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Retired librarian, long-ago USAF and DOD Russian linguist, trans ally.

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I love that you found this and will use it moving forward. The advanced search functions of Google and other search engines are so helpful and so little-known. I always appreciated faculty who gave us librarians a chance to show their students how to use them.

06.03.2026 03:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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[LIVESTREAM] People's State of the Union Β· MoveOn At the State of the Union (SOTU), Republicans in Congress are once again bending the knee to Trump and hanging their constituents out to dry. Nobody should participate in Trump’s vanity project, and t...

I'm attending MoveOn's event, β€œ[LIVESTREAM] People's State of the Union” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/moveon/event...

18.02.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Are non-gendered restrooms outlawed in Kansas? Or anywhere? Why is this even a thing?

16.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to register to vote and check your registration status For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote β€” online, in person or by mail β€” in every U.S. state and territory.

This is kind of handy . Pass it on if you like.

16.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

10.02.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 31337 πŸ” 13772 πŸ’¬ 970 πŸ“Œ 1689
"For Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Murdered by I.C.E. January 24, 2026"
by Amanda Gorman
We wake with no words, just woe & wound. Our own country shooting us in the back is not just brutality; it's jarring betrayal; not enforcement, but execution. A message: Love your people & you will die. Yet our greatest threat isn't the outsiders among us, but those among us who never look within. Fear not those without papers, but those without conscience. Know that to care intensively, united, is to carry both pain-dark horror for today & a profound, daring hope for tomorrow. We can feel we have nothing to give, & still belove this world waiting, trembling to change. If we cannot find words, may we find the will; if we ever lose hope, may we never lose our humanity. The only undying thing is mercy, the courage to open ourselves like doors, hug our neighbor, & save one  more bright, impossible life.

"For Alex Jeffrey Pretti Murdered by I.C.E. January 24, 2026" by Amanda Gorman We wake with no words, just woe & wound. Our own country shooting us in the back is not just brutality; it's jarring betrayal; not enforcement, but execution. A message: Love your people & you will die. Yet our greatest threat isn't the outsiders among us, but those among us who never look within. Fear not those without papers, but those without conscience. Know that to care intensively, united, is to carry both pain-dark horror for today & a profound, daring hope for tomorrow. We can feel we have nothing to give, & still belove this world waiting, trembling to change. If we cannot find words, may we find the will; if we ever lose hope, may we never lose our humanity. The only undying thing is mercy, the courage to open ourselves like doors, hug our neighbor, & save one more bright, impossible life.

26.01.2026 00:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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24.01.2026 23:43 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

I was an academic librarian until I retired a little over a year ago. One of the things I miss most about my job is sharing innovative ideas like this with my faculty colleagues.

23.01.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But where's your green vegetable? A piece of broccoli wouldn't cost that much more, really.

20.01.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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​New Local Organization Launches: PFLAG Eastern Sierra Chapter January 12, 2026 ​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ann Strohm at esierrapflag@gmail.com ​New Local Organization Launches: PFLAG Eastern Sierra Chapte

PFLAG Eastern Sierra is now official!

12.01.2026 19:45 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Because the window for forgiveness is rapidly closing among most of us, if it hasn't already been permanently slammed shut."

So true, not only for those victimized populations on whose behalf she writes, but also for those of us whose loved ones number among them.

12.01.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wishing you and Tina a very happy anniversary! β™₯️

10.01.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis Β· Indivisible Join us Thursday, January 8th, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT to discuss the killing by ICE in Minneapolis and their lawlessness and harm in communities across the country. We will talk with local and n...

Wondering what you can do in response to the ICE atrocity in Minneapolis?

08.01.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hoping for a positive and *not* interesting outcome. β™₯️

07.01.2026 11:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Optimistically awaiting your conclusions. 😊

01.01.2026 15:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

To better days!

31.12.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Super annoying, though, that you have to take steps to turn off the AI feature.

30.12.2025 17:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is pretty amazing. Did you refine on your initial prompt at all, or is this entire response a reply to your original prompt?

22.12.2025 23:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oof! Good thing I read this before I inadvertently got out of bed.

21.12.2025 15:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Every morning.

04.12.2025 16:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What an insensitive and poorly timed article. You can do better, CNBC.

27.11.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's a really hard choice, and there's no right answer for everyone. Some folks don't even have a choice if they're in legal limbo with identity documents. I agree that the "privileged" ones are those whose employment and healthcare safety make it possible for them to stay.

27.11.2025 15:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Numerous evidence-based studies have proven that gender-affirming care is life-saving, but sure, let's go with the pseudoscience that supports the administration's agenda.

24.11.2025 23:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Why I can no longer enjoy family gatherings, even with relatives who love and support my trans daughter. Because I can't pretend to enjoy myself among the others who voted for and support this intolerable hate.

19.11.2025 19:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice! Did you do this yourself or go to a salon?

13.11.2025 21:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I think my nephew voted for Trump, and he has an actual 8 year old daughter. Wonder if he's watching this and thinking some thoughts.

13.11.2025 21:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're thankful you're in this world too! xo

31.10.2025 23:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much! SFPL Overdrive collection doesn't offer this one, but it does the other two. I appreciate these recommendations.

27.10.2025 04:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What would be a good first read by Thich Nhat Hahn at this moment?

27.10.2025 03:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Scott and I have attended 3 events in Monterey this year, each one bigger than the previous. It’s a lot, but we moved around to manage the peoply part. So much love from passing motorists, but also so much noise.

19.10.2025 00:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0