I just received a postcard from my friend Zik from Arua—a town on Uganda's distant periphery 295 miles from Kampala—and posted it here: gofund.me/ad118b28

Please check out the update and consider backing Zik's mission to bring #FOSS to young entrepreneurs and changemakers across #EastAfrica!

As spring breathes renewal into our world, we celebrate the hope and togetherness that unite us all. Happy Easter to all my friends and fam who are celebrating—and warmth and solidarity to everyone. In diversity, strength. 🌸☕️
#Easter2025

Markets have not yet factored in the impact of mass cuts in gov't spending, Moses told Fortune. DOGE has jeopardized private contractors, small biz, and the labor market. “It's not as simple as, ‘We think there's fraud & waste, let's cut expenses,’”
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Today my colleague Omar and I dropped our latest conversation, where we break down the top 10 reasons why a sovereign, stable and inclusive #Iraq remains a vital interest of the U.S. and international community.

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Wishing a blessed month of reflection to my dear Muslim friends and colleagues near and far! #RamadanKareem

Whether you’re skeptical or supportive of USAID or foreign assistance, Omar and I hope you'll learn something new about why America invests in humanitarian assistance, global health, and development in #Iraq and other countries around the world.

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America is in the midst of the most self destructive period in its foreign policy history. And from the country that gave you the Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam wars, that’s saying a lot.

US friends, please call your Senators via 202-224-3121 & Rep. via 202-225-3121! Urge them to save USAID + lift the freeze on U.S. foreign assistance that since 1990 has helped helped lift over a billion people out of extreme poverty + cut maternal, infant, and child mortality rates by roughly half.

My heart goes out to all of the grieving families.

Getting answers is essential for our air safety.

Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/b...

There are friends whose friendship helps define you. Phebe Marr was one of those friends for me. Her journey into a life of love for & scholarship on #Iraq mirrors the journey that many other "Iraq watchers" like me have taken. #RIPPhebe www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...

Help my friend Zik, an open-source advocate from Uganda, speak at top tech conferences in the US & Europe. Let’s power his travel and amplify his mission to bring affordable, innovative tech solutions to Africa!
gofund.me/1b774382 #OpenSource #Innovation #Africa #TechForGood

This week, Omar & I discuss the Iraqi Parliament's controversial vote on amendments to 3 laws: the 1959 Personal Status Law, the 2016 General Amnesty Law, and Baath-era legislation that confiscated lands from Kurds & Turkmen in the mid-to-late 1970s. #Iraq #HumanRights
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Some timely 'food for thought' on this day, January 25, 2025, the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge - WWII's deadliest battle for U.S. forces against fascism - open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Omar and I are excited to share news of this important victory for Iraq's environmental movement and the preservation of world heritage!

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We’re 20% toward our $25k goal to support Iraq’s environmental movement! Help empowers bold young activists like Ali Kamil, fighting for clean air, safe water, and a brighter future for #Iraq. Together we can protect lives, demand justice, and create lasting change. Donate today: gofund.me/b45c6a41