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.
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Today’s performance by Pam Bondi was not only unacceptable, it was clearly a smoke screen for a coverup, and her anger is at herself because her shattered moral compass still has a pulse.
February 12, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Today’s performance by Pam Bondi was not only unacceptable, it was clearly a smoke screen for a coverup, and her anger is at herself because her shattered moral compass still has a pulse.
The helmet carried the names of Ukrainian soldiers who died in the war of aggression that Russia started four years ago
wapo.st/4coPDBC
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Ukrainian athlete barred from Olympic skeleton event over helmet images
Vladyslav Heraskevych was removed from the men’s skeleton event for refusing to remove a helmet with portraits of Ukrainian athletes who’ve died in the war with Russia.
wapo.st
February 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The helmet carried the names of Ukrainian soldiers who died in the war of aggression that Russia started four years ago
wapo.st/4coPDBC
wapo.st/4coPDBC
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The measure is unlikely to have a tangible impact, as Trump would almost certainly veto it if it reached his desk.
House Votes To Block Trump’s Canada Tariffs With Support From 6 Republicans
The measure is unlikely to have a tangible impact, as Trump would almost certainly veto it if it reached his desk.
www.forbes.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The measure is unlikely to have a tangible impact, as Trump would almost certainly veto it if it reached his desk.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal accused Bondi and the DOJ of “spying” on members of Congress by keeping track of their search history of the Epstein files.
Lawmakers Accuse DOJ Of ‘Spying’ On Their Epstein File Searches Citing Photo Of Bondi’s ‘Burn Book’
Rep. Pramila Jayapal accused Bondi and the DOJ of “spying” on members of Congress by keeping track of their search history of the Epstein files.
www.forbes.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Rep. Pramila Jayapal accused Bondi and the DOJ of “spying” on members of Congress by keeping track of their search history of the Epstein files.
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DNI Gabbard claimed she attended the FBI seizure of Fulton County ballots bec she oversees matters involving "foreign intelligence threats" to U.S. elections. Today, the affidavits supporting the FBI search were unsealed- and there is not a word about foreign meddling. www.spytalk.co/p/gabbards-c...
Gabbard’s Claim of “Foreign” Interference in Georgia Election Takes a Hit
Unsealed FBI affidavits make no mention of DNI’s claim rationalizing her involvement in Georgia election probe
www.spytalk.co
February 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
DNI Gabbard claimed she attended the FBI seizure of Fulton County ballots bec she oversees matters involving "foreign intelligence threats" to U.S. elections. Today, the affidavits supporting the FBI search were unsealed- and there is not a word about foreign meddling. www.spytalk.co/p/gabbards-c...
Well, as long as the European citizens buy European it’s okay with me
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
EU leaders to clash over ‘Buy European’ push at Belgium summit
Leaders to discuss once-taboo policy of favouring European companies, in attempt to regain economic competitiveness
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Well, as long as the European citizens buy European it’s okay with me
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Nog even en zo gaat het hier ook:
'Apple krijgt waarschuwing vanwege ‘promoten links nieuws’' fd.nl/bedrijfsleve... (gratis te lezen)
'Apple krijgt waarschuwing vanwege ‘promoten links nieuws’' fd.nl/bedrijfsleve... (gratis te lezen)
🎁 Apple krijgt waarschuwing vanwege ‘promoten links nieuws’
De Federal Trade Commission draagt het techconcern op zijn gebruikersvoorwaarden te herzien. Voorzitter van de FTC is de door president Donald Trump aangestelde Republikein Andrew Ferguson
fd.nl
February 12, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Nog even en zo gaat het hier ook:
'Apple krijgt waarschuwing vanwege ‘promoten links nieuws’' fd.nl/bedrijfsleve... (gratis te lezen)
'Apple krijgt waarschuwing vanwege ‘promoten links nieuws’' fd.nl/bedrijfsleve... (gratis te lezen)
Denk niet dat hij de Midterms gaat winnen… (als die tenminste niet gesaboteerd gaan worden)
www.economist.com/interactive/...
www.economist.com/interactive/...
Donald Trump’s approval rating
Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump
www.economist.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Denk niet dat hij de Midterms gaat winnen… (als die tenminste niet gesaboteerd gaan worden)
www.economist.com/interactive/...
www.economist.com/interactive/...
His popularity is in free fall, so Gallup has decided - after 88 years of tracking it - to no longer measure presidential approval. We can’t all be heroes…
"Trump no longer has the bandwidth to enforce his own edicts. His popularity is in free fall, Ds are over-performing in every election, and, while he can certainly punish Rs who fail to parrot his increasingly unhinged narratives, he can’t make them commit political suicide." — @lizdye.bsky.social
Trump tries and fails to extort Canada
It's Bridgegate 2.0, only much dumber.
www.publicnotice.co
February 12, 2026 at 9:13 AM
His popularity is in free fall, so Gallup has decided - after 88 years of tracking it - to no longer measure presidential approval. We can’t all be heroes…
It was passed in the House. Although it probably won’t be in the Senate, please follow Barack Obama’s advice and join @redistrictingaction.org
Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
February 12, 2026 at 8:54 AM
It was passed in the House. Although it probably won’t be in the Senate, please follow Barack Obama’s advice and join @redistrictingaction.org
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You gotta admit, the staffers in the background keeping it real are the best part.
February 12, 2026 at 6:12 AM
You gotta admit, the staffers in the background keeping it real are the best part.
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...
Live politiek VS: Huis VS akkoord met striktere identificatie van kiezers
www.volkskrant.nl
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
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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
www.theguardian.com
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
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
In Amerika is dat te laat
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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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...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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.
www.theatlantic.com
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...)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘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
www.theguardian.com
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...
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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www.trouw.nl/buitenland/w...
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.’
www.trouw.nl
February 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Het blijft onbegrijpelijk en diep beschamend voor die 'zogenaamde' elite
www.trouw.nl/buitenland/w...
www.trouw.nl/buitenland/w...