Shell S.
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Shell Steiner, Librarian. She/her. "I always strive, when I can, to spread sweetness and light. There have been several complaints about it." --P.G. Wodehouse
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· Jan 9
60+ Small Tasks to Defend the Right to Read: Book Censorship News, January 9, 2026
No one is coming to save us, so we must do it ourselves. Here are 60+ small tasks to help defend the right to read in 2026 and beyond.
bookriot.com
List of 60 small tasks anyone can do (*caveat, written with USA's local and national government structures in mind) to help defend the freedom to read and first amendment rights of authors, students, and our communities in general. 🙌 bookriot.com/how-to-defen...
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"The federal government is lying to you."
"The government has said that ICE does not zip tie or handcuff children."
"They’ve denied engaging in racial profiling"
"They’ve said the government is not wrongly arresting U.S. citizens."
*We found the truth*
projects.propublica.org/american-cit....
"The government has said that ICE does not zip tie or handcuff children."
"They’ve denied engaging in racial profiling"
"They’ve said the government is not wrongly arresting U.S. citizens."
*We found the truth*
projects.propublica.org/american-cit....
October 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
"The federal government is lying to you."
"The government has said that ICE does not zip tie or handcuff children."
"They’ve denied engaging in racial profiling"
"They’ve said the government is not wrongly arresting U.S. citizens."
*We found the truth*
projects.propublica.org/american-cit....
"The government has said that ICE does not zip tie or handcuff children."
"They’ve denied engaging in racial profiling"
"They’ve said the government is not wrongly arresting U.S. citizens."
*We found the truth*
projects.propublica.org/american-cit....
‼️Quick and easy way to support Freedom to Read in the USA, see link! What better time than BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2026? action.everylibrary.org/saveourstories Most citizens love their libraries but censorship attempts still happen (I witnessed one today, hi!). Ask your state reps to step up.
Email Your State Representatives to Save Our Stories!
SOS: Save Our Stories!
action.everylibrary.org
October 6, 2026 at 9:50 PM
‼️Quick and easy way to support Freedom to Read in the USA, see link! What better time than BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2026? action.everylibrary.org/saveourstories Most citizens love their libraries but censorship attempts still happen (I witnessed one today, hi!). Ask your state reps to step up.
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In Alligator Alcatraz, detainees were forced into small outdoor cages for hours at a time.
In Camp East Montana, detainees report beatings from guards and denial of medical care.
In Delaney Hall, detainees report unsafe drinking water and retaliatory abuse for speaking up.
Unimaginable cruelty.
In Camp East Montana, detainees report beatings from guards and denial of medical care.
In Delaney Hall, detainees report unsafe drinking water and retaliatory abuse for speaking up.
Unimaginable cruelty.
September 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
In Alligator Alcatraz, detainees were forced into small outdoor cages for hours at a time.
In Camp East Montana, detainees report beatings from guards and denial of medical care.
In Delaney Hall, detainees report unsafe drinking water and retaliatory abuse for speaking up.
Unimaginable cruelty.
In Camp East Montana, detainees report beatings from guards and denial of medical care.
In Delaney Hall, detainees report unsafe drinking water and retaliatory abuse for speaking up.
Unimaginable cruelty.
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this man had more healthcare in the last 4 months than i have had in the last 6 years. the fact that he passed a vote for an anti-trans judge just let's everyone know who healthcare is for: NOT YOU
Mitch McConnell finally returned to Senate — to cast the deciding vote for an anti-trans judge
www.advocate.com/pol...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.advocate.com/pol...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Mitch McConnell finally returned to Senate — to cast the deciding vote for an anti-trans judge
Matthew R. Byrne, a Trump appointee to Ohio federal court, has a record of rulings against trans and reproductive rights.
www.advocate.com
September 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
this man had more healthcare in the last 4 months than i have had in the last 6 years. the fact that he passed a vote for an anti-trans judge just let's everyone know who healthcare is for: NOT YOU
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The 2026 LIGHTSPEED + NIGHTMARE Kickstarter is NOW LIVE! Check out our star-studded lineup of authors & peruse our rewards: subscriptions, signed books, rare magazine collectibles, t-shirts, mugs, and other fun stuff. Thank you in advance if you're able to offer your support.💖
bit.ly/LS-NM-26
bit.ly/LS-NM-26
September 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The 2026 LIGHTSPEED + NIGHTMARE Kickstarter is NOW LIVE! Check out our star-studded lineup of authors & peruse our rewards: subscriptions, signed books, rare magazine collectibles, t-shirts, mugs, and other fun stuff. Thank you in advance if you're able to offer your support.💖
bit.ly/LS-NM-26
bit.ly/LS-NM-26
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the worst part about this is that a lot of the damage will be permanent
by the time we can turn the research funding back on a lot of folks will have unsurprisingly and not unreasonably decided that they should leave this area of research because it will never be reliable
what a huge waste
by the time we can turn the research funding back on a lot of folks will have unsurprisingly and not unreasonably decided that they should leave this area of research because it will never be reliable
what a huge waste
NSF has reduced the research budget for all atmospheric, ocean, and earth sciences by ~80%.
80%!
A lot of us will not be conducting new research or training new students for the foreseeable future.
80%!
A lot of us will not be conducting new research or training new students for the foreseeable future.
September 17, 2026 at 12:57 AM
the worst part about this is that a lot of the damage will be permanent
by the time we can turn the research funding back on a lot of folks will have unsurprisingly and not unreasonably decided that they should leave this area of research because it will never be reliable
what a huge waste
by the time we can turn the research funding back on a lot of folks will have unsurprisingly and not unreasonably decided that they should leave this area of research because it will never be reliable
what a huge waste
👀Want to watch *ARMY OF DARKNESS* w/ horror authors on YouTube on October 16? Virtual tickets free, OR if you can donate all $$ will go to INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AKRON to help immigrants settle in Summit County. IIA refused to collude w/ ICE and lost grants. www.tickettailor.com/events/reelc...
Select tickets – Virtual Movie Night Fundraiser in Support of the International Institute of Akron – YouTube
Virtual Movie Night Fundraiser in Support of the International Institute of Akron – YouTube, Fri Oct 16, 2026 - Celebrate spooky season, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a watch party alongside so...
www.tickettailor.com
September 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM
👀Want to watch *ARMY OF DARKNESS* w/ horror authors on YouTube on October 16? Virtual tickets free, OR if you can donate all $$ will go to INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AKRON to help immigrants settle in Summit County. IIA refused to collude w/ ICE and lost grants. www.tickettailor.com/events/reelc...
‼️IF YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO READ, please sign this letter to senators urging NO VOTE on S. 4925? www.action.ala.org/campaign/S49... It also urges VOTE YES on Right to Read Act (S. 3365/H.R. 6440) to support constitutional freedoms & library staff. (Sample letter pic.)
Tell the Senate: Protect the Freedom to Read!
Our Senators must reject censorship and protect our freedom to read.
www.action.ala.org
July 17, 2026 at 9:56 PM
‼️IF YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO READ, please sign this letter to senators urging NO VOTE on S. 4925? www.action.ala.org/campaign/S49... It also urges VOTE YES on Right to Read Act (S. 3365/H.R. 6440) to support constitutional freedoms & library staff. (Sample letter pic.)
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If This Goes On (Don't Panic) dropped a rad new episode this week. Paul Jessup takes over and tackles the most iconic writer of our time.
🎧Take a 15 minute break, your ears will thank you: itgodp.libsyn.com/hope-in-horr...
@pauljessup.com @itgodp.bsky.social @catrambo.bsky.social
🎧Take a 15 minute break, your ears will thank you: itgodp.libsyn.com/hope-in-horr...
@pauljessup.com @itgodp.bsky.social @catrambo.bsky.social
July 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
If This Goes On (Don't Panic) dropped a rad new episode this week. Paul Jessup takes over and tackles the most iconic writer of our time.
🎧Take a 15 minute break, your ears will thank you: itgodp.libsyn.com/hope-in-horr...
@pauljessup.com @itgodp.bsky.social @catrambo.bsky.social
🎧Take a 15 minute break, your ears will thank you: itgodp.libsyn.com/hope-in-horr...
@pauljessup.com @itgodp.bsky.social @catrambo.bsky.social
‼️We have till July 13 to leave a public comment warning the Office of Management and Budget NOT TO TURN SCIENCE GRANT DECISIONS OVER TO PROJECT 2025-DRIVEN POLITICIANS INSTEAD OF SCIENTISTS. U.S. federal government funds about 40% of basic science research. LINK: www.regulations.gov/document/OMB...
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
July 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
‼️We have till July 13 to leave a public comment warning the Office of Management and Budget NOT TO TURN SCIENCE GRANT DECISIONS OVER TO PROJECT 2025-DRIVEN POLITICIANS INSTEAD OF SCIENTISTS. U.S. federal government funds about 40% of basic science research. LINK: www.regulations.gov/document/OMB...
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I am not on TikTok.
I will never be on TikTok.
This bethcato2 account is impersonating me and direct messaging writers in an effort to sell marketing services. Any account pretending to be me on TikTok is fraudulent.
I will never be on TikTok.
This bethcato2 account is impersonating me and direct messaging writers in an effort to sell marketing services. Any account pretending to be me on TikTok is fraudulent.
May 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I am not on TikTok.
I will never be on TikTok.
This bethcato2 account is impersonating me and direct messaging writers in an effort to sell marketing services. Any account pretending to be me on TikTok is fraudulent.
I will never be on TikTok.
This bethcato2 account is impersonating me and direct messaging writers in an effort to sell marketing services. Any account pretending to be me on TikTok is fraudulent.
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When Minneapolis felt under heavy siege, people from everywhere helped and reached out and it was really heartening and made a difference. Memphis deserves that too, all the more so because there appears to be a concerted effort to keep their occupation out of the news
Memphis is “under full-blown occupation” by ICE. Here’s why you may not know that.
Memphis is “under full-blown occupation” by ICE. Here’s why you may not know that.
Community members face retaliation for trying to spread the word out, a lawsuit alleges.
www.motherjones.com
May 19, 2026 at 1:43 PM
When Minneapolis felt under heavy siege, people from everywhere helped and reached out and it was really heartening and made a difference. Memphis deserves that too, all the more so because there appears to be a concerted effort to keep their occupation out of the news
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AOC: This is what drinking water in Georgia looks like after Meta began data center construction in the community.
May 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
AOC: This is what drinking water in Georgia looks like after Meta began data center construction in the community.
!! Late notice but May 22 is deadline for public comment asking FCC NOT TO label LGBTQ+ content especially re: "gender identity" (non-binary & trans individuals singled out again) as needing the kind of specific content warnings they give violence, crude language, & sexual situations. glaad.org/fcc/
Tell the FCC that LGBTQ Stories Don’t Need a Warning Label | GLAAD
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is targeting LGBTQ stories. They are trying to control what you see on television. This government overreach is dangerous...
glaad.org
May 22, 2026 at 1:25 AM
!! Late notice but May 22 is deadline for public comment asking FCC NOT TO label LGBTQ+ content especially re: "gender identity" (non-binary & trans individuals singled out again) as needing the kind of specific content warnings they give violence, crude language, & sexual situations. glaad.org/fcc/
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This week, the House passed the Don’t Say Trans bill (& pushed forward the CHARLIE Act)
All 209 Republicans & Dem Reps Fields (LA), Davis (NC), Gillen (NY), Kaptur (OH), Cuellar & González (TX), Vindman (VA) & MGP (WA) have betrayed their constituents by voting for this hateful piece of legislation
All 209 Republicans & Dem Reps Fields (LA), Davis (NC), Gillen (NY), Kaptur (OH), Cuellar & González (TX), Vindman (VA) & MGP (WA) have betrayed their constituents by voting for this hateful piece of legislation
May 22, 2026 at 1:11 AM
This week, the House passed the Don’t Say Trans bill (& pushed forward the CHARLIE Act)
All 209 Republicans & Dem Reps Fields (LA), Davis (NC), Gillen (NY), Kaptur (OH), Cuellar & González (TX), Vindman (VA) & MGP (WA) have betrayed their constituents by voting for this hateful piece of legislation
All 209 Republicans & Dem Reps Fields (LA), Davis (NC), Gillen (NY), Kaptur (OH), Cuellar & González (TX), Vindman (VA) & MGP (WA) have betrayed their constituents by voting for this hateful piece of legislation
!! URGE YOUR USA SENATORS TO SIGN TWO "DEAR APPROPRIATOR" LETTERS TO FUND LIBRARIES (Institute of Museum and Library Services, LSTA grants) BEFORE APRIL 14. Easy one-click method to contact and inform them, please share! 🙌 app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
The Senate Must Support Federal Library Funding!
The federal budget process for FY27 (which begins Oct. 1, 2026) continues with the release of the Senate’s “Dear Appropriato...
app.oneclickpolitics.com
April 5, 2026 at 1:34 AM
!! URGE YOUR USA SENATORS TO SIGN TWO "DEAR APPROPRIATOR" LETTERS TO FUND LIBRARIES (Institute of Museum and Library Services, LSTA grants) BEFORE APRIL 14. Easy one-click method to contact and inform them, please share! 🙌 app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
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FELLOW AUTHORS: the deadline to file a claim in the Anthropic settlement for stealing all our work is MONDAY. The settlement provides for $3000 per work.
GO GET YOUR MONEY.
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/claim-form
GO GET YOUR MONEY.
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/claim-form
Claim Form
Anthropic Copyright Settlement
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
March 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
FELLOW AUTHORS: the deadline to file a claim in the Anthropic settlement for stealing all our work is MONDAY. The settlement provides for $3000 per work.
GO GET YOUR MONEY.
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/claim-form
GO GET YOUR MONEY.
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/claim-form
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Surgery was unexpectedly delayed for a few days, so I'm still crowdfunding. If you have a few bucks to spare or even just a RT, it would really help.
If you have a few bucks to spare to send my way as I prepare for foot surgery in March and a 3 months of disability leave for recovery, I'd greatly appreciate it. My income is about to take a hit. Anything helps.
Paypal: @ bookjockeyalex
Venmo: @ AlexBrown73
Paypal: @ bookjockeyalex
Venmo: @ AlexBrown73
March 18, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Surgery was unexpectedly delayed for a few days, so I'm still crowdfunding. If you have a few bucks to spare or even just a RT, it would really help.
‼️PLEASE USE LINK TO URGE YOUR HOUSE REP, **BEFORE OR BY MARCH 20** TO SUPPORT LIBRARY FUNDING BY SIGNING BOTH LETTERS TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE, re: LSTA (Library Services + Technology Act) & IAL (Innovative Approaches to Literacy/school libraries)! app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Support Federal Library Funding for FY27!
The fiscal year 2027 (that begins Oct. 1, 2026) budget process in Congress just got off to an early start, with the U.S. House of Representatives r...
app.oneclickpolitics.com
March 19, 2026 at 3:30 AM
‼️PLEASE USE LINK TO URGE YOUR HOUSE REP, **BEFORE OR BY MARCH 20** TO SUPPORT LIBRARY FUNDING BY SIGNING BOTH LETTERS TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE, re: LSTA (Library Services + Technology Act) & IAL (Innovative Approaches to Literacy/school libraries)! app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
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Chapter 38: The Pale Menagerie
Illustration 38/52
#WrensAria, a charming illustrated animal fantasy wherein a surprising number of injustices are addressed and made right (I did say it was a fantasy 😭🙃) Arriving soon!
Illustration 38/52
#WrensAria, a charming illustrated animal fantasy wherein a surprising number of injustices are addressed and made right (I did say it was a fantasy 😭🙃) Arriving soon!
January 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Chapter 38: The Pale Menagerie
Illustration 38/52
#WrensAria, a charming illustrated animal fantasy wherein a surprising number of injustices are addressed and made right (I did say it was a fantasy 😭🙃) Arriving soon!
Illustration 38/52
#WrensAria, a charming illustrated animal fantasy wherein a surprising number of injustices are addressed and made right (I did say it was a fantasy 😭🙃) Arriving soon!
List of 60 small tasks anyone can do (*caveat, written with USA's local and national government structures in mind) to help defend the freedom to read and first amendment rights of authors, students, and our communities in general. 🙌 bookriot.com/how-to-defen...
60+ Small Tasks to Defend the Right to Read: Book Censorship News, January 9, 2026
No one is coming to save us, so we must do it ourselves. Here are 60+ small tasks to help defend the right to read in 2026 and beyond.
bookriot.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
List of 60 small tasks anyone can do (*caveat, written with USA's local and national government structures in mind) to help defend the freedom to read and first amendment rights of authors, students, and our communities in general. 🙌 bookriot.com/how-to-defen...
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In response to ICE’s execution of Renee Nicole Good & violence against our communities, the 50501 Movement is demanding the immediate abolition of ICE & is joining its partners in the Disappeared in America Coalition to announce ICE OUT For Good, a nationwide mobilization scheduled for 1/10 & 1/11.
January 9, 2026 at 3:32 AM
In response to ICE’s execution of Renee Nicole Good & violence against our communities, the 50501 Movement is demanding the immediate abolition of ICE & is joining its partners in the Disappeared in America Coalition to announce ICE OUT For Good, a nationwide mobilization scheduled for 1/10 & 1/11.
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Okay, looks like the status of Project #BootTheBillionaires so far is gonna be:
1) Linux Mint (Cinnamon)
2) Vivaldi Browser
3) Kagi Search Engine
Will be paying $5-10/mo for the search engine but zero dollars for the OS, so that seems a fair trade.
1) Linux Mint (Cinnamon)
2) Vivaldi Browser
3) Kagi Search Engine
Will be paying $5-10/mo for the search engine but zero dollars for the OS, so that seems a fair trade.
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Okay, looks like the status of Project #BootTheBillionaires so far is gonna be:
1) Linux Mint (Cinnamon)
2) Vivaldi Browser
3) Kagi Search Engine
Will be paying $5-10/mo for the search engine but zero dollars for the OS, so that seems a fair trade.
1) Linux Mint (Cinnamon)
2) Vivaldi Browser
3) Kagi Search Engine
Will be paying $5-10/mo for the search engine but zero dollars for the OS, so that seems a fair trade.
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This year I've been reflecting upon and writing about my life as a neurodiverse author. Here's one of the most personal essays I've ever written about being on the spectrum. In addition, an updated version of my free booklet "Tips and Strategies for Neurodiverse Writers" is available.
The Mask Comes Off When I Write | Jason Sanford's Genre Grapevine
Get more from Jason Sanford's Genre Grapevine on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This year I've been reflecting upon and writing about my life as a neurodiverse author. Here's one of the most personal essays I've ever written about being on the spectrum. In addition, an updated version of my free booklet "Tips and Strategies for Neurodiverse Writers" is available.
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If you applied to be a panelist for ConFusion 2026, please complete the Panel Interest Survey you received recently. We need these surveys in order to complete our schedule of panels.
66 days and counting until ConFusion 2026!
2026.confusionsf.org
#ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI #MagicalConFusion
66 days and counting until ConFusion 2026!
2026.confusionsf.org
#ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI #MagicalConFusion
ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion – January 30 – February 1, 2026 in Novi, Michigan
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November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
If you applied to be a panelist for ConFusion 2026, please complete the Panel Interest Survey you received recently. We need these surveys in order to complete our schedule of panels.
66 days and counting until ConFusion 2026!
2026.confusionsf.org
#ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI #MagicalConFusion
66 days and counting until ConFusion 2026!
2026.confusionsf.org
#ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI #MagicalConFusion