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been a busy few days, but this can’t wait!</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We know this is the second email
in as many business days, but that’s how urgent this moment is. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The public hearing for SB 1098
took place this morning at 8:00 AM, and OLA President Ayn Frazee and OASL
representative Kate Weber delivered powerful testimony in support of the bill.
A huge shoutout to OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee member Miranda Doyle for
her gallant attempt to testify despite frustrating technical difficulties.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If you missed the hearing<b>, </b>you
can watch it here: <a href="https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/mediaplayer/?clientID=4879615486&eventID=2025031100" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">OLIS
Media Player</a> (start at the 23:09 mark).</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Now, opposition testimony is
pouring into the Legislature, and we need to counter it with overwhelming
support—starting NOW. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The next 48 hours are critical.
This is the time to rally.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u>What You Can Do Right Now</u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>- Submit WrittenTestimony ASAP</b><span style="font-size:14.6667px"> </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px">–</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt">Use our </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xAjmIb4hGyeZu1F0cah0wFFyX-YvdeGICpU95NA9IBU/edit?tab=t.0" style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(70,120,134)">Communication
& Testimony Toolkit</a><span style="font-size:11pt"> to </span><a href="https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Testimony/SED/SB/1098/0000-00-00-00-00?area=Measures" style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(70,120,134)">submit
a letter to the State Legislature here</a><span style="font-size:11pt">. Everyone’s voice makes a
difference!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>- Contact your Legislator</b><span style="font-size:14.6667px"> </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px">–</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt">Use
the </span><u style="font-size:11pt"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.oregonlegislature.gov_FindYourLegislator_leg-2Dsearch.html&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1fMWZ6QrGh_2XBkOc_-s5lfxPI0qBvd0jIfFzV_8Yh0&m=xPZYqaQKH_WMsAKniCailQNT8Q5tMWGEA_9IyQ01IM3Jhhq9VHO6_A-P1V49tbrp&s=dOlTJilTy72xqOgJHIs8cK-810U2AizY3CexaxtSMls&e=" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Find Your Legislator tool</a></u><span style="font-size:11pt"> to identify your State
Senator. Email or call their office to express your support for SB 1098.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>-</b> <b>Spread the Word</b>
– Share the attached Freedom to Read One-Pager with colleagues, friends, and
anyone who cares about protecting access to books and ideas.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">This is when librarians are needed
most. The opposition is loud, but we can be louder. Stand up, speak out, and
make sure the Oregon Legislature knows that the library community is watching.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Jeremy Skinner<br>
Co-Chair, OLA Legislative Committee</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Kate Lasky</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Co-Chair, OLA Legislative
Committee</p></div>