Alex Potter

@alexkpotter

photojournalist, trauma nurse, wildland firefighter

Joined April 2011

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  1. Retweeted
    Feb 27

    “How many mothers need to hold their baby in their arms while bombs are falling everywhere? How many fathers need to reassure their children and make them laugh, while fire breaks out all around?" Cristian Reynders

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    There’s lots of analyses on the internet, BUT only this series provides a constructive look onto the consequences of war in Yemen. What can women do for in Yemen? What can donors do to support this. For some concrete ideas, check out this one 👇🏾👇🏾

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    Feb 14

    Ayy! coming through with the official, “Bourbon IS whiskey, Larry” tee. NEED one? Super simple, just give this a ReTweet and make sure you’re following me. I’ll pick 50 random winners on 2/20 and slide all the details into the DMs. Cheers 🥃!

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  4. Retweeted
    Feb 10

    Just in case you have not heard: YPC was awarded the Courage Under Fire Award by 🥳. If you want to learn more about the details, follow this link:

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    Feb 10

    The photo and video portfolio review is open for applications. The event, in partnership with , will be held at in Brooklyn on April 2nd. Application deadline February 18th.

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    Feb 10

    Mosul woke up to it's first snow storm for over a decade. The site of snow covered ancient buildings was magnificent. A cold front is affecting the city since yesterday and is expected to last for few more days.

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    Feb 7

    For more on the significance of the death of leader Qasim al-Raymi & what it means for 's , I'll be speaking on Newshour today. Program starts 2.05pm (UK time)

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    Feb 7

    . photographer was the first woman in history to photograph the State of the Union from the floor pool position.

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    Feb 3

    The first flight carrying patients from Yemen to Jordan took off today from Sana’a airport. As part of the UN’s medical airbridge operation, these patients will receive life-saving specialized care not available in Yemen.

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    Feb 1

    On the left, an armed man entering a government building to exercise his right to peaceful protest. On the right, an armed man entering a government building to murder people. In all sincerity, how is any ordinary person supposed to know the difference & respond appropriately?

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    Feb 2

    I decided that this year, every day, I would knit a row on a scarf to mark the corresponding daily temperature/weather of my town. It felt like a good way to engage with the changing climate and with the changing year. A way to notice and not look away. Here's January then.

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    Feb 2

    My cats when I put out a can of soft food

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  14. Feb 2

    Also everyone loudly applauded at this bar to the halftime show ❤️🤘🏼

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  15. Feb 2

    Anyone else just cry in public at the commercial re the guy trying to remember his wife?? 🥺🥺🥺

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    Jan 31

    If you liked Cheer on and are now obsessed with , you're going to love our + collaboration about cheerleaders living across the US-Mexico border by and . Don't miss it!

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    Jan 31

    This. Is. The. Map. To. End. All. Maps.

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  18. Jan 31

    This is so damn encouraging. As a now-30 year old whose identity was wrapped up for 15+ years in being a runner, knowing that you can still kill it after time away is awesome. Hell yes.

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    Jan 30
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