@nadinesun.bsky.social
International development, global health, communications, travel, photography. Former USAID and CDC staff.
The first trip I took with CDC in 2001, before PEPFAR’s support brought the widespread availability of antiretrovirals, was to help two experts develop HIV counseling training for local counselors in sub-Saharan Africa. At the time, most counselors were volunteers, many who had HIV or knew…(1/5)
May 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The first trip I took with CDC in 2001, before PEPFAR’s support brought the widespread availability of antiretrovirals, was to help two experts develop HIV counseling training for local counselors in sub-Saharan Africa. At the time, most counselors were volunteers, many who had HIV or knew…(1/5)
So the proposal for a State Department overhaul includes eliminating Africa operations. Combined, African countries represent $32B in U.S. exports and $39B in imports. That’s oil, platinum, gold, cocoa, and other agricultural products. (1/5) www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department (Gift Article)
The draft executive order to be signed by President Trump would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues.
www.nytimes.com
April 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
So the proposal for a State Department overhaul includes eliminating Africa operations. Combined, African countries represent $32B in U.S. exports and $39B in imports. That’s oil, platinum, gold, cocoa, and other agricultural products. (1/5) www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
So what were her 5 bullets for the week?
“.. In at least a dozen videos filmed in her OPM office, political appointee McLaurine Pinover modeled her outfit choices for the day, while directing followers from her Instagram account to a website that could earn her commissions on clothing sales.”
@cnn.com #DOGE
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@cnn.com #DOGE
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Trump official tasked with defending DOGE cuts posted fashion influencer videos from her office | CNN Politics
As the Office of Personnel Management oversaw the layoffs of thousands of federal workers and pressed others to justify their positions, the agency’s chief spokesperson repeatedly used her office for ...
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March 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
So what were her 5 bullets for the week?
The destruction of classified #USAID documents is just another in a series of assaults on the USAID workforce and the work of the agency. #FromTheAmericanPeople www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/u...
U.S.A.I.D. Official Orders Employees to Shred or Burn Classified and Personnel Records
A union representing career diplomats demanded that the aid agency follow the law stated in the Federal Records Act. Some documents could be relevant in court cases.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The destruction of classified #USAID documents is just another in a series of assaults on the USAID workforce and the work of the agency. #FromTheAmericanPeople www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/u...
We need to do this for USAID, too.
The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
restoredcdc.org
March 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We need to do this for USAID, too.
Paying for completed work is a bare minimum. This work was already planned for in accordance with Congressional earmarks and approved and monitored by staff at #USAID. The Prompt Payment Act should also apply and require interest after 30 days. #FromTheAmericanPeople www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's bid to avoid paying USAID contractors
The administration’s efforts to effectively dismantle the foreign aid agency led contractors to file suit claiming they're owed money.
www.nbcnews.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Paying for completed work is a bare minimum. This work was already planned for in accordance with Congressional earmarks and approved and monitored by staff at #USAID. The Prompt Payment Act should also apply and require interest after 30 days. #FromTheAmericanPeople www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
I guess DOGE’s plan to traumatize laid off federal employees and contractors includes damaging their investments and 401k’s, too.
Since Jan 21, my measly brokerage account has gone down 10%. Granted it’s tech heavy. (And, yes, I recognize my privilege in even having investments.)
Since Jan 21, my measly brokerage account has gone down 10%. Granted it’s tech heavy. (And, yes, I recognize my privilege in even having investments.)
March 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I guess DOGE’s plan to traumatize laid off federal employees and contractors includes damaging their investments and 401k’s, too.
Since Jan 21, my measly brokerage account has gone down 10%. Granted it’s tech heavy. (And, yes, I recognize my privilege in even having investments.)
Since Jan 21, my measly brokerage account has gone down 10%. Granted it’s tech heavy. (And, yes, I recognize my privilege in even having investments.)
As a former health communicator, I appreciate this well written piece. News with a simple explanation of the science and action steps.
March 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
As a former health communicator, I appreciate this well written piece. News with a simple explanation of the science and action steps.
My co-workers at CDC and USAID were some of the most driven people I've ever met. They're often highly educated, Type A people who thought nothing of spending extra hours evenings or weekends when the work required it. That Elon and Co. feel fed workers deserve to be traumatized is outrageous.
March 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
My co-workers at CDC and USAID were some of the most driven people I've ever met. They're often highly educated, Type A people who thought nothing of spending extra hours evenings or weekends when the work required it. That Elon and Co. feel fed workers deserve to be traumatized is outrageous.
One of the biggest tragedies of USAID's demise is the loss of international development evidence, data, and stories. The USAID website, the Development Experience Clearinghouse, and practitioner sites like AgriLinks. All gone. It's a topic I'll be asking my elected representatives to restore.
March 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
One of the biggest tragedies of USAID's demise is the loss of international development evidence, data, and stories. The USAID website, the Development Experience Clearinghouse, and practitioner sites like AgriLinks. All gone. It's a topic I'll be asking my elected representatives to restore.