Frank Amari
@frankamari.bsky.social
Lapsed attorney and former public defender.
Pro-Democracy, Anti-Trump. Loves dogs, nature, art and history.
"As long as one lives, one can learn."
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Pro-Democracy, Anti-Trump. Loves dogs, nature, art and history.
"As long as one lives, one can learn."
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
🌊💙🌊💙
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Frank Amari
@frankamari.bsky.social
· Nov 9
A question I've yet to see be asked:
What part of the greatness of America WASN'T accomplished by immigrants or by their "proud to be American" descendants?
What part of the greatness of America WASN'T accomplished by immigrants or by their "proud to be American" descendants?
Today, at 2:19 PM, more trash from the president:
January 5, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Today, at 2:19 PM, more trash from the president:
Senator Bill Cassidy today, on the CDC recommendation to cut back on childhood vaccines:
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Senator Bill Cassidy today, on the CDC recommendation to cut back on childhood vaccines:
“If we are to have another contest, in the near future, of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixon’s, but between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition and ignorance on the other.”
-- Ulysses S. Grant
-- Ulysses S. Grant
January 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
“If we are to have another contest, in the near future, of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixon’s, but between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition and ignorance on the other.”
-- Ulysses S. Grant
-- Ulysses S. Grant
A new Reuters poll regarding Venezuela:
January 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
A new Reuters poll regarding Venezuela:
On this date in 1781, a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold burns Richmond, Virginia.
Why Benedict Arnold Turned Traitor Against the American Revolution share.google/9pra1W974haT...
Why Benedict Arnold Turned Traitor Against the American Revolution share.google/9pra1W974haT...
Why Benedict Arnold Turned Traitor Against the American Revolution
The story behind the most famous betrayal in U.S. history shows the complicated politics of the nation's earliest days
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January 5, 2026 at 7:43 PM
On this date in 1781, a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold burns Richmond, Virginia.
Why Benedict Arnold Turned Traitor Against the American Revolution share.google/9pra1W974haT...
Why Benedict Arnold Turned Traitor Against the American Revolution share.google/9pra1W974haT...
Guy convicted of 34 counts of fraud tells us "NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW":
January 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Guy convicted of 34 counts of fraud tells us "NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW":
Today.
Simply disgraceful:
U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Simply disgraceful:
U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
The new strategy would no longer broadly recommend vaccines for flu, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus and meningitis. The Trump administration says this aligns the U.S. with peer countries.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Today.
Simply disgraceful:
U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Simply disgraceful:
U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Kudos to Hilton Hotels!
January 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Kudos to Hilton Hotels!
The big obstacles to Trump’s plan for a Venezuelan oil windfall
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The big obstacles to Trump’s plan for a Venezuelan oil windfall
It would cost billions to update infrastructure. Will the country be stable long enough for the bet to pay off?
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
The big obstacles to Trump’s plan for a Venezuelan oil windfall
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
A Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement at the Capitol. Its whereabouts are unknown
| PBS News share.google/T2rGQIRshoQS...
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A Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement at the Capitol. Its whereabouts are unknown
Some 100 members of Congress, mostly Democrats, have mounted poster board-style replicas of the Jan. 6 plaque outside their office doors.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
A Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement at the Capitol. Its whereabouts are unknown
| PBS News share.google/T2rGQIRshoQS...
| PBS News share.google/T2rGQIRshoQS...
They don't have a viable plan:
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
In Washington and Caracas, the vision for administering Venezuela in the weeks and months ahead appears uncertain and stubbornly complex.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
They don't have a viable plan:
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
The New Republic today:
Trump Is Reviving a Disastrous, Forgotten Era in U.S. Foreign Policy
His invasion of Venezuela and abduction of Nicolas Maduro recalls the U.S. imperialism of the early twentieth century—and it may similarly lead to global catastrophe.
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
Trump Is Reviving a Disastrous, Forgotten Era in U.S. Foreign Policy
His invasion of Venezuela and abduction of Nicolas Maduro recalls the U.S. imperialism of the early twentieth century—and it may similarly lead to global catastrophe.
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
Trump Is Reviving a Disastrous, Forgotten Era in U.S. Foreign Policy
His invasion of Venezuela and abduction of Nicolas Maduro recalls the U.S. imperialism of the early twentieth century—and it may similarly lead to global catastrophe.
newrepublic.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The New Republic today:
Trump Is Reviving a Disastrous, Forgotten Era in U.S. Foreign Policy
His invasion of Venezuela and abduction of Nicolas Maduro recalls the U.S. imperialism of the early twentieth century—and it may similarly lead to global catastrophe.
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
Trump Is Reviving a Disastrous, Forgotten Era in U.S. Foreign Policy
His invasion of Venezuela and abduction of Nicolas Maduro recalls the U.S. imperialism of the early twentieth century—and it may similarly lead to global catastrophe.
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
All to protect Trump:
"This is how the Department of Justice is redacting files to cover up for Donald Trump. The top redacted document was released by the DOJ. The bottom identical document was released by a judge during the Biden administration. See the difference?"
"This is how the Department of Justice is redacting files to cover up for Donald Trump. The top redacted document was released by the DOJ. The bottom identical document was released by a judge during the Biden administration. See the difference?"
January 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
All to protect Trump:
"This is how the Department of Justice is redacting files to cover up for Donald Trump. The top redacted document was released by the DOJ. The bottom identical document was released by a judge during the Biden administration. See the difference?"
"This is how the Department of Justice is redacting files to cover up for Donald Trump. The top redacted document was released by the DOJ. The bottom identical document was released by a judge during the Biden administration. See the difference?"
MAGA nonsense du jour:
January 5, 2026 at 3:32 PM
MAGA nonsense du jour:
"I, for one, hope for the day when women will know no restrictions because of sex but will be individuals free to live their lives as men are free—irrespective of the continent or country where they happen to live."
-- Amelia Earhart, who died #OTD 1939
-- Amelia Earhart, who died #OTD 1939
January 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
"I, for one, hope for the day when women will know no restrictions because of sex but will be individuals free to live their lives as men are free—irrespective of the continent or country where they happen to live."
-- Amelia Earhart, who died #OTD 1939
-- Amelia Earhart, who died #OTD 1939
"Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others."
-- Amelia Earhart, who died #OTD 1939
-- Amelia Earhart, who died #OTD 1939
January 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
"Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others."
-- Amelia Earhart, who died #OTD 1939
-- Amelia Earhart, who died #OTD 1939
The Atlantic today:
The Fuck-Around-and-Find-Out Presidency
Truman, Reagan, and Monroe wouldn’t approve of the language, but a doctrine is a doctrine, even if it’s only five words long.
By Missy Ryan and Ashley Parker
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
The Fuck-Around-and-Find-Out Presidency
Truman, Reagan, and Monroe wouldn’t approve of the language, but a doctrine is a doctrine, even if it’s only five words long.
By Missy Ryan and Ashley Parker
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
The Fuck-Around-and-Find-Out Presidency
Truman, Reagan, and Monroe wouldn’t approve of the language, but a doctrine is a doctrine, even if it’s only five words long.
www.theatlantic.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The Atlantic today:
The Fuck-Around-and-Find-Out Presidency
Truman, Reagan, and Monroe wouldn’t approve of the language, but a doctrine is a doctrine, even if it’s only five words long.
By Missy Ryan and Ashley Parker
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
The Fuck-Around-and-Find-Out Presidency
Truman, Reagan, and Monroe wouldn’t approve of the language, but a doctrine is a doctrine, even if it’s only five words long.
By Missy Ryan and Ashley Parker
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
This is getting ridiculous.
January 5, 2026 at 3:22 AM
This is getting ridiculous.
A statement today from the Prime Minister of Denmark:
January 5, 2026 at 2:07 AM
A statement today from the Prime Minister of Denmark:
The futures market tonight:
January 5, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The futures market tonight:
He's such an a**hole:
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
Trump shared a video baselessly linking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to conspiracies over brazen political killings in the state this summer.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:34 AM
He's such an a**hole:
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
What a sh*t show:
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
In Washington and Caracas, the vision for administering Venezuela in the weeks and months ahead appears uncertain and stubbornly complex.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM
What a sh*t show:
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
The DOJ had to January 3 to comply.
Department of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions
meidasnews.com/news/departm...
Department of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions
meidasnews.com/news/departm...
Department of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions
The Justice Department has now blown through another deadline.
meidasnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:43 AM
The DOJ had to January 3 to comply.
Department of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions
meidasnews.com/news/departm...
Department of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions
meidasnews.com/news/departm...
Trump's foray into Venezuela brings this to mind:
"Dear future generations: Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
-- Kurt Vonnegut
"Dear future generations: Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
-- Kurt Vonnegut
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Trump's foray into Venezuela brings this to mind:
"Dear future generations: Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
-- Kurt Vonnegut
"Dear future generations: Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
-- Kurt Vonnegut