Randy Rosso
@fooddatanerd.com
slava ukraini 🇺🇦
Randy Rosso (he/him). NO DMs unless I know u. No indiv donations. Food data nerd. Women’s soccer, Wash Spirit/USWNT fan. Food=human right. Trans rights are human rights.
https://open.substack.com/pub/makethemathwork
Randy Rosso (he/him). NO DMs unless I know u. No indiv donations. Food data nerd. Women’s soccer, Wash Spirit/USWNT fan. Food=human right. Trans rights are human rights.
https://open.substack.com/pub/makethemathwork
Pinned
🥗 Full state monthly SNAP participation and benefits data set, October 1988 through August 2025:
doi.org/10.7910/DVN/...
doi.org/10.7910/DVN/...
Learned more about the clinical trial today. It feels a tiiiiny bit like Ford Prefect hurling himself out the window because he didn't see any better options, but I think I'm going to do it. It worked out for Ford!
Weighing the possible benefits snd risks of a clinical trial. The potential side effects are… grim. And that’s if I’m even assigned to the treatment group. 🧐😖🤮
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Learned more about the clinical trial today. It feels a tiiiiny bit like Ford Prefect hurling himself out the window because he didn't see any better options, but I think I'm going to do it. It worked out for Ford!
Reposted by Randy Rosso
My friends Betsy and Randy are in a tight spot.
Randy has glioblastoma; Betsy isn't able to work while caregiving.
If you are a person of means, w/ capacity to donate to their cause, it would really help them.
Our system is failing them; can our community help?
www.gofundme.com/f/randy-his-...
Randy has glioblastoma; Betsy isn't able to work while caregiving.
If you are a person of means, w/ capacity to donate to their cause, it would really help them.
Our system is failing them; can our community help?
www.gofundme.com/f/randy-his-...
Running out of options, and this is hard and scary y'all.
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
Update: This Is Scary, Y’all
We are using CaringBridge to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support and words of hope and…
www.caringbridge.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
My friends Betsy and Randy are in a tight spot.
Randy has glioblastoma; Betsy isn't able to work while caregiving.
If you are a person of means, w/ capacity to donate to their cause, it would really help them.
Our system is failing them; can our community help?
www.gofundme.com/f/randy-his-...
Randy has glioblastoma; Betsy isn't able to work while caregiving.
If you are a person of means, w/ capacity to donate to their cause, it would really help them.
Our system is failing them; can our community help?
www.gofundme.com/f/randy-his-...
Running out of options, and this is hard and scary y'all.
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
Update: This Is Scary, Y’all
We are using CaringBridge to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support and words of hope and…
www.caringbridge.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Running out of options, and this is hard and scary y'all.
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
Weighing the possible benefits snd risks of a clinical trial. The potential side effects are… grim. And that’s if I’m even assigned to the treatment group. 🧐😖🤮
November 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Weighing the possible benefits snd risks of a clinical trial. The potential side effects are… grim. And that’s if I’m even assigned to the treatment group. 🧐😖🤮
🥗 Democrats Call ‘BS’ as USDA Hints at Further SNAP Cuts
Yeah, I’m with them on this.
civileats.com/2025/11/24/d...
Yeah, I’m with them on this.
civileats.com/2025/11/24/d...
Democrats Call ‘BS’ as USDA Hints at Further SNAP Cuts
Lawmakers are pushing back with legislation that would repeal cuts to food aid made in the One Big Beautiful Bill, but there is no clear path to pass it.
civileats.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 AM
🥗 Democrats Call ‘BS’ as USDA Hints at Further SNAP Cuts
Yeah, I’m with them on this.
civileats.com/2025/11/24/d...
Yeah, I’m with them on this.
civileats.com/2025/11/24/d...
🥗 the struggle is real!
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November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
🥗 the struggle is real!
Quick health update on me from today’s doctor visits, written by @betsylpretzel.bsky.social. Yeah today has been a lot.
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
Update: What’s Coming Next Year
We are using CaringBridge to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support and words of hope and…
www.caringbridge.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Quick health update on me from today’s doctor visits, written by @betsylpretzel.bsky.social. Yeah today has been a lot.
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...
🥗 “Down to $1.18: How Families Are Coping With SNAP Cuts
#SNAPMatters
These people’s lives matter. And the fes gov must stop playing games with their lives. Food insecurity is traumatic, and the consequences of that trauma linger for years.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
#SNAPMatters
These people’s lives matter. And the fes gov must stop playing games with their lives. Food insecurity is traumatic, and the consequences of that trauma linger for years.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Down to $1.18: How Families Are Coping With SNAP Cuts
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
🥗 “Down to $1.18: How Families Are Coping With SNAP Cuts
#SNAPMatters
These people’s lives matter. And the fes gov must stop playing games with their lives. Food insecurity is traumatic, and the consequences of that trauma linger for years.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
#SNAPMatters
These people’s lives matter. And the fes gov must stop playing games with their lives. Food insecurity is traumatic, and the consequences of that trauma linger for years.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Reposted by Randy Rosso
@fooddatanerd.com Am Azoz, 16, I'm responsible for providing for my mom and sisters while trying to continue our life without my Dad 😔
The war has taken so much from me losing my Dad, home, and school.💔
This is a burden I can't bear
Please help us
The war has taken so much from me losing my Dad, home, and school.💔
This is a burden I can't bear
Please help us
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
@fooddatanerd.com Am Azoz, 16, I'm responsible for providing for my mom and sisters while trying to continue our life without my Dad 😔
The war has taken so much from me losing my Dad, home, and school.💔
This is a burden I can't bear
Please help us
The war has taken so much from me losing my Dad, home, and school.💔
This is a burden I can't bear
Please help us
Here is my contribution:
I'm thankful for ClinicalTrials.gov data
bc I have incurable brain cancer, but new research might change that.
These data include what trials are happening, where, what phase they're in, and what could qualify me for participation.
This could literally be life or death.”
I'm thankful for ClinicalTrials.gov data
bc I have incurable brain cancer, but new research might change that.
These data include what trials are happening, where, what phase they're in, and what could qualify me for participation.
This could literally be life or death.”
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Here is my contribution:
I'm thankful for ClinicalTrials.gov data
bc I have incurable brain cancer, but new research might change that.
These data include what trials are happening, where, what phase they're in, and what could qualify me for participation.
This could literally be life or death.”
I'm thankful for ClinicalTrials.gov data
bc I have incurable brain cancer, but new research might change that.
These data include what trials are happening, where, what phase they're in, and what could qualify me for participation.
This could literally be life or death.”
@denicewross.bsky.social compiled an excellent list of statements of gratitude for federal data sets:
www.linkedin.com/posts/denice...
www.linkedin.com/posts/denice...
Federal Data We're Thankful For | Denice Ross | 14 comments
This Thanksgiving, I asked some of my data friends and colleagues to join me in sharing what federal data we are most thankful for.
It was hard narrowing it down to one dataset!
Some of us chose a...
www.linkedin.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
@denicewross.bsky.social compiled an excellent list of statements of gratitude for federal data sets:
www.linkedin.com/posts/denice...
www.linkedin.com/posts/denice...
Reposted by Randy Rosso
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🥗 Work requirements have neved solved anything. A solution in search of a problem that will only create new ones.
#SNAPMatters
#SNAPMatters
🥗
frac.org/blog/qa-how-...
From @fracposts.bsky.social SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino: Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know
frac.org/blog/qa-how-...
From @fracposts.bsky.social SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino: Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know
Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know - Food Research & Action Center
Published October 10, 2025 Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the end of remaining...
frac.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🥗 Work requirements have neved solved anything. A solution in search of a problem that will only create new ones.
#SNAPMatters
#SNAPMatters
🥗
frac.org/blog/qa-how-...
From @fracposts.bsky.social SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino: Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know
frac.org/blog/qa-how-...
From @fracposts.bsky.social SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino: Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know
Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know - Food Research & Action Center
Published October 10, 2025 Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the end of remaining...
frac.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🥗
frac.org/blog/qa-how-...
From @fracposts.bsky.social SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino: Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know
frac.org/blog/qa-how-...
From @fracposts.bsky.social SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino: Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know
🎶 My soundtrack this morning:
El Nuevo Mundo: Folios Criollas , directed by Jordi Savall, his late wife Montserrat Figueras (RIP), Savall's ensemble Hesperian XXI, and La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Some of it is on YouTube -- also Apple/Spotify
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pHw...
El Nuevo Mundo: Folios Criollas , directed by Jordi Savall, his late wife Montserrat Figueras (RIP), Savall's ensemble Hesperian XXI, and La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Some of it is on YouTube -- also Apple/Spotify
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pHw...
Jordi Savall - El Nuevo Mundo Folias Criollas
YouTube video by M. S.O.Silva
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🎶 My soundtrack this morning:
El Nuevo Mundo: Folios Criollas , directed by Jordi Savall, his late wife Montserrat Figueras (RIP), Savall's ensemble Hesperian XXI, and La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Some of it is on YouTube -- also Apple/Spotify
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pHw...
El Nuevo Mundo: Folios Criollas , directed by Jordi Savall, his late wife Montserrat Figueras (RIP), Savall's ensemble Hesperian XXI, and La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Some of it is on YouTube -- also Apple/Spotify
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pHw...
🥗 I think everyone in this admin must have taken the Bizarro World Hippocratic oath:
First, Do Harm
Then, Do More Harm,
Do As Much Harm As You Can, and
Let It Ever Be So
First, Do Harm
Then, Do More Harm,
Do As Much Harm As You Can, and
Let It Ever Be So
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🥗 I think everyone in this admin must have taken the Bizarro World Hippocratic oath:
First, Do Harm
Then, Do More Harm,
Do As Much Harm As You Can, and
Let It Ever Be So
First, Do Harm
Then, Do More Harm,
Do As Much Harm As You Can, and
Let It Ever Be So
Y'all. YOU ALL!
My friends Corey and Tomas from the pick-up soccer group I've played with on the mall since 1996 (!!) stopped by Saturday before the NWSL Championship match to give me a very special Spirit jersey that they all signed with well wishes!
My heart is full!
My friends Corey and Tomas from the pick-up soccer group I've played with on the mall since 1996 (!!) stopped by Saturday before the NWSL Championship match to give me a very special Spirit jersey that they all signed with well wishes!
My heart is full!
November 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Y'all. YOU ALL!
My friends Corey and Tomas from the pick-up soccer group I've played with on the mall since 1996 (!!) stopped by Saturday before the NWSL Championship match to give me a very special Spirit jersey that they all signed with well wishes!
My heart is full!
My friends Corey and Tomas from the pick-up soccer group I've played with on the mall since 1996 (!!) stopped by Saturday before the NWSL Championship match to give me a very special Spirit jersey that they all signed with well wishes!
My heart is full!
🥗 “Building an Abundance Mindset in Your Anti-Hunger Team”
@aninajane.bsky.social
aninaestrem.com/2025/11/24/b...
@aninajane.bsky.social
aninaestrem.com/2025/11/24/b...
Building an Abundance Mindset in Your Anti-Hunger Team
When we are depleted, it is harder to take care of those around us. It’s difficult to convince our community we have the resources we need to support them when we ourselves don’t believe it. There …
aninaestrem.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🥗 “Building an Abundance Mindset in Your Anti-Hunger Team”
@aninajane.bsky.social
aninaestrem.com/2025/11/24/b...
@aninajane.bsky.social
aninaestrem.com/2025/11/24/b...
Reposted by Randy Rosso
Now that we're staring down the barrel of Project 2025, I guess it's a good time to re-up this essay I wrote a few months ago exploring its plans for an authoritarian administrative state www.bostonreview.net/articles/ins...
Inside Project 2025 - Boston Review
Backed by the Heritage Foundation, the initiative seeks to undermine longstanding safeguards against abuses of executive power.
www.bostonreview.net
November 7, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Now that we're staring down the barrel of Project 2025, I guess it's a good time to re-up this essay I wrote a few months ago exploring its plans for an authoritarian administrative state www.bostonreview.net/articles/ins...
🥗 Bern E. Bear and I stand in solidarity with Starbucks baristas and other workers during the strike. We will NOT cross that picket line! #solidarity!
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 AM
🥗 Bern E. Bear and I stand in solidarity with Starbucks baristas and other workers during the strike. We will NOT cross that picket line! #solidarity!
🥗 Yes. Government dismantling/incompetence are the objectives.
Re-upping the theory here.
Rollins is formerly the head of the America First Policy Institute who claims to be "bringing real change to people in a real Matthew 25 sense."
She is interested in using the powers of government to harm vulnerable people and promote her personal views.
Rollins is formerly the head of the America First Policy Institute who claims to be "bringing real change to people in a real Matthew 25 sense."
She is interested in using the powers of government to harm vulnerable people and promote her personal views.
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
🥗 Yes. Government dismantling/incompetence are the objectives.
Reposted by Randy Rosso
Seriously, this is just… The "ID"/facial recognition technology that this is based on has such a massive history of error and general bullshit as to be fundamentally no different from phrenology, and to the same ends and purposes. Claiming that it is in anyway "definitive" is just… so deeply wrong.
Masked ICE goons are scanning people's faces this morning in northwest DC. Outside the @wmata.com Georgia Ave station
#bigballsgoonshow
#bigballsgoonshow
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Seriously, this is just… The "ID"/facial recognition technology that this is based on has such a massive history of error and general bullshit as to be fundamentally no different from phrenology, and to the same ends and purposes. Claiming that it is in anyway "definitive" is just… so deeply wrong.
🥗 Rollins said the SNAP freeze during the shutdown has "given us a platform to completely deconstruct the program".
NO, it absolutely did NOT give you a platform to do any such thing.
NO, it absolutely did NOT give you a platform to do any such thing.
🥗 Trump's USDA backs off demand that all 42 million SNAP recipients reapply. How many incredulous calls you think Rollins' USDA got from state governors and SNAP offices, saying "UM WHAT?!"
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump admin backs off idea to force SNAP users to reapply
Officials will rely on state standards that are already in place to ensure eligibility, despite USDA chief Brooke Rollins’ comments last week.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
🥗 Rollins said the SNAP freeze during the shutdown has "given us a platform to completely deconstruct the program".
NO, it absolutely did NOT give you a platform to do any such thing.
NO, it absolutely did NOT give you a platform to do any such thing.
🥗 Trump's USDA backs off demand that all 42 million SNAP recipients reapply. How many incredulous calls you think Rollins' USDA got from state governors and SNAP offices, saying "UM WHAT?!"
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump admin backs off idea to force SNAP users to reapply
Officials will rely on state standards that are already in place to ensure eligibility, despite USDA chief Brooke Rollins’ comments last week.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
🥗 Trump's USDA backs off demand that all 42 million SNAP recipients reapply. How many incredulous calls you think Rollins' USDA got from state governors and SNAP offices, saying "UM WHAT?!"
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...