Sabra Ayres
@sabraayres.bsky.social
Journalist based in Ukraine. Frequently in the @latimes.com Working to support local media here for Fondation Hirondelle. Will entertain any and all conversations about dogs. Portfolio: www.sabraayres.com
“Because they never heard about the lives regularly saved by their tax dollars, Americans don’t realize the generosity that has been stolen from them.” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/o...
Opinion | Why We Couldn’t Sell America on U.S.A.I.D.
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June 30, 2025 at 5:42 AM
“Because they never heard about the lives regularly saved by their tax dollars, Americans don’t realize the generosity that has been stolen from them.” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/o...
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This is well worth your time: The Situation: Abandoning America www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
The Situation: Abandoning America
Yale intellectuals congratulate themselves for moving to Canada.
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May 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
This is well worth your time: The Situation: Abandoning America www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
Musk and his doggie boys aren’t brave enough to serve their country as U.S. Peace Corps volunteers for two years. So, they are going to try to tear the agency down instead. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
U.S. Peace Corps says Musk's DOGE has arrived at its HQ
Members of Elon Musk's cost-cutting team arrived at Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, the agency told Reuters, a signal it could become the latest U.S. government agency to face job cuts.
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April 5, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Musk and his doggie boys aren’t brave enough to serve their country as U.S. Peace Corps volunteers for two years. So, they are going to try to tear the agency down instead. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
I’m tattling on Trump for telling big fat lies.
February 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I’m tattling on Trump for telling big fat lies.
Question on the USAID raid on Saturday by the "doge" people...it has been reported that the "doge" representatives threatened the USAID reps with "calling the federal marshals" if they weren't given access. Can anyone explain how the federal marshals would have had jurisdiction in this scenario?
February 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Question on the USAID raid on Saturday by the "doge" people...it has been reported that the "doge" representatives threatened the USAID reps with "calling the federal marshals" if they weren't given access. Can anyone explain how the federal marshals would have had jurisdiction in this scenario?
Watching this Trump press conference about the plane crash is similar to watching a dress rehearsal for a SNL skit. Can’t wait for Saturday.
January 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Watching this Trump press conference about the plane crash is similar to watching a dress rehearsal for a SNL skit. Can’t wait for Saturday.
Nothing like watching a U.S. president spend about 30 seconds to express grief for the families of the plane crash victims and then immediately turn to blaming DEI programs and disabled people hired by the FAA for another 15 minutes. 🤨
January 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Nothing like watching a U.S. president spend about 30 seconds to express grief for the families of the plane crash victims and then immediately turn to blaming DEI programs and disabled people hired by the FAA for another 15 minutes. 🤨
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BREAKING: Trump purports to fire Democratic EEOC Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels, whose term was supposed to end in 2026.
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Trump Purports To Fire Democratic EEOC Commissioner
President Donald Trump fired one of the Democratic commissioners on the Equal...
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January 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
BREAKING: Trump purports to fire Democratic EEOC Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels, whose term was supposed to end in 2026.
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If you’re a journalist in the U.S. now overwhelmed by the volume of news you need to cover, here’s a reminder of your 1 simple focus: Tell the stories of how all that’s being said and done in DC right now impacts the people and communities in your audience. That’s what matters. Local news matters.
January 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
If you’re a journalist in the U.S. now overwhelmed by the volume of news you need to cover, here’s a reminder of your 1 simple focus: Tell the stories of how all that’s being said and done in DC right now impacts the people and communities in your audience. That’s what matters. Local news matters.
I met Jimmy Carter 1979 at a White House Christmas party for the press. My dad, who was a national corro for the NYT then, took me as his date. I was 9 and had a cast on my arm. When we reached the president and Mrs. Carter in the receiving line, he asked me what I had done to my arm. 1/2
January 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I met Jimmy Carter 1979 at a White House Christmas party for the press. My dad, who was a national corro for the NYT then, took me as his date. I was 9 and had a cast on my arm. When we reached the president and Mrs. Carter in the receiving line, he asked me what I had done to my arm. 1/2
What happens to a community that may never be able to go home? (Hint: it stays connected via its local newspaper) www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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‘It brings back a sense of belonging’: Bakhmut was destroyed by Russia – but the town lives on through its newspaper
Vpered, saved from destruction by intrepid editor Svitlana Ovcharenko, still gives hope and voice to a community in Ukraine
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December 8, 2024 at 2:55 AM
What happens to a community that may never be able to go home? (Hint: it stays connected via its local newspaper) www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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NPR’s Joanna Kakissis is one of the best foreign journalists covering Ukraine since 2022. Her stories focus on regular but often remarkable Ukrainians and the impact Russian aggression has on their lives. Here’s a recent example:
www.npr.org/2024/11/22/1...
www.npr.org/2024/11/22/1...
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November 27, 2024 at 6:15 AM
NPR’s Joanna Kakissis is one of the best foreign journalists covering Ukraine since 2022. Her stories focus on regular but often remarkable Ukrainians and the impact Russian aggression has on their lives. Here’s a recent example:
www.npr.org/2024/11/22/1...
www.npr.org/2024/11/22/1...
Read this thread about a reporter’s experience covering a death row inmate’s back and forth in the legal system, and what eventually stole his spirit.
Three years ago, a man on Texas death row asked a prison spokesman if I could be the reporter to witness his execution
The man was John Ramirez. I'd never met or written him before – but that request eventually led to several stories and a 3-year film project that is finally out this week. Thread:
The man was John Ramirez. I'd never met or written him before – but that request eventually led to several stories and a 3-year film project that is finally out this week. Thread:
November 20, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Read this thread about a reporter’s experience covering a death row inmate’s back and forth in the legal system, and what eventually stole his spirit.
The AP is cutting 8% of its staff through buyouts. If this memo from the News Guild is correct, the buyout offer will target those who are 54.5 years or older. Imagine being 56 and going to work at the AP tomorrow like 😬...my employer wants me gone because of my age.
News: The Associated Press is cutting staff through buyouts. Per a note from the AP News Guild, the AP is approaching 121 eligible employees with this offer
November 18, 2024 at 3:53 PM
The AP is cutting 8% of its staff through buyouts. If this memo from the News Guild is correct, the buyout offer will target those who are 54.5 years or older. Imagine being 56 and going to work at the AP tomorrow like 😬...my employer wants me gone because of my age.
Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/u...
Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles
With two months left in office, the president for the first time authorized the Ukrainian military to use the system known as ATACMS to help defend its forces in the Kursk region of Russia.
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November 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/u...
After this morning’ massive attack on Ukraine, folks in the capital quickly got back to enjoying their weekend on a sunny, fall day. This lucky cat got taken on a walk on a popular downtown park.
November 17, 2024 at 5:24 PM
After this morning’ massive attack on Ukraine, folks in the capital quickly got back to enjoying their weekend on a sunny, fall day. This lucky cat got taken on a walk on a popular downtown park.
Reposting this to clarify that missile/drone attack threatens all of Ukraine at this point, with several explosions reported in cities such as Mykolaiv.
It seems that the long awaited big attack on Kyiv may be starting tonight. Several loud explosions heard in the center amid reports of multiple Russian missile launches
November 17, 2024 at 4:49 AM
Reposting this to clarify that missile/drone attack threatens all of Ukraine at this point, with several explosions reported in cities such as Mykolaiv.
It seems that the long awaited big attack on Kyiv may be starting tonight. Several loud explosions heard in the center amid reports of multiple Russian missile launches
November 17, 2024 at 4:30 AM
It seems that the long awaited big attack on Kyiv may be starting tonight. Several loud explosions heard in the center amid reports of multiple Russian missile launches
Fingers crossed 🤞 that the memes that come out of this story break the internet today. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/b...
The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out of Bankruptcy
The satirical news site planned to turn Infowars into a parody of itself, mocking “weird internet personalities” who peddle conspiracy theories and health supplements.
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November 14, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Fingers crossed 🤞 that the memes that come out of this story break the internet today. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/b...
"For many Ukrainians, the principal worry is whether their government would be forced to accede to a negotiated settlement."
Reporting from Kyiv with Laura King in DC for the Los Angeles Times. www.latimes.com/world-nation...
Reporting from Kyiv with Laura King in DC for the Los Angeles Times. www.latimes.com/world-nation...
Wartime Ukraine waits to see what's in the 'surprise box' of Trump presidency
Ukrainians fear Trump will cut off military aid for the war against Russia, even as Ukraine's leader aims to win him over with congratulations and praise.
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November 13, 2024 at 3:58 PM
"For many Ukrainians, the principal worry is whether their government would be forced to accede to a negotiated settlement."
Reporting from Kyiv with Laura King in DC for the Los Angeles Times. www.latimes.com/world-nation...
Reporting from Kyiv with Laura King in DC for the Los Angeles Times. www.latimes.com/world-nation...
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🗞️ in my newsletter: the bizarre story of @sabraayres.bsky.social's firing from the AP 22 days after being named Chief Ukraine Correspondent www.ninajankowicz.com/newsletter-w...
Not sure either story merits an "enjoy," so I hope they're thought-provoking, at the very least.
Not sure either story merits an "enjoy," so I hope they're thought-provoking, at the very least.
Sabra Ayres on Being Named the AP’s Chief Ukraine Correspondent—And Being Fired 22 Days Later — Nina Jankowicz
Sabra Ayres discusses her experience being named the AP’s Chief Ukraine
correspondent—and being suddenly fired 22 days later.
www.ninajankowicz.com
February 11, 2024 at 2:52 PM
🗞️ in my newsletter: the bizarre story of @sabraayres.bsky.social's firing from the AP 22 days after being named Chief Ukraine Correspondent www.ninajankowicz.com/newsletter-w...
Not sure either story merits an "enjoy," so I hope they're thought-provoking, at the very least.
Not sure either story merits an "enjoy," so I hope they're thought-provoking, at the very least.
“News of the Los Angeles woman’s arrest comes at a time when the authoritarian nature of the Russian state is causing deep alarm in Western capitals.” To be sure, this arrest is an escalation. With @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social
Russia detains Los Angeles woman, a dual U.S.-Russian citizen, on treason charges
A Russian American woman from Los Angeles is held in Russia on treason charges, apparently over a donation to a charity for Ukraine.
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February 21, 2024 at 8:58 AM
“News of the Los Angeles woman’s arrest comes at a time when the authoritarian nature of the Russian state is causing deep alarm in Western capitals.” To be sure, this arrest is an escalation. With @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social
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I spoke with my friend @sabraayres.bsky.social about her bizarre firing by the AP, a story that Semafor broke a few weeks ago. (1/2)
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Sabra Ayres on Being Named the AP’s Chief Ukraine Correspondent—And Being Fired 22 Days Later — Nina Jankowicz
Sabra Ayres discusses her experience being named the AP’s Chief Ukraine correspondent—and being suddenly fired 22 days later.
www.ninajankowicz.com
February 9, 2024 at 11:47 AM
I spoke with my friend @sabraayres.bsky.social about her bizarre firing by the AP, a story that Semafor broke a few weeks ago. (1/2)
www.ninajankowicz.com/newsletter-w...
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