Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The library isn't your mommy or daddy. Nobody is forcing you to check out any books. Nobody is forcing you to read any books. If you don't like a book, don't read it. If you don't want your kids reading the book, grow up, be a parent, and choose a different book. 231161357
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Our Fate Is Not Up to Trump open.substack.com/pub/america/...open.substack.comOur Fate Is Not Up to TrumpRevisiting nine facts that show what Trump can’t take from us. We are still Americans. We are still human. And we must not allow his deranged, dictatorial regime to decide our collective fate. 001
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 15/08/2026This needs to stop! Book banners are never on the right side of history! 010
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 04/08/2026No country that arrested librarians and booksellers was on the right side of history. But that's what's happening in Arkansas. And this is where your whole country is headed with H.R 7661 and S 4925. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social action.everylibrary.org/arkansasact372action.everylibrary.orgArresting Librarians AND Booksellers in the United StatesHistory has shown that arresting librarians and booksellers has never led to greater freedom or liberty. 000
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Okay, I know I repost a lot of library posts, but as a retired librarian I feel the need to spread the good things libraries do. 000
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I’ve been reading The Secret War Against Hate by Steven J. Ross. His descriptions of the fascist groups in America after WWII makes me almost physically sick. Reading about so much hate is difficult. I can’t fathom it myself. Too bad it is still happening today. Scary stuff. 000
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Follow us and join a national movement defending the freedom to read and fighting for library funding everywhere. Your voice matters. #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarianship #lit 0164
Reposted by Karen O.Canadian Loyalist 🇨🇦 @shakespearesgal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Yup … technology is not all it’s cracked up to be … #cdnpoli 543104464419
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Libraries have always been institutions of cultural heritage. They foster the preservation of diverse histories and the advancement of social justice, as well as meeting changing community needs as leaders of cultural shifts in society. buff.ly/Trre0aW #Libraries #Diversity #SocialJustice #Culturebuff.lyLibraries and Social JusticeLibraries and Social Justice 0179
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Sign the petition against banned books at www.bookbanpetition.us 1389
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Children deserve the opportunity to learn, explore, and succeed. School libraries help make that possible. Yet, nearly 60 percent of schools don't have fully funded school libraries! It's no surprise that reading scores are dropping nationwide. via @everylibrary.bsky.social bit.ly/4v5Qca4bit.lyNearly 60 Percent of Schools Don’t Have Fully Funded School Libraries!Let's keep pushing to fund school libraries! Your children deserve better. 000
Reposted by Karen O.Nick Fortunato @nickfortunato.bsky.social · 23/05/2026The news is state media 🥳🎊🎉 @bibugona.bsky.social @abbarsha.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social @sassy0210.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @raykwong.bsky.social @getyourfoxyback.bsky.social @sandor22.bsky.social @moberzan.bsky.social @teresa555.bsky.social @bluesnowflake.bsky.social 17133751377
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 22/04/2026This post is right. Libraries are always one of the first places attacked by those who want their message to be the only one allowed. Libraries can be democracy in action, or they can be silenced. Support your local library! 110
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 29/03/2026This is a dangerous move. One of the first steps of tyrants is to restrict or kill libraries. Pay attention to your local library to see if people are trying to influence who can read what. Support this democratic institution. 000
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Libraries change lives. Follow us to stay informed, take action, and help defend the freedom to read across America. Together we can protect and fund the libraries our communities need. #RightToRead #SupportLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #FundLibraries #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books 1166
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Hillary Destroys the Republicans open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...open.substack.comHillary Destroys the RepublicansThey’d soon regret sending her a subpoena. 110
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Like, follow, share to help support libraries! #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit 0184
Reposted by Karen O.Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Trump announced today that he was going to keep housing prices up, sued the US taxpayers for $10B, threatened Canada, made a few dozen posts about how he won in 2020, posted about prosecuting Obama for treason, then went to a movie about his wife that Bezos spent $75 million on. 33443901507
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Help support libraries at action.everylibrary.org 0102
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 05/11/2025In view of the generally depressing political news, I might post an inspirational quote from time to time. Love it? Think it's a waste of time? Let me know. 010
Reposted by Karen O.ACLU @aclu.org · 06/10/2025We have the right to read what we want, no matter what politicians or school officials say. Let us know what your favorite banned book is below. 📚 531003362
Reposted by Karen O.Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Trump hates to be the object of humor. He understands that humor can be a more powerful antidote to tyranny than any other form of criticism. I'm sure he'd hate it if you shared this cartoon. [Cartoon by Jon Adams/The New Yorker] 15071313110
Reposted by Karen O.Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 30/09/2025WE HAVE LIFTOFF www.kickstarter.com/projects/tom...kickstarter.comOur Long National Nightmare by Tom TomorrowRelive the trauma of the last five years through the cartoons of Herblock Award winner and Pulitzer nominee Tom Tomorrow. 39772201
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Seriously, if you don't have a library card, get one. Libraries more than ever need support from people who don't want to ban books. Additionally, unlike Amazon, books are available for free in the library. 😊 It is also a place that provides much-needed services for those with limited means. 35424
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 01/09/2025I was reading an essay by Anne Lamott this morning, and this one sentence stood out and made me weep: "There should be one inviolable rule: Children are not shot or starved to death." Such a simple thing and so far out of reach. 030
Reposted by Karen O.ACLU @aclu.org · 30/08/2025President Trump is using our tax dollars to pay for his unwarranted deployment of military troops to D.C. in a blatant attempt to expand his power. We’re fighting back. 29857332
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 19/08/2025It’s time to fight against book bans - www.bookbanpetition.us 0114
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 15/08/2025www.shelf-awareness.com/theshelf/202...shelf-awareness.comChalkboard: De-ICEing in D.C."New chalkboard just dropped at 14th street!" Solid State Books in Washington, D.C., posted on Facebook, along with photos of the 010
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 14/08/2025You know, maybe we should approach protests like we did in the 60s. Put flowers in gun barrels. Give the police or whoever chocolate cookies. Sing encouraging songs. Make the fact that they are there look silly. 000
Reposted by Karen O.ACLU @aclu.org · 13/08/2025Accountability is out of the question while ICE agents feel emboldened to hide their face and identity. Tell your members of Congress to pass the VISIBLE Act to compel federal agents to wear visible ID and stop wearing non-medical face coverings.action.aclu.orgTell Congress: Stop Masked AgentsOur communities should not be forced to live in fear of masked, armed agents on our streets. Tell Congress to pass the VISIBLE Act immediately. 10321108
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 12/08/2025This is both crazy and scary. It could escalate so quickly and further divide us. 010
Reposted by Karen O.Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 09/08/2025I feel this should be a bigger story, right? 32250871677
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Like, follow, and share if you love libraries! Take action to support libraries at action.everylibrary.org 13613
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 20/07/2025I would second this. Our town is too small for a library, but the librarian from the next town visits our independent/assisted living complex twice a week and brings books for us. She keeps us reading! 010
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 18/07/2025This is true. I listen to far more books than I read. Helpful when old eyes are failing. 000
Reposted by Karen O.ACLU @aclu.org · 17/07/2025DOGE has a plan to catalogue the private data of everyone in America, including our bank accounts, health records, Social Security numbers, and more. This could allow the government to spy on us like never before. Tell Congress: Keep DOGE's hands off our data.action.aclu.orgStop DOGE from Invading Our PrivacyDOGE is feeding our data to unvetted AI to surveil us – a massive violation of our privacy. Join me in demanding oversight now. 21450203
Reposted by Karen O.Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 15/07/2025warning lights flashing like the control board at chernobyl at this point 151943654
Reposted by Karen O.PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Try and make it through this. Really watch. youtube.com/shorts/tEVFP...youtube.comDo Not Look AwayYouTube video by PoliticsGirl 921340751
Reposted by Karen O.Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/07/2025The damage Trump's budget bill will cause is almost impossible to comprehend. Republicans must pay the price for it at the ballot box. [Cartoon by Adam Zyglis] 1371668391
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Book banners have NEVER been the good guys - www.bookbanpetition.us 084
Karen O. @kareno73.bsky.social · 30/06/2025I'm not surprised, but I am disgusted. Shame on you, Ohio! 100
Reposted by Karen O.ACLU @aclu.org · 30/06/2025Right now, Congress is considering a bill that would funnel billions of our taxpayer dollars to help President Trump deport our immigrant neighbors and loved ones. We can't let that happen. Tell Congress: No more money for ICE.action.aclu.orgSTOP THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION: NO MASS DEPORTATIONSCongress is poised to give over $170 billion more to immigration enforcement and detention, supercharging President Trump's mass deportation machine. Ask Congress to refuse more funding for ICE and pr... 23825320
Reposted by Karen O.EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 25/06/2025No country has ever increased freedom and liberty by banning books - www.bookbanpetition.us 0196