6 Badass Librarians Who Changed History
They will not be shushed.
BY APRIL WHITE
APRIL 5, 2024 via @atlasobscura
LIBRARIANS HAVE NEVER BEEN A quiet bunch: Information, after all, is power. To mark National Library Week—typically celebrated the second full week of April, fittingly, went into the archives to find our favorite stories of librarians who have fostered cultural movements, protected national secrets, and fought criminals.
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And the reason they're doing it is the #GreatReplacementTheory*: not nearly enough "white babies" are being born.
Watch The #HandmaidsTale (again.) This is what is ultimately coming for you.
"Speaking in hushed tones and intermittently flashing a menacing smile, Britt—the former CEO of an Alabama corporate lobbying organization and the wife of a lobbyist—said from the comfort of her posh kitchen inside her 6,000-square-foot mansion that she understands and sympathizes with 'what real families are facing.'"
"At one point in Britt's speech, someone edited her Wikipedia page to say she is 'a member of The Handmaid's Tale and not one of the good ones'—a reference to the dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood that inspired the popular television series by the same name.
Many compared Britt to Serena Waterford, the novel and show's leading female villain."
Did you get a load of that Stepford Wife that the GOP put up to rebut Joe's State of the Union speech? Oh my God they have gone so far down the Handmaid's Tale rabbit hole they thought "the ladies" would love her. That sick freak had to have been a Mike Johnson pick, don't you think?
FFS 🤦♂️ These #Christofascists are moving full-steam ahead with their overt agenda to transform our once great #secularRepublic into a hellish (and unconstitutional) #Christian#theocracy. These people want the literal undoing of our nation and the imposition of the Christian version of Islamist #extremism. We joke, but the #HandmaidsTale is frighteningly similar to the vision these dewey-eyed Christian zealots have for America.
NEW: #Missouri law says pregnant women can’t get divorced. There are NO exceptions for domestic violence. Three other states have similar laws: Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas.
Reich article from across the pond.Having despised other theocracies - Iran as one example, Afghanistan as another and both arguably created/enabled by the US, the GOP are determined to copy them. At what point will the civilised world find that we have to accept refugees from the US?
That's some platform, GOP Fascist Party: "NO SEX FOR PLEASURE!" Should garner a whole lotta votes.
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Via Adam Jentleson:
Highly influential heritage foundation, which would help staff & direct a future Trump admin, literally said that a key conserv policy goal is “ending recreational sex.” they said it, not me. IMO we should take them both seriously & literally
Diving into the Roots of Festivals w Margaret Atwood 🌿🎉 Explore Atwood's musings on the pagan origins of Halloween, Christmas, and Easter. Her witty take on the Easter Bunny's perplexing existence raises both smiles and questions. Did you ever wonder about those eggs? Join Atwood for a light-hearted yet insightful discussion on these festive traditions. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/UjXMGTbd0DU#HandmaidsTale#atheist#atheism#religion@JaniceSelbie
Margaret Atwood on the Political Landscape of Canada 🇨🇦🗳️ Explore Atwood's insights into why Canada's multi-party system lessens the danger of extreme polarization seen in other nations. Learn from her analysis of the diverse political spectrum and its impact on Canadian governance. For more of Atwood's thought-provoking views, watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/UjXMGTbd0DU#HandmaidsTale#canpol#canadianpolitics#MargaretAtwood@JaniceSelbie
Dive into the mind of Margaret Atwood as she unveils the foundations of Gilead in 'The Handmaid's Tale.' 📖🌐 Discover how she constructed a dystopian world based on the real threats of religious totalitarianism and the intentions of those seeking power. A chilling reflection of what could be, rooted in what has been said. Catch the full thought-provoking discussion: https://youtu.be/UjXMGTbd0DU#HandmaidsTale#Gilead#MargaretAtwood
"Following the June 2022 Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, the researchers estimated there were 519,981 rapes associated with 64,565 pregnancies during the four to 18 months after states implemented total abortion bans. Of those pregnancies, an estimated 5,586 occurred in states with exceptions for rape and 58,979 in states with no exceptions."
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The razor wire Texas illegally placed at the border with Mexico is to keep their women from escaping to Mexico where they can get legal abortions and not be extradited back to the USA. #HandmaidsTale
Margaret Atwood on the political rise of the religious right 📚🔍. Explore Atwood's perspective on the historical impact of Ronald Reagan's election and the weaponization of the religious right in U.S. politics. Gain insight into why we should heed the intentions of those seeking power. A crucial lesson from history not to be ignored. Watch the full insightful conversation – https://youtu.be/UjXMGTbd0DU?si=Xal6ffRj7rzbHxrU. #MargaretAtwood#HandmaidsTale#Gilead@JaniceSelbie
Margaret Atwood : 🌍🕰️ From 9/11 to the financial crisis of 2008, and the political shifts that followed, join Atwood as she reflects on the impactful events that have shaped our current world. Witness her insights into the filming of 'The Handmaid's Tale' during these tumultuous times and how the 2016 election transformed the show's context. A compelling perspective on history and storytelling. For the full discussion, check out the video: https://youtu.be/UjXMGTbd0DU#HandmaidsTale#Gilead
This is from BBC Radio more than 20 years ago but If you like audio this is a great production and worth the effort to check out. Looks like someone today uploaded all the episodes, concatenated as a single file.