Thomas Asher
@tfasher
Senior Equity Fellow at OMB and Director at Columbia University. I spend my time seeking to strengthen democratic institutions, equity, and community engagement
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“The power of the people is greater than the people in power.” Love this.
What an honor it is to work with the remarkable team at Apolitical Foundation to explore a roadmap to the implementation of emerging democratic innovations, from citizen assemblies to participatory budgeting to civic technology.
We're honored to have @tfasher advising our research on how to help politicians implement democratic innovations. Tom has led public participation and equity efforts at the 🇺🇸 White House and is a leading expert on participatory democracy.
We’re committed to helping working families. That’s why @POTUS’s budget includes more funding for early childhood programs, home care, and paid leave, as well as an expanded child tax credit that will give parents some breathing room: reuters.com/world/us/biden…
You’ve heard @POTUS say it before: don’t tell me what you value – show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value. Today, @POTUS laid out a budget that’s built around four key values: (1/6)
🗓️Join us, @ForgeOrganizing, and WW+ on Thursday 3/9 for a discussion on best practices for co-governance and authentic engagement w. @SarahSayeedNYC of @NYCCEC, @rbryoung of @civic_lex, @PegFlynn of @PetalumaCityGov, and Deborah Scott of @GA_STANDUP newamerica.org/political-refo…
"By the People, For the People, With the People" - We are making this a reality. Public participation in government matters if you care about better policy design, better policy outcomes, and equity. #equity #deliberativedemocracy
In a new report, @Columbia World Projects outlines how disaster recovery and responses have unfolded in Beirut following the blast. Link to report here. @tfasher @hibabouakar @mona_fawaz @mona_harb_ worldprojects.columbia.edu/news-media/reb…
As White House Chief of Staff, Ron Klain assembled the most diverse White House team in history and helped President Biden deliver historic progress for the American people. Today, we officially welcome Jeff Zients as @WHCOS.
This bipartisan funding bill shows what’s possible when both parties work together to deliver for the American people. Here are just a few of the ways it makes progress for our country:
Ricky Revesz is an exceptional leader, a widely respected academic, and one of America’s foremost experts in regulatory law and policy. I'm grateful to Senators from both parties for supporting his confirmation as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
The Office of Evaluation Sciences (@OESatGSA) is now accepting Fellowship applications! Come join our team to build and use evidence to better serve the public. Apply to be a Fellow here: oes.gsa.gov/opps/
I promised during the campaign that I would be a president for every American – whether you voted for me or not. I’m not leaving anyone behind. We’re building a better America together.
A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2022 | The White House whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
Swagger earned from meaningful accomplishment! May governors now follow the leadership of @POTUS.
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