Mavis Amundson
@mavisja.bsky.social
Journalist, author; PolSci; Supports democracy, rule of law, free press. Follows news in Europe. Baseball fan. www.mavisamundson.com
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Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl, angering Trump
Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl, angering Trump
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny on Sunday turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party, emphasizing unity over division in his groundbreaking Spanish-language set -- but still earning President Donald Trump's scorn.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl, angering Trump
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Drunken Seahawks Fans Climbing Space Needle
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Drunken Seahawks Fans Climbing Space Needle
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Imagine being the most powerful person in the world and spending your Sunday night furious that people are having fun in a language you don’t speak.
February 9, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Imagine being the most powerful person in the world and spending your Sunday night furious that people are having fun in a language you don’t speak.
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As former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney famously said: "To my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a time when Donald Trump is gone. But your dishonor will remain.”
#ResistTrump
#ResistTrump
February 9, 2026 at 4:59 AM
As former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney famously said: "To my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a time when Donald Trump is gone. But your dishonor will remain.”
#ResistTrump
#ResistTrump
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Scott Stantis, Chicago Tribune
February 9, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Scott Stantis, Chicago Tribune
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If only there were a newspaper in Washington, perhaps one owned by a person of considerable wealth, that still employed “metro” reporters who could cover a story of such intense local interest and importance
People of DC, more than two weeks into being totally iced in, now get news of measles spread—brought in by Right to Life marchers.
Looking for people exposed on the Metro, at DCA, at Children's Hospital, on Amtrak.
Gee, thanks, RFKJr et al.
dchealth.dc.gov/release/heal...
Looking for people exposed on the Metro, at DCA, at Children's Hospital, on Amtrak.
Gee, thanks, RFKJr et al.
dchealth.dc.gov/release/heal...
Health Officials Investigating Measles Exposures to DC Residents
(Washington, DC) - DC Health was notified of multiple confirmed cases of measles whose carriers visited multiple locations in the District while contagious. DC Health is informing people who were at t...
dchealth.dc.gov
February 9, 2026 at 4:17 AM
If only there were a newspaper in Washington, perhaps one owned by a person of considerable wealth, that still employed “metro” reporters who could cover a story of such intense local interest and importance
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From Pioneer Square to Kingston to far-flung corners of Seahawks fandom, the exuberance of victory popped at the final whistle, as if from a confetti cannon, spilling into the streets to claim the celebration that was denied 11 years ago.
Seattle fans revel as champion Seahawks slay demons of past heartbreak
www.seattletimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:10 AM
From Pioneer Square to Kingston to far-flung corners of Seahawks fandom, the exuberance of victory popped at the final whistle, as if from a confetti cannon, spilling into the streets to claim the celebration that was denied 11 years ago.
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Federal court orders unsealing on Tuesday of the Fulton County affidavit used to support the ransacking of the election office files. We will learn what persuaded a magistrate to grant the search warrant, which was a foreboding development.
February 9, 2026 at 5:10 AM
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Super Bowl 2026 : les Seattle Seahawks au nirvana après leur succès sans appel sur les New England Patriots
Super Bowl 2026 : les Seattle Seahawks au nirvana après leur succès sans appel sur les New England Patriots
Les Seahawks se sont appuyés sur une défense de fer pour remporter le deuxième Super Bowl de leur histoire (29-13). Sacrés six fois à l’époque de Tom Brady, les Patriots ne deviendront pas cette fois-ci la franchise la plus titrée de NFL.
www.lemonde.fr
February 9, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Super Bowl 2026 : les Seattle Seahawks au nirvana après leur succès sans appel sur les New England Patriots
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Really important piece in today's @nytimes.com about possible, disastrous next target of MAGA wrecking ball:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/a...
H/t to my friend @timothynoah.bsky.social for pioneering on this story: newrepublic.com/article/2010...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/a...
H/t to my friend @timothynoah.bsky.social for pioneering on this story: newrepublic.com/article/2010...
It’s Been Called the ‘Sistine Chapel of the New Deal.’ Don’t Destroy It.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Really important piece in today's @nytimes.com about possible, disastrous next target of MAGA wrecking ball:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/a...
H/t to my friend @timothynoah.bsky.social for pioneering on this story: newrepublic.com/article/2010...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/a...
H/t to my friend @timothynoah.bsky.social for pioneering on this story: newrepublic.com/article/2010...
Happy Super Bowl Sunday with Cheese Bread. Go Seahawks!
February 9, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Happy Super Bowl Sunday with Cheese Bread. Go Seahawks!
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Seahawks 24, Patriots 13
February 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Seahawks 24, Patriots 13
Rollingstone
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
These Buddhist Monks Are Walking Across the U.S. for Peace
A group of two dozen monks are walking from Texas to Washington, D.C. — and millions are finding hope in their journey.
www.rollingstone.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Rollingstone
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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Ella Baron, The Guardian
February 8, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Ella Baron, The Guardian
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Marian Kamenský
February 8, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Marian Kamenský
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"Eighty-two years after his execution by the Gestapo on June 16, 1944, the Jewish historian and resistance fighter Marc Bloch will be inducted into the Pantheon on June 23... His family requested that 'the far right, in all its forms, be excluded from any participation in the ceremony.'"
Marc Bloch, historien et résistant juif, entrera au Panthéon le 23 juin
Marc Bloch, historien et résistant juif, entrera au Panthéon le 23 juin
La date du 16 juin avait été dans un premier temps pressentie pour son entrée au Panthéon, mais la cérémonie a dû être décalée de quelques jours en raison du G7 à Evian-les-Bains.
www.lemonde.fr
February 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
"Eighty-two years after his execution by the Gestapo on June 16, 1944, the Jewish historian and resistance fighter Marc Bloch will be inducted into the Pantheon on June 23... His family requested that 'the far right, in all its forms, be excluded from any participation in the ceremony.'"
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Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
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I am happy to hear that the toxic pair Vance & Hegseth do not dare to face the international community at the Munich Security Conference this year.
With their aggressive anti-democratic lies, they had better hide.
With their aggressive anti-democratic lies, they had better hide.
February 8, 2026 at 8:17 PM
I am happy to hear that the toxic pair Vance & Hegseth do not dare to face the international community at the Munich Security Conference this year.
With their aggressive anti-democratic lies, they had better hide.
With their aggressive anti-democratic lies, they had better hide.
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Ukrainian F-16 takes down russian shahed drone.
Respect is due to the pilot for taking on targets at such close range is a mortal gamble!
Respect is due to the pilot for taking on targets at such close range is a mortal gamble!
February 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Ukrainian F-16 takes down russian shahed drone.
Respect is due to the pilot for taking on targets at such close range is a mortal gamble!
Respect is due to the pilot for taking on targets at such close range is a mortal gamble!
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Trumpers spent the last year doing their very best to coopt legacy of JFK, eventually going so far to try to add the (ostensibly living) Donald Trump's name to Kennedy's cultural memorial. That scheme failed; so Trump has elected to go full nihilism and close the Kennedy Center.
What if Trump got his face added to Mt. Rushmore or his name added to the Hollywood Bowl? This time it's personal for DC and me. Next time it could be you and your town. My piece on the Kennedy Center: bad politics, economics, precedent, and taste. @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-kenn...
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-kenn...
Trump and the Kennedy Center: Renaming, Rebuilding, Revolting
For locals, this demolition project hits home.
www.thebulwark.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Trumpers spent the last year doing their very best to coopt legacy of JFK, eventually going so far to try to add the (ostensibly living) Donald Trump's name to Kennedy's cultural memorial. That scheme failed; so Trump has elected to go full nihilism and close the Kennedy Center.
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Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
February 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
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Will Bunch @inquirer.com
"In the United States, officials seem more likely to investigate chemtrails or what happened to Amelia Earhart than conduct a serious probe .."
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"In the United States, officials seem more likely to investigate chemtrails or what happened to Amelia Earhart than conduct a serious probe .."
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Europe is holding its Epstein creeps accountable. Why can’t we? | Will Bunch
Europeans are pushing to hold Jeffrey Epstein's creepy pals, including billionaires like Elon Musk, accountable. The U.S.? Not so much.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Will Bunch @inquirer.com
"In the United States, officials seem more likely to investigate chemtrails or what happened to Amelia Earhart than conduct a serious probe .."
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"In the United States, officials seem more likely to investigate chemtrails or what happened to Amelia Earhart than conduct a serious probe .."
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Vice President JD Vance is being ridiculed on social media for requiring a 100-car motorcade through narrow streets in Milan to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...
JD Vance ridiculed for 40-car motorcade taking him down tiny Italian street
The tiny streets of Milan witnessed an unusual parade: JD Vance's 100-car motorcade, a scene that left social media in disbelief.
www.irishstar.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Vice President JD Vance is being ridiculed on social media for requiring a 100-car motorcade through narrow streets in Milan to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...
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Nick Anderson, Tribune Content Agency
February 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Nick Anderson, Tribune Content Agency
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Europe gets it!
The UK raids the home of a close Epstein pal. Poland probes ties to Russian intel. France raids the office of Musk's X. But the U.S. elites who palled around with the world's worst sex creep get away with it
The crisis of elite impunity. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/jeff...
The UK raids the home of a close Epstein pal. Poland probes ties to Russian intel. France raids the office of Musk's X. But the U.S. elites who palled around with the world's worst sex creep get away with it
The crisis of elite impunity. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/jeff...
Europe is holding its Epstein creeps accountable. Why can’t we? | Will Bunch
Europeans are pushing to hold Jeffrey Epstein's creepy pals, including billionaires like Elon Musk, accountable. The U.S.? Not so much.
www.inquirer.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Europe gets it!
The UK raids the home of a close Epstein pal. Poland probes ties to Russian intel. France raids the office of Musk's X. But the U.S. elites who palled around with the world's worst sex creep get away with it
The crisis of elite impunity. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/jeff...
The UK raids the home of a close Epstein pal. Poland probes ties to Russian intel. France raids the office of Musk's X. But the U.S. elites who palled around with the world's worst sex creep get away with it
The crisis of elite impunity. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/jeff...