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Friendly reminder to support your local independent bookstore this weekend!

A slightly less friendly reminder to just not buy books from Am*zon at all.

I hope everyone realizes that scrubbing historical references from web sites is no different than burning books

Call Congress for our libraries. Show up for our libraries. American library association.

ALA is deeply concerned by reports that IMLS is sending notices to libraries claiming to cancel grants that are required by law. This harmful action will disrupt libraries' ability to serve their communities.
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries

The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow.

“What we are consistently hearing is that there is no data or evidence suggesting that federal funds allocated through the IMLS are being misused. In fact, these funds are essential for delivering vital services, often to the most underserved & vulnerable populations.”
www.wired.com/story/instit...

When you look at the list of institutions they want to defund: libraries, museums, the Smithsonian, public schools, PBS, NPR, archives, you can clearly see that the real threat to an authoritarian regime is an informed and educated public

We were told not to share this publicly, but last year was record-breaking—America’s national parks saw over 331 million visits.

I love @zeezeetextiles.bsky.social silk sock base! It looks like she’s got a few options in stock too!

“Libraries translate .003% of the federal budget into programs and services used by more than 1.2 BILLION people each year.”

- @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

#SaveIMLS #SaveOurLibraries

Ways to show up for our libraries:

-Get a library card
-Regularly visit your library
-Use library services
-Donate books
-Attend library events
-Become a library “friend”
-Purchase their merch or from their book sales
-Volunteer

ICE Arrests Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia Mahmoud Khalil, who recently completed a graduate program at Columbia, has legal permanent residency, his lawyer said.

The United States government just disappeared a lawful US resident because it didn't like his speech. You should care about this because it shouldn't happen to anyone, but you should also care because it could happen to you. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/n...

Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand.
#resist

Elon is a terrible president.

I’ve never sold/traded anything on ravelry, but I don’t think this would be normal! If it was like actual leftovers of 10g I guess maybe but I’d definitely expect to pay for a full skein

Yesss! I think most of the ones I’ve made are her patterns!

A pair of dark blue variegated socks with teal stripes, heels, and toes.

Obsessed with how these Totally Rad Ribbed Socks from Summer Lee Knits worked up in @cozycauldronfiber.bsky.social! First pair of 2025 socks finished. #showmeyourknits #knitsky

Me watching you purl: 😮

This one is next in my queue! Love yours!