Two Crabs
@twocrabs.bsky.social
U.S. Foreign Service couple & diplocat exploring the world — one pub, one country & one ski run at a time. Supporting and defending the Constitution against all enemies, both foreign AND domestic.
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When a single billionaire can accumulate more money in 10 seconds than their employees make in one year, while workers struggle to meet the basic cost of rent and medicine, then yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
Billionaires Should Not Exist
Yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.
www.teenvogue.com
January 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
When a single billionaire can accumulate more money in 10 seconds than their employees make in one year, while workers struggle to meet the basic cost of rent and medicine, then yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
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So as Ambassador and senior Foreign Service Officer, I had to let everyone from the White House to Congress to my direct supervisor take an annual deep dive into my finances, real estate, and anything else I owned, but this twat gets off scot-free without any scrutiny.
Sure, that seems fair.
Sure, that seems fair.
February 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
So as Ambassador and senior Foreign Service Officer, I had to let everyone from the White House to Congress to my direct supervisor take an annual deep dive into my finances, real estate, and anything else I owned, but this twat gets off scot-free without any scrutiny.
Sure, that seems fair.
Sure, that seems fair.
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“It's never happened before, and just the cost will be astronomical” to move 1500+ people.
A USAID career foreign service officer and union rep for agency employees spoke with me for @scrippsnews about what evacuating employees abroad would entail. www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/logi...
A USAID career foreign service officer and union rep for agency employees spoke with me for @scrippsnews about what evacuating employees abroad would entail. www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/logi...
'Logistical nightmare': Future uncertain for USAID employees abroad as Trump, Musk eye cuts
In what has been a tumultuous few days for the U.S. Agency for International Development, employees working abroad are now worried they may soon be evacuated out of countries they're stationed.
www.scrippsnews.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
“It's never happened before, and just the cost will be astronomical” to move 1500+ people.
A USAID career foreign service officer and union rep for agency employees spoke with me for @scrippsnews about what evacuating employees abroad would entail. www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/logi...
A USAID career foreign service officer and union rep for agency employees spoke with me for @scrippsnews about what evacuating employees abroad would entail. www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/logi...
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A career Foreign Service officer shares cogent examples of how USAID supported US foreign policy aims in Tunisia, and closes by noting how our adversaries are "undoubtedly gleeful about this self-inflicted wound as they eagerly await a U.S. retreat from the global arena."
medium.com/the-diplomat...
medium.com/the-diplomat...
Analysis | USAID Expertise is a Critical Foreign Policy Tool
Ambassador (ret.) Gordon Gray
medium.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A career Foreign Service officer shares cogent examples of how USAID supported US foreign policy aims in Tunisia, and closes by noting how our adversaries are "undoubtedly gleeful about this self-inflicted wound as they eagerly await a U.S. retreat from the global arena."
medium.com/the-diplomat...
medium.com/the-diplomat...
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DOGE's chaos isn't preventing waste — it's causing it. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Nearly $500m of food aid at risk of spoilage after Trump USAid cuts
US government auditors find cuts have ‘degraded USAid’s ability to distribute and safeguard humanitarian assistance’
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
DOGE's chaos isn't preventing waste — it's causing it. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The petty orange clown fired another Inspector General because he wrote a report criticizing the administration’s decision to close USAID.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration
Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The petty orange clown fired another Inspector General because he wrote a report criticizing the administration’s decision to close USAID.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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A group of nongovernmental organizations, contractors and small businesses that rely on American foreign aid to carry out humanitarian and development programs abroad filed a lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday against the Trump administration and its efforts to phase out USAID.
Foreign Aid Contractors Sue to Overturn Trump Administration’s USAID Order
The filing from a group of nonprofits, contractors and consultants is the latest lawsuit against the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze and reduce federal spending.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A group of nongovernmental organizations, contractors and small businesses that rely on American foreign aid to carry out humanitarian and development programs abroad filed a lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday against the Trump administration and its efforts to phase out USAID.
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A collective of NGOs, contractors, and small businesses that rely on U.S. foreign aid for humanitarian and development efforts has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, opposing its destructive plans to phase out USAID.
Source NY Times
Source NY Times
February 12, 2025 at 4:31 AM
A collective of NGOs, contractors, and small businesses that rely on U.S. foreign aid for humanitarian and development efforts has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, opposing its destructive plans to phase out USAID.
Source NY Times
Source NY Times
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USAID watchdog fired after issuing report on current risks edition.cnn.com/2025/02/11/p...
USAID IG fired day after report critical of impacts of Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency | CNN Politics
The inspector general of the US Agency for International Development was fired on Tuesday, a day after his office released a report critical of the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the agen...
edition.cnn.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
USAID watchdog fired after issuing report on current risks edition.cnn.com/2025/02/11/p...
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White House has fired the USAID inspector general after his office's blistering report on the consequences of Trump's aid pause.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump fires USAID inspector general one day after blistering report
Paul K. Martin, appointed by President Joe Biden, was dismissed a day after issuing a report assessing the Trump administration implemented its aid freeze and stop-work order.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:32 AM
White House has fired the USAID inspector general after his office's blistering report on the consequences of Trump's aid pause.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Thank you @publiccitizen.bsky.social @democracyforward.bsky.social - lawsuit on behalf of AFSA and AFGE for #USAID affected employees! www.citizen.org/news/governm...
Government Employee Unions Sue Trump Administration for Shutting Down USAID - Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Public Citizen Litigation Group and Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit on behalf of the American Foreign…
www.citizen.org
February 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Thank you @publiccitizen.bsky.social @democracyforward.bsky.social - lawsuit on behalf of AFSA and AFGE for #USAID affected employees! www.citizen.org/news/governm...
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As companies shell out big bucks for Super Bowl commercials, remember that many said they were forced to raise prices due to inflation.
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
February 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
As companies shell out big bucks for Super Bowl commercials, remember that many said they were forced to raise prices due to inflation.
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
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We all took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. We will honor our commitment to this country. Proud to be an American. 🇺🇸
February 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We all took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. We will honor our commitment to this country. Proud to be an American. 🇺🇸
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President Donald Trump said he will announce a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports Monday, and that he plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners later this week.
“Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25 percent tariff,” Trump said.
“Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25 percent tariff,” Trump said.
Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports
The president, who has threatened and delayed other tariffs, said he will announce the measures Monday. Canada and Mexico are among the top U.S. steel suppliers.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
President Donald Trump said he will announce a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports Monday, and that he plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners later this week.
“Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25 percent tariff,” Trump said.
“Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25 percent tariff,” Trump said.
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We want to take a moment to express how proud we are of you, America. You have stood up and spoken out every step of the way—especially when Congress and the media remained silent. When we called for help, you answered.
February 7, 2025 at 4:59 AM
We want to take a moment to express how proud we are of you, America. You have stood up and spoken out every step of the way—especially when Congress and the media remained silent. When we called for help, you answered.
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Don't forget — Republicans are still trying to ram through another round of tax cuts for the rich.
They're now reportedly trying to hide its huge cost by using alternative deficit scoring methods.
They can't hide from the truth: it's yet another trickle-down scam.
They're now reportedly trying to hide its huge cost by using alternative deficit scoring methods.
They can't hide from the truth: it's yet another trickle-down scam.
February 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Don't forget — Republicans are still trying to ram through another round of tax cuts for the rich.
They're now reportedly trying to hide its huge cost by using alternative deficit scoring methods.
They can't hide from the truth: it's yet another trickle-down scam.
They're now reportedly trying to hide its huge cost by using alternative deficit scoring methods.
They can't hide from the truth: it's yet another trickle-down scam.
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"Representatives from Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service have fed sensitive data from across the Education Department into artificial intelligence software to probe the agency’s programs and spending, according to two people with knowledge of the DOGE team’s actions." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Elon Musk’s DOGE is feeding sensitive federal data into AI to target cuts
U.S. DOGE Service workers embedded in the Education Department have been processing sensitive agency data using artificial intelligence.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"Representatives from Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service have fed sensitive data from across the Education Department into artificial intelligence software to probe the agency’s programs and spending, according to two people with knowledge of the DOGE team’s actions." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
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If you haven’t already, please consider following @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social — organizations I co-founded to help counter myths and disinformation about the economy and politics.
I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.
I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.
November 12, 2024 at 7:45 PM
If you haven’t already, please consider following @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social — organizations I co-founded to help counter myths and disinformation about the economy and politics.
I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.
I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.
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President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador offered to jail convicted criminals deported by the U.S., a move that won praise from Secretary of State Marco Rubio despite questions about whether it is legal or even possible.
El Salvador Offers to Jail U.S. Criminals in Notorious Mega Prison
Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Nayib Bukele’s “unprecedented, extraordinary” proposal to accept any convicted criminal deported by the United States.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador offered to jail convicted criminals deported by the U.S., a move that won praise from Secretary of State Marco Rubio despite questions about whether it is legal or even possible.
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Today in LA.
I ❤️ my town.
I ❤️ my town.
February 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Today in LA.
I ❤️ my town.
I ❤️ my town.
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DOGE’s attempt to bulldoze its way into classified systems is part of a broader agenda to dismantle US foreign aid and soft power.
Broligarchs don’t get an all-access pass to America’s most sensitive info—our security and global leadership are not for sale.
Broligarchs don’t get an all-access pass to America’s most sensitive info—our security and global leadership are not for sale.
Senior USAID security officials put on leave after refusing Musk’s DOGE access to agency systems | CNN Politics
Two top security officials at the US Agency for International Development were put on administrative leave Saturday night after refusing to allow officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Ef...
www.cnn.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
DOGE’s attempt to bulldoze its way into classified systems is part of a broader agenda to dismantle US foreign aid and soft power.
Broligarchs don’t get an all-access pass to America’s most sensitive info—our security and global leadership are not for sale.
Broligarchs don’t get an all-access pass to America’s most sensitive info—our security and global leadership are not for sale.