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Mavis Amundson

@mavisja.bsky.social
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Journalist, author; PolSci; Supports democracy, rule of law, free press. Follows news in Europe. Baseball fan. www.mavisamundson.com

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Mavis Amundson @mavisja.bsky.social · 1h
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Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 1h
Fucking traitor
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Mavis Amundson @mavisja.bsky.social · 2h
I know this area. The landscape is beautiful and sacred to the tribe. Trump's unnecessary wall is devastating the landscape. It will not recover for generations, if ever.
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ryandevereaux.bsky.social @ryandevereaux.bsky.social · 6h
In July, I took a ride through the Arizona desert with Verlon Jose, chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation, a sprawling reservation on the U.S.-Mexico border that may soon be changed forever. It was the beginning of an investigation that ProPublica is publishing today. THREAD ⬇️
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 2h
Trump really is on Russia’s side. He wants the kind of dictatorship that Putin has.
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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 4h
Cartoon by Bill Bramhall
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FRANCE 24 English @en.france24.com · 2h
🔴 BREAKING - Live: Trump lashes out at Zelensky, says Ukraine needs new president who will agree to end war
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Live: Trump lashes out at Zelensky, says Ukraine needs new president who will agree to end war
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that Ukraine needs a new president “who can make a deal” to end the war. He also called on Ukrainian ‌President Volodymyr ⁠Zelensky to stop ⁠hitting Russian…
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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 2h
"We said to him, 'You can do whatever you want to Russia, don't hit the refineries' ... And what does he do? He goes and hits the diesel fuel. He can do whatever he wants, but he can't do that." Trump would be much less angry if Ukraine had, say, bombed a building full of schoolchildren.
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Lisa Guerrero @lisaguerrero.bsky.social · 3h
Traitor. Impeach. Remove. Imprison.
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Mavis Amundson @mavisja.bsky.social · 2h
No, the US needs a new president.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3h
In 2016, I was the general counsel to the Clinton campaign. In 2022, Trump sued me and others for RICO. The case was dismissed. Trump and his lawyers were sanctioned. Now, they have asked SCOTUS to hear the case. I will never back down. I will never stop fighting. When we fight we win.💪⚖️🗳️
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 4h
Trump has repeatedly said he's fishing for a pretext to lock up Hillary. This must be it. He is showing all the typical character traits of a dictator—and a particularly stupid one at that. www.cnn.com/2026/10/09/p...
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Trump asks Supreme Court to revive his 2016 election lawsuit against Hillary Clinton | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Friday to wade into his years long legal battle with former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and ex-Justice Department officials over t...
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 15h
Again, I will simply point out that Democrats do not get to talk about human beings or Americans like this, & everyone in the Democratic Party, including our former President, that keeps saying the Democrats are the ones with the language problem are not serious people: bsky.app/profile/mcop...
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TommasinaResist⚜️🦋🐈‍⬛ @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 23h
Judge strikes down Trump administration’s voter roll campaign, delivering a damaging blow to the effort to obtain unredacted voter rolls & pressure states to remove voters it deems ineligible. Judge found the department exceeded its authority & violated federal law. #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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Federal judge shuts down Trump DOJ’s nationwide voter roll crusade, even in states that cooperated
The ruling also reaches voter rolls that states voluntarily turned over. By vacating the policy itself, the court barred DOJ from continuing to use those already-obtained files as part of the nationwi...
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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🚨Holy shit, brilliant animators just made a devastating ad against Republican corruption: “A massive flood of money… impacts every part of our democracy.” Trump’s corruption is putting our democracy, our rights, and our future up for sale. VOTE. #CostOfTrumpsCorruption
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTERS OF CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, THE NETHERLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM "As committed supporters of the ICC we regret and strongly disagree with the announcement of sanctions to be imposed upon the Court by the United States."
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 18h
The crowd for Turnstile’s show was fired up for James Talarico 🔥
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Dogs are the Best 🩷🩷🩷🩷
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Paulette Feeney ❌️👑 @pauletteparis1.bsky.social · 20h
Trump promotes new slogan: Russia First! Hats will still be red.
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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove @kamlager-dove.house.gov · 16h
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ICE Agent Shoots Man During Arrest Attempt in New York Neighborhood
The man was in a car with a 5-year-old in the back seat when he was shot and wounded, the authorities said. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the Trump administration was “terrorizing our city.”
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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove @kamlager-dove.house.gov · 16h
An ICE agent fired seven shots at a car with a child in the backseat—in broad daylight, in a crowded area.  ICE could have killed or seriously injured an innocent child and innocent bystanders.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 16h
It doesn’t matter what Trump says about his ads being public service, the lawsuit against the administration argues. It’s clear what’s he’s up to.
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You’re Funding Trump’s New Ads
But will he ever pay you back?
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Grant Stern @grantstern.bsky.social · 18h
Donald Trump’s plan to buy diesel and gas from Russia is just as insane roar as his plan from the Treason Summit in Helsinki to turn over America’s cyber defenses to Putin. He’s the first American President to be a vassal of another country’s dictator.
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The Last Mile with USAID @thelastmilewithusaid.substack.com · 06/10/2026
"Let 'em take out San Diego." Trump, Nebraska, Monday. 115,000 troops. Their kids. The Pacific Fleet. Sailors on the Lincoln, nine months at sea for his war, home Thursday. He called them a small price. The MAGA crowd clapped. That's treason. Vote out every Republican. Save democracy this midterm.
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Mavis Amundson @mavisja.bsky.social · 19h
Why are we supporting Putin, and decreasing our support for EU? What will happen to America?
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Abby Ruggiero @ruggie13.bsky.social · 20h
I filmed this at Stadium-Armory Metro Station in Washington, DC this evening around 6:30 pm. He was minding his business waiting for the train, he wasn’t fighting them, but all of them piled onto him without giving him time to react to that many of them surrounding him.
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Maria Drutska @mariadrutska.bsky.social · 22h
Putin has bought Trump with Russian diesel. Just before the US elections. Meanwhile, Russia keeps killing our children while they sleep at night. So Americans are now funding Russia’s war machine? I’m sorry, guys, but WHAT A FUCKING DISGRACE.
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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 23h
Every penny less at the gas pumps before November is worth 10,000 dead Ukrainians. Vote as if Trump is on the ballot. He fucking is.
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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 22h
Records obtained and released Thursday show that, despite promises of private funding, American taxpayers largely supported Trump's Freedom 250 summer blowout, leaving many questions about where Trump actually spent the tens of millions in private donations. www.washingtonsun.com/whitehouse/t...
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 22h
Trump started a stupid & illegal war in Iran that has driven up diesel prices. Now he wants to bankroll Putin's illegal war against Ukraine by buying diesel from him.   One strategic disaster after the next. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
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Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel, suggests US may buy amid surging fuel prices
The move comes weeks ahead of the midterm elections.
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Chez Andre @avezina.bsky.social · 23h
The United States is now a colony of the Russian Empire, everything make sense now, the War in Iran, the red carpet in Alaska, the attempt to destroyed NATO, everything. Comrade USA.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 22h
Trump sanctioned the International Criminal Court while simultaneously easing sanctions on Russia which is massacring Ukrainian civilians. A masterclass in criminality and corruption.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 21h
Trump's suit appears to be part of Jos. A. Bank's Traveler line. The suit is listed as having been made abroad using a wool-polyester-spandex blend. The company describes it as having the "ultimate stretch" and was designed to minimize body odor.
Trump wearing a blue suit on stage. He is flashing his jacket open, such that you can see the interior labels. One label says Jos. A. Bank. A product shot from Jos. A. Bank's website. This is from the Traveler line. It appears to match the label in Trump's suit. A photo from the product page touts that the suit is made from a new "fabric technology" that has "ultimate stretch performance" and "anti-microbial/ reduce moisture and odor" qualities. There is a photo of a man wearing the suit. From the product page: "Product Details & Care
Stay comfortable and confident with this Traveler® Collection suit separates jacket, powered by innovative 37.5 © technology. Designed to maintain your body's ideal microclimate, the fabric removes moisture at the vapor stage to keep you dry before sweat even forms. Plus, 37.5 helps absorb and trap odor molecules, keeping you fresh and ready for every occasion. Offering maximum mobility with built-in stretch, this jacket moves effortlessly with you throughout your day. As part of the suit separates collection, it allows you to customize your fit by selecting jacket, vest, and pant sizes individually, ensuring a tailored look that's perfect for you.
Traditional Fit
Two button
Natural stretch fabric
Water- and stain-resistant
Performance stretch lining
66% wool, 30% 37.5 polyester, 4% spandex
Dry clean only
Imported

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Shop worry-free knowing returns are free on every purchase. Return within 90 days from original date of purchase at any Jos. A. Bank store or by mail at no cost. See our Return Policy for more details."
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 09/10/2026
Zelensky accused Trump of reaching agreements with Putin “behind Ukraine’s back” while Kyiv’s delegation is in Florida. He said the US is giving Russia “additional money to wage war” and called Ukraine’s team a “smokescreen” for a decision that is “unfair” and “not partner-like.” #Ukraine
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 21h
“I will simultaneously ridicule you, make sure people know you’re a fascist, & call out your corruption”
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The Armorer: This Is The Way (Book Of Boba Fett)
ALT: The Armorer: This Is The Way (Book Of Boba Fett)
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The Media and Democracy Project @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social · 23h
Local journalism, (now) National story. @thecityreporter.nyc a worthwhile outlet to support!
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Medoyid_ua @rusni-pizda.bsky.social · 23h
Treason is the right word for arming the aggressor while Kyiv buries its dead. Every dollar to Moscow is a dollar that buys a missile. Europe should stop hedging and give Ukraine what it needs to hit the refineries that fund this war.
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Silence 🇺🇦🇺🇸 @b-dogood.bsky.social · 23h
The EU should sanction the Trump family and do us all a favor.
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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
They are coming to drive your electricity prices through the roof, destroy your environment, pervert your politics, enrich billionaires, take your jobs, and make you pay for the privilege. What’s not to love? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Something unprecedented happened during my visit to the Gulf. For the first time in 20 years in Congress, I was denied entry to U.S. military facilities and even meetings with military leaders. An order from Hegseth - that applies to both parties - to hide the cost of the war.
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Clay Bennett @claybennett.bsky.social · 21h
10/10/2026- Nobel Peace Prize www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/oc...
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h
Zelenskyy says Trump has betrayed Ukraine.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22h
The National Association of Evangelicals has now aligned itself fully with the statement of Archbishop Coakley for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemning Hegseth's plans for a live-streamed execution at Ft Hood. religionnews.com/2026/10/09/h...
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Catholic, evangelical leaders condemn public execution plan of Fort Hood gunman
(RNS) — ‘The public execution even of one who has done grave harm will only further undermine the moral fabric of our nation and be a blight on the conscience of its people,’ Archbishop Paul S. Coakle...
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Elizabeth Warren @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social · 22h
Since December 2024, the average American household is paying: $222 more for electricity. $758 more for gas. $211 more for groceries. $929 more for health care. $256 more on rent. $852 more for child care. $4,330 more for their mortgage. Trump's economy.
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T. Greg Doucette @gregdoucette.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
::low whistle:: apple.news/AbOgHERrCRnG...
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US surpasses 4,000 measles cases, infections confirmed in 45 states, CDC data shows — ABC News
Most cases are among those unvaccinated or with unknown status, CDC data shows.
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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 22h
Zelensky isn’t pulling his punches
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 22h
Zelenskyy has given up pretending to believe in Trump's bona fides
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22h
On Putin's birthday, moreover, Trump gave him: (1) an end to sanctions; (2) a drawdown of US troops defending NATO; and (3) a sleazy, super corrupt LUKoil deal—and this is just what we know so far.
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