What an honor it has been to work with the principled, forward thinking and really fun volunteers who make up @streets.mn. Thank you for this opportunity.

Here is a list of nearly every provision in the domestic policy bill nearing a vote by Senate Republicans, and how much it would cost or save Americans.

‘Now economists know how scientists felt when he said “inject bleach”’ - Prof. Joseph Allen

This is good, and I hope it's the beginning of a much bigger wave to come.

This also guts the CDFI Fund. CDFIs across the country have directed over $30 Billion in capital for small businesses, affordable housing, community organizations, and consumers in urban, rural, and Tribal communities that lack access to capital. There is no economic or policy rationale for this.

Those who are impacted the most by the US foreign aid "freeze" are people who have already suffered at the hands of some of the world’s worst human rights abusers. For more on the human cost, read my piece in today's Star Tribune ⬇️ www.startribune.com/ceo-of-cente...

In all but two of the 437 congressional districts in the United States, the typical nonprofit could not cover its expenses without its government grants. @urbaninstitute.bsky.social

"This isn't about Republican versus Democrat. This is about tampering with the structure of our government, which will ultimately undermine its ability to protect the freedom of our citizens. If our defense of the Constitution is gone, there's nothing left to us." A. King, Maine

“The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children.” ⁦‪@NickKristof.bsky.social‬⁩ on the destruction of USAID. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...

Finally, we’re starting to see some fight. We need more of this 🔥 🚨Trump’s decision to shut down USAID has frozen critical work to deliver vital assistance around the globe, and put China in the driver’s seat.

🚨 BREAKING: OMB has just issued a memo *rescinding* the previous memo freezing all federal financial assistance programs. Full text, per government source:

I’m cooking a recipe that requires pounding chicken breasts down. I highly recommend pounding something as you finish out today. Pound really hard.

You were thinking that sh*t was getting real? For sure.

Valuable summary from National Council of Nonprofits, which will continue to update and inform the sector as the torrent of actions continues.

I got a late start with the @99pi.org book club series on The Power Broker. A few episodes to go, but damn, this is good.

“Building bridges is not contrary to equality and social justice. In fact, it is our best tool for delivering lasting change.” I really appreciate this commentary by Eboo Patel. www.philanthropy.com/commons/obam...

BARTLET: This time of the year there should be a hotline you can call with questions about cooking turkey. A special 800 number where the phones are staffed by experts. CHARLIE: There is - the Butterball hotline. BARTLET: Are you kidding me? God, I love my country. Have a good day, everyone.