Epic Fury, Empty Pockets
Your tax dollars at war
📡 On my Radar
Over the past year, the Iranian regime has brutally murdered thousands of its own people for speaking out against government policies (a story that has received scant news coverage). But the United States isn’t bombing Iran to protect human rights or save lives.
And bombing countries is expensive.
The war in Iran has cost the U.S. $6 billion in its first week. Nearly $900 million a day, most of it unbudgeted. Estimates suggest the total could hit $65 billion if this drags on.
What we spend bombing Iran in one day could fund Los Angeles’ entire annual budget for homeless services ($908 million).
The cost of bombing Iran over one week could build 485,000 affordable housing units, housing every low-income person in LA County - allowing them to work, pay taxes and support local businesses.
We can afford carrier strike groups, stealth bombers, and cruise missiles. But we can’t find the money to house people, fix roads, or keep hospitals open.
We could be saving lives, instead of taking them.
The budget is never the problem. Priorities are.
📈 By the Numbers
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JOB | Kashif Shaikh shares that Pillars Fund is expanding and hiring a new leadership position that will report directly to him and be an important part of their leadership team.
JOB | Team Rubicon seeks logistics and supply chain professionals to join their service-driven, veteran-led organization.
JOB | Mark Gaskins shares a Director of Engagement, West Coast position at Instruction Partners.
FELLOWSHIP | Sameer Hossain shares a life-changing experience with the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP) and encourages those interested to reach out.
JOB | Shariq Siddiqui announces a newly created Grantee Partnership & Program Manager position at the WF Fund. Email the link for more info.
JOB | The American Epilepsy Society seeks a Director of Development to build their culture of giving and raise funds for critical research.
JOB (3) | Julia Firestone shares that Park Foundation is hiring a Program Officer, Senior Program Officer, and Executive Assistant.
JOB | UNICEF UK seeks a Faith and Membership Lead in the London area (hybrid).
JOB | Jennifer Atala shares an opportunity for former U.S. Dept of Treasury professionals to join Capital One as a Senior Director of Sanctions Compliance.
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🙌🏽 FairNation
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