Important new article on bridging the childhood vaccination gap. Too many US kids are at risk of infection due to health, equity, and economic barriers.

As 11.6 million W. Africans face catastrophic hunger, some members of congress are pushing to cut intl food assistance, my newest explains why that would undermine global food security, US trade & democracy. americanprogress.org/article/mcgove…

It reinforces US leadership and embeds democratic values in countries vulnerable to the aggressive influence of other powers. "Now is not the time to retreat from this successful humanitarian, diplomatic, and economic program," argues Sarnata Reynolds. americanprogress.org/article/mcgove…

U.S. food assistance can mean the difference between extreme hunger and famine but some members of congress are trying to cut funding in the farm bill. My analysis here. americanprogress.org/article/mcgove…

Slashing funding to food assistance programs undermines bipartisan US foreign policy objectives, opening the door for Beijing to expand its influence in the Global South argues Sarnata Reynolds. americanprogress.org/article/mcgove…

U.S. food assistance can mean the difference between extreme hunger and famine. US Congress should protect intl food programs in the#farmbill. My latest: americanprogress.org/article/mcgove… American Progress

Extreme right in Congress forced delay to #farmbill b/c want deep cuts to intl food assistance - a life and death program that US farmers proudly supply. It also boosts US trade, democratic institutions & girls' ed. Learn more here: americanprogress.org/article/mcgove…

Today Biden admin announced #GlobalHealthSecurity&DiplomacyBureau, bringing 3 agencies together to focus on intl health security, pandemic prev, trtmt & response. Step 1: Congress reauthorizes & fully funds McGovern-Dole for girls' health. My take here: americanprogress.org/article/mcgove…

Devastating to see destruction & pain unfolding in Gaza & Israel. There is no monopoly on pain & no excuse for reporting on the suffering of only 1 side. Media organizations are irresponsible when they don’t contextualize in illegal occupation & oppression. Mercy for all sides.

and in other news: Six months into the conflict, #Sudan has become the largest internal displacement crisis in the world w/ over 7.1 M people displaced w/in the country, 4.5 M of whom have been displaced since mid-April, according to @UNMIgration #IOM. iom.int/news/sudan-fac…

Prime Minister of Tanzania, H.E. Honorable Kassim Majaliwa: women and youth are central to our country’s growth and resilience.

Mon Rovia singing the beautiful, moving song “Big Love Ahead”. There is something gorgeous about listening to him sing and to the interpreter in my ear who is singing along. Magic moments. WorldFoodForum American Progress

Today is Wood Food Day but 1 in 8 people in the world are hungry due to conflict, climate change, polluted water and other man made disasters. Right-wing extremists are trying to gut the #FarmBill of US family & intl food aid. What’s at stake: americanprogress.org/article/mcgove…

“There is no safe place in Gaza & there is no way out” says Volker Türk. Last night’s bombardment & ground operations in Gaza by Israeli forces were reportedly the most intensive yet, taking the crisis to a new level of violence & pain. Continued violence is not the answer.

Militaries can’t indiscriminately bomb/raid a neighborhood & say, “it’s their own fault for not leaving.” Civilians have rights in armed conflict—to food, safe water, safety+. #CeasefireForGaza nytimes.com/live/2023/10/2…

For the 25 million individuals who are alive because of PEPFAR's HIV/AIDS initiative, the stakes are deadly serious. My latest: americanprogress.org/article/why-co…