Harun Maruf
@harunmaruf.bsky.social
VOA journalist, writer, #Arsenal fan, community-level soccer player
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🧵 1/5 Gao Yu, now 81, is a courageous independent Chinese journalist who has been imprisoned three times by the regime in Beijing for exposing its brutalities. She has been relying on Voice of America for more than four decades.
#SaveVOA
#SaveVOA
May 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🧵 1/5 Gao Yu, now 81, is a courageous independent Chinese journalist who has been imprisoned three times by the regime in Beijing for exposing its brutalities. She has been relying on Voice of America for more than four decades.
#SaveVOA
#SaveVOA
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As he says on his opinion article for the @latimes.com, "the most beautiful country in the world does not thrive on its war machine; it thrives on the power of its story."
Please call your representative today and urge them to #SaveVOA.
Please call your representative today and urge them to #SaveVOA.
May 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As he says on his opinion article for the @latimes.com, "the most beautiful country in the world does not thrive on its war machine; it thrives on the power of its story."
Please call your representative today and urge them to #SaveVOA.
Please call your representative today and urge them to #SaveVOA.
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Boyah J. Farah has accustomed his readers to his engaging stories and narrative and this article about his experience as a VOA listener is no different. He reflects on the impact of
"eliminating institutions like Voice of America and the Public Broadcasting Service".
"eliminating institutions like Voice of America and the Public Broadcasting Service".
Contributor: Voice of America made the U.S. a superpower. Now Trump has surrendered
The radio network shaped young people around the world, including me as I grew up in Somalia. The U.S. war machine can't compare.
www.latimes.com
May 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Boyah J. Farah has accustomed his readers to his engaging stories and narrative and this article about his experience as a VOA listener is no different. He reflects on the impact of
"eliminating institutions like Voice of America and the Public Broadcasting Service".
"eliminating institutions like Voice of America and the Public Broadcasting Service".
Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and several other regional and political leaders are expected to launch a political party in Mogadishu on Tuesday.
The Justice and Solidarity (JSP) will be led by a leadership council, which includes a leader, four deputy leaders, and a secretary general.
The Justice and Solidarity (JSP) will be led by a leadership council, which includes a leader, four deputy leaders, and a secretary general.
May 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and several other regional and political leaders are expected to launch a political party in Mogadishu on Tuesday.
The Justice and Solidarity (JSP) will be led by a leadership council, which includes a leader, four deputy leaders, and a secretary general.
The Justice and Solidarity (JSP) will be led by a leadership council, which includes a leader, four deputy leaders, and a secretary general.
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Like many of us, he hopes VOA will return as the symbol of an independent and truthful source of information.
Please call Congress and tell your representatives to #SaveVOA.
Please call Congress and tell your representatives to #SaveVOA.
May 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Like many of us, he hopes VOA will return as the symbol of an independent and truthful source of information.
Please call Congress and tell your representatives to #SaveVOA.
Please call Congress and tell your representatives to #SaveVOA.
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All over the world listeners, supporters and leaders have shown their concern over Voice of America's future.
Former President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca wrote a letter showing his support for VOA, and for freedom of the press.
Former President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca wrote a letter showing his support for VOA, and for freedom of the press.
May 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
All over the world listeners, supporters and leaders have shown their concern over Voice of America's future.
Former President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca wrote a letter showing his support for VOA, and for freedom of the press.
Former President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca wrote a letter showing his support for VOA, and for freedom of the press.
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The defunding of Voice of America, RFE/RL and its multiple language services has been decried as “a gift to dictators”. Although these cuts are being disputed in court, they could have long-lasting implications for audiences around the world. Can the harm be undone?
@ikrassi.bsky.social
@ikrassi.bsky.social
The Global Jigsaw - The Trump effect on global media - BBC Sounds
Exploring the changes to media around the world caused by cuts to USAGM and USAID
www.bbc.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The defunding of Voice of America, RFE/RL and its multiple language services has been decried as “a gift to dictators”. Although these cuts are being disputed in court, they could have long-lasting implications for audiences around the world. Can the harm be undone?
@ikrassi.bsky.social
@ikrassi.bsky.social
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VOA’s press freedom reporter Liam Scott was terminated on March 16. Reinstated by court order in April. Terminated again on May 8.
@liamjscott.bsky.social is not the only one.
Since May 6, USAGM has been issuing termination letters to journalists and staff hired as personal service contractors.
@liamjscott.bsky.social is not the only one.
Since May 6, USAGM has been issuing termination letters to journalists and staff hired as personal service contractors.
May 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
VOA’s press freedom reporter Liam Scott was terminated on March 16. Reinstated by court order in April. Terminated again on May 8.
@liamjscott.bsky.social is not the only one.
Since May 6, USAGM has been issuing termination letters to journalists and staff hired as personal service contractors.
@liamjscott.bsky.social is not the only one.
Since May 6, USAGM has been issuing termination letters to journalists and staff hired as personal service contractors.
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“VOA once saved lives. Now it needs saving. In a world of misinformation, truth matters more than ever.” — VOA Journalist Jeff Custer
#SaveVOA
#SaveVOA
May 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“VOA once saved lives. Now it needs saving. In a world of misinformation, truth matters more than ever.” — VOA Journalist Jeff Custer
#SaveVOA
#SaveVOA
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Journalist Begum Donmez Ersoz, who covers the White House and U.S. Congress for VOA Turkish, shares her thoughts on how a potential shutdown of VOA could impact her life and emphasizes VOA's crucial role in reporting on U.S.-Turkey relations.
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters
May 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Journalist Begum Donmez Ersoz, who covers the White House and U.S. Congress for VOA Turkish, shares her thoughts on how a potential shutdown of VOA could impact her life and emphasizes VOA's crucial role in reporting on U.S.-Turkey relations.
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters
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On @thehill.com : "VOA’s foreign audiences must be puzzled as to why the VOA is no longer broadcasting to them. Some African listeners take national radio shutdowns as a telltale sign there has been a coup. Or perhaps, they might think, the U.S. no longer considers them worth reaching (...)"
The shuttering of Voice of America hurts our ability to explain ourselves
The Voice of America is off the air for the first time in 83 years. The Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE did it. I understand the impetus behind DOGE. The U.S. is in peril of financial c…
thehill.com
May 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
On @thehill.com : "VOA’s foreign audiences must be puzzled as to why the VOA is no longer broadcasting to them. Some African listeners take national radio shutdowns as a telltale sign there has been a coup. Or perhaps, they might think, the U.S. no longer considers them worth reaching (...)"
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We would love nothing more than to follow the White House pool rotation schedule and serve as President Trump's radio 📻 pooler this week, but sadly USAGM is still banning us from returning to work.
#SaveVOA
#SaveVOA
May 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We would love nothing more than to follow the White House pool rotation schedule and serve as President Trump's radio 📻 pooler this week, but sadly USAGM is still banning us from returning to work.
#SaveVOA
#SaveVOA
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This is not just about saving the jobs of journalists. VOA’s broadcasts play an important role in protecting US and global security. Already adversaries are filling the void as VOA is silenced.
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters #StandWithJournalists
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters #StandWithJournalists
May 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This is not just about saving the jobs of journalists. VOA’s broadcasts play an important role in protecting US and global security. Already adversaries are filling the void as VOA is silenced.
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters #StandWithJournalists
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters #StandWithJournalists
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Stand with VOA and its journalists:
— Donate to our fundraiser to support vulnerable colleagues here: bit.ly/SaveVOA
— Contact your members of Congress to help keep VOA on the air.
— Donate to our fundraiser to support vulnerable colleagues here: bit.ly/SaveVOA
— Contact your members of Congress to help keep VOA on the air.
bit.ly
May 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Stand with VOA and its journalists:
— Donate to our fundraiser to support vulnerable colleagues here: bit.ly/SaveVOA
— Contact your members of Congress to help keep VOA on the air.
— Donate to our fundraiser to support vulnerable colleagues here: bit.ly/SaveVOA
— Contact your members of Congress to help keep VOA on the air.
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At 12:33 PM on May 4, the SaveVOA team received a notice that our X account (@savevoanow) has been suspended for allegedly “violating rules against inauthentic accounts.” We are appealing this decision.
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May 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
At 12:33 PM on May 4, the SaveVOA team received a notice that our X account (@savevoanow) has been suspended for allegedly “violating rules against inauthentic accounts.” We are appealing this decision.
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Good news today in the fight for freedom of the press!
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to "restore VOA programming such that USAGM fulfills its statutory mandate that VOA serve as a consistently reliable and authoritative source of news."
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to "restore VOA programming such that USAGM fulfills its statutory mandate that VOA serve as a consistently reliable and authoritative source of news."
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters
April 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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VOA just won two Webby Awards: Judges’ + People’s Voice for our “History of AI” explainer in the Tech category.
A win for public service journalism. A win for bold, mission-driven storytelling.
Huge thanks to the team and to everyone who voted and shared.
#WebbyWinner #VOA #AIExplainer
#SaveVOA
A win for public service journalism. A win for bold, mission-driven storytelling.
Huge thanks to the team and to everyone who voted and shared.
#WebbyWinner #VOA #AIExplainer
#SaveVOA
April 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
VOA just won two Webby Awards: Judges’ + People’s Voice for our “History of AI” explainer in the Tech category.
A win for public service journalism. A win for bold, mission-driven storytelling.
Huge thanks to the team and to everyone who voted and shared.
#WebbyWinner #VOA #AIExplainer
#SaveVOA
A win for public service journalism. A win for bold, mission-driven storytelling.
Huge thanks to the team and to everyone who voted and shared.
#WebbyWinner #VOA #AIExplainer
#SaveVOA
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A breakdown of how VOA is a powerful and incredibly cost-effective force for truth. Your tax dollars support unbiased, fact-based journalism, reaching 360 million globally.
#SaveVOA
2/3🧵
#SaveVOA
2/3🧵
April 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A breakdown of how VOA is a powerful and incredibly cost-effective force for truth. Your tax dollars support unbiased, fact-based journalism, reaching 360 million globally.
#SaveVOA
2/3🧵
#SaveVOA
2/3🧵
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April 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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The Voice of America has been on the frontlines of reporting the world’s biggest news stories.
But this time VOA became the headline itself.
The impact this caused has been felt around the world.
We appreciate all the support you’ve already shown us.
#savevoa
But this time VOA became the headline itself.
The impact this caused has been felt around the world.
We appreciate all the support you’ve already shown us.
#savevoa
April 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Voice of America has been on the frontlines of reporting the world’s biggest news stories.
But this time VOA became the headline itself.
The impact this caused has been felt around the world.
We appreciate all the support you’ve already shown us.
#savevoa
But this time VOA became the headline itself.
The impact this caused has been felt around the world.
We appreciate all the support you’ve already shown us.
#savevoa
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📖 Join us for a special Book Talk & Fundraiser with @newsguy.bsky.social to support the USAGM Employee Association
📅 April, 20th
🕓 4-6 PM
📍 Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
🎟 Tickets: $25
🎤 Moderator: Ayesha Tanzeem
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/WHCurtainTalk
#savevoa
📅 April, 20th
🕓 4-6 PM
📍 Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
🎟 Tickets: $25
🎤 Moderator: Ayesha Tanzeem
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/WHCurtainTalk
#savevoa
April 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
📖 Join us for a special Book Talk & Fundraiser with @newsguy.bsky.social to support the USAGM Employee Association
📅 April, 20th
🕓 4-6 PM
📍 Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
🎟 Tickets: $25
🎤 Moderator: Ayesha Tanzeem
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/WHCurtainTalk
#savevoa
📅 April, 20th
🕓 4-6 PM
📍 Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
🎟 Tickets: $25
🎤 Moderator: Ayesha Tanzeem
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/WHCurtainTalk
#savevoa
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday: report www.foxnews.com/world/canadi...
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday: report
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing dwindling popularity in his country, is expected to resign this week, according to the Globe and Mail. He took office in 2015.
www.foxnews.com
January 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday: report www.foxnews.com/world/canadi...
Scientists hail impact of Ethiopia's Lucy fossil on understanding humans www.voanews.com/a/scientists...
Scientists hail impact of Ethiopia's Lucy fossil on understanding humans
Fifty years after discovery, Lucy remains source of understanding of human origins
www.voanews.com
January 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Scientists hail impact of Ethiopia's Lucy fossil on understanding humans www.voanews.com/a/scientists...
Ethiopia evacuates 80,000 after earthquakes, fears of volcanic eruption www.voanews.com/a/ethiopia-e...
Ethiopia evacuates 80,000 after earthquakes, fears of volcanic eruption
The US Geological Survey recorded two tremors in Ethiopia Saturday
www.voanews.com
January 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Ethiopia evacuates 80,000 after earthquakes, fears of volcanic eruption www.voanews.com/a/ethiopia-e...
Somali security forces fend off Islamic State attack in Puntland www.voanews.com/a/somali-sec...
Somali security forces fend off Islamic State attack in Puntland
Authorities say eight foreign militants died, security forces sustained ‘limited’ casualties and shrapnel injured some civilians
www.voanews.com
January 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Somali security forces fend off Islamic State attack in Puntland www.voanews.com/a/somali-sec...