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Alex H. Poole

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Presidents of both parties defended libraries as allies of democracy for a century – until Trump

Presidents of both parties defended libraries as allies of democracy for a century – until Trump

An information science scholar analyzed statements by 17 presidents and found that Trump has rarely spoken of libraries at all – and when he has,...

30.10.2026 9

The Conversation

Alex H. Poole

Dolly Parton’s book program reaches 1 in 7 U.S. kids under 5. How much longer?

Funding challenges have arisen in at least four states, and Parton's foundation now carries the program.

03.10.2026 20

Fortune

Alex H. Poole

How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is helping kids start reading when they’re very young

This free program mails an age-appropriate book monthly to each enrolled child from birth to age 5.

02.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Alex H. Poole