Poppy MacDonald
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President of @USAFacts
Bellevue, WA
Joined April 2012
With President Trump's (@POTUS) policy bill in the spotlight, let's take a look at where federal spending grew the most over the past year — using #JustTheFacts.
Here's a fact to wake you up: The US federal deficit increased to $1.83 trillion in 2024. How’d that happen? @Steven_Ballmer breaks down the numbers and trends in our latest #JustTheFacts video.
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Great conversation like no other with @Steven_Ballmer of @USAFacts on how to use data to help our citizens understand the government. Also: why the @Pacers play in one of the best arenas. https://t.co/nNCTk7vyqf Only on @2waytvapp
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.@USAFacts’ mission is to educate the American public. My letter to @EDSecMcMahon is a caution, not a critique. Efficiency means being effective — and that’s why we focus on understanding government through numbers. I believe it’s important for everyone to have the data needed to
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Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent a letter last week to Education Sec. Linda McMahon, pleading to not cut funding to an internal department that does ‘critical work’ gathering and publishing...
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RT @Steven_Ballmer: .@EdSecMcMahon, the future of US education is on the line. Without solid data, we can’t measure what’s working — or fix…
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Grateful and excited for the opportunity to speak @aspenideas Health on a panel discussing the effective communication of health information. It's an incredible chance to highlight how @USAFacts answers the public's questions by bringing clarity and insight to government data.
🏔 Coming soon to our Aspen Ideas: Health stages! Explore the growing lineup of inspiring leaders who will share their bold approaches to better health for all during the June 22-25 event: https://t.co/s5OVu88VW8
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What a fantastic morning I had being interviewed about @USAFacts by Lola @889thebridge, @mercerislandsd’s award-winning radio station. Big props to Natalie Cannon Woods and Joe Bryant who swapped their broadcasting careers for the classroom to guide students, including my kids!
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Incredibly proud @USAFacts landed right in the middle and on top of this impressive list! In today’s ever-shifting news landscape, we’re committed to being a trusted source of unbiased, factual information. Cheers to the dedication and hard work of our small but mighty team.
🎉 News to celebrate: For the third time in a row, we earned top marks on the latest @adfontesmedia Bias Chart! Among 159 news sources, we stand out as a trusted provider of impartial information, landing squarely in the center of the partisan bias scale.
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Thanks @GuyKawasaki for a great conversation on the importance of accurate, nonpartisan data in today’s polarized climate. Proud to share how @USAFacts empowers all Americans with facts to decide if the country is on the right track. Catch it here: https://t.co/tfvbk5ipNt
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📊 Thank you, @NickHalaris, for a vital conversation on government transparency. As taxpayers, we're like shareholders—deserving clear data on our investment. At @USAFacts, we empower citizens with the facts they need to make informed decisions, free of partisan interpretation.
Every American is a stakeholder in this country — but are they truly getting the returns they deserve? Our President @PoppyMacD recently joined @NickHalaris to discuss this question and share how we’re providing Americans with clear data to decide for themselves. 🎧 Don’t miss
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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 It’s a wonderful time to connect with loved ones, indulge in delicious meals, and, of course, share a generous helping of facts. This year, I'm excited to share a tasty @USAFacts tidbit: the cost of turkey is down by 3.9%.
As Americans gather this week for the holiday, let’s take a look at some classic dishes by the data. #Thanksgiving2024
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Spotted: @USAFacts! Thanks @DOGE for sharing our data. Our mission remains clear: sharing nonpartisan, unbiased facts for every American — and administration — to stay informed and make sound decisions.
In FY2023, the U.S. Government spent $6.16. trillion while only bringing in $4.47 trillion. The last budget surplus was in 2001. This trend must be reversed, and we must balance the budget.
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Thanks for the share, @DOGE! We've got plenty more data we think you'll find useful.
In FY2023, the U.S. Government spent $6.16. trillion while only bringing in $4.47 trillion. The last budget surplus was in 2001. This trend must be reversed, and we must balance the budget.
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With all the headlines surrounding the Department of Education, our team did what we do best: dug into the data to deliver clear, nonpartisan facts. Proud of our small but mighty team!
There’s a lot of buzz around the Department of Education – but what does it do? Founded in 1980, the @usedgov primarily funds student financial aid and K-12 programs. It’s the sixth highest-funded federal agency, receiving 4% of all federal funding in 2024 — totaling $268.35
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Each vote cast today reflects why I'm committed to the mission at @USAFacts. We strive to provide clear, unbiased data, enabling every American to make informed decisions. As we watch the results tonight, I'm deeply thankful for the role we play in this process.
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On #ElectionDay, I proudly wear my “I Voted” sticker—a symbol of our vital civic duty. This year our family continues a tradition of watching the election results roll in, including my son a future voter in 2016 now voting for the first time from @BostonCollege!
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Over 40M people have watched our #JustTheFacts videos to learn the clear, unbiased numbers on major policy issues. Thank you @RomaineBostick and @scarletfu for a great convo on how @USAFacts helps voters see the full picture. Catch us at the 1:06:21 mark! https://t.co/dBS98N6KFD
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The countdown to Election Day is on! Don’t miss @USAFacts final #JustTheFacts episodes where @Steven_Ballmer dives deep into US healthcare and explores our country — all by the numbers. https://t.co/Z1oFRFyANy
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Our nation, in numbers. USAFacts provides a comprehensive, nonpartisan view of the state of our union.
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My worlds collided in the best possible way tonight! It was an absolute pleasure to moderate a conversation for @YPO Seattle on the election, featuring my former DC colleague and friend, @TimAlberta
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At @USAFacts, we have a big, mighty ambition: make data from 90,000 government entities accessible and produce it in a way that answers Americans' questions. I loved getting to share about our "North Star" and how it guides everything we do.
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I'm doing some work with @USAFacts and watching the videos @Steven_Ballmer has done. Setting aside my pro-facts bias, this 14 minute video is excellent, takes no sides, lays out the fossil/renewables picture well, notes that China is the world's worst greenhouse gas emitter now,
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