Altin Ilirjani

Strategy and Analytics, digital transformation, political, social & behavioral science, White House Presidential Innovation Fellow

[NPR @NPR]

More than 100 million Americans, including 41% of adults, are plagued by a health care system that drives people into debt to pay for their care.

The problem is much more widespread, according to an investigation by @KHNews and NPR. https://t.co/yD97H3gF07

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

Forced birth in a country with:

—No universal healthcare
—No universal childcare
—No paid family & medical leave
—One of the highest rates of maternal mortality among rich nations

This isn't about "life." It's about control.

[CDC Director @CDCDirector]

Over 55% of the U.S. population is in an area with a medium or high COVID-19 Community Level.

🟠At high levels, mask in public indoor settings.
🟡At medium levels, consider masking based on personal risk.

Find your COVID-19 Community Level: https://t.co/dd4wPmtqzm

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

What an amazing game! #TarHeels #MarchMadness2022

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

So many memes from #SOTU2022 I guess people no longer know how to behave when they don't wear masks

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

So excited for my first day in #CivicTech service in the federal government as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellows #PIF2022 fellow! I'll be partnering with @CDCgov to help modernize core data and surveillance infrastructure across the federal and state landscape.

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

Check out "Digital Subversion: The Threat to Democracy" virtual event https://t.co/YYkcPMCom5 @Eventbrite

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

Americans may have to get used to consuming like Europeans. We will not be deprived, but we will trim back our excesses. This certainly speaks to my experience living in Austria this past year. https://t.co/hf18I9fs93

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

First western country to make COVID vaccines mandatory. Hopefully, others will follow. And schools will stay open during the national lockdown, which is great news for all. "Austria reimposes full lockdown, plans to make COVID vaccines compulsory" https://t.co/Lx2TbSA8tH

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

Great article on the new US national recycling strategy. I hope my community does better than what the article describes. The main point: we need to produce less junk and consume less. https://t.co/821Adt7iIS

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

We're committed to promoting democracy, transparency & accountability across the Western Balkans, consistent with standards countries of the region must meet to advance on their European path. Today's E.O. is a vital tool toward achieving this shared goal. https://t.co/XkAoTzJg2h

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

@SecBlinken Indeed! Great news!

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

Former President of Albania Sali Berisha’s corrupt acts undermined democracy in Albania. I am publicly designating Berisha and his immediate family members as ineligible for entry into the United States. We remain #UnitedAgainstCorruption with our partners in Albania.

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

@guygrossman At far as sticks, tax credits or fines, are simple example. But the most important incentive could be a denial of services by private businesses to those unvaccinated if vaccines become mandatory.

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

@guygrossman I was referring to what is possible legally. Making vaccines mandatory is more likely to survive in a court of law than denying health services or health insurance coverage. Here is a short piece on the constitutionality of vaccine passports: https://t.co/VdC6zCTeUc

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

@guygrossman It may be a clearer constitutional choice to simply make vaccination mandatory for everyone.

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

@guygrossman I think it creates more problem than it solves. And it may open up the issue of what is a pre-existing condition and if they should be covered.

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

Hard to believe it today but "Pandemic will leave little lingering economic damage", says IMF - https://t.co/AZKlFIY3zr via @FT

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

@anbrowndc My first computer was an 1989 Olivetti LXS running MSDOS

[Altin Ilirjani @ailirjani]

State of US COVID-19 Pandemic & Health | 2020 State of the Union Facts https://t.co/GBFXTdet79 via my favorite data facts source about the US @USAFacts