Judy Pitchford
@walibrarianaf.bsky.social
Wife, mother, librarian, and passionate about old dogs!
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“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
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People who are very vocal about their "faith" tend not to be virtuous people extolling the reason for their virtues, but nefarious people seeking to camouflage their immorality.
September 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
People who are very vocal about their "faith" tend not to be virtuous people extolling the reason for their virtues, but nefarious people seeking to camouflage their immorality.
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He’s threatening media companies who are critical of him.
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
April 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
He’s threatening media companies who are critical of him.
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
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The Trump regime is threatening to shut down the Social Security Administration in response to a court ruling blocking DOGE from further infiltrating the agency.
If your Social Security check is late or doesn't arrive at all, remember who is to blame.
If your Social Security check is late or doesn't arrive at all, remember who is to blame.
Social Security Says DOGE Ruling Could Force Agency to Shut Down
The Trump administration is threatening to all but shut down the Social Security Administration in response to a judge’s ruling blocking activities by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency — an action that could delay payments to millions of beneficiaries caught in the middle of the legal battle.
www.bloomberg.com
March 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Trump regime is threatening to shut down the Social Security Administration in response to a court ruling blocking DOGE from further infiltrating the agency.
If your Social Security check is late or doesn't arrive at all, remember who is to blame.
If your Social Security check is late or doesn't arrive at all, remember who is to blame.
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When oligarchs talk of “personal liberties and free markets” they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more powerful.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
March 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
When oligarchs talk of “personal liberties and free markets” they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more powerful.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
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“We are extremely concerned that the wording of this [executive order] could result in cuts to the core functions of IMLS,"
-John Chrastka executive director of EveryLibrary
www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-execut...
-John Chrastka executive director of EveryLibrary
www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-execut...
Trump Executive Order Targets IMLS for Closure
In a March 14 Executive Order, President Donald Trump has targeted seven more federal agencies for permanent closure, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
The order states that the...
www.wordsandmoney.com
March 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“We are extremely concerned that the wording of this [executive order] could result in cuts to the core functions of IMLS,"
-John Chrastka executive director of EveryLibrary
www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-execut...
-John Chrastka executive director of EveryLibrary
www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-execut...
Thank you, @jbf1755.bsky.social
Attacking knowledge, information, learning, science, libraries, schools: to keep people clueless and compliant.
Fight back: read, speak out, communicate, learn, and share with others.
Fight back: read, speak out, communicate, learn, and share with others.
March 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Thank you, @jbf1755.bsky.social
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Remember when Republicans wanted to impeach Bill Clinton because big donors got to stay a night in the Lincoln bedroom?
Seems quaint now.
Seems quaint now.
February 26, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Remember when Republicans wanted to impeach Bill Clinton because big donors got to stay a night in the Lincoln bedroom?
Seems quaint now.
Seems quaint now.
Anyone who voted for this has no soul.
This is what House Republicans voted for tonight.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
February 26, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Anyone who voted for this has no soul.
But we shouldn’t have to have a third party do this.
February 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
But we shouldn’t have to have a third party do this.
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Could someone place an order for 100 more Jasmine Crocketts for overnight delivery to the Democratic Party
thx in advance
thx in advance
Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"
February 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Could someone place an order for 100 more Jasmine Crocketts for overnight delivery to the Democratic Party
thx in advance
thx in advance
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If you need me I'll be in the woods searching for a portal to another dimension. This one has gotten super sketchy.
February 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If you need me I'll be in the woods searching for a portal to another dimension. This one has gotten super sketchy.
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The first attack on books by Nazis started with LGBT and “un-German” books.
Bigotry and Nationalism Launched Nazi Book Burning
The first attack on books by Nazis started with LGBT and “un-German” books.
buff.ly
February 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The first attack on books by Nazis started with LGBT and “un-German” books.
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Here, we look at these libraries’ vast and varied homeschooling resource collections and the librarians who help families discover and benefit from all that is available.
Public Libraries Help Homeschooling Parents and Kids
Public Libraries Help Homeschooling Parents and Kids
buff.ly
February 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Here, we look at these libraries’ vast and varied homeschooling resource collections and the librarians who help families discover and benefit from all that is available.
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Seen on my news and academic feeds today:
"This is highly illegal!"
"Where are the courts?"
"Someone needs to arrest him/them!"
"The military needs to oust them!"
"WHERE ARE THE DEMS?"
This is the denial stage of grief. None of the above institutions are coming to save us.
We are all we've got.
"This is highly illegal!"
"Where are the courts?"
"Someone needs to arrest him/them!"
"The military needs to oust them!"
"WHERE ARE THE DEMS?"
This is the denial stage of grief. None of the above institutions are coming to save us.
We are all we've got.
February 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Seen on my news and academic feeds today:
"This is highly illegal!"
"Where are the courts?"
"Someone needs to arrest him/them!"
"The military needs to oust them!"
"WHERE ARE THE DEMS?"
This is the denial stage of grief. None of the above institutions are coming to save us.
We are all we've got.
"This is highly illegal!"
"Where are the courts?"
"Someone needs to arrest him/them!"
"The military needs to oust them!"
"WHERE ARE THE DEMS?"
This is the denial stage of grief. None of the above institutions are coming to save us.
We are all we've got.
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All Five Eyes partners need to presume that ALL US government IT systems are now insecure.
Similarly the EU need to treat any data interchange agreements with the US as null and void.
This includes cloud hosting on Azure, AWS and Google (not that anyone uses Google Cloud ;)
Similarly the EU need to treat any data interchange agreements with the US as null and void.
This includes cloud hosting on Azure, AWS and Google (not that anyone uses Google Cloud ;)
Random computers being plugged into federal networks is obviously terrifying in terms of what data they're deliberately accessing, but it's also terrifying because it implies controls are being disabled - unmanaged systems should never have access to this data. Who else has access to those systems?
February 2, 2025 at 6:22 AM
All Five Eyes partners need to presume that ALL US government IT systems are now insecure.
Similarly the EU need to treat any data interchange agreements with the US as null and void.
This includes cloud hosting on Azure, AWS and Google (not that anyone uses Google Cloud ;)
Similarly the EU need to treat any data interchange agreements with the US as null and void.
This includes cloud hosting on Azure, AWS and Google (not that anyone uses Google Cloud ;)
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When I think of Elon Musk hacking into hundreds of millions of tax files and Social Security records I am reminded of the case of Aaron Swartz. He face five years in prison because he hacked into M.I.T's computer system.
February 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
When I think of Elon Musk hacking into hundreds of millions of tax files and Social Security records I am reminded of the case of Aaron Swartz. He face five years in prison because he hacked into M.I.T's computer system.
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Eggs UP
Taxes UP
Gas UP
RX drugs UP
Dow Jones DOWN
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ACA, VA all on the chopping block.
Trump was never going to make anyone in America's life easier. In just 2 weeks he's made life harder for everyone except his billionaire friends.
Taxes UP
Gas UP
RX drugs UP
Dow Jones DOWN
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ACA, VA all on the chopping block.
Trump was never going to make anyone in America's life easier. In just 2 weeks he's made life harder for everyone except his billionaire friends.
February 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Eggs UP
Taxes UP
Gas UP
RX drugs UP
Dow Jones DOWN
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ACA, VA all on the chopping block.
Trump was never going to make anyone in America's life easier. In just 2 weeks he's made life harder for everyone except his billionaire friends.
Taxes UP
Gas UP
RX drugs UP
Dow Jones DOWN
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ACA, VA all on the chopping block.
Trump was never going to make anyone in America's life easier. In just 2 weeks he's made life harder for everyone except his billionaire friends.
This action will deliver a devasting blow to America's commitment to preserving museum and library services.
We know this won't end here.
action.everylibrary.org/trump_has_al... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
We know this won't end here.
action.everylibrary.org/trump_has_al... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Trump Has ALREADY Attacked Libraries
This action is the first step in dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services and eliminating federal funding for libraries.
action.everylibrary.org
January 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This action will deliver a devasting blow to America's commitment to preserving museum and library services.
We know this won't end here.
action.everylibrary.org/trump_has_al... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
We know this won't end here.
action.everylibrary.org/trump_has_al... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025
January 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025
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My take aways from the FB video chat by @hcrichardson.bsky.social today that I needed:
The incoming admin is unstable and not equipped to deal within a system that, by itself, has not been updated regularly.
Don't watch/react to the Trump "show". 1/
The incoming admin is unstable and not equipped to deal within a system that, by itself, has not been updated regularly.
Don't watch/react to the Trump "show". 1/
January 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
My take aways from the FB video chat by @hcrichardson.bsky.social today that I needed:
The incoming admin is unstable and not equipped to deal within a system that, by itself, has not been updated regularly.
Don't watch/react to the Trump "show". 1/
The incoming admin is unstable and not equipped to deal within a system that, by itself, has not been updated regularly.
Don't watch/react to the Trump "show". 1/
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
― George Orwell, 1984
― George Orwell, 1984
January 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
― George Orwell, 1984
― George Orwell, 1984