TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...

Book Review: TIC, TAC & TOE A Picture Book by Sheri Dillard darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/11/03/b... Great new book from author @sheridillard.bsky.social

News api.follow.it/trackstatist... Enter the book giveaway @irenelatham @smackdab.bsky.social

Donald Trump is refusing to use SNAP's emergency fund to ensure working families and seniors can access food assistance next month. He wants this shutdown to hurt and is making it as painful as possible for Americans instead of coming to the table to reopen the government.

Democrats are in DC, fighting to reopen the government and save your healthcare because those premium increases scare us all.

The scariest thing this Halloween is how empty Washington is during this government shutdown. 22 million Americans will see their health insurance premiums increase because Republicans refuse to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, and the Republicans are nowhere to be found.

Teachers: Looking for an MG novel for your classroom? From reviews on Amazon: Readers find this book easy to read, with praise for its simple beauty. Described as full of heart, bringing both smiles and tears. Reviewers value it as a good book for reluctant readers. #Magicalrealism #novelinverse

Every church should be doing this, and if your church isn’t, you’re at the wrong church.

#Truthbomb “Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know? And maybe the two dolls will cost a couple of bucks more than they would normally.” DT

UPDATE: We obtained new records showing the FHFA may have misused federal investigative power for political gain – including when accessing mortgage data for Sen. Adam Schiff, Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook & NY AG Letitia James. The American people deserve the FULL truth. We will get it.

Chop Wood, Carry Water 10/30 open.substack.com/pub/chopwood... Democrats in congress are in DC, taking no pay, wanting to work. Republicans are nowhere to be found, cashing their paychecks while their constituents will be losing SNAP benefits and affordable health care. You tell me who cares more?

Markey on SNAP: "This moment isn't just an economic failure. This isn't just a civic failure. This is an utter moral failure for the Trump administration and MAGA Republicans."

Halloween is on Friday,” the judge said Tuesday. “I do not want to get violation reports from the plaintiffs that show that agents are out and about on Halloween, where kids are present and tear gas is being deployed.”

2025 Pumpkin Report angiequantrell.com/2025/10/27/2... Love this post!

Families Can Find Time, Space To Read Together by Marilyn Ostermiller darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/f... #readingtogether #WorldLiteracyDay

Open SmartNews and read "This repulsive Trump coverup may end sooner than he’s counting on" here: l.smartnews.com/p-6sz9fqy4/P... To read it on the web, tap here: l.smartnews.com/6sw5h02I/Pid...

Tuesday Haiku for Autumn darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/t... What is your haiku for autumn? #haiku #poetry

I'm attending Indivisible's event, “What’s the Plan? A Weekly Discussion with Indivisible’s Co-Founders” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... 3 Big Cheers for #NoKingsDay! We made a difference!

One of the best signs from #NoKings

Book Review: THE WILD ROBOT ON THE ISLAND. A PB by Peter Brown darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/b... @peterbrownstudio.com

Extra! Extra! 10/12 open.substack.com/pub/chopwood...

Buried on page 8 of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Calling out a liar. @rbhubbell.bsky.social @chopwoodcarrywater.bsky.social

Extra! Extra! 10/12 open.substack.com/pub/chopwood...

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Extra! Extra! 10/12 open.substack.com/pub/chopwood... Things to celebrate this week. @chopwoodcarrywater.bsky.social

x.com/itspeterbrow... The Wild Robot by Peter Brown is now a picture book! #TheWildRobotOnTheIsland @peterbrownstudio.com

THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS: A Book Review darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/10/10/t...

Open SmartNews and read "A Movement-Based Opposition to Trump and MAGA" here: l.smartnews.com/p-6moQFRFS/k... To read it on the web, tap here: l.smartnews.com/6moQFRJK/kow...

The Best Way to Stop Book Banning? Read a Banned Book During National Banned Book Week. darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/t... What's your favorite banned book for kids?

I'm happy to be featured on @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social's blog today talking about my new PB, My Backyard Used to Be! darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/a...

Extra! Extra! 10/4 open.substack.com/pub/chopwood... Things to celebrate this week. Thank you @chopwoodcarrywater.bsky.social

Open SmartNews and read "Drinking a Coca-Cola has an ‘alarming’ effect on your body for hours after" here: l.smartnews.com/p-6kOoNx0Q/z... To read it on the web, tap here: l.smartnews.com/6kp6FInm/zU1...

They tried to silence these stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi

Republicans shut down the government to gut healthcare and bankroll Trump’s illegal power grab. We must hold the GOP accountable for causing chaos just to appease a wannabe king. app.sosha.ai/s/hrS5clD3

Open SmartNews and read "‘Where in the Bible?’ Mike Johnson flattened as MSNBC host slams ‘unambiguous lies’" here: l.smartnews.com/p-6jb9LF0Q/f... To read it on the web, tap here: l.smartnews.com/6jb9LEWI/fEr...

And the Winners Are...Book Giveaways. darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/a... Winners of books by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social and @robincurrie.bsky.social CONGRATULATIONS!

Across the state of New Jersey, people are facing rising costs amidst a corrupt administration that has failed to stand up for working families.   Join me tomorrow evening at 7pm for a LIVE tele-town hall about the possibility of a Republican-led government shutdown and what it means for NJ. 1/2

Kids + Cookies Equal Memories By Marilyn Ostermiller  darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/k... A kid-friendly recipe for Danish Cookies.

Extra! Extra! 9/28 🎈🎈 open.substack.com/pub/chopwood... Every small victory counts!

I'm thrilled to be featured on the @scbwi-mi.bsky.social blog today!! scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2025/09/book...

Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.

Author Robin Currie Presents: JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS + A Chance to Win a Copy darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/a... @robincurrie.bsky.social

Author Robin Currie Presents: JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS + A Chance to Win a Copy darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/a... Lovely and thoughtful retelling of the Christmas Story by author @robincurrie.bsky.social

Tell Your Democratic Senator(s) to Make Sure Schumer Doesn't Hand Trump a Blank Check act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...