David Khoudour
@davidkhoudour.bsky.social
Senior Development Economist & Human Mobility Expert – Migration & Forced Displacement
Morse College Fellow @Yale.edu | PhD Economics @sciencespo.bsky.social | Fulbright Program alumnus @UCBerkeleyofficial.bsky.social
Ex @UNDP.org @OECD-OCDE.bsky.social
Morse College Fellow @Yale.edu | PhD Economics @sciencespo.bsky.social | Fulbright Program alumnus @UCBerkeleyofficial.bsky.social
Ex @UNDP.org @OECD-OCDE.bsky.social
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Easy opportunity for any journalist speaking to any immigration official of the US government:
Ask, “Can you please define the term, ‘remigration’?”
Ask, “Can you please define the term, ‘remigration’?”
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Easy opportunity for any journalist speaking to any immigration official of the US government:
Ask, “Can you please define the term, ‘remigration’?”
Ask, “Can you please define the term, ‘remigration’?”
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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The US Administration is preparing to issue a new rule restricting employment authorization for asylum-seekers.
It's unclear now exactly what form that will take. But @cbsnews.com reported in June that the new policy may indefinitely, categorically ban new work permits for all asylum seekers—>
It's unclear now exactly what form that will take. But @cbsnews.com reported in June that the new policy may indefinitely, categorically ban new work permits for all asylum seekers—>
Trump officials crafting rule to prevent asylum-seekers from getting work permits
The Trump administration is considering a regulation that would prevent most asylum-seekers from getting work permits.
www.cbsnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The US Administration is preparing to issue a new rule restricting employment authorization for asylum-seekers.
It's unclear now exactly what form that will take. But @cbsnews.com reported in June that the new policy may indefinitely, categorically ban new work permits for all asylum seekers—>
It's unclear now exactly what form that will take. But @cbsnews.com reported in June that the new policy may indefinitely, categorically ban new work permits for all asylum seekers—>
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It is now the policy of the United States government to invade any country on earth under the pretext of protecting Christians (but no other ethnic group).
It is the policy of the United States to “cherish” Christians (but members of no other faith).
It is the policy of the United States to “cherish” Christians (but members of no other faith).
November 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It is now the policy of the United States government to invade any country on earth under the pretext of protecting Christians (but no other ethnic group).
It is the policy of the United States to “cherish” Christians (but members of no other faith).
It is the policy of the United States to “cherish” Christians (but members of no other faith).
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So you should really watch this. Just 2 minutes. But a window into the truly radical nature of the people Trump is nominating.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
So you should really watch this. Just 2 minutes. But a window into the truly radical nature of the people Trump is nominating.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
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« On est en train de discuter des livres que va lire Nicolas Sarkozy en prison ? Alors qu'il a été condamné pour "association de malfaiteurs". »
@fabricearfi.bsky.social Journaliste d’investigation
La suite :
⏰ 22h50 sur france·tv
➡️https://bit.ly/SarkozyEnPrisonHonneurDeshonneur
🎧en podcast
@fabricearfi.bsky.social Journaliste d’investigation
La suite :
⏰ 22h50 sur france·tv
➡️https://bit.ly/SarkozyEnPrisonHonneurDeshonneur
🎧en podcast
October 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
« On est en train de discuter des livres que va lire Nicolas Sarkozy en prison ? Alors qu'il a été condamné pour "association de malfaiteurs". »
@fabricearfi.bsky.social Journaliste d’investigation
La suite :
⏰ 22h50 sur france·tv
➡️https://bit.ly/SarkozyEnPrisonHonneurDeshonneur
🎧en podcast
@fabricearfi.bsky.social Journaliste d’investigation
La suite :
⏰ 22h50 sur france·tv
➡️https://bit.ly/SarkozyEnPrisonHonneurDeshonneur
🎧en podcast
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Selecting US immigrants based on their race, or on their (Left or Right) political views, is illegal and a betrayal.
Our refugee program is an expression of our humanitarian values and, for many sponsors, a profound expression of their faith. It is not a plaything for ethno-nationalist extremists.
Our refugee program is an expression of our humanitarian values and, for many sponsors, a profound expression of their faith. It is not a plaything for ethno-nationalist extremists.
Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Selecting US immigrants based on their race, or on their (Left or Right) political views, is illegal and a betrayal.
Our refugee program is an expression of our humanitarian values and, for many sponsors, a profound expression of their faith. It is not a plaything for ethno-nationalist extremists.
Our refugee program is an expression of our humanitarian values and, for many sponsors, a profound expression of their faith. It is not a plaything for ethno-nationalist extremists.
In this new paper, I analyse how #HumanMobility affects resilience in #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean.
I show how to build #resilience through policy recommendations aimed at minimizing the potential risks of #migration & #displacement, while maximizing their #development impact.
lnkd.in/eVGbq-eJ
I show how to build #resilience through policy recommendations aimed at minimizing the potential risks of #migration & #displacement, while maximizing their #development impact.
lnkd.in/eVGbq-eJ
www.undp.org
October 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In this new paper, I analyse how #HumanMobility affects resilience in #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean.
I show how to build #resilience through policy recommendations aimed at minimizing the potential risks of #migration & #displacement, while maximizing their #development impact.
lnkd.in/eVGbq-eJ
I show how to build #resilience through policy recommendations aimed at minimizing the potential risks of #migration & #displacement, while maximizing their #development impact.
lnkd.in/eVGbq-eJ
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Former USAID official here.
The current Administration has done zero impact analysis to estimate the effects of its obliteration of USAID on deaths around the world.
It just keeps saying "no one has died" as a mesmeric incantation.
The facts, below. 🧵
The current Administration has done zero impact analysis to estimate the effects of its obliteration of USAID on deaths around the world.
It just keeps saying "no one has died" as a mesmeric incantation.
The facts, below. 🧵
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Former USAID official here.
The current Administration has done zero impact analysis to estimate the effects of its obliteration of USAID on deaths around the world.
It just keeps saying "no one has died" as a mesmeric incantation.
The facts, below. 🧵
The current Administration has done zero impact analysis to estimate the effects of its obliteration of USAID on deaths around the world.
It just keeps saying "no one has died" as a mesmeric incantation.
The facts, below. 🧵
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The numbers say H-1Bs raise wages, boost patents, and drive productivity.
The story is that H-1Bs aren’t just “workers”—they’re engines of innovation. They're the strivers who crossed the ocean, and brought their fresh new ideas with them.
The story is that H-1Bs aren’t just “workers”—they’re engines of innovation. They're the strivers who crossed the ocean, and brought their fresh new ideas with them.
October 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The numbers say H-1Bs raise wages, boost patents, and drive productivity.
The story is that H-1Bs aren’t just “workers”—they’re engines of innovation. They're the strivers who crossed the ocean, and brought their fresh new ideas with them.
The story is that H-1Bs aren’t just “workers”—they’re engines of innovation. They're the strivers who crossed the ocean, and brought their fresh new ideas with them.
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As I was saying…
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
As I was saying…
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The reason I don't believe you understand the second amendment is because of how obvious it is that you've never read the first.
September 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The reason I don't believe you understand the second amendment is because of how obvious it is that you've never read the first.
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There goes the First Amendment.
September 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
There goes the First Amendment.
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What we are witnessing is an outright abuse of power.
This administration is attacking critics and using fear as a weapon to silence anyone who would speak out. Media corporations — from television networks to newspapers — are capitulating to these threats.
This administration is attacking critics and using fear as a weapon to silence anyone who would speak out. Media corporations — from television networks to newspapers — are capitulating to these threats.
September 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
What we are witnessing is an outright abuse of power.
This administration is attacking critics and using fear as a weapon to silence anyone who would speak out. Media corporations — from television networks to newspapers — are capitulating to these threats.
This administration is attacking critics and using fear as a weapon to silence anyone who would speak out. Media corporations — from television networks to newspapers — are capitulating to these threats.
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US President back-pedalling furiously after his administration treated some innocent hard-working Koreans like they were innocent hard-working Latinos.
September 15, 2025 at 6:42 AM
US President back-pedalling furiously after his administration treated some innocent hard-working Koreans like they were innocent hard-working Latinos.
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You can write this only if, by virtue of your income, identity, or both, you are utterly removed from the consequences of politics. To pretend that the racist, misogynistic, anti-gay vileness that Kirk spent his life spreading is secondary to the fact that he spread it "the right way" is appalling.
Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/o...
Opinion | Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way
www.nytimes.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
You can write this only if, by virtue of your income, identity, or both, you are utterly removed from the consequences of politics. To pretend that the racist, misogynistic, anti-gay vileness that Kirk spent his life spreading is secondary to the fact that he spread it "the right way" is appalling.
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They’ll put it back once someone tells Trump that FDR was a Democrat.
September 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
They’ll put it back once someone tells Trump that FDR was a Democrat.
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A reminder of how far we are from peace due to Russia's continuous agression against Ukraine 👇
August 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
A reminder of how far we are from peace due to Russia's continuous agression against Ukraine 👇
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Assister, aux côtés des Ukrainiens qui luttent pour leur survie, à la réhabilitation d'un criminel de guerre sur la scène internationale est glaçant.
Face à l'expansionnisme russe meurtrier, écoutons les Ukrainiens.
Reportage pour @ouest-france.fr 👇
www.ouest-france.fr/europe/ukrai...
Face à l'expansionnisme russe meurtrier, écoutons les Ukrainiens.
Reportage pour @ouest-france.fr 👇
www.ouest-france.fr/europe/ukrai...
Sommet Trump-Poutine : ces Ukrainiens estomaqués par le « traitement de faveur » réservé à la Russie
Tapis rouge, chaleureuses poignées de main… Au lendemain de la rencontre entre Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine en Alaska, la population ukrainienne a du mal à digérer le traitement de faveur qui a ét...
www.ouest-france.fr
August 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Assister, aux côtés des Ukrainiens qui luttent pour leur survie, à la réhabilitation d'un criminel de guerre sur la scène internationale est glaçant.
Face à l'expansionnisme russe meurtrier, écoutons les Ukrainiens.
Reportage pour @ouest-france.fr 👇
www.ouest-france.fr/europe/ukrai...
Face à l'expansionnisme russe meurtrier, écoutons les Ukrainiens.
Reportage pour @ouest-france.fr 👇
www.ouest-france.fr/europe/ukrai...
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I think we know which countries the Trump admin plans to make deportation agreements with— now that their human rights records have been sanitized
www.npr.org/2025/08/12/n...
www.npr.org/2025/08/12/n...
August 16, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I think we know which countries the Trump admin plans to make deportation agreements with— now that their human rights records have been sanitized
www.npr.org/2025/08/12/n...
www.npr.org/2025/08/12/n...
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You can't teach U.S. history without "divisive" narratives. Slavery wasn't "unifying." The Japanese incarceration wasn't "unifying." The anti-immigrant Operation Wetback (real name) wasn't "unifying."
It's history's job to tell the truth, not cover up past racism to pave the way for future racism.
It's history's job to tell the truth, not cover up past racism to pave the way for future racism.
White House Announces Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions
www.nytimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
You can't teach U.S. history without "divisive" narratives. Slavery wasn't "unifying." The Japanese incarceration wasn't "unifying." The anti-immigrant Operation Wetback (real name) wasn't "unifying."
It's history's job to tell the truth, not cover up past racism to pave the way for future racism.
It's history's job to tell the truth, not cover up past racism to pave the way for future racism.
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Just in case it’s not already clear that ICE is a white supremacist thug army, Homeland Security is recruiting with a “defend your culture” slogan.
August 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Just in case it’s not already clear that ICE is a white supremacist thug army, Homeland Security is recruiting with a “defend your culture” slogan.
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Tariffs are taxes on Americans.
They are taxes on Americans who buy anything made abroad, which is essentially all of us.
Giving us a sliver of the additional money taken from us is not ‘giving us money’.
They are taxes on Americans who buy anything made abroad, which is essentially all of us.
Giving us a sliver of the additional money taken from us is not ‘giving us money’.
Trump says there could be distribution of money from tariff revenues reut.rs/4oykiAi
Trump says there could be distribution of money from tariff revenues
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said some Americans could get some kind of dividend or distribution of money as a result of tariffs being imposed on U.S. trading partners.
reut.rs
August 4, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Tariffs are taxes on Americans.
They are taxes on Americans who buy anything made abroad, which is essentially all of us.
Giving us a sliver of the additional money taken from us is not ‘giving us money’.
They are taxes on Americans who buy anything made abroad, which is essentially all of us.
Giving us a sliver of the additional money taken from us is not ‘giving us money’.