrified commuters, handcuffing her, face-down.
Debbie Brockman, a journalist with WGN since 2011, identified herself before being dragged into an unmarked silver van with New Jersey plates.
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here's a piece on book bans i wrote this summer, feat. reflections and stories from authors @adibkhorram.bsky.social, @kylelukoff.bsky.social, and @katrynwrites.bsky.social as well as my own reflections. ty @electricliterature.com for publishing it!
electricliterature.com/book-bans-co...
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Book Bans Continue to Threaten the Wellbeing of Authors - Electric Literature
There are societal, financial, legal, and emotional consequences to book challenges, and writers are facing the brunt of these attacks
electricliterature.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
here's a piece on book bans i wrote this summer, feat. reflections and stories from authors @adibkhorram.bsky.social, @kylelukoff.bsky.social, and @katrynwrites.bsky.social as well as my own reflections. ty @electricliterature.com for publishing it!
electricliterature.com/book-bans-co...
electricliterature.com/book-bans-co...
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It's in the bylaws and everything! :)
It's banned books week and so I'm legally obligated to bully you, a person who has ever had their name on a book, into joining @authorsabb.bsky.social.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We fight the source of book bans with calls to action, partnership w everyone in the game, and offer training.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We fight the source of book bans with calls to action, partnership w everyone in the game, and offer training.
AABB Author Sign-Up Form
Hello! We're Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors who’ve come together to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national and local levels. We’re creating a network of authors to...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:29 PM
It's in the bylaws and everything! :)
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The Antifascist Book Club Guide is free at Veterans Fighting Fascism (dot org). If you want to rep your ABC, whether you’re a veteran or civilian, we’ve got new gear for you! #bookclub #antifascist #antifascistbookclub #veteransfightingfascism
October 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Antifascist Book Club Guide is free at Veterans Fighting Fascism (dot org). If you want to rep your ABC, whether you’re a veteran or civilian, we’ve got new gear for you! #bookclub #antifascist #antifascistbookclub #veteransfightingfascism
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Each new school year brings a fresh wave of attempts to censor school libraries, often built on misleading claims. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom investigates a site spreading disinformation. Read: https://www.oif.ala.org/take-back-the-right-to-read/
#BannedBooksWeek
#BannedBooksWeek
Take Back the Right to Read
By Eric Stroshane and Sarah Lamdan
As each new school year begins, so too does a new wave of efforts to censor school library books. This year, the effo
www.oif.ala.org
October 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Each new school year brings a fresh wave of attempts to censor school libraries, often built on misleading claims. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom investigates a site spreading disinformation. Read: https://www.oif.ala.org/take-back-the-right-to-read/
#BannedBooksWeek
#BannedBooksWeek
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If you know me, you’ll know that I HATE asking for money. It is my absolute least favorite part of campaigning.
You also know that I hate scammy fundraising requests and have avoided spamming. So I’m not even gonna ask, but here’s the link if you’re so inclined:
secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
You also know that I hate scammy fundraising requests and have avoided spamming. So I’m not even gonna ask, but here’s the link if you’re so inclined:
secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
Chip in to support Kat Abughazaleh!
Show your support with a contribution.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
If you know me, you’ll know that I HATE asking for money. It is my absolute least favorite part of campaigning.
You also know that I hate scammy fundraising requests and have avoided spamming. So I’m not even gonna ask, but here’s the link if you’re so inclined:
secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
You also know that I hate scammy fundraising requests and have avoided spamming. So I’m not even gonna ask, but here’s the link if you’re so inclined:
secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
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To single out abortion as the place for compromise is to ignore the political reality of the last three years.
And in a moment when the stakes are so high—as women are literally dying—being both confidently wrong and hugely influential is straight up dangerous. jessica.substack.com/p/ezra-klein...
And in a moment when the stakes are so high—as women are literally dying—being both confidently wrong and hugely influential is straight up dangerous. jessica.substack.com/p/ezra-klein...
Ezra Klein is Wrong About Abortion
Abortion *is* a big tent issue
jessica.substack.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
To single out abortion as the place for compromise is to ignore the political reality of the last three years.
And in a moment when the stakes are so high—as women are literally dying—being both confidently wrong and hugely influential is straight up dangerous. jessica.substack.com/p/ezra-klein...
And in a moment when the stakes are so high—as women are literally dying—being both confidently wrong and hugely influential is straight up dangerous. jessica.substack.com/p/ezra-klein...
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It’s official: AIPAC is trying to buy my election to keep me out of Congress.
Apparently, I’m a “dangerous detractor”... by believing Palestinians (like myself and my family) deserve basic human rights.
But we’re not going to let AIPAC win.
Apparently, I’m a “dangerous detractor”... by believing Palestinians (like myself and my family) deserve basic human rights.
But we’re not going to let AIPAC win.
September 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
It’s official: AIPAC is trying to buy my election to keep me out of Congress.
Apparently, I’m a “dangerous detractor”... by believing Palestinians (like myself and my family) deserve basic human rights.
But we’re not going to let AIPAC win.
Apparently, I’m a “dangerous detractor”... by believing Palestinians (like myself and my family) deserve basic human rights.
But we’re not going to let AIPAC win.