Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/03/2026A big part of the authoritarian playbook is war. War takes over the news. War blots out criticism. War divides a nation’s people, subjecting those against it to being called unpatriotic. War grants leaders all sorts of emergency powers. War consumes everything else. We mustn’t let this war do so. 686231437849
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyReview of International Studies @risjnl.bsky.social · 02/03/2026We published SIX new research articles and the first issue of volume 52 in February! An excellent way to start the year. Reminder that ALL our latest articles are online first: buff.ly/9uj6xnX 053
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyDr Maha @maharafiatal.bsky.social · 22/02/2026The opera AU fan fiction where Rigoletto and Figaro are lads on tour in Egypt and meet Aida who is besties with Madama Butterfly is maybe of niche interest but it is so my niche. God bless the Italians for this gift. #milanocortina2026 0112
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyEADI @eadi.bsky.social · 22/01/2026📽️If you haven't had the chance to attend Tuesday's online roundtable about narratives of development and sustainability, you can rewatch it now! youtu.be/z5ysm9LrDOQ?...youtu.beVirtual Dialogues - A Bit Too Simple: Narratives of Development, Sustainability and Climate ChangeYouTube video by EADI 132
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 19/01/2026We insist only that the country we call home is unharmed and that our decision to remain in the Kingdom of Denmark is respected. We want nothing more than to return to our everyday lives and tasks that focus on developing Greenland in a peaceful manner. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...nytimes.comOpinion | We Ask Only That You Don’t Harm Greenland 052
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Join us this week!! online! Free! and with the fantastic folks from EADI 010
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyLiz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Minnesotans are a tricky people. 36427
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 18/01/2026This is horrifying on so many levels but let me remind you that the people of Guinea Bissau are just as entitled to basic human rights and the rule of law as Americans or Danes. 😡 didn’t we learn anything from Tuskegee or Nuremberg? 054
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Greenland for the Greenlandic peoples- we were out in the thousands across the kingdom of Denmark today to stand for democracy and human rights and to tell Trump to back off. Looks like we tariffied him! 040
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 17/01/2026No legos for y’all next Christmas if you don’t sort that orange king 🤴 out! 020
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyJustin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 17/01/2026New tariff just dropped. Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June. (Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU). 182997744156
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyEveryday Humanitarianism in Tanzania @ehtz.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Sweden’s nomination of ex-IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin to lead #UNHCR reflects a shift toward #CorporateHumanitarianism. In a new @aljazeera.com opinion, @brandaid-world.bsky.social & Elisa Pascucci examine what this means for refugee protection. www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...aljazeera.comSweden’s push for an ex-IKEA CEO to lead UNHCR signals a new refugee orderCorporate logic is reshaping refugee protection as states pull back. 041
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyKefa Hyder @yhwhrulz.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets desertedThere is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home. 011
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 25/11/2025"Generative AI is just like calculators and people criticised them too!!!!" NO www.instagram.com/reel/DRQAZDj... 511326
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyEveryday Humanitarianism in Tanzania @ehtz.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Last week, we published our last #podcast episode. Read more about our experiences and learnings in the newest #DFC newsletter: dfcentre.com/tanzania-pod... #EHTZ @brandaid-world.bsky.socialdfcentre.comTanzania: Podcast on everyday humanitarianism - Danida Fellowship CentreWhen we think of humanitarian efforts, we often picture global crises and international aid. What gets far less attention is the everyday action of local communities. A Tanzanian research project is n... 051
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Thank you to Black and Brown New Yorkers for giving me hope in politics 🙏 New York City Mayoral Election Results www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comNew York City Mayoral Election Live Results 2025: Mamdani WinsGet live results and maps from the 2025 New York City mayoral election. 0101
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyCloudflare Radar @radar.cloudflare.com · 03/11/2025#Internet traffic has once again started to increase in #Tanzania, climbing after 14:00 UTC. However, we will need to watch and see if connectivity remains available, or if recovery is short-lived, as it was on October 30. 052
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyHetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Pretty extraordinary story here www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.orgChina intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show - BBC NewsSheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom. 4208118
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyKaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 02/11/2025The uncertainty and violence in Tanzania are a dangerous moment. We urge all parties to prevent further escalation. The authorities must exercise maximum restraint and respect the right of assembly. Single-party rule is not the way forward for Tanzania. My statement on behalf of the EU ↓link.europa.euTanzania: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the elections in TanzaniaTanzania: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the elections in Tanzania 319327
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyAnna E. Clark @annaeclark.bsky.social · 02/11/2025When you see Mamdani looking all normal doing normal person things—petting bodega cats, riding public transport—you realize just how bizarre and estranged our average candidate for public office is. Rich martians in flesh suits 7899711794
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyEveryday Humanitarianism in Tanzania @ehtz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025🎙🇹🇿 How can academic research influence real-world decisions? Find out the answer to this and other questions in our newest #EHTZ #Podcast episode with Peter Kragelund. open.spotify.com/episode/5Npa... @brandaid-world.bsky.social @diis.dkopen.spotify.com#12 | Disseminating Research: Turning Insights into Policy & Practice 051
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Social protection. It’s isn’t just for protecting the poor. It’s for maintaining the social fabric. 042
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyKevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 31/10/2025MY GOD, SHOOT THIS INTO MY VEINS 55811
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Ghoulish greetings to everyone else terrified by the state of things today 030
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Why wasn’t halting arms sales already a given here? Oh, capitalism 😖 020
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Am I like so out of touch analog that I think a ceasefire requires that attacks are in fact, ceased? 😡 031
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyTits McGee @scientits.bsky.social · 24/10/2025The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast' 10/10 response, no notes 99157845007
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyEveryday Humanitarianism in Tanzania @ehtz.bsky.social · 21/10/2025🎙🇹🇿 What happens when research leaves the classroom and enters the public conversation? Find out the answer to this and other questions in our #EHTZ #LivePodcast with Prof. Daudi Mukangara, Hamza Kassongo, and @brandaid-world.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/2VjX...open.spotify.com#13 | Live Podcast: The EHTZ Research Dissemination Event in Dar 051
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 11/10/2025This is how we diss in Scandiland 🥰 what a great choice Nobel committee! María Corina Machado, Venezuela Opposition Leader, Is Awarded Nobel Peace Prize www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/w...nytimes.comMaría Corina Machado, Venezuela Opposition Leader, Is Awarded Nobel Peace Prize 050
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyAFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 10/10/2025🏅 🇻🇪 The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. ➡️ u.afp.com/Sm6x 45417
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Another pod cast from our good colleague and Head of @diis.dk - give him a listen 🎧 020
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 29/09/2025‘Americans are more likely to pray for prosperity than to march for better pay. ‘ The ‘tradwife’ fantasy - on.ft.com/3ILexyY via @FTon.ft.comThe ‘tradwife’ fantasyEconomic stress is one reason traditional gender roles have a political and emotional allure 021
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyUN Environment Programme @unep.org · 24/09/2025Climate change refers to long-term temperature & weather shifts, which can occur naturally but have been mainly driven by human activity since the 1800s. Follow the #ClimateSummit as countries discuss the future of our planet and get the latest facts: www.un.org/en/climatech... 02813
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyElizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 24/09/2025"Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative.” Bowing down to a bully never works. And we can’t become numb to this corruption in plain sight. 1457215866145
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyProf Damien Page @profdamienpage.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Strategy is too often an idealised version of the university at odds with the lived experience of those who work there. Good strategy has to start with the problems and it has to be grounded in the reality of the university. It’s education, not spin. 4183
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyEveryday Humanitarianism in Tanzania @ehtz.bsky.social · 23/09/2025🎙🇹🇿 How does gender shape humanitarian action? Find out the answer to this and other questions in our newest #EHTZ #Podcast episode with Mary Rusimbi. open.spotify.com/episode/7HU9... @brandaid-world.bsky.socialopen.spotify.com#11 | Feminist Humanitarianism: Gender, Care, and Everyday Giving 041
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/09/2025"The Times is unlikely to sacrifice its journalistic credibility because of a laughably tenuous lawsuit and a few mean social media posts. But if Trump wants to let the paper’s team of top-notch First Amendment lawyers depose Mark Burnett, who are we to complain?" — @lizdye.bsky.socialpublicnotice.coTrump tries to stick up The New York Times with a water gunThe lawsuit is beyond parody, even by Trump's standards. 571110262
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyEveryday Humanitarianism in Tanzania @ehtz.bsky.social · 09/09/2025🎙🇹🇿 Who deserves help—and who decides? Find out the answers to these and other questions in our newest #EHTZ #Podcast episode with Prof. Mogens Kamp Justesen and Dr. Innocent Pantaleo. open.spotify.com/episode/2GD4... @brandaid-world.bsky.socialopen.spotify.com#10 | Surveying Deservingness: Insights and Lessons from Tanzania 021
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 05/09/2025His brain is so badly broken that he really thinks rebranding the Department of Defense would've led to outright victories in Korea and Vietnam. He's hawking the Pentagon like it's Trump Steaks. Probably going to place a glossy ad in Sharper Image next. 1201432256
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 05/09/2025politiken.dk/del/vputdhAE... 🍉🍉🍉politiken.dk 010
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 01/09/2025I've never had a book dedicated to me before-- surprisingly emotional moment for me and a book I have been reading its whole life 😍 @stefanoponte.bsky.social 1190
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyEveryday Humanitarianism in Tanzania @ehtz.bsky.social · 05/08/2025📣 Our EHTZ policy briefs are now available in Kiswahili! They explore how Tanzanians respond to crises long before formal aid arrives. Read and download them on our website: www.everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org/reports @brandaid-world.bsky.social 022
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 25/08/2025KILMAR IN BALTIMORE: “Never lose hope. Promise me you’ll continue fight for freedom — not just for me, for everybody.” He was just taken into ICE custody. 570151795449
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Y’all still wanna holiday in the USA 🇺🇸? Go here 😊 010
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 26/08/2025This is what authoritarianism looks like 😡 000
Reposted by Lisa Ann RicheyJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13/08/2025I love this trolling of Mango Mussolini. 🤣 694173263963
Lisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 13/08/2025I just received an email that included this line 'As part of middle-management with responsibilities for research, education and administration. . ' and now I am ☠️ Shrivelled up like a prune. All creative possibility evaporated from my being. 000