Abts
@ashbts.bsky.social
I’m a housing and homelessness consultant based in Utah. I believe in democratic process and human resilience. I also believe that housing ends homelessness; and that trauma, misogyny, and racism are real.
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A moment of silence please for #USAID, which is officially shuttered after months of dismantling.
Why a moment of silence? Not only for the employees. But also for the estimated 14 MILLION deaths by 2030 predicted without the agency.
@altusaid.altgov.info
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Why a moment of silence? Not only for the employees. But also for the estimated 14 MILLION deaths by 2030 predicted without the agency.
@altusaid.altgov.info
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Evaluating the impact of two decades of USAID interventions and projecting the effects of defunding on mortality up to 2030: a retrospective impact evaluation and forecasting analysis
USAID funding has significantly contributed to the reduction in adult and child mortality
across low-income and middle-income countries over the past two decades. Our estimates
show that, unless the a...
www.thelancet.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A moment of silence please for #USAID, which is officially shuttered after months of dismantling.
Why a moment of silence? Not only for the employees. But also for the estimated 14 MILLION deaths by 2030 predicted without the agency.
@altusaid.altgov.info
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Why a moment of silence? Not only for the employees. But also for the estimated 14 MILLION deaths by 2030 predicted without the agency.
@altusaid.altgov.info
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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If you’re struggling to feel celebratory this 4th, I feel you. I think that sadness over Thursday’s vote is patriotic. Caring about what happens to “we the people” is patriotic. Grieving falling further short of America’s promise is patriotic. & keeping up the fight is patriotic.
July 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
If you’re struggling to feel celebratory this 4th, I feel you. I think that sadness over Thursday’s vote is patriotic. Caring about what happens to “we the people” is patriotic. Grieving falling further short of America’s promise is patriotic. & keeping up the fight is patriotic.
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The editorial board of a publication in Sen. Mike Lee's home state of Utah called on him to apologize for his posts about the Minnesota shootings, writing that they “were unacceptable for anyone, let alone from a member of the Senate.”
Deseret News condemns Lee’s posts about Minnesota shooting
The editorial board of the Utah-based publication said the Utah senator cast a “poor light”’ on the Beehive State.
www.politico.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The editorial board of a publication in Sen. Mike Lee's home state of Utah called on him to apologize for his posts about the Minnesota shootings, writing that they “were unacceptable for anyone, let alone from a member of the Senate.”
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From a constituent in 📍 Salt Lake City, UT
Mike Lee's Disgusting and Embarrassing Behavior
Today I write to you regarding Mike Lee's disgusting behavior regarding the recent assassinations of Minnesota lawmakers. Mr. Lee doesn't deserve the title of senator and should resign immediately. His social media posts, regardless of whether they were deleted, were inhumane at best, and are counter to his role in government, his own professed reli gion, and common decency. I am horrified that none of our nationally elected officials have condemned Mr Lee's actions. This behavior is not representative of the people of Utah. Do better or be voted out.
resist.bot
June 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
From a constituent in 📍 Salt Lake City, UT
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On June 14th, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa, was tragically killed during the No Kings protest in Salt Lake City, UT.
50501 is deeply saddened by this tragedy. If you are able, please consider donating to cover the immediate financial burdens his family faces. gofundme.com/f/help-laura...
50501 is deeply saddened by this tragedy. If you are able, please consider donating to cover the immediate financial burdens his family faces. gofundme.com/f/help-laura...
Donate to Help Laura, Vera, and Isaac After Afa's Passing, organized by Lindsey Olson
From the close friends and family of Laura and Afa Ah Loo:
On June 1… Lindsey Olson needs your support for Help Laura, Vera, and Isaac After Afa's Passing
www.gofundme.com
June 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
On June 14th, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa, was tragically killed during the No Kings protest in Salt Lake City, UT.
50501 is deeply saddened by this tragedy. If you are able, please consider donating to cover the immediate financial burdens his family faces. gofundme.com/f/help-laura...
50501 is deeply saddened by this tragedy. If you are able, please consider donating to cover the immediate financial burdens his family faces. gofundme.com/f/help-laura...
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Trevor Lee keeps being obsessed with Salt Lake City. Maybe he should move to our city and run for local office if he’s so interested in our affairs?
GOP Rep. Trevor Lee, who spearheaded the pride flag ban in Utah while arguing it should be OK to display Nazi and Confederate flags in schools, is now targeting gay rights icon Harvey Milk.
Lawmaker who pushed for pride flag ban says he now wants to rename SLC’s Harvey Milk Boulevard
The GOP Utah lawmaker who sponsored the bill banning pride flags at government buildings has set his sights on erasing another symbol of LGBTQ+ belonging: Harvey Milk Boulevard.
www.sltrib.com
June 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Trevor Lee keeps being obsessed with Salt Lake City. Maybe he should move to our city and run for local office if he’s so interested in our affairs?
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Heartwarming video: No kings in Salt Lake City! A 104 year old lady manifesting against Trump, her sign reads “I’m a 104 year old Republican, I’ve seen Hitler, I’ve seen Mussolini, I don’t like what I’m seeing now!”
#nokings
#saltlakecity
#nokings
#saltlakecity
June 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Heartwarming video: No kings in Salt Lake City! A 104 year old lady manifesting against Trump, her sign reads “I’m a 104 year old Republican, I’ve seen Hitler, I’ve seen Mussolini, I don’t like what I’m seeing now!”
#nokings
#saltlakecity
#nokings
#saltlakecity
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The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
June 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
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For Dallas protesters: I'm on the Police Oversight Board. If you'd like to file a complaint against an officer for behaving unprofessionally or abusively, let me know and I'll connect you to the right folks.
At the same time, if you'd like to commend an officer for being helpful, also let me know.
At the same time, if you'd like to commend an officer for being helpful, also let me know.
June 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
For Dallas protesters: I'm on the Police Oversight Board. If you'd like to file a complaint against an officer for behaving unprofessionally or abusively, let me know and I'll connect you to the right folks.
At the same time, if you'd like to commend an officer for being helpful, also let me know.
At the same time, if you'd like to commend an officer for being helpful, also let me know.
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US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
June 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
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If you’re undocumented, don’t march tomorrow. Stay home. Let the rest of us get this one.
Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
June 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
If you’re undocumented, don’t march tomorrow. Stay home. Let the rest of us get this one.
Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
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PSA: If you’re protesting today, turn the biometrics on your phone OFF. No facial recognition, no fingerprint, PASSCODE ACCESS ONLY. Law enforcement can make you unlock your phone with those, but they can’t make you use your passcode. That gives you a case in court should they go that route anyway.
June 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
PSA: If you’re protesting today, turn the biometrics on your phone OFF. No facial recognition, no fingerprint, PASSCODE ACCESS ONLY. Law enforcement can make you unlock your phone with those, but they can’t make you use your passcode. That gives you a case in court should they go that route anyway.
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Fantastic turnout in historic Hillsborough, N.C. Nothing but peaceful protest, great speeches, imaginative signs, honking cars, waving flags, and a strong sense of community. @meidastouch.com @aaronparnas.bsky.social #reclaimourflag #NoKingsDays
June 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Fantastic turnout in historic Hillsborough, N.C. Nothing but peaceful protest, great speeches, imaginative signs, honking cars, waving flags, and a strong sense of community. @meidastouch.com @aaronparnas.bsky.social #reclaimourflag #NoKingsDays
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Seniors in Salt Lake City heading out for a #nokingsprotest in front of their assisted living facility.
June 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Seniors in Salt Lake City heading out for a #nokingsprotest in front of their assisted living facility.
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Please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
Tell Trump and the GOP: Do NOT Defund our Libraries and Museums
An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency for America...
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May 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
Tell your Republican Senator(s) You Don’t Want To Pay The Price For Their Billionaire Tax Breaks act.indivisible.org/petition/no-...
Tell your Republican Senator(s) You Don’t Want To Pay The Price For Their Billionaire Tax Breaks
Republicans in Congress are trying to ram through the Trump Tax Scam, a bill that makes extreme cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. Under ...
act.indivisible.org
May 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Tell your Republican Senator(s) You Don’t Want To Pay The Price For Their Billionaire Tax Breaks act.indivisible.org/petition/no-...
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AWW YEAH
(h/t GoodGoodGood)
Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans www.theguardian.com/...
(h/t GoodGoodGood)
Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans www.theguardian.com/...
Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans
New emblems approved by city councils in defiance of bans on ‘unofficial flags’ on government property
www.theguardian.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
AWW YEAH
(h/t GoodGoodGood)
Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans www.theguardian.com/...
(h/t GoodGoodGood)
Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans www.theguardian.com/...
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I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS- Salt Lake City” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Be there, show support for our DEMOCRACY 🇺🇸
Be there, show support for our DEMOCRACY 🇺🇸
NO KINGS- Salt Lake City · No Kings
IMPORTANT INFO: There will be 2 No Kings events in Salt Lake City on June 14th.
This event, hosted by Salt Lake Indivisible will be at 10am-11:30am at the President's Circle at the University of Uta...
www.mobilize.us
May 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS- Salt Lake City” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Be there, show support for our DEMOCRACY 🇺🇸
Be there, show support for our DEMOCRACY 🇺🇸
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I will be at Washington Square Park (SLC County bld.), Salt Lake City UT.
Locals, if you don't know already for 5/1 or future protests check out: utah50501.com
*another rally on 5/1 @ Canyon Rim Park... 6pm
*Utah Die In will be on 5/3 at the State Capitol
I'll see my 🔵 bros/sisters there!
Locals, if you don't know already for 5/1 or future protests check out: utah50501.com
*another rally on 5/1 @ Canyon Rim Park... 6pm
*Utah Die In will be on 5/3 at the State Capitol
I'll see my 🔵 bros/sisters there!
April 30, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I will be at Washington Square Park (SLC County bld.), Salt Lake City UT.
Locals, if you don't know already for 5/1 or future protests check out: utah50501.com
*another rally on 5/1 @ Canyon Rim Park... 6pm
*Utah Die In will be on 5/3 at the State Capitol
I'll see my 🔵 bros/sisters there!
Locals, if you don't know already for 5/1 or future protests check out: utah50501.com
*another rally on 5/1 @ Canyon Rim Park... 6pm
*Utah Die In will be on 5/3 at the State Capitol
I'll see my 🔵 bros/sisters there!
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Salt Lake City Utah
@ Washington Square Park
Thursday May 1
@ Washington Square Park
Thursday May 1
April 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Salt Lake City Utah
@ Washington Square Park
Thursday May 1
@ Washington Square Park
Thursday May 1
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Impromptu protest. Senator Curtis is speaking at Little America Hotel 4/25 11 am to 2 pm. Join us if you can.
April 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Impromptu protest. Senator Curtis is speaking at Little America Hotel 4/25 11 am to 2 pm. Join us if you can.
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More protest signs at Salt Lake City protest.
Fewer people than two weeks ago (~14K then) but still a good turn out for Easter Weekend.
Fewer people than two weeks ago (~14K then) but still a good turn out for Easter Weekend.
April 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
More protest signs at Salt Lake City protest.
Fewer people than two weeks ago (~14K then) but still a good turn out for Easter Weekend.
Fewer people than two weeks ago (~14K then) but still a good turn out for Easter Weekend.