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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 1m

so fantastic to remind people of all of this, @ricksteves.bsky.social

Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 4d

This is just one entry in a 16-part Bluesky series sharing what I learned about smart development aid while filming my 2020 public television special “Hunger & Hope: Lessons from Ethiopia and Guatemala.” The full hour is streaming free & ad-free on the @pbs.org app and at www.ricksteves.com/hunger.

Hunger and Hope: Lessons from Ethiopia and Guatemala

In his new hour-long special available February 1, 2020, Rick Steves travels through Ethiopia and Guatemala to learn about extreme poverty — the more than 700 million people who struggle to live on le...

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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 4d

Before Trump began dismantling USAID, polling showed that the average American voter thought that ~25% of our federal budget went to foreign aid. But that figure was only 1%—and our foreign aid contributions represented a much smaller share of our Gross National Income than other wealthy countries.

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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 4d

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The world’s extremely poor are also often extremely remote, with limited access to healthcare & health education. In many developing countries, the government—often with the help of the UN and, until this year, USAID—maintains health posts that bring these services to people living off the grid.

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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 10h

Planning a trip to Italy? My newest guidebook, "Rick Steves Rome, Florence & Venice," hits the shelves today: store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/rome-...

I've spent a lifetime exploring these cities, and this book includes all my favorite tips and discoveries. Happy travels!

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 1m

fantastic Rick!

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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 7h

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Last June, more than 5 million Americans joined #NoKings rallies across the country, protesting President Trump's authoritarianism. And this Saturday, with your help, it's going to be even bigger and better.

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Ignorant Me @ignorantme.bsky.social · 2h

A true leader works to earn your respect. Convinces you of their arguments with facts and logic.

An authoritarian demands respect, lies and attains compliance through force.

Democracy can only thrive with true leaders.

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Ignorant Me @ignorantme.bsky.social · 2h

You are a true leader @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social !!

Ignorant Me @ignorantme.bsky.social · 2h

A true leader works to earn your respect. Convinces you of their arguments with facts and logic.

An authoritarian demands respect, lies and attains compliance through force.

Democracy can only thrive with true leaders.

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EyeFNToldYouSo @joeschmoh.bsky.social · 6h

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DOGE mag @dogemag.bsky.social · 7h

One question is, how do you mobilize all these people to not only "get out and vote" but actively resist the fascism on an ongoing basis.

How do you empower them to take their own initiative, and make sure they know it is not only about "follow and support the leader"?

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Vorath @v0rath.bsky.social · 7h

I think it is all certain that Zohran got this in the bag. I am waiting to see election night and see Republicans (and syncopantic cowardly Democrats) going apeshit.

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Atomic Bum @atomicbum4real.bsky.social · 5h

Loved this.

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Via Afrika She/her 🏳️‍🌈 @viaafrika.bsky.social · 1h

RESPECT Tish James. You have more courage and integrity in your little finger than the entire Republicunt party. Go Zoharn and Tish 💙💙

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 4m

just total utter otter happiness

SG Hendricks @sghendricks.bsky.social · 1h

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Ann Given @missgiven.bsky.social · 6h

I hope what’s happening in NYC is infectious!

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Feeling Fallish @macfitzy.bsky.social · 7h

NGL when I saw her speak, I saw somebody I would love to call Madame President.

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jcools.bsky.social @jcools.bsky.social · 7h

Tish was amazing and you were amazing! The electricity in the at room gave us hope! On Nov 4 NYC will be a light for the nation!

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Esther @esther008.bsky.social · 7h

Exactly — leadership like this reminds us that the fight for a better future isn’t just talk. It’s about bold action, clear vision, and rallying people to protect democracy and justice.

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 7m

and look at the wonderful diversity that is in the room - the people from everywhere who have created the greatest city on the face of the earth - New York City

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7h

Tish James lit up the room last night — and her words echoed far beyond the walls of The United Palace. This is a fight for the future.

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MadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 5h

Hard not to get emotional after hearing her speech! ❤️

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 8m

how I wish I were home for this...it's just a few blocks from my apartment in Washington Heights at the top of Manhattan - I see the building outside my window

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7h

Tish James lit up the room last night — and her words echoed far beyond the walls of The United Palace. This is a fight for the future.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 15m

I've been saying from the start that Trump does not choose his political martyrs well.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7h

Tish James lit up the room last night — and her words echoed far beyond the walls of The United Palace. This is a fight for the future.

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RoseMarie @rosesbloom24.bsky.social · 8h

“We have entire families who are destitute because their fathers or mothers have been taken from their work places and they have no way to pay their rent or put food on their table.”

#Pinks

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

LA to declare state of emergency over Ice raids to assist affected families

Move will allow county board of supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants amid immigration crack down on city

www.theguardian.com

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RoseMarie @rosesbloom24.bsky.social · 8h

Why would any Unions back Republicans?

...some unions, at the national and state levels, are moving toward Republicans. Husted wants to accelerate that trend and undercut Brown's traditional base.

#Pinks
www.axios.com/2025/10/15/s...

Scoop: Jon Husted snatches third union endorsement from Sherrod Brown

Both candidates are courting the labor vote in the 2026 Ohio Senate race like their political lives depend on it.

www.axios.com

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Freedom Writers Collaborative @fwcollaborative.bsky.social · 13m

Hegseth’s legal fixer at the center of Pentagon’s new media restrictions

Tim Parlatore represented Hegseth when he faced sexual assault allegations, and he also counts alleged mobsters and President Donald Trump as former clients.

dlvr.it

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