Mike Abramowitz
@abramowitz
Fmr president @FreedomHouse. Fmr @WashingtonPost national editor, then WH beat. Tweeting human rights, sports, politics & other passions. Views my own. RT ≠ E.
ID:15988876
25-08-2008 23:05:09
8,3K Tweets
9,0K Followers
5,6K Following
Today is a perilous moment for the cause of freedom. But I remain profoundly optimistic that the incredible activists, defenders, and others Freedom House supports and works with around the world will ultimately prevail. My farewell blog for Freedom House
Thanks to the Freedom House trustees and team for a wonderful sendoff last night. I will miss all of you and your great mission as I depart for another storied institution, Voice of America
A great primer on the awful tactics of authoritarian powers, David Hoffman's Pulitzer Prize winning editorial series for Washington Post Opinions washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…
Congrats to the great David Hoffman, aka David E. Hoffman, of Washington Post Opinions. There is no more meticulous or dogged reporter, who is now being recognized for spotlighting the growing impact of authoritarian regimes on democracy and how we can fight back. So happy that one of the
There could not be a better choice than Vladimir Kara-Murza for this important prize, which recognizes his incomparable moral clarity at a time when authoritarian forces seek to muddy the truth. And congratulations to his wonderful wife Evgenia Kara-Murza whom we support 100 percent in her
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…
Important warning from Masih Alinejad 🏳️ on the operations of the Iranian regime beyond its borders. 👇