Shelah
@hazelhawkeye.bsky.social
Working to ensure human rights & ending gender-based violence. Living the good life with my pack of four 🐾🐾🐾🐾🥰
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A Boston University professor estimates that the Trump administration’s cuts to USAID grants have caused more than 330,000 deaths worldwide, including 224,575 children. 😰😰
USAID cuts have caused more than 330,000 deaths worldwide, BU professor estimates - The Boston Globe
As USAID offices officially close on Tuesday, Brooke Nichols's research is not alone. An international, 15-member research team also shared its own staggering estimates.
www.bostonglobe.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A Boston University professor estimates that the Trump administration’s cuts to USAID grants have caused more than 330,000 deaths worldwide, including 224,575 children. 😰😰
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That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?
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April 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"
April 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"
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If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks
The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the progr...
www.wunc.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
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Chuck Schumer is compromised. No, that’s not a new thing; it just matters more now than it ever has before.
March 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Chuck Schumer is compromised. No, that’s not a new thing; it just matters more now than it ever has before.
Stick out much New Hampshire?
March 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Stick out much New Hampshire?
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Donald Trump is embarrassing the United States on the world stage. We are a country that stands up to dictators and fights for democracy.
Minnesota stands firmly with our allies in Ukraine.
Minnesota stands firmly with our allies in Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Donald Trump is embarrassing the United States on the world stage. We are a country that stands up to dictators and fights for democracy.
Minnesota stands firmly with our allies in Ukraine.
Minnesota stands firmly with our allies in Ukraine.
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The American Cancer Society calls on Trump administration to restore data access (& not kill people for no reason)
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Cancer research group calls on Trump administration to restore data access
The American Cancer Society is calling on the Trump administration to restore access to comprehensive scientific data.
flip.it
February 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The American Cancer Society calls on Trump administration to restore data access (& not kill people for no reason)
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WTF! WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK
February 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
WTF! WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK
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Okay, pardon us, but F this. America, you’ve got to stand up.
February 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Okay, pardon us, but F this. America, you’ve got to stand up.
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NEWS
Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz says he’s putting a blanket hold on all of President Trump’s State Department nominees until USAID is back up and running.
Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz says he’s putting a blanket hold on all of President Trump’s State Department nominees until USAID is back up and running.
Exclusive | Democratic Senator Says He Will Block Trump Nominees Until USAID Is Back
The move would require Senate Majority Leader John Thune to use precious floor time to advance the president’s nominees through the confirmation process.
bit.ly
February 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
NEWS
Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz says he’s putting a blanket hold on all of President Trump’s State Department nominees until USAID is back up and running.
Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz says he’s putting a blanket hold on all of President Trump’s State Department nominees until USAID is back up and running.
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We used to boycott South Africa for apartheid.
February 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
We used to boycott South Africa for apartheid.
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Dozens of Department of Education staff have been suspended for attending DEI seminars, one of which was to learn how to accommodate disabled students.
School is so hard when you’re a disabled or chronically ill kid.
It’s even worse with rampant covid reinfections.
The kids need us to fight back
School is so hard when you’re a disabled or chronically ill kid.
It’s even worse with rampant covid reinfections.
The kids need us to fight back
Education Dept. workers put on leave after taking diversity training during Trump's 1st term, union says
A letter to the affected employees obtained by NBC News said they would continue to receive their full salaries and benefits and wouldn't be required to do any work-related tasks.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Dozens of Department of Education staff have been suspended for attending DEI seminars, one of which was to learn how to accommodate disabled students.
School is so hard when you’re a disabled or chronically ill kid.
It’s even worse with rampant covid reinfections.
The kids need us to fight back
School is so hard when you’re a disabled or chronically ill kid.
It’s even worse with rampant covid reinfections.
The kids need us to fight back
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This is Gaza. See the beachfront land l? This is what Trump and Kushner want to develop.
Gazans have the right to stay in their homeland or go elsewhere. America does not have the right to deport them
Gazans have the right to stay in their homeland or go elsewhere. America does not have the right to deport them
February 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This is Gaza. See the beachfront land l? This is what Trump and Kushner want to develop.
Gazans have the right to stay in their homeland or go elsewhere. America does not have the right to deport them
Gazans have the right to stay in their homeland or go elsewhere. America does not have the right to deport them
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#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
I don’t eat a lot of sweets, but I definitely see a lot of Girl Scout cookies in my future. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
I don’t eat a lot of sweets, but I definitely see a lot of Girl Scout cookies in my future. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
February 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
I don’t eat a lot of sweets, but I definitely see a lot of Girl Scout cookies in my future. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
I don’t eat a lot of sweets, but I definitely see a lot of Girl Scout cookies in my future. #TransRightsAreHumanRights