activism
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And the Apocalypse Arrived
Today, I attended CAIS2025, which was kindly offered virtually to those around the world. And the keynote speaker, Emily Drabinski, spoke in her talk "Libraries at the End of the World" about a very meaningful notice I wanted to bring to the public.
By Minte Stara8 months ago in The Swamp
How can anyone govern when opinion is so diverse
How can anyone govern when opinion is so diverse Are humans suitable for government. Population levels in nearly every nation are at their highest ever level. The colossal numbers involved and the diversity of opinion because we now have universal education and media saturation, has made the doctrine that numbers of apparent supporters is a valid reason for control, into a distortion of democracy.
By Peter Rose8 months ago in The Swamp
Send a Texas Ranger and Call It a Day
The above was posted to the official Face Book account of J. Kenneth Blackwell who is a longtime conservative political figure, former Ohio Secretary of State, and self-described Christian nationalist. He served as co-chair of George W. Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign and has remained an outspoken voice in right-wing media. A frequent critic of immigration policy and progressive social movements, Blackwell gained my attention for a post framing Los Angeles protesters as criminal "invaders." This article is a direct response.
By Lanny Newville8 months ago in The Swamp
Think of the Children
Growing up in a library space, I was taught one very important rule by my mother. If I read something that made me uncomfortable, I would come to her. And through my reading journey, I was given access to spaces within the library by her, first directed to the easy readers, then to larger books, and upwards into the teen section. It was an experience I had to engage with books which was very simple: there were just some books which I shouldn't read. Not because the books themselves were necessarily bad, but that I wasn't ready to read them. I had a relationship with my parents which meant they were constantly in the loop about what I was reading.
By Minte Stara8 months ago in The Swamp
Quirky Behaviors Caused By 'The System' and 10 Solutions
Please, allow me to go on some Andy Rooney-esque rants to explain some quirks to living under a rotten system (and if you wish to see the less rant-oriented "solutions" part of this text, just scroll down and you'll see the list).
By Wade Wainio8 months ago in The Swamp
Freedom Behind Bars: Reading and Book Banning in US Prisons. Content Warning.
Last year, I and a group of others started a Reader's Advisory for books banned within the prison system of the United States. Information on finding these books became the main purpose of our goals during that project.
By Minte Stara8 months ago in The Swamp
Gaza Bound Greta Intercepted.. Content Warning.
Greta Thunberg is someone you think is a genuine campaigner or a middle--class kid with nothing better to do. Whatever, Ms. Thunberg has focused attention on our planet, whether it be climate change, the extinction of species, etc. Now, the Swede's latest enterprise is solidarity with the suffering of Gaza.
By Nicholas Bishop8 months ago in The Swamp
Seeds of Hope: How a Vacant Lot Became a Lifeline
When Maya Thompson first moved to Oakridge, she never imagined a patch of dirt could change an entire neighborhood. It was 2020, and the world was in chaos. The pandemic had hit hard, and families across the city were struggling. Shelves in grocery stores stood half-empty. For the residents of Oakridge—a low-income neighborhood already battling years of systemic neglect—food insecurity wasn’t new. But now, it was getting worse.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in The Swamp
The Great Depression:
Introduction The Great Depression was a significant and harrowing chapter in American history, reshaping the economy, society, and government. It serves as a stark reminder of how interconnected our financial systems are and how the decisions we make today can echo through time. Alarmingly, many of the factors that contributed to the Great Depression are resurfacing in our current climate. This essay will highlight the causes of the Great Depression and draw parallels to contemporary issues, including government deregulation, corruption, the glorification of wealth, and the rise of exclusionary purity movements. With only 4 years away from the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Depression, it behoves us to take a serious sociopolitical look at the parallels of today that have us headed unavoidably to our next one.
By Meko James 8 months ago in The Swamp
Trump and Musk’s Explosive Rift Shakes Political and Business Worlds
In a clash that’s rattling both Washington and Wall Street, President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have gone from political allies to bitter opponents in a public feud erupting with personal jabs, policy disputes, and financial threats.
By arafat chowdhury9 months ago in The Swamp
Trump Travel Ban 2.0: Major Crackdown Hits 19 Countries
President Donald Trump reignited a controversial pillar of his previous administration on Wednesday, unveiling a sweeping travel ban that affects citizens from a combined 19 countries. The new policy, which will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, prohibits entry from 12 nations outright and imposes strict limitations on travelers from seven others.
By arafat chowdhury9 months ago in The Swamp
