Wonderful ⁦The New York Times⁩ obituary that beautifully captures my remarkable mother, a passionate advocate for refugees with ⁦IRC - International Rescue Committee⁩ and beyond. nytimes.com/2024/04/25/wor…

Reflecting on our powerful dialogue at the Freedom House event yesterday. Country ownership remains key to our success at Millennium Challenge, and this collaborative approach to foreign assistance truly sets us apart in empowering nations to shape their own futures.

Thank you to Alice Albright for great conversation today on the link between democracy and economic development. Freedom House greatly values our partnership with the Millennium Challenge, which uses our data in assessing whether countries will qualify for its grants.

Super excited about this and I will get the Voice of America handle right this time. Looking forward to working closely with the amazing team at VOA.

The fabulous Mike Mike Abramowitz, 'an esteemed journalist and a champion for human rights,' is tapped to head the Voice of America. Was privileged to be Mike's partner on the White House beat at the The Washington Post back in the day and there's no greater advocate for free press -- and no…

One of the first news stories about my appointment focuses on the role Voice of America has in pushing pack against propaganda from authoritarian powers like Russia, Iran and China. The New York Times

'any arguments based on law have no relevance to the reality in which Russia exists under the regime of Vladimir Putin.' Powerful statement from ⁦Vladimir Kara-Murza⁩ published today in ⁦Washington Post Opinions⁩. So inspiring to hear his words from prison! washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

Join us for 'How a President Should Be,' featuring four distinguished thought leaders of diverse backgrounds, Mike Abramowitz, Alexis Coe, Jawn Staley 🐴🤠🇺🇸🍑 and Luke Nichter, as they delve into the qualities and vision needed for effective presidential leadership. zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Tune in Thursday, April 4 at 12pm ET for a new #DemocracyDialogues !

@FreedomHouse President Mike Abramowitz speaks with AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth about regional political and civil challenges.

Learn more: as-coa.org/watchlisten/de…

🇺🇦 It has been >450 days since US Congress passed legislation to support Ukraine in defending its people, sovereignty, and democracy.

We urge the swift passage of additional aid as soon as Congress returns from recess next week.

If the US abandons Ukraine now, it will only…

Important warning from Masih Alinejad 🏳️ on the operations of the Iranian regime beyond its borders. 👇

.@orioles fans...hope you enjoy this video...the Next Chapter in O's history has begun.

🇬🇹 As Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo visits the White House today, FH's Mike Abramowitz and trustee Dionisio Gutiérrez reflect on the leader's commitment to democratic reform after their meeting with him earlier this month.

Read their takeaways: newsweek.com/light-democrac…

“I will get out of here eventually.”

#ZamoraLibre #FreeJRZ has been unjustly imprisoned in Guatemala since 2022 but remains undeterred in his struggle for a more democratic future.

Read more from he and FH’s Mike Abramowitz conversation last week⬇️
freedomhouse.org/article/i-will…

In Francophone Africa, 'military rule is back,' though dressed up in the language of democracy.

8/9 successful coups since 2020 have been in former French colonies. And 0/9 African countries ranked 'Free' by Freedom House is a former French colony.

nytimes.com/2024/03/22/wor…

After ⁦Freedom House⁩ trip to Guatemala, here is my take on what needs to be done to support a potentially bright spot for democracy in a world of authoritarian resurgence. ⁦Newsweek⁩ newsweek.com/light-democrac…

It was an honor for ⁦Freedom House⁩ meet with Guatemalan political prisoner José Ruben Zamora. He is being unfairly and unjustly detained for his journalism. He should be freed immediately. My piece on his case. freedomhouse.org/article/i-will…