Erin A. Snider
@erinsnider.bsky.social
IR, Middle East political economy, democracy aid, & development • Egypt she/her • Author, Marketing Democracy: http://bit.ly/3j8sN8k
A beautiful sunrise to start the day meeting old and new colleagues in Duhok, Iraqi Kurdistan. So thrilled to be back.
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
A beautiful sunrise to start the day meeting old and new colleagues in Duhok, Iraqi Kurdistan. So thrilled to be back.
Testing out the new juicer from Turkey for a massive amount of pomegranates from the tree this year. Strangely cathartic to do this after this week’s news cycle and worth it despite the kitchen looking like a murder scene afterwards.
October 26, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Testing out the new juicer from Turkey for a massive amount of pomegranates from the tree this year. Strangely cathartic to do this after this week’s news cycle and worth it despite the kitchen looking like a murder scene afterwards.
Joyful turnout at the #NoKings protest on Jefferson in Newport News, VA with supportive honks from drivers so loud we had to make a quick exit sadly with our freaked out pup.
October 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Joyful turnout at the #NoKings protest on Jefferson in Newport News, VA with supportive honks from drivers so loud we had to make a quick exit sadly with our freaked out pup.
Excellent piece by historian Tim Shenk on the future of the Democratic Party in today's NYT. Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/o...
September 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Excellent piece by historian Tim Shenk on the future of the Democratic Party in today's NYT. Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/o...
From Isaac Chotiner's interview with Michael Milshtein, former head of the Dept for Palestinian Affairs in the I.D.F.’s military-intelligence wing:
July 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
From Isaac Chotiner's interview with Michael Milshtein, former head of the Dept for Palestinian Affairs in the I.D.F.’s military-intelligence wing:
Behold the cowardice of the board, appointed by Governor Youngkin. This will be absolutely damaging to one of the top public universities in this country. UVA won't be the last unless there is push back.
June 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Behold the cowardice of the board, appointed by Governor Youngkin. This will be absolutely damaging to one of the top public universities in this country. UVA won't be the last unless there is push back.
I fell in love with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond a million years ago on a middle school field trip—and today reminded me what a gem it is. Their Frida Kahlo exhibit (on thru Sept) blew me away. Exactly the kind of beauty and power we need right now. Go see it and support the VMFA.
April 17, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I fell in love with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond a million years ago on a middle school field trip—and today reminded me what a gem it is. Their Frida Kahlo exhibit (on thru Sept) blew me away. Exactly the kind of beauty and power we need right now. Go see it and support the VMFA.
On arrival in DC. This definitely feels like a personal affront
April 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
On arrival in DC. This definitely feels like a personal affront
The Simpsons have always been depressingly correct.
March 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Simpsons have always been depressingly correct.
Among the list, this gem:
February 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Among the list, this gem:
The way USAID's prime database, the Development Experience Clearinghouse is structured, makes it nearly impossible sadly for the wayback machine to grab. It's an unwieldy database but a treasure trove of data. When I've tried to do any advanced search of the database via wayback this is what I get:
February 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The way USAID's prime database, the Development Experience Clearinghouse is structured, makes it nearly impossible sadly for the wayback machine to grab. It's an unwieldy database but a treasure trove of data. When I've tried to do any advanced search of the database via wayback this is what I get:
Update: USAID's entire website is gone.
February 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Update: USAID's entire website is gone.
This is the image that pops up when you go to democrats.org You're on your own, but also, can you give us $100.
February 1, 2025 at 5:47 AM
This is the image that pops up when you go to democrats.org You're on your own, but also, can you give us $100.
so limited, it's not useful sadly. you can access the first layer from what I can see via the wayback machine. When you attempt to do a search via this route, you just get this:
February 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
so limited, it's not useful sadly. you can access the first layer from what I can see via the wayback machine. When you attempt to do a search via this route, you just get this:
you can access the first layer from what I can see via the wayback machine. When you attempt to do a search via this route, you just get this:
February 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
you can access the first layer from what I can see via the wayback machine. When you attempt to do a search via this route, you just get this:
Very concerning news about the future of USAID from Sen Murphy below:
February 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Very concerning news about the future of USAID from Sen Murphy below:
As a Virginian, I’ve always loved our state seal, but think it especially appropriate these days. Thus always to tyrants indeed.
January 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
As a Virginian, I’ve always loved our state seal, but think it especially appropriate these days. Thus always to tyrants indeed.
Exactly this. My parents are both veterans. Hegseth's confirmation by the GOP is not only dangerous but also an insult to those who have served and continue to serve this country.
January 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Exactly this. My parents are both veterans. Hegseth's confirmation by the GOP is not only dangerous but also an insult to those who have served and continue to serve this country.