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Kate Barr

@katebarrnp.bsky.social
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Advocating for nonprofits and leadership for the common good. Policy, strategy, finance, and governance focus, and arts and coffee all the time.

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Amy Gage @amygage.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
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.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/06/2025
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.
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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.
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Ben Coates @bencoates1.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
‘Now economists know how scientists felt when he said “inject bleach”’ - Prof. Joseph Allen
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Kate Barr @katebarrnp.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
This is good, and I hope it's the beginning of a much bigger wave to come.
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Kate Barr @katebarrnp.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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.
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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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...
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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.
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Kate Barr @katebarrnp.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
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
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What Is the Financial Risk of Nonprofits Losing Government Grants?
See the financial risks that nonprofits in every state would face without government grants.
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Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
"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
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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
“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...
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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.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 03/02/2025
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.
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
🚨 BREAKING: OMB has just issued a memo *rescinding* the previous memo freezing all federal financial assistance programs. Full text, per government source:
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.
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Kate Barr @katebarrnp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
I’m cooking a recipe that requires pounding chicken breasts down. I highly recommend pounding something as you finish out today. Pound really hard.
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Kate Barr @katebarrnp.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
You were thinking that sh*t was getting real? For sure.
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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.
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Kate Barr @katebarrnp.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Valuable summary from National Council of Nonprofits, which will continue to update and inform the sector as the torrent of actions continues.
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Kate Barr @katebarrnp.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
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.
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Kate Barr @katebarrnp.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
“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...
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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.
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Kate Barr @katebarrnp.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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.
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