Rachel Jamison
rachelpav.bsky.social
Rachel Jamison
@rachelpav.bsky.social
Director of protectavolunteer.com, which directly matches donors with volunteers in Ukraine. UC Berkeley JD.
See interviews with foreign fighters in Ukraine at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-EoqyMCW6HqNgUi1MjzMww
and https://medium.com/@RachelPAV
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Working on a piece & cannot believe I just wrote the following:

"On Wednesday, ABC cancelled Jimmy Kimmel Live! just hours after the Trump-controlled Federal Communications Commission (FCC) threatened to cancel ABC’s broadcasting license."

The de-democratization of America in action.
September 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
This doesn't surprise me given the DNC isn't doing anything useful and doesn't even appear to have a platform.
The DNC has fallen far behind in the cash race.

Big donors have pulled back from giving to the party, and small donors are not growing enough to make up the gap.
Inside the DNC's money problems
Big donors have pulled back from giving to the party, and small donors are not growing enough to make up the gap.
www.politico.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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July 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I had a glimpse into this along with Monica and it’s terrifying. The misogyny and anti-Semitism is just completely unchecked.
Yes. X is hugely empowering this group through algorithmic amplification & near-total absence of hate speech moderation (even of rape/death threats).

X's woman hater/Jew hater/white supremacist world is now bigger than "our" world there.

It idolises Elon & has begun openly advocating fascism.
April 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Jailing lawyers is something only authoritarians do.
Turkey is no longer a hybrid regime. It is a fully authoritarian state racing in the direction of Egypt, Tunisia & Russia.

Last week, Erdogan locked up his top presidential opponent. Today he jailed his lawyer, too.

When opponents' lawyers are jailed, political rights are gone. 🧵
March 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
This is my interview with an American who participated in the January 6th insurrection and also fought for Ukraine where he became best friends with an Antifa member. Please note that he was NOT supported by PAV; this interview is related to my academic fellowship.

medium.com/@RachelPAV/i...
“I’m a Complicated Fellow.”
This is an interview with an American volunteer who volunteered to join the Ukrainian military. He also participated in the January 6th…
medium.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We have a new version of our website, protectavolunteer.com. Please check it out and let us know your thoughts!
PAV, Protect a Volunteer - Homepage
protectavolunteer.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
America Needs Ukraine.

This is an anonymous statement from an American military veteran serving in Ukraine since 2022. He argues Ukraine would help America fight against China; Russia wouldn't Abandoning Ukraine means abandoning the equipment and expertise we supplied.

medium.com/@RachelPAV/a...
America Needs Ukraine: Thoughts from An American Military Veteran Serving in Ukraine’s Military
These comments are from an American military veteran enlisted in Ukraine’s military. He has requested to remain anonymous. His comments are…
medium.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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awww yis, support from fellas 💙💛
My #FiverFriday goes to @pavukraine.bsky.social supporting international
volunteer and Ukrainian fighters. They're new to Bsky and better known for matching sponsors, but also fundraise for various critical needs!

bsky.app/profile/pavu...
January 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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“The likelihood of a merchant ship dragging its anchor across the seabed by accident is therefore close to zero. The likelihood of this happening three times in 14 months in the same area is even smaller.”
January 27, 2025 at 6:11 AM
I think we may accidentally end up invading Columbia University.
Here we are again. Issuing “policy” via social media. Official press releases referring to his posts. Incompetent staff that can’t even spell the country in question correctly. It’s Colombia.
January 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I really hate the AI generation tools. I know what I want to say and don't want suggestions. They just distract me from what I'm trying to do.
No, I don't need a bloody copilot for this document, thank you.

Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
January 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Most of our fundraising and update posts for PAV are run by our new account here. This is run by a foreign soldier who served in Ukraine so also a great way to learn more about serving there.
Travel home for injured soldiers is funded by donating to the "Flight Fund" at protectavolunteer.com & donating airline miles and hotel points. Injured volunteers do need hotel accommodation when traveling & if you have points from your own business travel this is a great way to help someone else.
Protect Volunteer
We serve and support the Ukrainian people and victims of the war in Ukraine.
protectavolunteer.com
January 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This seems cruel and unnecessary.
Hiring freeze ordered at US Dept of Veterans Affairs, which operates dozens of hospitals, 100s of clinics and veterans benefits programs nationwide
January 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I'm going to get a copy of this. Not from Amazon though that would defeat the purpose a bit.
This is written by the bishop who stood up to Orange Voldemort. Everyone should be buying this. It's available on Amazon for $14. I'm an atheist and I'm buying it. #booksky
January 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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wholesome post for today: young legionnaire and a puppy in a training camp
January 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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January 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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This is a video made by an Aussie combat medic in 1st Squadron. The guy talking in this is Jon Wick, an American Marine vet who leads Vanguard team. He & the Aussie combat medic are both volunteers that we matched with sponsors. They reference Sam Newey, who was a British volunteer killed in 2023.
January 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This is my 2nd interview with Call Sign Phoenix. Phoenix is a French military veteran and was one of the first international volunteers to arrive in Ukraine. This interview discusses witnessing war crimes in Bucha and Irpin and then being injured in Mykolaiv in 2022

www.youtube.com/watch?v=18P7...
Interview 2 with Phoenix, a French Military Veteran who Fought in Ukraine
YouTube video by Protect A Volunteer
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We are still fundraising for a trailer for Ronin and have around $2,000 of the $5,000 we need.
Ronin is an American-led team in 1st Squadron of GUR Legion. They're fundraising for a trailer to transport ATVs & broken vehicles, used by the entire squadron.

Donors get a flag signed by the team & a Christmas Polaroid.
You can donate at protectavolunteer.com & choose "1st Squadron" on the menu
January 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This account is us! This is run by a former member of the Ukrainian military and will share our fundraisers as well as some information on what life is like serving in Ukraine.

bsky.app/profile/pavu...
bsky.app
January 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
@protectavoluntr.bsky.social

This is another account that isn’t set up by us. Please report for impersonation.
January 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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We would like help reporting this account for impersonation. This isn’t us.
Hey #NAFO, can I get some help? this account isn't connected to Protect a Volunteer:

@protectavolunteer.bsky.social

can you report them for impersonating someone #NAFOfellas? thanks 🙏
January 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We would like help reporting this account for impersonation. This isn’t us.
Hey #NAFO, can I get some help? this account isn't connected to Protect a Volunteer:

@protectavolunteer.bsky.social

can you report them for impersonating someone #NAFOfellas? thanks 🙏
January 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM