Kate Barr

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.

It was great having the chance for neighbors to meet you and hear your answers to some really important questions!

A List of Nearly Everything in the Senate G.O.P. Bill, and How Much It Would Cost or Save The legislation includes tax cuts as well as big cuts to Medicaid, food benefits and other programs, and it would add more than $3 trillion to the national debt.

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.

CEO of Center for Victims of Torture: Ending foreign aid slams the door on hope Our organization, which started 40 years ago at the University of Minnesota, has lost 75% of its budget and had to furlough or lay off 430 employees.

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...

What Is the Financial Risk of Nonprofits Losing Government Grants? See the financial risks that nonprofits in every state would face without government grants.

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

Ah, fer cute.

"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

Opinion | The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children I’ve seen U.S.A.I.D. operate around the world, and it’s not woke — it’s lifesaving.

“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.

January 29, 2025 M-25-14 MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM: Matthew J. Vaeth, Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget Me SUBJECT: Rescission of M-25-13 OMB Memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded. If you have questions about implementing the President's Executive Orders, please contact your agency General Counsel.

🚨 BREAKING: OMB has just issued a memo *rescinding* the previous memo freezing all federal financial assistance programs.

Full text, per government source:

Right!?!

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

Trump White House orders freeze on federal grants, loans - Roll Call President Donald Trump's budget office on Monday ordered all federal agencies to temporarily block disbursement of grants and loans.

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.

When I read her post, I assumed it was your icebreaker, Sean.

The Hemingses of Monticello by @agr.bsky.social

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.

Obama as Pluralist-in-Chief Shows the Nonprofit World a Way Forward The former president has long warned of the dangers of purity tests and championed collaboration across differences. Civil society can lead the way to make his vision a reality.

“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...

I could see you shiver even on zoom!

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.

Your comment about blanket opposition is going to apply to a lot of issues in the next couple years. We’re headed for a period of incremental changes, partial steps, and compromise. That’s going to be a hard sell for a lot of nonprofit folks, but it’s reality.

Definitely!

Sorry I missed you at the conference