John Lis 🇺🇦
@jjlis.bsky.social
USAID Democracy & Governance consultant. Former Hill staffer. Dad. Cleveland sports trauma survivor. Insights on democracy, foreign aid, Ukraine, Congress & the Curse of Rocky Colavito.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” M.L. King Jr.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” M.L. King Jr.
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John Lis 🇺🇦
@jjlis.bsky.social
· Feb 10
I have worked the past 20 years to help to strengthen democratic institutions around the world to make a safer, more stable world for us and our allies. This administration has spent the last 20 days trying to destroy that work. Now is the time, then, to strengthen our own democratic institutions.
Are you kidding me? More Olympic overtime hockey? Swiss women win the bronze over Sweden with a last minute OT goal. Alina Muller with the medal-winning goal for the second time, having scored the GWG 12 years ago as a 15-year-old.
February 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Are you kidding me? More Olympic overtime hockey? Swiss women win the bronze over Sweden with a last minute OT goal. Alina Muller with the medal-winning goal for the second time, having scored the GWG 12 years ago as a 15-year-old.
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Corporate media executives are selling out the First Amendment to curry favor with corrupt politicians.
This is the most dangerous kind of cancel culture — the kind that comes from the top.
The real fight in this country is not left vs right; it’s top vs bottom.
This is the most dangerous kind of cancel culture — the kind that comes from the top.
The real fight in this country is not left vs right; it’s top vs bottom.
February 19, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Corporate media executives are selling out the First Amendment to curry favor with corrupt politicians.
This is the most dangerous kind of cancel culture — the kind that comes from the top.
The real fight in this country is not left vs right; it’s top vs bottom.
This is the most dangerous kind of cancel culture — the kind that comes from the top.
The real fight in this country is not left vs right; it’s top vs bottom.
How much money would you need to reclaim your balls from the blind trust you put them in last year? CBS President George Cheeks made $22 million in 2024. And still: “Corporate media executives are selling out the First Amendment to curry favor with corrupt politicians.” m.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 19, 2026 at 12:45 AM
How much money would you need to reclaim your balls from the blind trust you put them in last year? CBS President George Cheeks made $22 million in 2024. And still: “Corporate media executives are selling out the First Amendment to curry favor with corrupt politicians.” m.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Was that the best day of hockey ever? Eight best teams in the world, four games, three late tying goals, three OT games, USA advances. Quinn Hughes, American hero. (Move over, T.J. Oshie.) And we will see you Friday afternoon. #USAHockey
February 18, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Was that the best day of hockey ever? Eight best teams in the world, four games, three late tying goals, three OT games, USA advances. Quinn Hughes, American hero. (Move over, T.J. Oshie.) And we will see you Friday afternoon. #USAHockey
Best day of hockey ever? Eight best teams in the world, four games, two late tying goals, two overtime games. So far. And the USA hasn’t even played yet. #USAHockey
February 18, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Best day of hockey ever? Eight best teams in the world, four games, two late tying goals, two overtime games. So far. And the USA hasn’t even played yet. #USAHockey
Canada is going to regret keeping Logan Thompson on the bench.
February 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Canada is going to regret keeping Logan Thompson on the bench.
Today is the last day of my Washington Post subscription. For 55 years, I’ve started my morning with a printed newspaper at breakfast, starting with the sports section. I was excited to move here 30 years ago and have the Post as my local paper. Closing the sports department was the last straw.
February 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Today is the last day of my Washington Post subscription. For 55 years, I’ve started my morning with a printed newspaper at breakfast, starting with the sports section. I was excited to move here 30 years ago and have the Post as my local paper. Closing the sports department was the last straw.
Had to wake up early today and was very excited to find 6 am Olympic hockey on. Every morning should start with Olympic hockey. Slovakia beating Germany 4-1 after two periods. Pulling for the Caps’ Martin Fehervary and his mates.
February 18, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Had to wake up early today and was very excited to find 6 am Olympic hockey on. Every morning should start with Olympic hockey. Slovakia beating Germany 4-1 after two periods. Pulling for the Caps’ Martin Fehervary and his mates.
When I worked at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, a key question for prospective allies was whether they would be security contributors or consumers. NATO needs Ukraine as a member, not so NATO can protect Ukraine, but so Ukraine can help NATO prepare for the future. www.wsj.com/opinion/nato...
Opinion | NATO Has Seen the Future and Is Unprepared
A simulation of drone warfare shows how far the alliance has to go to learn the lessons of Ukraine.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
When I worked at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, a key question for prospective allies was whether they would be security contributors or consumers. NATO needs Ukraine as a member, not so NATO can protect Ukraine, but so Ukraine can help NATO prepare for the future. www.wsj.com/opinion/nato...
Slow start for the U.S. women today in their quarterfinal matchup with Italy, but the floodgates opened in the second period for a 6-0 win. #USAHockey
February 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Slow start for the U.S. women today in their quarterfinal matchup with Italy, but the floodgates opened in the second period for a 6-0 win. #USAHockey
5-1 win for the USA. About halfway thru, the Americans started to wear down the Latvians with their depth and pulled away. Strong shifts in the offensive zone to generate scoring chances. This team has a legitimate chance to win gold. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
5-1 win for the USA. About halfway thru, the Americans started to wear down the Latvians with their depth and pulled away. Strong shifts in the offensive zone to generate scoring chances. This team has a legitimate chance to win gold. #USAHockey
Auston Matthews. PPG. 5-1 USA. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Auston Matthews. PPG. 5-1 USA. #USAHockey
Gorgeous passing sequence results in another Nelson goal with 11 seconds left in the second period. Finally, some breathing room for the USA at 4-1. Latvians look gassed. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Gorgeous passing sequence results in another Nelson goal with 11 seconds left in the second period. Finally, some breathing room for the USA at 4-1. Latvians look gassed. #USAHockey
Tage Thompson with a top-shelf backhander in close for a PPG to make it 3-1 USA. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Tage Thompson with a top-shelf backhander in close for a PPG to make it 3-1 USA. #USAHockey
Brock Nelson finally gets one to stick on the scoreboard with a slick move in front of the net to make it 2-1 USA. In the first period, he was offside on an apparent goal, had a goal washed out for goalie interference, and hit a post. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Brock Nelson finally gets one to stick on the scoreboard with a slick move in front of the net to make it 2-1 USA. In the first period, he was offside on an apparent goal, had a goal washed out for goalie interference, and hit a post. #USAHockey
So, was Brock Faber offside on the Hughes goal because the rink was built three feet too short and the neutral zone was shorter than regulation? #USAHockey www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Will Olympics' Santagiulia hockey arena be ready in time? What we know
The 2026 Winter Olympics' Santagiulia ice hockey arena held an important test event. Here's what people said:
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February 12, 2026 at 8:56 PM
So, was Brock Faber offside on the Hughes goal because the rink was built three feet too short and the neutral zone was shorter than regulation? #USAHockey www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Another goal overturned. Miller was definitely in the crease. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Another goal overturned. Miller was definitely in the crease. #USAHockey
Apparent goal for the USA, another Latvia challenge. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Apparent goal for the USA, another Latvia challenge. #USAHockey
Major momentum shift as Latvia ties it 1-1. No call on an elbow to the head of Auston Matthews, then a scramble in front of Connor Hellebuyck. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Major momentum shift as Latvia ties it 1-1. No call on an elbow to the head of Auston Matthews, then a scramble in front of Connor Hellebuyck. #USAHockey
Take down the Hughes goal on a Latvia challenge. Play was offside on the entry. Looking at the replay, it was the right call. Still 1-0 USA. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Take down the Hughes goal on a Latvia challenge. Play was offside on the entry. Looking at the replay, it was the right call. Still 1-0 USA. #USAHockey
And Quinn Hughes makes is 2-0 off the feed from Ohio native JT Miller. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
And Quinn Hughes makes is 2-0 off the feed from Ohio native JT Miller. #USAHockey
Good start for USA men as the Tkachuk brothers connect for a 1-0 lead. #USAHockey
February 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Good start for USA men as the Tkachuk brothers connect for a 1-0 lead. #USAHockey
Literal definition of sanctimonious here as the IOC blames the Ukrainian: "The IOC said that it had no choice but to disqualify Mr. Heraskevych in order to preserve what its chief spokesman, Mark Adams, described as 'the sanctity of the field of play.' ” #SlavaUkraini www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/w...
Ukrainian Olympian Is Disqualified Over Helmet Honoring War Dead
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February 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Literal definition of sanctimonious here as the IOC blames the Ukrainian: "The IOC said that it had no choice but to disqualify Mr. Heraskevych in order to preserve what its chief spokesman, Mark Adams, described as 'the sanctity of the field of play.' ” #SlavaUkraini www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/w...
Takeaway and snipe off the rush by Laila Edwards to make it a 5-0 rout. Proud to say that I learned how to skate at her hometown rink in Cleveland Hts. Edwards with four points in four games from the blue line. #USAHockey
February 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Takeaway and snipe off the rush by Laila Edwards to make it a 5-0 rout. Proud to say that I learned how to skate at her hometown rink in Cleveland Hts. Edwards with four points in four games from the blue line. #USAHockey
Murphy with another great feed to Bilka. 4-0 USA. Setting a tone for the medal round. #USAHockey
February 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Murphy with another great feed to Bilka. 4-0 USA. Setting a tone for the medal round. #USAHockey