Bijan Sabet
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Bijan Sabet
@bijansabet.com
· Jan 21
The amazing team at US Embassy Prague, 2025
I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together and deeply grateful for their talent, dedication, and heart.
What an incredible honor it’s been to serve alongside each and every one.
Love you all.
I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together and deeply grateful for their talent, dedication, and heart.
What an incredible honor it’s been to serve alongside each and every one.
Love you all.
Judge Mark Wolf resigned from the federal bench after nearly 40 years. Not because he was tired. Because staying silent became intolerable.
I wrote about why his decision matters.
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I wrote about why his decision matters.
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When Silence Becomes Intolerable: A Judge of Conscience Speaks
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November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Judge Mark Wolf resigned from the federal bench after nearly 40 years. Not because he was tired. Because staying silent became intolerable.
I wrote about why his decision matters.
bijansabet.com/2025/11/09/w...
I wrote about why his decision matters.
bijansabet.com/2025/11/09/w...
the times they are a-changin
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
the times they are a-changin
Reposted by Bijan Sabet
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
ProPublica reveals how 94 million pounds of food aid vanished after Trump’s cuts.
Compassion should not be a partisan idea.
projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
Compassion should not be a partisan idea.
projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...
projects.propublica.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
ProPublica reveals how 94 million pounds of food aid vanished after Trump’s cuts.
Compassion should not be a partisan idea.
projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
Compassion should not be a partisan idea.
projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
Reposted by Bijan Sabet
PEGGY NOONAN: “.. You know why people say something’s wrong with this guy? Because it appears something is wrong with this guy.”
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October 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
PEGGY NOONAN: “.. You know why people say something’s wrong with this guy? Because it appears something is wrong with this guy.”
@wsj.com
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On Havel’s birthday, I’ve been thinking about his call to live in truth. It still feels like the most radical act of all.
New blog post: bijansabet.com/2025/10/05/w...
New blog post: bijansabet.com/2025/10/05/w...
When We Stop Pretending
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October 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
On Havel’s birthday, I’ve been thinking about his call to live in truth. It still feels like the most radical act of all.
New blog post: bijansabet.com/2025/10/05/w...
New blog post: bijansabet.com/2025/10/05/w...
If you've never visited Czechia, I highly recommend it. And if you've been there, you know what I mean. I miss the country and its people every day. It will always be my second home. Vždy to bude můj druhý domov. www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top...
The 12 best things to do in Czechia
Castles, breweries, performances, breathtaking national parks and more than a few bones – Czechia's top sights never fail to intrigue
www.lonelyplanet.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
If you've never visited Czechia, I highly recommend it. And if you've been there, you know what I mean. I miss the country and its people every day. It will always be my second home. Vždy to bude můj druhý domov. www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top...
To my friends in tech. You went into tech/startup land to change the world for the better. So stop bending the knee, dust yourself off and speak out.
Be brave. We need all of you.
Be brave. We need all of you.
September 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
To my friends in tech. You went into tech/startup land to change the world for the better. So stop bending the knee, dust yourself off and speak out.
Be brave. We need all of you.
Be brave. We need all of you.
The Václav Havel Library is one of Czechia’s great democratic institutions. Under Tomáš Sedláček’s leadership, it keeps Havel’s voice alive and creates space for the conversations the world needs right now
www.prahain.cz/politika/tom...
www.prahain.cz/politika/tom...
Tomáš Sedláček: Havel nikdy neuhnul, on ne
ROZHOVOR: „Pokud by něčí hlas, řekněme z intelektuálů, filozofů a politiků, měl být amplifikován ve světě, tak je to právě hlas Václava Havla,“ řekl serveru PrahaIN.cz ekonom a filozof Tomáš Sedláček.
www.prahain.cz
September 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Václav Havel Library is one of Czechia’s great democratic institutions. Under Tomáš Sedláček’s leadership, it keeps Havel’s voice alive and creates space for the conversations the world needs right now
www.prahain.cz/politika/tom...
www.prahain.cz/politika/tom...
Czech President Pavel embodied the values of dignity and freedom in meeting the Dalai Lama.
True leaders uphold conscience and human rights in the face of pressure.
With respect, I admire your courage and values, pane prezidente Pavle
apnews.com/article/czec...
True leaders uphold conscience and human rights in the face of pressure.
With respect, I admire your courage and values, pane prezidente Pavle
apnews.com/article/czec...
China cuts ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama
China says it's suspending all contact with Czech President Petr Pavel. The decision announced Tuesday follows Pavel's meeting with the Dalai Lama on July 27 during a private trip to India.
apnews.com
August 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Czech President Pavel embodied the values of dignity and freedom in meeting the Dalai Lama.
True leaders uphold conscience and human rights in the face of pressure.
With respect, I admire your courage and values, pane prezidente Pavle
apnews.com/article/czec...
True leaders uphold conscience and human rights in the face of pressure.
With respect, I admire your courage and values, pane prezidente Pavle
apnews.com/article/czec...
“We cannot claim to care about democracy only when it costs nothing. Pres Trump, like Mr. Orban, no doubt believes that everyone can be bought. America’s elites are proving him right. There is a Hungarian phrase I heard often: “Van az a penz”— “There’s always a price” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/o...
Opinion | I Was Ambassador to Hungary. The America I Returned to Alarms Me.
www.nytimes.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
“We cannot claim to care about democracy only when it costs nothing. Pres Trump, like Mr. Orban, no doubt believes that everyone can be bought. America’s elites are proving him right. There is a Hungarian phrase I heard often: “Van az a penz”— “There’s always a price” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/o...
Reposted by Bijan Sabet
Democracy survives the same way it always has — not because the outcome is guaranteed, but because ordinary people decide it’s worth the risk. This week’s #NoMercyNoMalice: Resist
www.profgalloway.com/resist/
www.profgalloway.com/resist/
Resist | No Mercy / No Malice
My go-to historical frame of reference is World War II. At a staggering global cost of 85 million lives, the Second World War was the crucible of the 20th century — an explosion of unfathomable destru...
www.profgalloway.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Democracy survives the same way it always has — not because the outcome is guaranteed, but because ordinary people decide it’s worth the risk. This week’s #NoMercyNoMalice: Resist
www.profgalloway.com/resist/
www.profgalloway.com/resist/
The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food
Federal workers warned for months that the high-energy biscuits would go to waste.
www.theatlantic.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
The Trump admin just fired over 1,300 people at the State Dept. It is wrong & makes America less safe. These are patriots who served w/courage, integrity & deep commitment to our country. I am profoundly grateful for their service. They deserve far better than this.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
State lays off more than 1,300 people as Rubio pledges more efficiency
Diplomats called the cuts “nihilistic” and illogical.
www.politico.com
July 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The Trump admin just fired over 1,300 people at the State Dept. It is wrong & makes America less safe. These are patriots who served w/courage, integrity & deep commitment to our country. I am profoundly grateful for their service. They deserve far better than this.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Thx for inviting me to talk about one of my fav products!
one of my fav wimr ep so far 😄
US Ambassador, Twitter Investor, Photographer and… Raycast User
Thanks for the chat @bijansabet.com
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Thanks for the chat @bijansabet.com
youtu.be/qQLVm_4dlY0
July 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Thx for inviting me to talk about one of my fav products!
“The cruelty of these cuts is matched only by their stupidity. Medicaid beneficiaries will lose, but so will the rest of us”
Lawrence Summers: This Law Made Me Ashamed of My Country www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/o...
Lawrence Summers: This Law Made Me Ashamed of My Country www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/o...
Opinion | Lawrence Summers: This Law Made Me Ashamed of My Country
www.nytimes.com
July 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“The cruelty of these cuts is matched only by their stupidity. Medicaid beneficiaries will lose, but so will the rest of us”
Lawrence Summers: This Law Made Me Ashamed of My Country www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/o...
Lawrence Summers: This Law Made Me Ashamed of My Country www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/o...
Shared values aren't just words in speeches. They're how we treat each other when it matters most. Right now, the human cost of abandoning these values far exceeds the financial cost of defending them. My thoughts here:
bijansabet.com/2025/07/03/s...
bijansabet.com/2025/07/03/s...
Shared Values: What Holds Us Together When Leadership Divides Us
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July 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Shared values aren't just words in speeches. They're how we treat each other when it matters most. Right now, the human cost of abandoning these values far exceeds the financial cost of defending them. My thoughts here:
bijansabet.com/2025/07/03/s...
bijansabet.com/2025/07/03/s...
The 14th Amendment is clear. So is the history.
Heather Cox Richardson breaks it down in plain terms. Read and share:
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Heather Cox Richardson breaks it down in plain terms. Read and share:
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
June 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The 14th Amendment is clear. So is the history.
Heather Cox Richardson breaks it down in plain terms. Read and share:
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Heather Cox Richardson breaks it down in plain terms. Read and share:
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Fulbright works. I saw it firsthand in Czechia. This week’s board resignations are another blow to a program that builds trust, not politics.
My thoughts here bijansabet.com/2025/06/12/t...
My thoughts here bijansabet.com/2025/06/12/t...
The Fulbright Board Resignations Are a Loss for America
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June 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Fulbright works. I saw it firsthand in Czechia. This week’s board resignations are another blow to a program that builds trust, not politics.
My thoughts here bijansabet.com/2025/06/12/t...
My thoughts here bijansabet.com/2025/06/12/t...
Having witnessed democratic resilience in Central Europe, I'm encouraged by Kenneth Roth’s assessment: Trump's shock and awe is giving way to institutional resistance. Courts, Congress, civil society are responding. Resistance is working.
Keep the faith www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Keep the faith www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Have we passed peak Trump? | Kenneth Roth
Since Trump returned to the White House, the checks and balances of US democracy have proved remarkably resilient
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Having witnessed democratic resilience in Central Europe, I'm encouraged by Kenneth Roth’s assessment: Trump's shock and awe is giving way to institutional resistance. Courts, Congress, civil society are responding. Resistance is working.
Keep the faith www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Keep the faith www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A story from 1939. A quiet connection between Czechia and Nantucket. I wrote about it here bijansabet.com/2025/06/02/n...
Nantucket, Prague, and a Story That Found Me
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June 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A story from 1939. A quiet connection between Czechia and Nantucket. I wrote about it here bijansabet.com/2025/06/02/n...
On Memorial Day, we honor Americans who died for freedom.
In towns across Czechia, I remember standing beside families and strangers who have not forgotten.
Their names live on. Not just in stone. In the hearts of those who still care.
Let us all care.
In towns across Czechia, I remember standing beside families and strangers who have not forgotten.
Their names live on. Not just in stone. In the hearts of those who still care.
Let us all care.
May 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
On Memorial Day, we honor Americans who died for freedom.
In towns across Czechia, I remember standing beside families and strangers who have not forgotten.
Their names live on. Not just in stone. In the hearts of those who still care.
Let us all care.
In towns across Czechia, I remember standing beside families and strangers who have not forgotten.
Their names live on. Not just in stone. In the hearts of those who still care.
Let us all care.
Madeleine Albright was born on this day in Prague. She never forgot where she came from or what America gave her family.
As Secretary of State, she stood for freedom, NATO, and the U.S. + Czech bond.
Her example still lights the way.
As Secretary of State, she stood for freedom, NATO, and the U.S. + Czech bond.
Her example still lights the way.
May 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Madeleine Albright was born on this day in Prague. She never forgot where she came from or what America gave her family.
As Secretary of State, she stood for freedom, NATO, and the U.S. + Czech bond.
Her example still lights the way.
As Secretary of State, she stood for freedom, NATO, and the U.S. + Czech bond.
Her example still lights the way.
Bill Burns, fmr CIA Director/U.S. Ambassador/career diplomat, sounds the alarm.
Hiring freezes. Aid slashed. Diplomats sidelined.
America’s security is on the line. youtu.be/dC9Pt3iOUDQ?...
Hiring freezes. Aid slashed. Diplomats sidelined.
America’s security is on the line. youtu.be/dC9Pt3iOUDQ?...
Stand Up For Service
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May 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Bill Burns, fmr CIA Director/U.S. Ambassador/career diplomat, sounds the alarm.
Hiring freezes. Aid slashed. Diplomats sidelined.
America’s security is on the line. youtu.be/dC9Pt3iOUDQ?...
Hiring freezes. Aid slashed. Diplomats sidelined.
America’s security is on the line. youtu.be/dC9Pt3iOUDQ?...