Sarah Gilliland
@sarahgilliland.bsky.social
former fed at GAO, Senate, CRS, WH, now hustling for a better social safety net. Through it all: believe gov should help people. Enjoy 🚴, 🏊♀️ , 🪴 , + playing 🎸 just well enough to ruin an otherwise peaceful campfire. Most importantly: I ❤️ LIBRARIES
Poem by our kid ~1 year ago and and sign in our neighborhood today
August 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Poem by our kid ~1 year ago and and sign in our neighborhood today
Went to neighbor’s yard sale this weekend. She had great stuff, lots of stories. We spent hours there, pawing.
My kid can spot 18k from 50 yards. Every time she said “mom, I love THIS” I was like “yeah I bet.” 💍 👀
Neighbor invited me to church so now I have a gold mushroom pin AND a new friend!
My kid can spot 18k from 50 yards. Every time she said “mom, I love THIS” I was like “yeah I bet.” 💍 👀
Neighbor invited me to church so now I have a gold mushroom pin AND a new friend!
May 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Went to neighbor’s yard sale this weekend. She had great stuff, lots of stories. We spent hours there, pawing.
My kid can spot 18k from 50 yards. Every time she said “mom, I love THIS” I was like “yeah I bet.” 💍 👀
Neighbor invited me to church so now I have a gold mushroom pin AND a new friend!
My kid can spot 18k from 50 yards. Every time she said “mom, I love THIS” I was like “yeah I bet.” 💍 👀
Neighbor invited me to church so now I have a gold mushroom pin AND a new friend!
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Trump’s halting of data collection could have effects that last far beyond his time in office.
Even if a future administration seeks to resurrect some of the curtailed efforts, the 2025-29 hiatus will make trends harder to identify and understand.
Even if a future administration seeks to resurrect some of the curtailed efforts, the 2025-29 hiatus will make trends harder to identify and understand.
Trump’s War on Measurement Means Losing Data on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change and More
By slashing teams that gather critical data, the administration has left the federal government with no way of understanding if policies are working — and created a black hole of information whose…
www.propublica.org
April 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Trump’s halting of data collection could have effects that last far beyond his time in office.
Even if a future administration seeks to resurrect some of the curtailed efforts, the 2025-29 hiatus will make trends harder to identify and understand.
Even if a future administration seeks to resurrect some of the curtailed efforts, the 2025-29 hiatus will make trends harder to identify and understand.
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My daughter’s speech therapist went out of business because Medicaid reimbursement rates were too low. We do not have Medicaid. I’m going to keep posting this until people understand that when Medicaid gets cut *everyone* loses services.
May 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
My daughter’s speech therapist went out of business because Medicaid reimbursement rates were too low. We do not have Medicaid. I’m going to keep posting this until people understand that when Medicaid gets cut *everyone* loses services.
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Your periodic reminder that you have the right to find out why your health insurer denied your claim.
We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file…
projects.propublica.org
April 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Your periodic reminder that you have the right to find out why your health insurer denied your claim.
We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
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By slashing teams that gather critical data, the Trump administration has left the federal government with no way of understanding if policies are working — and created a black hole of information whose consequences could ripple out for decades.
Trump’s War on Measurement Means Losing Data on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change and More
By slashing teams that gather critical data, the administration has left the federal government with no way of understanding if policies are working — and created a black hole of information whose…
www.propublica.org
April 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
By slashing teams that gather critical data, the Trump administration has left the federal government with no way of understanding if policies are working — and created a black hole of information whose consequences could ripple out for decades.
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Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
BIOCAP tiles reimagine seawalls as dynamic, ecologically active systems that have the potential to enhance coastal resilience.
buff.ly
April 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
Keep on the sunny side
April 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Keep on the sunny side
April 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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ELECTION RESULT: A team of city council members in Rolla, Missouri, have been pushing anti-LGTB policies, including a ban on drag shows and book censorship.
Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.
Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.
April 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
ELECTION RESULT: A team of city council members in Rolla, Missouri, have been pushing anti-LGTB policies, including a ban on drag shows and book censorship.
Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.
Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.
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• Prices from today's announcement alone rise by 1.3%, a loss in purchasing power of $2,100 per household annually in 2024$ on average. All 2025 tariffs raise prices by 2.3%, a $3,800 average loss.
• The April 2nd announcement shaves -0.5pp off 2025 GDP real growth (cont.)
2/7
• The April 2nd announcement shaves -0.5pp off 2025 GDP real growth (cont.)
2/7
April 3, 2025 at 2:43 AM
• Prices from today's announcement alone rise by 1.3%, a loss in purchasing power of $2,100 per household annually in 2024$ on average. All 2025 tariffs raise prices by 2.3%, a $3,800 average loss.
• The April 2nd announcement shaves -0.5pp off 2025 GDP real growth (cont.)
2/7
• The April 2nd announcement shaves -0.5pp off 2025 GDP real growth (cont.)
2/7
These tariffs sound dumb but as America’s WORST capitalist, it’s my time to shine! A 🧵
April 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM
These tariffs sound dumb but as America’s WORST capitalist, it’s my time to shine! A 🧵
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"IMLS makes up .0046% of the federal budget"
DOGE has just completely gutted the IMLS, firing all staff, closing down their email addresses, and leaving any funding for 2025 in question.
bookriot.com/imls-gutted/
bookriot.com/imls-gutted/
The Institute for Museum and Library Services Was Just Gutted
DOGE fired all IMLS employees and closed down their emails. It is assumed all funding for 2025 coming from the federal agency will not be happening.
bookriot.com
March 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"IMLS makes up .0046% of the federal budget"
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WIRED is interested in what jobs are being cut at HHS. If you're one of the 10,000 HHS staffers affected by the layoffs, feel free to reach out. You can find me on Signal at emullin.06 or email me at emily_mullin@wired.com.
March 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
WIRED is interested in what jobs are being cut at HHS. If you're one of the 10,000 HHS staffers affected by the layoffs, feel free to reach out. You can find me on Signal at emullin.06 or email me at emily_mullin@wired.com.
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The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.
Humming along in an old church, the Internet Archive is more relevant than ever
The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.
www.npr.org
March 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.
Here are the books that propped up my laptop yesterday: my version of a “hang in there” kitten poster for anyone who needs it. Looking forward to Kathryn Anne Edwards’ new Optimism Economy podcast. Maybe we’ll make it! 🤞
Link to the first episode, “All We’ve Tried Is Nothing” here:
lnkd.in/eAfNZ_w4
Link to the first episode, “All We’ve Tried Is Nothing” here:
lnkd.in/eAfNZ_w4
March 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Here are the books that propped up my laptop yesterday: my version of a “hang in there” kitten poster for anyone who needs it. Looking forward to Kathryn Anne Edwards’ new Optimism Economy podcast. Maybe we’ll make it! 🤞
Link to the first episode, “All We’ve Tried Is Nothing” here:
lnkd.in/eAfNZ_w4
Link to the first episode, “All We’ve Tried Is Nothing” here:
lnkd.in/eAfNZ_w4
Crayola nailed it
March 20, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Crayola nailed it
People talk about #Washington but I live in #DC
March 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
People talk about #Washington but I live in #DC
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A 2024 GAO report found the IRS netted a savings of $13,000 for every additional hour spent auditing wealthy individuals’ tax returns.
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
How DOGE Cuts to the IRS Could Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save
YouTube video by ProPublica
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March 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A 2024 GAO report found the IRS netted a savings of $13,000 for every additional hour spent auditing wealthy individuals’ tax returns.
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
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Was not expecting tears of joy this morning but here we are!
March 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Was not expecting tears of joy this morning but here we are!
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NEW: The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes.
“If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
“If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
How DOGE’s Cuts to the IRS Threaten to Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save
The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes. “If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would…
propub.li
March 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes.
“If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
“If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
