I write this thread after a sleepless night checking in on our team in Israel-Palestine. Like so many in our community, I’ve been glued to the news and deeply worried about family, friends and loved ones. Here are my reflections on the last few days…🧵[THREAD]
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 ideas available to everyone.
The 5th Circuit issued a decision disregarding the FDA's expert judgment on abortion medication. This is a step toward a nationwide abortion ban.
The Justice Department has already announced that they are seeking emergency relief from the Supreme Court.
Read my full statement.
This year, we’ve already seen more than 450 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced at the state level - a record number in our country's history.
There is no asterisk over the word freedom in this country. The President will not hesitate to call out these extreme and shameful policies.
@TheBoycottFilm is now available to stream worldwide!
Boycott follows a speech therapist in TX, a lawyer in AZ and a news publisher in AR who launch legal battles exposing an attack on free speech across the US.
Links to watch >> https://t.co/D9IylFhhcn
With more than 450 anti-LGBTQI+ bills filed nationwide, including nearly 300 targeting kids, @PressSec says @POTUS "will continue fighting for all Americans and their dignity, because equality under the law isn’t just a slogan, it’s a bedrock principle of our democracy."
This morning, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that it will not hear the case of Alan Leveritt, publisher of the @arktimes and protagonist in our documentary, @theboycottfilm. Where does the struggle for the right to boycott go from here?
"Today my family is whole — but as you all are aware, there's so many families who are not whole."
Cherelle Griner pledges she and Brittney Griner "will remain committed to the work of getting every American home." https://t.co/MNTPJkMnuu
The Senate on Tuesday voted to codify federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages.
The vote was 61-36. Here's how every senator voted. Learn more about the Respect For Marriage Act: https://t.co/nlVTr85oKP
Once signed into law, the Respect for Marriage Act will prevent right-wing extremists from uprooting legal precedent, tearing away fundamental freedoms and upending the lives of families across the country.
Ive been proud to serve on the board of @NSTMF alongside @vgcerf@MoDorsainvil@afua_bruce and so many others. This Giving Tuesday, consider making a contribution to increasing diversity in STEM:
Hello, it's Vint Cerf, Chairman of the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation. We hop to raise $50,000 toward its mission.Please take a look around https://t.co/2vl0x3ak9K to learn more and consider making a contribution this giving season.
The @NSTMF is an incredible nonprofit breaking down the barriers that have historically kept scientists and technologists from marginalized communities out of the conversation. Consider supporting their #GivingTuesday campaign:https://t.co/A6ez3sUVsH
100 female skydivers will attempt a world record jump in Arizona. They hope the historic jump inspires women "to live bold, brave lives of their own design." https://t.co/QVbOhCw9UW