Amy M. Miller

They want everyone to be Christian nationalists. The articles I read on this suggest that this effort may not go far. I hope so.

Stanford to layoff over 360 staff following $140 million budget cuts Amid a $140 million budget shortfall, the University has begun widespread layoffs, with 363 staff affected so far.

Stanford laid off over 360 staff members, including librarians: stanforddaily.com/2025/08/06/s...

Writing From and For the Heart - with Jeanette Bradley Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am September 11 - November 6 Jamestown Arts Center

Give yourself the gift this fall of refilling your creative well with this eight week generative writing workshop at the JAC! www.jamestownartcenter.org/education-st...

Nearly 2 million Americans on unemployment, highest since pandemic era Continuing unemployment claims jumped to 1.97 million in late July, according to a Labor Department report, highlighting a weakening labor market.

The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.

Antisocial much?

Berman: Was the President right about the polling?

Enten: No. If we are comparing him to other presidents at this point in their presidencies, he is the second lowest on record compared only to himself.

Was he talking to you? Someone (anyone) or just airing grievances about how nice people can be? He was probably looking for a fight.

Marjorwee!!!! I’ve miss you.

That’s a BIG move!
You too, Laura!

Living each moment at a time and keeping the seatbelt on. How’s writing? Any good news?

hope is a group of picture book creators I've been absent lately. From this blog. From social media. From outside my house. Well, I do go to the grocery, so that counts. The Covid pandemic was long and hard but, quite frankly, I fell into a ...

Life has been a lot, but I'm still writing and I miss my #PB friends. What have you been up to? #PBCommunity #PBwriters

The time is long overdue for Congress to stop funding Israel’s illegal and horrific war against the Palestinian people.

The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children.

Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.

How is taking rights away a good platform? Infuriating!

Thank you for helping make these scholarships available 🥰

I saw it listed on social this morning. It’s not on the web sight yet. Early September

Before You Protest: A Nationwide Guide to Staying Safe, Smart, and Unshakable on April 5 Heading to a “Hands Off!” protest this Saturday?

Heading to a “Hands Off!” protest this Saturday? Here’s everything you need to know — your rights, safety tips, and what to do if arrested.

closertotheedge.substack.com/p/before-you...

If you're protesting on Saturday, please wear a cap and mask to protect your identity from the cult.

Also, it was suggested to me that you should write the phone number of the ACLU First Defense Legal Aid on your arm. That number is 1-800-529-7374 in case anything happens.

Not sure yet. There’s an in-person PB workshop mid-Sept that sounds good. I’d love to do the illustrator camp but not sure I can get off work. And the neurospicy camp. What about you?

Thanks so much!

Yay Mel!!! I won one too!

I'm beyond humbled, honored, and thrilled to have won the Stuart Kirkfield Scholarship.

Thank you @highlightsfound.bsky.social and @viviankirkfield.bsky.social

Billionaires Need Tax Cut, So Food Banks Gotta Get By Without The 'Food' Part Now arrest the nonprofits for running unlicensed banks.

this is on top of the *other* food bank cuts www.wonkette.com/p/billionair...

Pastel, multi-colored graphic titled, “Twenty-Six Books to Celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day.” In the bottom right-hand corner is an illustration of a book with its pages splayed open, and each page is a different color.

📚 Looking for books to celebrate #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay next week? We have twenty-six suggestions for you!

Be sure to check out our announcement post to learn more about how you can celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day! Here are twenty-six books we recommend celebrating with 🧵

Senate Overturns Rule Limiting Bank Overdraft Fees to $5 (Gift Article) Lawmakers voted to invalidate a rule adopted last year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It now moves to the House.

Yes, these mofos just voted for banks to charge us higher fees.

South Carolina Students Fight Back Against Book Bans: ‘As Students, We Have to Speak Twice as Loudly, Twice as Eloquently’ - PEN America What started as a high school book club in South Carolina has become one of the most effective student groups fighting book bans.

I have hope for the future because of the kids. If you’ve never heard of DAYLO, get to know them. They are amazing!
@penamerica.bsky.social
pen.org/south-caroli...

My dad relies on the VA for medical services. At 95, he also qualifies for Medicare and Social Security. Gutting these services for service members like my dad is despicable.

Great to meet with VFW members from Vermont.

These are the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our country.

We are proud of them and what they've done.

No cuts to the VA. No privatization.

Elon Musk and his 19-year-olds have now disrupted the approval of medical devices that save lives.

Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.

SOTU seats are not assigned. There are general seating areas for each body (House, Senate, SCOTUS,etc) but there are honored seats for each party’s leadership and they’re even trying to squat those.

If it doesn’t sort out, be aware you may see applause on both sides of the aisle but they may be GOP

What lovely idea.