Amanda Free
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Amanda Free
@amandafromky.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Report: Over a dozen Americans in Uganda have been exposed to this strand of Ebola, which is 🚨 fatal in 41% of cases 🚨

Those foolish enough to think the U.S. is immune to global health crises should have learned their lesson 5 years ago.

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As Trump shuts down USAID missions, officials warn Ebola outbreak in Uganda will spread
Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Reposted by Amanda Free
American foreign assistance programs are not charity—#GlobalHealth investments strengthen our economy, national security, & standing throughout the world, while the stop-work order puts them at risk. GHC has developed a report on some of the impacts ➡️ bit.ly/SWOImpact
February 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Google erases promise not to use AI technology for weapons or surveillance
Google erases promise not to use AI technology for weapons or surveillance
Google’s updated, public AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue applications for weapons and surveillance.
www.wlky.com
February 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
“The messaging and guidance from the State Department expose an ignorance of how these programs function — and an alarming lack of compassion for the millions of lives at risk,” said Jirair Ratevosian, former PEPFAR chief of staff

That could sum up every move made by this administration so far.
Two weeks into President Trump’s sweeping freeze on foreign aid, HIV groups abroad have not received any funding, jeopardizing the health of more than 20 million people, including 500,000 children.
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Leaders in Russia, Hungary and El Salvador welcomed the Trump administration’s assault on USAID, which many authoritarians have seen as a threat.
Foreign Strongmen Cheer as Musk Dismantles U.S. Aid Agency
Leaders in Russia, Hungary and El Salvador welcomed the Trump administration’s assault on U.S.A.I.D., which many authoritarians have seen as a threat.
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February 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Mississippi has introduced a bill offering bounty to those willing to assist in immigration round up.

These were the same tactics that slave owners used to round up runaway slaves.

How have we gone from 2024 - 1850 in the span of 1 week in America.

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Mississippi Rep. uses Laken Riley case in defense of bill to bounty hunt illegal immigrants
Mississippi State Rep. Justin Keen used Laken Riley case to defend his bill aimed at bounty hunting illegal immigrants in the state.
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January 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM