AI Slop Is Destroying the Internet. These Are the People Fighting to Save It AI slop is an oil spill in our digital oceans. The cleanup depends on all of us doing our part. By Katelyn Chedraoui, Feb. 18, 2026 5:01 a.m. PT, 20 min read Rosanna Pansino has been sharing her baking creations with the internet for over 15 years, hoping to delight and inspire…
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Feb 18, 2026 – Politics & Policy Where Christian nationalism is most dominant in the U.S. By Russell Contreras Share whose views align with Christian Nationalist beliefs Based on respondents’ answers to five questions about Christian NationalismSurvey of 22,111 adults conducted Feb. 28 to Dec. 8, 2025 A choropleth map of U.S. states showing the share whose views align with Christian Nationalist beliefs. Agreement with those…
Have you watched my new YouTube show, It’s Not Complicated, yet? If not, check it out below! It’s been so exciting to read all of your comments since it launched on Tuesday, and I can’t wait to share more episodes. Be sure you’re subscribed to the YouTube channel to be the first to know when a new episode drops (it’s free!), and if you want access…
Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance Stephen Colbert and the First Amendment By Joyce Vance Feb 18, 2026 As if CBS hasn’t drawn enough fire for tampering with 60 Minutes’ journalistic integrity, on Monday, Stephen Colbert shared that he was told by the network’s lawyers that he couldn’t have Texas Democrat James Talarico, who is running in a contested primary for the U.S. Senate, on his show…
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Entertainment Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and others pay tribute to Robert Duvall, who died at age 95 Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Updated 4:46 PM GMT-8, February 16, 2026…
Companies that caved to Trump face ‘tsunami of Congressional oversight’ February 17, 2026 | 01:50PM ET Corporations that pandered to Donald Trump after his reelection could soon pay the price for it, with one bipartisan consulting firm warning clients of a “tsunami of congressional oversight” in the likely event the Republicans lose the midterms, and it will be “much worse than they expect.” The memo, reported…
Politics 4 min read Judge who allowed FBI to search Washington Post reporter’s home rips into Justice Department By Devan Cole, Updated 18 hr ago A federal judge ripped into the Justice Department on Friday for failing to inform him of the applicability of a law intended to protect journalists from government searches and seizures when it asked him for permission to raid a Washington Post…
President calls six justices a ‘disgrace to the nation’ while praising three justices who dissented. US politics live – latest updates.
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That quote, “other duties as assigned” has become a catchphrase in my library. It refers to the things we find ourselves doing as part of our work that aren’t in the job description and not what our MLS degree education (where required) prepared us for. It could be ice skating in a chipmunk costume, building life-size people from chicken wire, or playing with mud. Why would we volunteer for such things? And why, as managers, would we encourage our staff to do the same? Opportunity • We do them primarily because it’s a way to keep the fun in our work. C’mon, imagine getting paid to be an ice-skating chipmunk. • Fun in our work feels like play, and play is known to stimulate parts of the brain not always used during routine tasks such as ordering materials or creating schedules. Staff can learn a new task better when work…
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The Trump administration is working on Plan B after the Supreme Court struck down Plan A and ruled that his sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal and not an emergency.
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In a historic 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs were illegal, jeopardizing a pillar of the president’s second term. The New York Times chief legal affairs correspondent Adam Liptak explains the legal logic of the ruling and its potentially seismic impacts. On Today’s Episode Adam Liptak, chief legal affairs correspondent for The New York Times. Below is the embedded episode,…
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Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with TechnologySubmit your idea today for Upgrade 2026! Upgrade will be held virtually November 12-13 2026. Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals!Lecture presentation: 45-minute presentation + 15 min Q&APanel Discussion: 2-4 presenters focused on one big topic and sharing their experienceLightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation/demonstration Topics may include, but are not limited to:OERArtificial intelligenceVirtual realityCybersecurity and data privacyMedia labs and makerspacesSocial mediaMedia literacyPodcastsDigital collectionsEquity, accessible and inclusive technologySelected lecture and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk and roundtable presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. For more information, visit the conference website.
Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with TechnologySubmit your idea today for Upgrade 2026! Upgrade will be held virtually November 12-13 2026. Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals!Lecture presentation: 45-minute presentation + 15 min Q&APanel Discussion: 2-4 presenters focused on one big topic and sharing their experienceLightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation/demonstration Topics may include, but are not limited to:OERArtificial intelligenceVirtual realityCybersecurity and data privacyMedia labs and makerspacesSocial mediaMedia literacyPodcastsDigital collectionsEquity, accessible and inclusive technologySelected lecture and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk and roundtable presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. For more information, visit the conference website. Read original article: Read More
In a historic 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs were illegal, jeopardizing a pillar of the president’s second term.
The New York Times chief legal affairs correspondent Adam Liptak explains the legal logic of the ruling and its potentially seismic impacts.
Guest: Adam Liptak, chief legal affairs correspondent for The New York Times.
Background Reading:
What Happens to All These Trade Deals Now?
Trump Tariff Tracker: Latest Rates on Countries and Products
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Of course, SCOTUS struck down Trump’s stupid tariffs.
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The Department of Education is investigating a center in Oregon that is aimed at helping Black students succeed.
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Southwestern Law School launches schoolwide AI and law program for J.D. and LL.M. students Students who successfully complete Introduction to AI & Law will earn Southwestern’s Law & Generative AI badge. The credential may be listed on …
Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance The Context You Need to Understand The Supreme Court’s Tariffs Decision By Joyce Vance, Feb 20, 2026 Thanks for being here and for reading Civil Discourse. If it helps you understand these issues better, I hope you’ll share it with friends and consider subscribing if you don’t already. The most shocking thing about the Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources, the…
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