Noah Ponton
@noahponton.bsky.social
@HumanityUnited 🌏 | democracy, human rights, U.S. foreign policy, global governance, philanthropy | opinions mine | he/him 🏳️🌈
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Noah Ponton
@noahponton.bsky.social
· Nov 29
Making the most of this new platform by leveraging the collective wisdom of smart thinkers working on democracy, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy. 🌎
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
Resharing for all the new folks here on BlueSky. 👇
Making the most of this new platform by leveraging the collective wisdom of smart thinkers working on democracy, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy. 🌎
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
December 23, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Resharing for all the new folks here on BlueSky. 👇
For those following the #HouseForeignAffairs Committee race, the new chair, #BrianMast, signals a significant shift toward Trump’s foreign policy vision—particularly regarding skepticism toward continued U.S. support for Ukraine aid and NATO.
www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
House Foreign Affairs Dems: Bipartisanship is dead under Mast
The foreign policy panel has served as a place where Democrats and Republicans find common ground, but that could change under Brian Mast.
www.politico.com
December 16, 2024 at 1:57 PM
For those following the #HouseForeignAffairs Committee race, the new chair, #BrianMast, signals a significant shift toward Trump’s foreign policy vision—particularly regarding skepticism toward continued U.S. support for Ukraine aid and NATO.
www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
These civic champions and nonprofit leaders get it — our democracy is more than just elections.
apnews.com/article/demo...
apnews.com/article/demo...
Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
Civic engagement nonprofits believe democracy is an exercise in need of constant support — not just extra money around major major campaigns.
apnews.com
December 15, 2024 at 2:30 PM
These civic champions and nonprofit leaders get it — our democracy is more than just elections.
apnews.com/article/demo...
apnews.com/article/demo...
Excited to attend this critical conversation on the role of democracy and human rights in U.S. foreign policy. Glad to see @csis.org’s Human Rights Initiative hosting and grateful to @open-society.bsky.social for sponsoring.
www.csis.org/events/futur...
www.csis.org/events/futur...
The Future of Democracy and Human Rights in American Foreign Policy | CSIS Events
The change in Administration offers an invaluable time to examine the future of U.S. foreign policy and how democracy and human rights promotion fits into it. This event will discuss the importance of...
www.csis.org
December 13, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Excited to attend this critical conversation on the role of democracy and human rights in U.S. foreign policy. Glad to see @csis.org’s Human Rights Initiative hosting and grateful to @open-society.bsky.social for sponsoring.
www.csis.org/events/futur...
www.csis.org/events/futur...
People have not been exaggerating — LaGuardia Airport looks amazing w/ the revamp.
December 4, 2024 at 8:48 PM
People have not been exaggerating — LaGuardia Airport looks amazing w/ the revamp.
Excellent read from @nancyokail.bsky.social + @mattduss.bsky.social. 👇
Americans need an alternative to the choice between “America first” unilateralism or “America is back” nostalgia.
New piece from @nancyokail.bsky.social and me in @foreignaffairs.com www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
New piece from @nancyokail.bsky.social and me in @foreignaffairs.com www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
America Is Cursed by a Foreign Policy of Nostalgia
Washington needs something better than “America first” and “America is back.”
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:55 AM
Excellent read from @nancyokail.bsky.social + @mattduss.bsky.social. 👇
Reposted by Noah Ponton
Americans need an alternative to the choice between “America first” unilateralism or “America is back” nostalgia.
New piece from @nancyokail.bsky.social and me in @foreignaffairs.com www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
New piece from @nancyokail.bsky.social and me in @foreignaffairs.com www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
America Is Cursed by a Foreign Policy of Nostalgia
Washington needs something better than “America first” and “America is back.”
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 3, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Americans need an alternative to the choice between “America first” unilateralism or “America is back” nostalgia.
New piece from @nancyokail.bsky.social and me in @foreignaffairs.com www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
New piece from @nancyokail.bsky.social and me in @foreignaffairs.com www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Reposted by Noah Ponton
Democrats make a mistake by fixating just on Joe Rogan. It is about a mentality that going on a Sunday show with 50,000 viewers is more important than talking to a YouTube influencer with 3 million.
November 30, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Democrats make a mistake by fixating just on Joe Rogan. It is about a mentality that going on a Sunday show with 50,000 viewers is more important than talking to a YouTube influencer with 3 million.
"We all have some soul — and strategy — searching to do."
www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/facing-...
www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/facing-...
Facing Uncertainty Together: How Philanthropy Can Stand for Democracy in Challenging Times
As authoritarian threats emerge to target civil society, guest authors Deepak Bhargava, Joe Goldman and Laleh Ispahani say funders “must not back down or act out of fear.”
www.insidephilanthropy.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:57 PM
"We all have some soul — and strategy — searching to do."
www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/facing-...
www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/facing-...
Reposted by Noah Ponton
The World Cup in Qatar was trailed for years by reports of injuries, and even deaths, suffered by workers who built a new city for the tournament. Now, an unpublished report into FIFA’s responsibility recommends that it should compensate those harmed.
FIFA Should Compensate Migrant Workers Injured Building Qatar World Cup, Report Says
An unpublished report into the soccer governing body’s responsibility for migrant workers recommends that it should compensate those harmed.
nyti.ms
November 29, 2024 at 3:44 PM
The World Cup in Qatar was trailed for years by reports of injuries, and even deaths, suffered by workers who built a new city for the tournament. Now, an unpublished report into FIFA’s responsibility recommends that it should compensate those harmed.
Reposted by Noah Ponton
Making the most of this new platform by leveraging the collective wisdom of smart thinkers working on democracy, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy. 🌎
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
November 29, 2024 at 4:40 AM
Making the most of this new platform by leveraging the collective wisdom of smart thinkers working on democracy, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy. 🌎
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
Making the most of this new platform by leveraging the collective wisdom of smart thinkers working on democracy, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy. 🌎
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
November 29, 2024 at 4:40 AM
Making the most of this new platform by leveraging the collective wisdom of smart thinkers working on democracy, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy. 🌎
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
It's a growing list and a work in progress. I'll be looking to add more folks over the coming weeks. ✍️💡
go.bsky.app/H2uhXsd
Reposted by Noah Ponton
Text, e-mail, call your state Senator and Representative. Let them know you oppose this anti-democracy power grab.
The citizens of North Carolina have power. Use it.
The citizens of North Carolina have power. Use it.
North Carolina Republicans care more about an illegitimate power grab than getting needed relief to hurricane victims in the state.
Truly shameful on many levels.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/u...
Truly shameful on many levels.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/u...
North Carolina’s Democratic Governor Vetoes a G.O.P. Power Grab
Republicans have a supermajority in the state’s legislature and may move to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto, which would set off a new fight over state power and hurricane aid.
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Text, e-mail, call your state Senator and Representative. Let them know you oppose this anti-democracy power grab.
The citizens of North Carolina have power. Use it.
The citizens of North Carolina have power. Use it.
New UK govt should move to abolish this electronic travel authorization. The U.S. and Australia should follow suit.
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/...
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/...
Traveling to the U.K. next year? You need to get authorized online.
Britain’s new electronic travel authorization, or ETA, goes into effect for Americans in January. It requires a fee even for fliers connecting through the U.K.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2024 at 1:03 AM
New UK govt should move to abolish this electronic travel authorization. The U.S. and Australia should follow suit.
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/...
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/...
Yes. Please. Exactly this.
We need bookmarks
November 27, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Yes. Please. Exactly this.
Good news from Capitol Hill. Senator Wyden has a strong track record of holding KSA govt accountable on a range of human rights issues. This includes the wrongful detention of Saudi activists and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month.
apnews.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Good news from Capitol Hill. Senator Wyden has a strong track record of holding KSA govt accountable on a range of human rights issues. This includes the wrongful detention of Saudi activists and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Reposted by Noah Ponton
ALQST highlights widespread human rights and environmental abuses within the Neom project.
Pressure mounts on Saudi authorities to address alleged abuses linked to Vision 2030 initiatives. www.financial-news.co.uk/concerns-ari...
Pressure mounts on Saudi authorities to address alleged abuses linked to Vision 2030 initiatives. www.financial-news.co.uk/concerns-ari...
Concerns Arise Over Neom Project's Risks in Saudi Arabia
Concerns rise over Neom's risks in Saudi Arabia with firms urged to reconsider their roles.
www.financial-news.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 1:46 PM
ALQST highlights widespread human rights and environmental abuses within the Neom project.
Pressure mounts on Saudi authorities to address alleged abuses linked to Vision 2030 initiatives. www.financial-news.co.uk/concerns-ari...
Pressure mounts on Saudi authorities to address alleged abuses linked to Vision 2030 initiatives. www.financial-news.co.uk/concerns-ari...
HR 9495 is set to go before the House Rules committee today.🚨
Was there today for the H.R. 9495 vote (bill that would have allowed labeling nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations).
Voted no, of course - but I do want to report that the activism DID work and persuaded members.
I thought it’d be a lonely NO vote, which we take often. It wasn’t.
Voted no, of course - but I do want to report that the activism DID work and persuaded members.
I thought it’d be a lonely NO vote, which we take often. It wasn’t.
November 18, 2024 at 4:05 PM
HR 9495 is set to go before the House Rules committee today.🚨
HR 9495 is dead — for now. But there’s a good chance this bill will come back up.
52 Ds voting in favor is beyond disappointing.
This is a clear attempt to stifle U.S. civil society actors + civic space.
52 Ds voting in favor is beyond disappointing.
This is a clear attempt to stifle U.S. civil society actors + civic space.
US House voted 256-145 to pass HR 9495 — short of 2/3 required.
Would empower Treasury Secretary to revoke nonprofit tax status of orgs based on judgment they're “terrorist-supporting.”
Concerns it'd help government (esp. Trump's) attack pro-Palestine groups.
52 Democrats voted in favor.
Would empower Treasury Secretary to revoke nonprofit tax status of orgs based on judgment they're “terrorist-supporting.”
Concerns it'd help government (esp. Trump's) attack pro-Palestine groups.
52 Democrats voted in favor.
November 14, 2024 at 4:56 PM
HR 9495 is dead — for now. But there’s a good chance this bill will come back up.
52 Ds voting in favor is beyond disappointing.
This is a clear attempt to stifle U.S. civil society actors + civic space.
52 Ds voting in favor is beyond disappointing.
This is a clear attempt to stifle U.S. civil society actors + civic space.
(Illiberal) democracies deliver? Hasina and her govt represent a challenging case study for global democracy advocates. Despite strengthening the economy and increasing girl's education, she and (her party) now pose a threat to free and fair elections.
t.co/0FXGsHHm1Y
t.co/0FXGsHHm1Y
Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it
Analysts predict that since the main opposition party is staying out of the vote, the 76-year-old leader is practically guaranteed her fifth term in office.
t.co
January 4, 2024 at 10:48 AM
(Illiberal) democracies deliver? Hasina and her govt represent a challenging case study for global democracy advocates. Despite strengthening the economy and increasing girl's education, she and (her party) now pose a threat to free and fair elections.
t.co/0FXGsHHm1Y
t.co/0FXGsHHm1Y
First Bluesky post!🚨
I’m excited to share my recent article w/ Jamil Dakwar, urging the Biden administration to translate U.S. international human rights obligations into domestic policies. One idea is for the U.S. to consider establishing a National Human Rights Institution.🏛️
t.co/EyW277pORe
I’m excited to share my recent article w/ Jamil Dakwar, urging the Biden administration to translate U.S. international human rights obligations into domestic policies. One idea is for the U.S. to consider establishing a National Human Rights Institution.🏛️
t.co/EyW277pORe
How Biden can formalize his promises to safeguard human rights
The U.S. needs to consider establishing its own National Human Rights Institution.
t.co
December 22, 2023 at 3:59 AM
First Bluesky post!🚨
I’m excited to share my recent article w/ Jamil Dakwar, urging the Biden administration to translate U.S. international human rights obligations into domestic policies. One idea is for the U.S. to consider establishing a National Human Rights Institution.🏛️
t.co/EyW277pORe
I’m excited to share my recent article w/ Jamil Dakwar, urging the Biden administration to translate U.S. international human rights obligations into domestic policies. One idea is for the U.S. to consider establishing a National Human Rights Institution.🏛️
t.co/EyW277pORe