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Sheila Zinkerman

@ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social
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Advocate for social justice, freedom of speech & expression in the arts, church-state separation, and the freedom to read in uncensored, inclusive public school libraries.

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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 3h
Southern Poverty Law Center labeled this group an anti-government extremist group. Using AI to censor, remove, ban vetted, age relative books in public schools, is an example of why SPLC put maga-mommies on their extremist watch list. #christiansupremacy #christiannationalism #project2025
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MAGA Moms Sic AI On School Districts
In the midst of their current summit (cleverly scheduled for the end of Banned Books Week), Moms for Liberty unveiled a new AI tool.
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 4h
Students & teachers rally to support trans homecoming queen amid brutal online backlash
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Students & teachers rally to support trans homecoming queen amid brutal online backlash - LGBTQ Nation
"The whole point of homecoming king and queen is the student votes. And we voted, and Sammi is our homecoming queen.”
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 10h
Christian Supremacy in our public schools education.
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Episode 57 - Christian Nationalism in Education with Maya Henson
Alison, Liz, and Rebecca recap the recent SCOTUS term and its implications for religious liberty
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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Pete Hegseth is telling us EXACTLY what he wants to do - shape the US military into the world’s most powerful tool for Christian nationalism. We need to continue to call it out for what it is, un-American. 🇺🇸
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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We’re talking church-state separation with @couriernewsroom.bsky.social and you’re NOT going to want to miss it! Join us on October 20th either in person in DC or virtually. You can register at luma.com/0fyxneiq?utm...
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Weaponizing Faith: Christian Nationalism at the Supreme Court · Luma
What’s happening at the Supreme Court and the push to tear down the wall between church and state are deeply connected. To protect our democracy, we have to…
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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
October is LGBTQ+ History Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Swipe to learn about a few of our favorite LGBTQ+ activists who also worked to ensure the separation of church and state.
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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We couldn’t agree more, Hayley 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 19h
Tap to see dates and times. #AmericanHumanist
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Chiitan🌈ちぃたん☆ @chiitan.love · 17/09/2025
Chiitan loves all transgender people. I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives. Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like. love you all 🤍 ↓ www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 21h
Veteran Speaks Out. “They’re Not Fans!” 🇺🇸🇺🇸🎖️🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Military Continues To Turn Against GOP
Republican politicians have made clear how they feel about the military
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
On this #LetFreedomRead Day, check out our Banned Books Bingo to see how you can take action to fight book bans! Lean more at pen.org/action... and let us know in the comments if you get Bingo!
This image is a "Banned Book Bingo" card by PEN America. The card is a grid filled with various actions related to supporting books and combating censorship, such as attending an author event, buying a banned book, and learning how many books are banned in your state. The center square features the PEN America logo. Below the grid, there is a call to action encouraging learning more and taking action against book censorship at pen.org.
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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Withholding books = withholding information.
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
What does it take to stand up to book bans? Sometimes, as @starrysteph.bsky.social explains, the answer is just “one voice.” See how you can take a stand during the #BannedBooksWeek Day of Action — and every day — at pen.org/action
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Podcast: Conversion therapy, trans sports bans and religious rights in prison: SCOTUS term round-up
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
#separationofchurchstate #christiannatialists
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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
New podcast recommendation just dropped! 🎙️
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
For #BannedBooksWeek, author Patricia McCormick — whose SOLD was the most-banned book of the 2025-26 school year — visited our office to talk to us about the consequences of repealing young readers’ access to stories about sexual violence.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
This could have been a debate. While Ken Paxton refuses to face James Talarico on the debate stage, James will be answering questions directly from Texans LIVE on CNN. Find a watch party near you: www.mobilize.us/texasdemocra...
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American Humanist Association @americanhumanist.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Curious about our new Clinical Pastoral Education Program? Join us Monday evening for an info session featuring Humanist chaplain Ben Iten! See details and join the session: americanhumanist.org/event/cpe-info…
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CPE Info Session - American Humanist Association
Monday October 12th 6:00pm EST / 3:00pm PST Remote via Zoom   Join Zoom Meeting   Curious about our new...
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American Humanist Association @americanhumanist.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Today is World Day Against the Death Penalty - as good a time as any to remind you that we see capital punishment as a fundamental affront to humanist values.
The image features a quote from the American Humanist Association opposing the death penalty. It mentions an increase in opposition, the cost of death penalty cases, and its disproportionate impact on Black Americans. A prison bed is partially visible. Sources include the Death Penalty Information Center and Innocence Project.A quote on a blue background reads: "No ruler, government, political ideology or religious institution possesses unlimited authority over the fundamental rights of an individual human being. This is a Humanist perspective." - Gordon Gamm, J.D. The citation is from "A Humanist Perspective on The Death Penalty, Authoritarian Authority, and Universal Human Rights." Vertical bars are faintly visible on the right side.
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
“We have to stop them”. VOTE TEXAS VOTE
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Want Invocation? You deserve chaos! #churchstateseparation #stopchristiannationalism
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Satanic invocation sends Iowa city council meeting into chaos
An Ottumwa pastor demanded officials “reverse the curse” after Satanic Temple member Matt Dalbey ended his remarks with “Hail Satan”
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Passionate about making sure America REMAINS a church-state separation democracy? Take action in your community! HERE is THE Americans United Toolkit to help you organize. Keep Christian nationalists out of our local & state governments. #stopchristiannationalists #project2025
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Supporters Advocacy Toolkit
Check out our new toolkit for practical tools and tips to take action in your community.
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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Nailed it.
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Paraphrase: …it was individual parents concerned about a book their child was reading. “Around 2020, you have the rise of pressure groups. It went beyond a parent saying, ‘I don't want my child to read that book,’ to saying, ‘nobody should read it. share.google/du4v72nB7HjB...
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Literacy Rates Suffer as Book Bans Jeopardize Freedom to Read
Nearly 12,000 books were banned in U.S. public schools last year — restrictions that could worsen the national literacy crisis. For Banned Books Week, Prof. Shireen Campbell shares what we lose when w...
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#humanrightscampaign
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The End of Disparate Impact Language
The Trump administration has been crossing out rules about “disparate impact” all across federal agencies.
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
HEADS UP FLORIDA FAMILIES The FFTRP resource monitors censorship, book removals, and legislation affecting student learning across all 67 Florida school districts as appropriate. Stay informed, get engaged, and defend your rights as a parent. Don’t let anyone else dictate what your child can read.
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Stephana Ferrell, Co-Founder of the Florida Freedom to Read Project, Is Fighting to Keep the Sunshine State out of the Dark
Stephana Ferrell, co-founder of the Florida Freedom to Read Project, debunks the most common misconceptions she hears about book bans.
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Oklahoma Board Urged to Reject Ben Gamla’s Religious Public Charter School Application as Lacking Credibility and Community Support. www.au.org #churchstateseparation #christiannationalism #project2025
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Oklahoma Board Urged to Reject Ben Gamla’s Religious Public Charter School Application as Lacking Credibility and Community Support - Education Law Center
Civil rights organizations point to Ben Gamla’s new disclosure that it seeks to enroll only 10 students in...
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Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · 08/10/2026
The SPLC’s Intelligence Project team — which tracks U.S. hate and antigovernment extremist groups — was hard at work in 2025. 📲 Check out their work throughout the year, including providing 10 workshops to help prevent the radicalization of youth, in our #SPLCImpact Report 🔗: bit.ly/4hf7kV4
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
UPDATE: “A federal judge dismissed all 9 claims…” 🎉 The company trying to put a data center next to the NASHVILLE ZOO 😕 🦓 D.C. Blox just had their lawsuit *Bloxed* ❌ by a federal judge. Full: www.newschannel5.com/news/federal...
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#1. Chuck Grassley needs to be put to pasture. #2 John Kennedy’s mouth “throw up” should be swallowed along with his flaunted pride. AND #3 Eric Schmitt (R-MO) needs to eat a heaping helping of humble pie.
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Democrats Demand Chuck Grassley Apologize To Jack Smith Over GOP's False NBA Accusation
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American Humanist Association @americanhumanist.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Ever wondered what a Humanist celebrant does? On October 28th, you can find out! Join us for a celebrant panel discussion, moderated by AHA's very own Kevin Jagoe. Learn more and find the meeting link at AmericanHumanist.org/Events (link also in our bio)!
Promotional image for a "Celebrant Info Session" hosted by The Humanist Society. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST, via Zoom. The session will be moderated by Kevin Jagoe. The background includes an image of people engaging in conversation and The Humanist Society logo. Website: AmericanHumanist.org/Events.
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org
📢 A Complete Guide: No Kings Vote Early - October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026: No Kings: Vote Early mobilizes peaceful nationwide actions focused on early voting, voting rights, and democratic participation.
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Excerpt: What can I do If you live in Utah, both fights still have real, active points where public input matters. Utah's Division of Water Rights accepts formal protests on any pending water rights application — the same $15-filing mechanism nearly 4,000 people already used once…
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ellenahzulu.bsky.social @ellenahzulu.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
G0P-DOE Voucher Vultures are in the process of shuttering public education. Being transparent is not in their plan! #Project2025 #christiannationalists
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Worried about how to speak up while staying safe online during the U.S. midterm elections? Join PEN America’s safety team on 10/15 at 2pm ET to learn how to protect yourself and your community, what to do when harassment happens, and how to support others under attack: pen.org/event/2026-m...
This image features hands holding a phone with speech bubbles and an "I Voted" sticker. There's a checklist with one box checked. Text reads: "Speaking Out, Staying Safe: The 2026 Midterms." PEN America logo is present.
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Cynical gimmick targeting American citizens! Read into the fine print.
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The letters accompanying Trump’s gimmicky ACA refund checks makes them even more cynical
Trump’s $500 refund checks are hitting mailboxes. The letters they come with are brazen disinformation.
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
STOP BOOK BANS!! We made it easy to email Congress to fight book bans in the United States. It’s time to Do It!
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EMAIL YOUR REPS: Don't Ban Books in the United States
Federal censorship measures like S4925 and HR7661will put the Federal Government in charge of the books available to you and your children.
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#ErasingBlackHistory #freedomtoread #bannedbooksweek
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Ruby Bridges blasts book bans as "ridiculous" attempts to "cover up history"
"The history, all the subject matter that they want to ban, it's happening in the world."
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 07/10/2026
A very happy 50th birthday to our patron Tim Minchin. Thank you for the music, the laughter, and these really lovely words on living, happiness, and finding meaning in the here and now. Happy Birthday, Tim!
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Except: “When a student sees a book that represents their culture, their lived experience, it causes them to engage more, especially with fostering their academic engagement, because they see a character or an experience that they can connect with,” Williams said. #bannedbookweek #freedomtoread
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Incoming Orange County school board chair says new directive to remove books ahead of complaints will not alter OCPS practice | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Newly elected chair Angie Gallo says OCPS has a “robust policy” in place and is in compliance with state law.
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Sarah Kate Ellis @sarahkateellis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“While the administration is unlawfully eroding protections for trans students under the guise of ‘protecting women and girls,’ they are systematically weakening the very laws that keep students safe and schools accountable.“ - @nwlc.org (1/2) nwlc.org/press-releas...
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NWLC Warns Dept. of Education’s Title IX Rule Erodes Protections for Student Survivors - National Women's Law Center
WASHINGTON D.C., – Today the Department of Education issued a rule formally reviving the 2020 Title IX rule, which significantly weakens protections against sexual harassment in education.  The Depart...
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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
LGBTQ people are parents, people of faith, and taxpayers. Schools that want to discriminate against LGBTQ families are demanding to be funded with taxpayer dollars.
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6 things to watch in the Supreme Court’s new term
Cases on religion, elections and immigration are likely to take the spotlight. And don’t forget to watch for a potential retirement.
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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Banned Books Week continues! Today’s featured book is ALL BOYS AREN’T BLUE by George M. Johnson, a memoir about growing up Black and queer and finding your identity. The book has been frequently challenged for its discussions of sexuality, sexual experiences, and LGBTQ+ identity.
All Boys Aren’t Blue is a memoir in which George M. Johnson shares personal essays about growing up Black and queer and finding their identity.

All Boys Aren’t Blue is frequently challenged for its discussions of sexuality, sexual experiences, and LGBTQ+ identity.
Librarians do so much more than put books on shelves. They help readers find information, build collections that serve their communities, and navigate challenges to intellectual freedom.

Take a few minutes today to email, message, or stop by and thank a school or public librarian for the work they do. A little support can go a long way.

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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
An increasing number are also certified through alternative programs. ‘There’s more than one pathway to becoming a great educator,’ one leader said bit.ly/4i4qPBl
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Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I WILL VOTE. I WILL BRING FIVE. secure.ngpvan.com/fv8TgnOAjkC1...
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Vote for Black Lives Arrive with 5  Pledge
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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
If you enjoyed our little ditty, be sure to check out the list against which Henry wants FL schools to “audit” their classroom & school libraries. These are the nearly 1,300 unique titles challenged in FL during the last 4 school years. Absolutely crazy 🤪 tinyurl.com/FLUniqueTitles
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FL Unique Titles Challenged 2022-2026
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