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@ashbts.bsky.social

I’m a housing and homelessness consultant based in Utah. I believe in democratic process and human resilience. I also believe that housing ends homelessness; and that trauma, misogyny, and racism are real.

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Evaluating the impact of two decades of USAID interventions and projecting the effects of defunding on mortality up to 2030: a retrospective impact evaluation and forecasting analysis USAID funding has significantly contributed to the reduction in adult and child mortality across low-income and middle-income countries over the past two decades. Our estimates show that, unless the a...

A moment of silence please for #USAID, which is officially shuttered after months of dismantling.

Why a moment of silence? Not only for the employees. But also for the estimated 14 MILLION deaths by 2030 predicted without the agency.

@altusaid.altgov.info

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

04.07.2025 01:25 — 👍 1379    🔁 495    💬 46    📌 15

If you’re struggling to feel celebratory this 4th, I feel you. I think that sadness over Thursday’s vote is patriotic. Caring about what happens to “we the people” is patriotic. Grieving falling further short of America’s promise is patriotic. & keeping up the fight is patriotic.

04.07.2025 11:49 — 👍 111    🔁 26    💬 5    📌 1
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Deseret News condemns Lee’s posts about Minnesota shooting The editorial board of the Utah-based publication said the Utah senator cast a “poor light”’ on the Beehive State.

The editorial board of a publication in Sen. Mike Lee's home state of Utah called on him to apologize for his posts about the Minnesota shootings, writing that they “were unacceptable for anyone, let alone from a member of the Senate.”

18.06.2025 16:08 — 👍 21473    🔁 4914    💬 1280    📌 418
Mike Lee's Disgusting and Embarrassing Behavior Today I write to you regarding Mike Lee's disgusting behavior regarding the recent assassinations of Minnesota lawmakers. Mr. Lee doesn't deserve the title of senator and should resign immediately. His social media posts, regardless of whether they were deleted, were inhumane at best, and are counter to his role in government, his own professed reli gion, and common decency. I am horrified that none of our nationally elected officials have condemned Mr Lee's actions. This behavior is not representative of the people of Utah. Do better or be voted out.

From a constituent in 📍 Salt Lake City, UT

17.06.2025 16:21 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Donate to Help Laura, Vera, and Isaac After Afa's Passing, organized by Lindsey Olson From the close friends and family of Laura and Afa Ah Loo: On June 1… Lindsey Olson needs your support for Help Laura, Vera, and Isaac After Afa's Passing

On June 14th, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa, was tragically killed during the No Kings protest in Salt Lake City, UT.

50501 is deeply saddened by this tragedy. If you are able, please consider donating to cover the immediate financial burdens his family faces. gofundme.com/f/help-laura...

16.06.2025 02:56 — 👍 718    🔁 258    💬 47    📌 22

bsky.app/profile/soon...

15.06.2025 15:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Utah 50501 issued a press release saying the victim died. That’s the only thing I can find.

15.06.2025 15:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Fox News 13 story says three people are in custody associated with the shooting.

15.06.2025 05:15 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you!

15.06.2025 02:25 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We were farther back in the crowd. I’m so sorry they tripped, how horrifying! Stay safe!

15.06.2025 02:21 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

News source?

15.06.2025 02:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

People are still marching, but redirected. Police have blocked off the original path.

15.06.2025 02:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

People are still marching, but redirected. Police have blocked off the original path.

15.06.2025 02:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Trevor Lee keeps being obsessed with Salt Lake City. Maybe he should move to our city and run for local office if he’s so interested in our affairs?

14.06.2025 22:57 — 👍 20    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Heartwarming video: No kings in Salt Lake City! A 104 year old lady manifesting against Trump, her sign reads “I’m a 104 year old Republican, I’ve seen Hitler, I’ve seen Mussolini, I don’t like what I’m seeing now!”

#nokings
#saltlakecity

14.06.2025 23:34 — 👍 55    🔁 22    💬 0    📌 1
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The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible

14.06.2025 21:45 — 👍 22156    🔁 5354    💬 303    📌 356

Can I have sources to share this data?

14.06.2025 17:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

For Dallas protesters: I'm on the Police Oversight Board. If you'd like to file a complaint against an officer for behaving unprofessionally or abusively, let me know and I'll connect you to the right folks.

At the same time, if you'd like to commend an officer for being helpful, also let me know.

13.06.2025 22:29 — 👍 3388    🔁 1071    💬 41    📌 38
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US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )

14.06.2025 00:45 — 👍 15131    🔁 8416    💬 1438    📌 1540

If you’re undocumented, don’t march tomorrow. Stay home. Let the rest of us get this one.

Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼

14.06.2025 02:00 — 👍 40163    🔁 8079    💬 692    📌 366

Solidarity friend.

14.06.2025 17:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

PSA: If you’re protesting today, turn the biometrics on your phone OFF. No facial recognition, no fingerprint, PASSCODE ACCESS ONLY. Law enforcement can make you unlock your phone with those, but they can’t make you use your passcode. That gives you a case in court should they go that route anyway.

14.06.2025 15:16 — 👍 536    🔁 211    💬 6    📌 15
No Kings Day Protest

No Kings Day Protest

NO Kings Day Protest

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No Kings Day Protest

No Kings Day Protest

No Kings Day #shameontrump

No Kings Day #shameontrump

Fantastic turnout in historic Hillsborough, N.C. Nothing but peaceful protest, great speeches, imaginative signs, honking cars, waving flags, and a strong sense of community. @meidastouch.com @aaronparnas.bsky.social #reclaimourflag #NoKingsDays

14.06.2025 17:28 — 👍 1755    🔁 244    💬 22    📌 8
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Seniors in Salt Lake City heading out for a #nokingsprotest in front of their assisted living facility.

14.06.2025 16:31 — 👍 11843    🔁 2718    💬 322    📌 348
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#booksky

04.06.2025 01:23 — 👍 10853    🔁 2187    💬 137    📌 95
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Tell Trump and the GOP: Do NOT Defund our Libraries and Museums An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency for America...

Please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...

22.05.2025 13:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Tell your Republican Senator(s) You Don’t Want To Pay The Price For Their Billionaire Tax Breaks Republicans in Congress are trying to ram through the Trump Tax Scam, a bill that makes extreme cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. Under ...

Tell your Republican Senator(s) You Don’t Want To Pay The Price For Their Billionaire Tax Breaks act.indivisible.org/petition/no-...

22.05.2025 13:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans New emblems approved by city councils in defiance of bans on ‘unofficial flags’ on government property

AWW YEAH

(h/t GoodGoodGood)

Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans www.theguardian.com/...

19.05.2025 23:22 — 👍 10    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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NO KINGS- Salt Lake City · No Kings IMPORTANT INFO: There will be 2 No Kings events in Salt Lake City on June 14th. This event, hosted by Salt Lake Indivisible will be at 10am-11:30am at the President's Circle at the University of Uta...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS- Salt Lake City” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Be there, show support for our DEMOCRACY 🇺🇸

20.05.2025 01:30 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Adorbs! 🥰

05.05.2025 13:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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