Sarah Gilliland

I don’t like it either, but y’all need to grow the fuck up.

Poem by our kid ~1 year ago and and sign in our neighborhood today

Went to neighbor’s yard sale this weekend. She had great stuff, lots of stories. We spent hours there, pawing.

My kid can spot 18k from 50 yards. Every time she said “mom, I love THIS” I was like “yeah I bet.” 💍 👀

Neighbor invited me to church so now I have a gold mushroom pin AND a new friend!

Trump’s War on Measurement Means Losing Data on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change and More By slashing teams that gather critical data, the administration has left the federal government with no way of understanding if policies are working — and created a black hole of information whose…

Trump’s halting of data collection could have effects that last far beyond his time in office.

Even if a future administration seeks to resurrect some of the curtailed efforts, the 2025-29 hiatus will make trends harder to identify and understand.

My daughter’s speech therapist went out of business because Medicaid reimbursement rates were too low. We do not have Medicaid. I’m going to keep posting this until people understand that when Medicaid gets cut *everyone* loses services.

Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file…

Your periodic reminder that you have the right to find out why your health insurer denied your claim.

We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/

It’s national poetry month, let’s encourage the arts

Trump’s War on Measurement Means Losing Data on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change and More By slashing teams that gather critical data, the administration has left the federal government with no way of understanding if policies are working — and created a black hole of information whose…

By slashing teams that gather critical data, the Trump administration has left the federal government with no way of understanding if policies are working — and created a black hole of information whose consequences could ripple out for decades.

Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms BIOCAP tiles reimagine seawalls as dynamic, ecologically active systems that have the potential to enhance coastal resilience.

Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms

Keep on the sunny side

Comedians: I think your job is safe from #AI. Happy #TaxDay to all who pay their fair share.

ELECTION RESULT: A team of city council members in Rolla, Missouri, have been pushing anti-LGTB policies, including a ban on drag shows and book censorship.

Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.

• Prices from today's announcement alone rise by 1.3%, a loss in purchasing power of $2,100 per household annually in 2024$ on average. All 2025 tariffs raise prices by 2.3%, a $3,800 average loss.

• The April 2nd announcement shaves -0.5pp off 2025 GDP real growth (cont.)
2/7

These tariffs sound dumb but as America’s WORST capitalist, it’s my time to shine! A 🧵

"IMLS makes up .0046% of the federal budget"

NM also offers Direct File, which Id try if I lived in a state that offers it

directfile.irs.gov/state

WIRED is interested in what jobs are being cut at HHS. If you're one of the 10,000 HHS staffers affected by the layoffs, feel free to reach out. You can find me on Signal at emullin.06 or email me at emily_mullin@wired.com.

Humming along in an old church, the Internet Archive is more relevant than ever The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.

The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.

Here are the books that propped up my laptop yesterday: my version of a “hang in there” kitten poster for anyone who needs it. Looking forward to Kathryn Anne Edwards’ new Optimism Economy podcast. Maybe we’ll make it! 🤞

Link to the first episode, “All We’ve Tried Is Nothing” here:
lnkd.in/eAfNZ_w4

Crayola nailed it

People talk about #Washington but I live in #DC

How DOGE Cuts to the IRS Could Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save YouTube video by ProPublica

A 2024 GAO report found the IRS netted a savings of $13,000 for every additional hour spent auditing wealthy individuals’ tax returns.

Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️

📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social

Greatest Gatsby ever

Was not expecting tears of joy this morning but here we are!

Once again, I expect we owe a debt of gratitude to flight attendants for overseeing a smooth evacuation.

The Downeaster Alexa is probably on fire right now

👇🏽😕🇺🇸

How DOGE’s Cuts to the IRS Threaten to Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes. “If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would…

NEW: The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes.

“If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.

By @andykroll.bsky.social