Disappointed, though not surprised, I began to describe various life- saving components of USAID’s global health portfolio, highlighting how we prepare for and respond to emerging pandemic threats; support the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV; and immunize millions of children from the deadliest childhood diseases. I spoke for about five minutes, focusing primarily on our infectious diseases work and hoping to keep the attention of people who seemed to have no experience—or interest—in global health. When I finished, the room was silent, the political appointees looking at one another in what appeared to be disbelief. The silence was broken by Ken Jackson, who chuckled softly and shook his head. “Wow, there really is so much that USAID does that we never knew,” he said. “This is the story that needs to get out there.” Joel, also smiling, chimed in next, echoing Jackson’s amazement. “I had no idea you did all this,” he said. “As a Republican, when I think of what USAID does in global health, I assumed it was just, you know, abortions.”

This is NUTS

www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-usai...

This ass...

What a dick.

😢💔

Lucifer has a point

They export war
Then criminalize refugees.
They destabilize economies
Then lecture us about corruption.
They burn the house
Then blame the smoke.

(Ez.naive.art)

Indigenous Peoples decry permit allowing mineral drilling at sacred Black Hills site – Intercontinental Cry The Indigenous organization NDN Collective is calling for action after a decision by the U.S. Forest Service will allow exploratory mineral drilling at Pe’ Sla,

Indigenous peoples decry US Forest Service permit allowing mineral drilling at sacred Black Hills site Pe' Sla.
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Excerpt from The Guardian story, featuring midterm candidates looking to change the Democratic party. Copy on excerpt reads: THE GUARDIAN: US NEWS HEADLINE: "'Are you willing to fight back?: Democrats ready to take on party's old guard ahead of midterms" Photo of Kat showcased holding a stack of yard signs. Copy below reads: "Another test case is Illinois' deep blue 9th District, where Kat Abughazaleh, 26, a progressive Palestinian American, is taking on a Democratic establishment she accuses of complacency and cowardice."

Excerpt from The Guardian story, featuring midterm candidates looking to change the Democratic party. Copy on excerpt reads: "Abughazaleh believes that Democrats have long failed to meet the moment of taking on the far right. For her and many progressive challengers across the country, countering the Trump administration is inextricably linked to combating the influence of groups such as Aipac and challenging the corporate status quo. Abughazaleh said: "I even see it in my own campaign where there are local leaders and elected officials that call me before endorsing one of my opponents, apologetically saying, I love what you're doing but I'm feeling a lot of pressure to endorse this way or the other. They feel that pressure in the first place instead of being able to stick to their values and it's a shame that we have a party that makes people feel like that." "I don't know how many times we have to keep doing the same thing over and over and over again of insisting that we have to be more moderate, that we have to move to the right," Abughazaleh added, arguing that policies ensuring affordable housing, groceries and healthcare should represent the political centre."

You don’t beat the far right with moderation. You have to confront it.

Career politicians are unequipped to handle this moment. It’s time for them to step aside.

Settlers are the proud boys of Israel. Just evil and inhumane.

Fuckers

60% of Americans disapprove of Trump, poll finds

REGIME CHANGE SHOULD START AT HOME. CAN HIS ASS. #NoWarIran #FreeGaza #TraitorTrump

I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party.

We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.

Absolutely.

Thank you Jesse, and all other farm workers. I hope that soon you will all be unionized.

A farm worker harvesting strawberries

"Mario" shares, "I'm a strawberry picker. I wake up at 4:30 in the morning to work for 4 to 5 hours in this cold damp weather. I end up earning $60 to $80. I do it with great pride. Farm workers are essential. We put food on America's tables." #WeFeedYou

I'm ashamed of our government.

👀 👀

Finally.

So true.

It also points out how the cultural ignorance of much of our pundit & MSM class fails. 135 million Americans watched an important & controversial cultural event & many journalists are 1)ill-equipped to explain its significance or 2) too arrogant to know that would need assistance in unpacking it.

Thank you forever and always to farm workers. 💚

Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."

Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) reacted to Trump personal attorney-turned Deputy AG Todd Blanche discussing the DOJ's intention to appeal the judges decision releasing Liam Ramos.

"Why is the Trump Administration fighting harder to arrest 5-year-old children than pedophiles in the Epstein files?" he posted

Pissed off and sad...

Donate to Help Oliver Aguillon Fight ICE Detention, organized by Norma Herrera My husband, Oliver Hilario Aguillon, has recently been detained by ICE, and our… Norma Herrera needs your support for Help Oliver Aguillon Fight ICE Detention

HELP FOR SOMEONE KIDNAPPED BY ICE!

Oliver Aguillon is the nephew of one of my mom's friends, and his family is raising funds to help fight for his freedom.

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Absolutely. I got in a lot of trouble when I was in school in Texas for refusing to participate in compulsory Christian and rah rah America bullshit. Plus, I committed the grave sin of getting other kids to reject it too. This was back when corporal punishment was still a thing, but it was worth it

Yes, believe it or not - tickets are still available. 👇