Riivan
@theriivan.bsky.social
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heartbroken to learn the pope sympathizes with the poor. how can i continue to believe in god
October 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
heartbroken to learn the pope sympathizes with the poor. how can i continue to believe in god
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If you aren't following @thelastmileusaid.bsky.social you should be. And know that we at #USAID patiently did the work that lifted people out of poverty, ended disease and child wasting and more, and we're committed to staying right through the most difficult last mile.
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The Eulogy USAID Never Received
And the America That Must Remember.
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July 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
If you aren't following @thelastmileusaid.bsky.social you should be. And know that we at #USAID patiently did the work that lifted people out of poverty, ended disease and child wasting and more, and we're committed to staying right through the most difficult last mile.
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This is the way.
"I want people to be safe and protected. I want to live on the right side of history. I am an immigrant. My parents are refugees from Chile. We fled a dictatorship and I was privileged enough to grow up in the United States after asylum in Denmark. I stand by those protections, always."
May 18, 2025 at 3:37 AM
This is the way.
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I love when the NYT rewrites my entire story and doesn’t cite it until the 16th paragraph
Ah yes, the government asking Jews to register as Jewish, in the name of protecting the Jews. No way that could go wrong www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/n...
U.S. Texts Barnard Employees and Asks if They Are Jewish
A questionnaire from a federal commission also inquired about whether professors and other college staff members had been harassed.
www.nytimes.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I love when the NYT rewrites my entire story and doesn’t cite it until the 16th paragraph
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If you are a member of the DC Bar, please watch this video and VOTE for Diane Seltzer for DC Bar president.
If you are not a member, please share with others who are.
If you are not a member, please share with others who are.
April 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
If you are a member of the DC Bar, please watch this video and VOTE for Diane Seltzer for DC Bar president.
If you are not a member, please share with others who are.
If you are not a member, please share with others who are.
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Three U.S. aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country’s massive earthquake, a former senior staffer says.
U.S. aid team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says
The Trump administration has moved to fire nearly all USAID staff in recent weeks, as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency slashed funding across federal bureaucracy.
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April 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Three U.S. aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country’s massive earthquake, a former senior staffer says.
Wait a second......are we looking at what the spouses of judges are doing because you think it influences how said judge rules? Sweet KKKaroline, if you want to go that route then Ginni we got your number.
LEAVITT: This judge is a Democrat activist. He was appointed by Barack Obama.
NBC: He was originally appointed by George W Bush.
NBC: He was originally appointed by George W Bush.
March 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Wait a second......are we looking at what the spouses of judges are doing because you think it influences how said judge rules? Sweet KKKaroline, if you want to go that route then Ginni we got your number.
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In a shocking turn of events, many of the people who said they wanted "free speech" actually just wanted to be the ones in charge of which speech is free.
UPDATE—Mahmoud's attorney says they do NOT know where he is.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
March 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
In a shocking turn of events, many of the people who said they wanted "free speech" actually just wanted to be the ones in charge of which speech is free.
What are we even fucking doing here!?
JUST IN: Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director by the U.S. Senate in a 51-49 vote
February 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
What are we even fucking doing here!?
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Besides the personal cost to those losing their jobs, this WILL NOT SAVE MONEY.
Every $1 IRS spends on audits brings in >$1 in additional revenue. This is especially true for audits of the very rich: $6.29 returned for each dollar spent auditing top 0.1%.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
Every $1 IRS spends on audits brings in >$1 in additional revenue. This is especially true for audits of the very rich: $6.29 returned for each dollar spent auditing top 0.1%.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
Opinion | How much did Congress lose by defunding the IRS? Way more than we thought.
New research finds that for each extra dollar the IRS spends auditing wealthy taxpayers, it can collect more than $12 in return.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Besides the personal cost to those losing their jobs, this WILL NOT SAVE MONEY.
Every $1 IRS spends on audits brings in >$1 in additional revenue. This is especially true for audits of the very rich: $6.29 returned for each dollar spent auditing top 0.1%.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
Every $1 IRS spends on audits brings in >$1 in additional revenue. This is especially true for audits of the very rich: $6.29 returned for each dollar spent auditing top 0.1%.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
Profile in courage, duty, and respect for the law.
Valor
Danielle Sassoon, Acting U.S. attorney for SDNY - refuses to drop Adams charges and resigns
John Keller, Acting head of DOJ Public Integrity Section - refuses and resigns
Kevin Driscoll, Acting head of DOJ Criminal Division - refuses and resigns
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Danielle Sassoon, Acting U.S. attorney for SDNY - refuses to drop Adams charges and resigns
John Keller, Acting head of DOJ Public Integrity Section - refuses and resigns
Kevin Driscoll, Acting head of DOJ Criminal Division - refuses and resigns
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Top federal prosecutor in N.Y. resigns after refusing to drop Adams charges
Two top prosecutors in Washington also resigned over the DOJ order to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
www.nbcnews.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Profile in courage, duty, and respect for the law.
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HAPPENING NOW: Judge Bates is not really buying the Trump administration's argument on its decision to pull down public health websites without notice, a move that some doctors say is impeding their ability to provide care.
He is expected to rule soon on restraining order soon.
He is expected to rule soon on restraining order soon.
February 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Judge Bates is not really buying the Trump administration's argument on its decision to pull down public health websites without notice, a move that some doctors say is impeding their ability to provide care.
He is expected to rule soon on restraining order soon.
He is expected to rule soon on restraining order soon.
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Why does the world's richest man want to gut the CFPB?
Because it would shield him from having to follow financial laws to keep customers' money safe — and give him access to confidential records about his competitors.
Follow the money.
Because it would shield him from having to follow financial laws to keep customers' money safe — and give him access to confidential records about his competitors.
Follow the money.
February 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Why does the world's richest man want to gut the CFPB?
Because it would shield him from having to follow financial laws to keep customers' money safe — and give him access to confidential records about his competitors.
Follow the money.
Because it would shield him from having to follow financial laws to keep customers' money safe — and give him access to confidential records about his competitors.
Follow the money.
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When Musk's minions forced their way into USAID's servers, they made themselves "super administrators" meaning they had access to workers' Social Security numbers, credit histories, and home addresses.
They may have well broken the law.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
They may have well broken the law.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
February 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
When Musk's minions forced their way into USAID's servers, they made themselves "super administrators" meaning they had access to workers' Social Security numbers, credit histories, and home addresses.
They may have well broken the law.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
They may have well broken the law.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
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One of these days we're gonna have to reckon with the fact that "money that I spend which does not directly benefit me is a waste" is a popular sentiment.
I think we should state plainly that this is selfish on its face.
And stupid when you have awareness which extends beyond your nose.
I think we should state plainly that this is selfish on its face.
And stupid when you have awareness which extends beyond your nose.
February 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
One of these days we're gonna have to reckon with the fact that "money that I spend which does not directly benefit me is a waste" is a popular sentiment.
I think we should state plainly that this is selfish on its face.
And stupid when you have awareness which extends beyond your nose.
I think we should state plainly that this is selfish on its face.
And stupid when you have awareness which extends beyond your nose.
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Oh look, NOAA websites are mysteriously going offline now that Musk’s crew is in charge. Guess running a government is just as hard as keeping Twitter from crashing every other week. Who could’ve seen this coming?
February 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Oh look, NOAA websites are mysteriously going offline now that Musk’s crew is in charge. Guess running a government is just as hard as keeping Twitter from crashing every other week. Who could’ve seen this coming?
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Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
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If you work for the federal government and are tempted to take Musk’s “buyout” offer please know that you’re never going to see that money.
February 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
If you work for the federal government and are tempted to take Musk’s “buyout” offer please know that you’re never going to see that money.
What the actual fuck is wrong with people? How are Dem pundits saying well this is sad, but not worth the fight. No, you fight because USAID IS worth saving for the great work it does around the world. You fight because your inaction here will be used to justify the next agency they try to kill.
BREAKING NEWS: "We are being tasked to assist the department in recalling USAID employees to the United States by Saturday," State Department official Seth Green wrote in an email to staff on Tuesday.
Trump administration prepares to withdraw USAID staff from overseas posts by weekend
"We are being tasked to assist the department in recalling USAID employees to the United States by Saturday," State Department official Seth Green wrote in an email to staff on Tuesday.
www.npr.org
February 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
What the actual fuck is wrong with people? How are Dem pundits saying well this is sad, but not worth the fight. No, you fight because USAID IS worth saving for the great work it does around the world. You fight because your inaction here will be used to justify the next agency they try to kill.