Katina Jones

Packers fan always: WI-MO-IL. Grunge Hippie. Data Nerd. Excel Maven. Library Lover. Social Justice Warrior in Training.

[Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones]

We are already seeing the rationalizing of how we got here and the blaming of the political party that, though flawed, actually reflects multiracial democracy. We must resist this. Voters knew exactly who Trump was and chose him anyway. This is not about the so-called excesses of the left. As the NYT editorial board writes, Trump ran the "most racist, sexist, and xenophobic campaign in modern history." As NYT reporter Lisa Lerer wrote today, "This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history." This is the unsparing truth that we must confront.

[Katina Jones @PackerFan_inMO]

I get to work with the coolest people!!

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Congratulations to Denise Davis on your new appointment as an ALA Senior Fellow for Research and Data!

We're thrilled to have you on board to advise on the re-establishment of ALA's research and data functions, a long-term priority for the Association:
https://t.co/l7xmk4dmBj

[The Recount @therecount]

We're thinking about identity politics all wrong, @staceyabrams says.

Addressing key voting demographics isn't "pandering or panic — it is respect."

[Katina Jones @PackerFan_inMO]

What. Are. We. Doing?!

[Chicago Sun-Times @Suntimes]

BREAKING: The entire Chicago Board of Education is resigning, a stunning development after months of acrimony. https://t.co/94K0C5ccZA

[Katina Jones @PackerFan_inMO]

@keithboykin Back on August 21… 😳

[Banned Books Week @BannedBooksWeek]

#BannedBooksWeek is here! Honorary chair and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay kicks off the annual event spotlighting book censorship in style! https://t.co/zYZgV14H4N #FreedBetweenTheLines w/@ARRAY

[Stacey Abrams @staceyabrams]

#NationalVoterRegistrationDay is a reminder: our democracy works best when everyone participates. If you haven’t registered, take the time today. If you have, check in with your friends and family. Let’s make sure every voice is heard. Go to https://t.co/drkuxyK6tZ.

[Katina Jones @PackerFan_inMO]

@notcapnamerica @keithboykin “… this country is not gonna work.”
Just throw the whole thing out! 😂🥹😭
#LaughingAndCryingAtSameTimeMeme

[Keith Boykin @keithboykin]

When Republicans ask "Is Kamala Harris Black?" or "Did she work at McDonald's?" they are trying to distract you.

"The function, the very serious function of racism...is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining over and over again." – Toni Morrison

[Unite Against Book Bans @UABookBans]

If you believe that:

1) Reading is critical to democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn't make decisions for other parents' children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.

Join the campaign & #UniteAgainstBookBans: https://t.co/N9p5nJ5lhw

[Katina Jones @PackerFan_inMO]

I just signed up to be Reader. Voter. Ready. this election season! Join me and the multitude of library supporters nationwide: https://t.co/KPGhHzqZRN via @LibraryPolicy

[Katina Jones @PackerFan_inMO]

Library Friends - this is today!
#ReaderVoterReady

[Public Library Association @ALA_PLA]

How you can get your library's community #ReaderVoterReady? Join @LibraryPolicy and library leaders from across the country to hear how their libraries are getting patrons registered, informed, & ready to vote!

Tune in on August 6 @ 11am Central: https://t.co/IIKV6d8IpW

[Katina Jones @PackerFan_inMO]

For those following along at home:
Copyright Office Releases Part 1 of Artificial Intelligence Report- Recommends Federal Digital Replica Law https://t.co/8yIyJlPUea

[Katina Jones @PackerFan_inMO]

As a library professional, a hoarder, and a child of the MTV News generation - I have so many feelings about this. What are yours?
MTV News Repository of Nearly 480,000 Articles Launched by Internet Archive After Paramount’s Content Takedown https://t.co/i4XwbzyuVt via @variety

[southpaw @nycsouthpaw]

The greatest city in the world.

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

Are you ready to #TakeActionForLibraries today?

Step 1: Pledge to be an informed, registered voter!

Step 2: Register or update your voter registration!

Step 3: Tell your community to get #ReaderVoterReady!

Learn more & take action: https://t.co/bsHbIhuJ8d

[Reycraft Books @ReycraftBooks]

There Was an Old Dog Who Needed a Nap at #PLA2024 🐶@ALA_PLA

[Metallica @Metallica]

We are beyond excited and proud to perform at next month’s presentation of the @librarycongress #GershwinPrize for Popular Song, honoring Elton John & Bernie Taupin!

PBS stations nationwide will premiere the concert on Monday, April 8. Learn more at https://t.co/U5Gi8dJskh.

[Katina Jones @PackerFan_inMO]

Love is in the air... Library Data love that is! Check out this @publibonline article for tools available from @ALA_PLA to help libraries with their unique kind of data. #LoveData24 #ProjectOutcome #BenchmarkLibraryMetrics #PLA2024
https://t.co/e89VFvhrB2

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

Insane stat of the day:

When the Bills host the Chiefs, it will be the first-ever road playoff game for Patrick Mahomes.

In 15 postseason appearances he's only played at home or in the Super Bowl.

Absurd.

More: https://t.co/Zolz8SDugG