Joan van der Lingen
@joanlingen.bsky.social
Rotterdamse in hart en nieren. Jurist met brede ervaring, ook in TK en EP. Interesses: Politiek, kunst, wandelen, theater. Passie: een prettig en tolerant land om in te leven.
Democracy and tolerance are very important to me.
NO DM PLEASE. I won’t react.
Democracy and tolerance are very important to me.
NO DM PLEASE. I won’t react.
Ze weten al dat dit wetsvoorstel niet door de Senaat komt. Politiek heeft voor Republikeinen niets meer met opkomen voor Amerikaanse burgers te maken, maar alleen met strijd voor de vermogende witte klasse
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Live politiek VS: Huis VS akkoord met striktere identificatie van kiezers
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February 12, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Ze weten al dat dit wetsvoorstel niet door de Senaat komt. Politiek heeft voor Republikeinen niets meer met opkomen voor Amerikaanse burgers te maken, maar alleen met strijd voor de vermogende witte klasse
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/l...
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/l...
Wij kunnen in Nederland het tij nog keren. We zijn een democratische rechtsstaat en daarin is voor neo-Nazis geen plaats, de rechter dient partijen met die grondslag te verbieden
In Amerika is dat te laat
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
In Amerika is dat te laat
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Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago
New evidence shows Gregory Bovino hailed agent who fired at Marimar Martinez five times in her car
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February 12, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Wij kunnen in Nederland het tij nog keren. We zijn een democratische rechtsstaat en daarin is voor neo-Nazis geen plaats, de rechter dient partijen met die grondslag te verbieden
In Amerika is dat te laat
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In Amerika is dat te laat
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Putin expected the EU to fall apart over Ukraine. We stuck together and we stuck with Ukraine. We need to celebrate this fact more. It belies the idea that Europeans can't get things done. We take time, yes, but that's also because every nation here gets a say. How is that bad if we still deliver?
After four years of war, Europe has stepped up support for #Ukraine, compensating for reduced U.S. aid
Despite the halt of US support, the total volume of aid allocated to Ukraine remained relatively stable in 2025, primarily due to the markedly expanded support from Europe.
Source: Kiel Institute
Despite the halt of US support, the total volume of aid allocated to Ukraine remained relatively stable in 2025, primarily due to the markedly expanded support from Europe.
Source: Kiel Institute
Ukraine support after 4 years of war: Europe steps up
Despite the halt of US support, the total volume of aid allocated to Ukraine remained relatively stable in 2025, primarily due to the markedly expanded support from Europe. European military aid rose ...
www.kielinstitut.de
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Putin expected the EU to fall apart over Ukraine. We stuck together and we stuck with Ukraine. We need to celebrate this fact more. It belies the idea that Europeans can't get things done. We take time, yes, but that's also because every nation here gets a say. How is that bad if we still deliver?
"Trump on heels". Well, maybe. They're both failures and they're both wasting taxpayers money
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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What Is Kari Lake Trying to Achieve?
The Arizona politician has wasted millions of dollars while blocking U.S. efforts to bring reliable news to repressive countries.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM
"Trump on heels". Well, maybe. They're both failures and they're both wasting taxpayers money
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
How to make friends and really influence people (to vote for the Dems...)
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‘You’re a washed-up loser lawyer’: Pam Bondi taunts Democrats over Epstein
US attorney general goes on attack during questioning by House judiciary committee over handling of files
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February 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
How to make friends and really influence people (to vote for the Dems...)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Incredibly proud to be chairing this editorial board. I mean, just look at it. Actually a bit ridiculous how impressive it is.
We’re super excited to announce a new Editorial Board for @newhumanist.bsky.social, bringing together some of the UK’s most prominent thinkers in science, politics, the arts, and philosophy. A bright future for humanist publishing 🧵
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Leading voices in journalism, science, and culture join New Humanist Editorial Board
Humanists UK has announced a new Editorial Board for New Humanist magazine, bringing together some of the UK’s most prominent thinkers in science, politics, the arts, and philosophy.
humanists.uk
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Incredibly proud to be chairing this editorial board. I mean, just look at it. Actually a bit ridiculous how impressive it is.
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It is so embarrassing that it has taken nearly a decade for a British minister to say this, a statement of the absolute bloody obvious
February 11, 2026 at 7:40 AM
It is so embarrassing that it has taken nearly a decade for a British minister to say this, a statement of the absolute bloody obvious
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"I believe he was pardoned."
AG Bondi's response to whether or not a Jan 6th rioter who yelled "Kill 'em!" at Capitol Hill police now works for her.
The contempt by this administration for the law and basic human decency is nauseating.
AG Bondi's response to whether or not a Jan 6th rioter who yelled "Kill 'em!" at Capitol Hill police now works for her.
The contempt by this administration for the law and basic human decency is nauseating.
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
"I believe he was pardoned."
AG Bondi's response to whether or not a Jan 6th rioter who yelled "Kill 'em!" at Capitol Hill police now works for her.
The contempt by this administration for the law and basic human decency is nauseating.
AG Bondi's response to whether or not a Jan 6th rioter who yelled "Kill 'em!" at Capitol Hill police now works for her.
The contempt by this administration for the law and basic human decency is nauseating.
Shameless. She doesn't give a hoot about the many broken lives of the victims
John Roberts to Pam Bondi, 2/21/25:
“DOJ may release Jeffrey Epstein’s client list. Will that really happen?”
Bondi: “It’s on my desk to review. That was a directive from President Trump.”
One year later:
“The Dow is over 50,000. That’s what we should be talking about.”
“DOJ may release Jeffrey Epstein’s client list. Will that really happen?”
Bondi: “It’s on my desk to review. That was a directive from President Trump.”
One year later:
“The Dow is over 50,000. That’s what we should be talking about.”
February 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Shameless. She doesn't give a hoot about the many broken lives of the victims
Of course that's not it. They're scared shitless of the wrath of Trump, who's going down faster in the polls than a deep sea diver
gallup’s explanation for no longer tracking presidential approval ratings is mission compliance—and that should be understood to mean it did the work to boost its brand authority, and it’s no longer worth the trouble. why it is not worth the trouble now is not actually explained in any coherent way.
so they’re evolving because they’re realigning and realigning because they’re evolving. this is literally a loop.
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Of course that's not it. They're scared shitless of the wrath of Trump, who's going down faster in the polls than a deep sea diver
Het blijft onbegrijpelijk en diep beschamend voor die 'zogenaamde' elite
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Waarom leek Jeffrey Epstein haast íedereen te kennen, en hoe kon hij zo lang zijn gang gaan?
Jeffrey Epstein bouwde zijn netwerk uit als een poppenspeler, zegt zijn biograaf. ‘Hij was een verzamelaar van mensen.’
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February 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Het blijft onbegrijpelijk en diep beschamend voor die 'zogenaamde' elite
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www.trouw.nl/buitenland/w...
Dit lijkt me momenteel niet verstandig. Trekt nóg meer non-valers aan als nu bij FvD en PVV en zeker de helft van BBB
February 11, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Dit lijkt me momenteel niet verstandig. Trekt nóg meer non-valers aan als nu bij FvD en PVV en zeker de helft van BBB
Het achterhoedegevecht van BBB is treurig. Nu de mini-partijen een kiesdrempel hebben gesaboteerd hoop ik dat de kiezers door hun stemgedrag partijen als BBB elimineren
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Jetten droomt van hoofdrol in de EU, maar de nadagen van het kabinet-Schoof beloven nog weinig goeds
Het kabinet-Jetten wil van Nederland weer een drijvende kracht maken in Europa. De miljardeninvesteringen in defensie onderstrepen de ambities, maar de binnenlandse steun blijft onzeker.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Het achterhoedegevecht van BBB is treurig. Nu de mini-partijen een kiesdrempel hebben gesaboteerd hoop ik dat de kiezers door hun stemgedrag partijen als BBB elimineren
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Refreshing to see criminal and journalistic investigations go forward in Norway. The scandal is meaningful and there is a meaningful response. All of us should do so well.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Two senior Norwegian diplomats being investigated over Epstein links
Financial crimes squad investigate husband and wife in connection to alleged relationship with late sex offender
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February 11, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Refreshing to see criminal and journalistic investigations go forward in Norway. The scandal is meaningful and there is a meaningful response. All of us should do so well.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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“At the same time, I felt that this is President Trump. I never saw him in Afghanistan. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about
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Norway defence chief says Russia could invade to protect nuclear assets
Exclusive: Eirik Kristoffersen, who served in Afghanistan, rejects Trump’s claim that Nato troops stayed off frontlines
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February 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM
“At the same time, I felt that this is President Trump. I never saw him in Afghanistan. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about
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