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Susan Dove Lempke retweeted
Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and…
Being happy. And so sad. sdlempke.wordpress.com/2023/07/05/for…
Excellent thread on Haley's fake nostalgia for the good ol' days
It's not my favorite anniversary sdlempke.wordpress.com/2023/06/17/not…
Good to know
Trustee Drblik insisted on a staffing study in 2015, but refused to ever discuss it because it called for more staff. Now she claims she never got a report on whether we accomplished the recommendations. Hahahahaha #NMDL
An inspiring message from one of the NMDL staff on the role of libraries sdlempke.wordpress.com/2023/04/21/the…
The real grooming
I stand with the #TennesseeThree
I stand with the #TennesseeThree
The Niles-Maine District Library is about to have a great board with a very decisive win over Makula and friends. Hooray!
Susan Dove Lempke retweeted
We’re walking out of school on Wednesday because we’re fed up with thoughts and prayers without action. Fed up with the gun industry innovating to make guns deadlier. And fed up with guns killing our generation. Organize a walkout at your school: etwn.us/3TY0uqU
Susan Dove Lempke retweeted
A 9 year-old girl lost her life trying to pull the fire alarm to warn other students in a mass shooting. Yet, a congressmen from her state the very next day said ‘there’s nothing you can do’ and basically said that’s why he home schools his kids. The 9 year old had more bravery.
Early voting in Cook County begins today! sdlempke.wordpress.com/2023/03/20/the…
Susan Dove Lempke retweeted
NEW op-ed by Senator Warren “These recent bank failures are the direct result of leaders in Washington weakening the financial rules.” “Repealing the 2018 legislation that weakened the rules for banks like SVB must be an immediate priority for Congress.” nytimes.com/2023/03/13/opi…
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Senator Laura Murphy spoke about the importance of getting out the vote in local elections at the fun NMDL candidate event this morning
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