Library Journal – “While the nation is on tenterhooks waiting for votes to be tallied in the general election, a number of critical library ballot measures were decided on election day—and the wins far outnumbered the losses…” Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: November 2020
Social media promised to connect us, but made us isolated and tribal instead
Fast Company – “A psychologist who studies anxiety and stress explains how to cope during an increasingly divisive time…Human thinking itself has been transformed. It’s now more difficult for us to grasp the “big picture.” A book is a long read these days, too much for some people. Scrolling and swiping culture has reduced our… Continue Reading
Virtual art museums and online exhibits you can visit during pandemic
Rappler – “In the months we’ve been in lockdown due to the pandemic, a means of escape has been through art. Whether it be books, songs, films, or a newfound passion for painting, art has been our solace. To celebrate Go To An Art Museum Day on November 9, we’ve curated a list of museums… Continue Reading
COVID-19: Poynter Resources
“Poynter’s mission is to champion the duty of a free press to inform, educate and hold the powerful accountable. As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, journalists, fact-checkers, educators and students around the world look to Poynter for best practices in covering the most significant story of this generation. Thanks to donations and grants, Poynter is able… Continue Reading
Pet Food Pantries by State
Alley Cat Allies is Working to Keep Cats Fed and Cared for During the COVID-19 Crisis. Information will be updated regularly as this crisis unfolds. “Need assistance with food for cats and dogs for whom you care? Here is a compiled state-by-state directory of animal food banks you can try. Many of them have lifted… Continue Reading
Taiwan Is Beating Political Disinformation. The West Can Too.
Foreign Policy – “…Taiwan takes a whole-of-society approach to fighting disinformation. Its civic technology community works with social media companies, like the island’s popular messaging service Line, to identify, debunk, and downrank viral conspiracy theories on social media platforms. When someone comes across a news story that sounds fishy, they can send it to the… Continue Reading
Three short videos with tips about using Westlaw for tax research
Via Mary Whisner, Librarian, Public Services, UW School of Law: “To support Scott Schumacher’s Tax Writing course, I made three short videos with tips about using Westlaw for tax research. I’m sharing with you because the tips would be handy for any tax researcher, not just those who are in Scott’s class—and in fact, some… Continue Reading
Scientific Brief: Community Use of Cloth Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2
CDC Guidance – Wearing masks effectively protects you, and protects others: “SARS-CoV-2 infection is transmitted predominately by respiratory droplets generated when people cough, sneeze, sing, talk, or breathe. CDC recommends community use of masks, specifically non-valved multi-layer cloth masks, to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Masks are primarily intended to reduce the emission of virus-laden droplets… Continue Reading
Vacancies, acting officials and the waning role of the U.S. Senate
Brookings – “With the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and ensuing speculation over whether Republican senators will confirm the president’s nominee before the 2020 election, the role of the U.S. Senate has taken center stage. Such an imbroglio leaves the impression that the Senate plays a pivotal role in the appointments process, and… Continue Reading
Obama’s Memoir – I’m Not Yet Ready to Abandon the Possibility of America
The Atlantic – I’m Not Yet Ready to Abandon the Possibility of America – Story by Barack Obama – “I wrote my book for young people—as an invitation to bring about, through hard work, determination, and a big dose of imagination, an America that finally aligns with all that is best in us.” The Atlantic… Continue Reading
The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history
Statement by the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) – the Nation’s risk advisor: “The members of Election Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council (GCC) Executive Committee – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Assistant Director Bob Kolasky, U.S. Election Assistance Commission Chair Benjamin Hovland, National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) President Maggie Toulouse Oliver,… Continue Reading
Gifting a gadget? Check its creep factor on Mozilla’s ‘Privacy not included’ list of shame
TechCrunch: “Buying someone a gadget is a time-honored tradition, but these days it can be particularly fraught, considering you may buy them a fitness tracker that also monitors emotions, or a doorbell that snitches to the cops. Mozilla has put together a helpful list of popular gadgets with ratings on just how creepy they are.… Continue Reading
