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

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

we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

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.

PFLAG Eastern Sierra is now official!

"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.

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

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.

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.

Love this! I found The Magic School Bus on YouTube too.

We need Colbert’s bold and frank commentary now as much as ever, and we need to stop corporations like CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition to demand they reverse their decision and keep Colbert on air! sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...

Trans people, especially trans youth deserve to live their lives without fear of their bodies. As Libby said, “This fight is all of our fights,” and now is the time for every ally to speak out. Join us and fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ attacks: hrc.im/write

Kim Davis, a former county clerk from Kentucky, refused to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple in defiance of a federal court order. Now she wants the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. Please sign if you are so moved. chng.it/rZMPM9MX7W

Important.

LGBTQ+ youth are not political pawns. They are young people who deserve to live as their true selves and thrive. If you, or someone you know, needs mental health resources, visit: hrc.im/LGBTQMentalHealth

Today in this moment life is good.

Pass it on.

Here is help: The Trevor Project US LGBTQ: (866) 488-7386 US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 LGBT US Hotline: (888) 843-4564 Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 US Runaway Safeline: (800-786-2929) US Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 US Hotline 988 PLEASE REPOST, THANKS!!!

Senator Padilla of California was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed today for doing his job: Asking a question of Kristi Noem, the Trump administration's Secretary of Homeland Security. sign.moveon.org/petitions/th...

For those who live elsewhere, this is the heart of downtown #LosAngeles. My friends are here. My union is here (sup @wgawest.bsky.social). My teenager is here. People are passing out pastries & singing & praying. All we want is for our neighbors not to be kidnapped off the streets.

NEW: Unbelievable. A seemingly endless line of tanks & other military vehicles arrive in DC ahead of next week's parade. They departed Texas 5 days ago. What a colossal waste of time, money & military resources. All for a President who has shown zero respect for service personnel. (🎥 DW)

He is 10 years old and has been detained by ICE following his father's immigration hearing in Houston. He has also been separated from his father. Martir indeed. 😑https://ktla.com/news/local-news/southern-california-boy-detained-by-ice-at-immigration-hearing/

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Thanks for amplifying this action Alex. Right now, we are slightly shy of 15K people sending a message to their senators. Every submission makes a difference! If you haven't sent a message, do it now. Let's protect trans healthcare and the healthcare of all Americans together!

Sad. I'll miss Target, but not that much. I'm pretty much their target demographic, so this doesn't make sense to me.

Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out. Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it. This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights. Take it here:

Major corporations that have spent years touting their efforts to combat hunger in America, but now publicly support a $300 billion SNAP cut: AT&T T-Mobile United Airlines Uber Comcast Charter Communications Verizon Delta Air Lines Dell FedEx Southwest Airlines

I may be naive, but I still believe that this is not who we are as a nation. open.substack.com/pub/thinkbig...

Everyone deserves dignity and equality regardless of who they are or who they love. On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, know that Illinois stands with our LGBTQ+ community. Hate has no home here in the Land of Lincoln.

In case you are interested: www.mobilize.us/moveon/event...

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"“I really didn't realize the librarians were, you know, such a dangerous group. They are subversive. You think they're just sitting there at the desk, all quiet and everything. They're like plotting the revolution, man. I wouldn't mess with them." --Michael Moore

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I hope everybody is ready for the Holy Illinois Empire

“The public should not allow themselves to be misled. This report is part of the admin’s agenda to discriminate against trans people & erect barriers to their full participation in society." – Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, Lambda Legal Senior Counsel & Health Care Strategist Read more: tinyurl.com/rn6e963k

Trans people deserve accurate + affirming passports! On Friday, we filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump admin’s policy denying trans people U.S. passports with accurate gender markers. Repost & let people know that affirming identity documents matter! 🏳️‍⚧️ Learn more: tinyurl.com/2w3mfpxh

“In today's world, simply existing as a trans person has become an act of resistance. And in a society that politicizes my existence, just living authentically becomes an act of defiance.” www.texastribune.org/2025/04/29/t...

Encouraging story of democracy and decency in action...

The so-called Defense Secretary has ordered 400 books removed from the Naval Academy library. This outrageous ban includes works about Slavery and the Holocaust, but not a book written by Adolf Hitler. The effort to whitewash our history must be reversed and Pete Hegseth fired IMMEDIATELY.

Victim complex

WOW — Heather Cox Richardson and Jasmine Crockett together?!🔥 Trump started implementing Project 2025 on his first day back in office. I can't imagine two more informed and empowering women to show us how to fight it. I just signed up — join me! social.redwine.blue/s/6qlVPbq6

I think we'll all be reaping that whirlwind. :(

More from ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl: "By cutting off federal support from libraries, the Trump administration is cutting off opportunity for the American people – economically, culturally, professionally and socially." Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/03... Take action: ala.org/showup

I love this: "It turns out that it is a lot easier to face the toughest fights when your light is on inside."

Signs of hope? "The public isn't buying the cruelty."

"empty-seat fascism" - lol (not really)