Bronwyn Jones
@bronwynjones.bsky.social
I write on Kosovo + Balkans; run women’s rugby league Revolution Rugby in KS. https://linktr.ee/bronwynjones1
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Bronwyn Jones
@bronwynjones.bsky.social
· Mar 17
You can donate to Revolution Rugby using the PayPal button at: theideaspartnership.org/wp/?page_id=73 Just put "Assist Kosovo- Revolution Rugby" on the notation so they know its for us. Or you can send it directly to their bank account details in next post 👇
I finally am able to collect thoughts on my sports: 1. What was de Jager thinking? Good for the straight red & fuck the 20 minute red card. 2. Rybakina is going to write a book abt her abuse in 5 years & I feel terrible for her. Riyadh finals are shit. 3. Wales need a defense.
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I finally am able to collect thoughts on my sports: 1. What was de Jager thinking? Good for the straight red & fuck the 20 minute red card. 2. Rybakina is going to write a book abt her abuse in 5 years & I feel terrible for her. Riyadh finals are shit. 3. Wales need a defense.
Coaching in Plementina today. Yes I am wearing some guy named Nicky’s Bath jersey. We just started with this group but a lot of potentially good players here. This is what your money goes to when you contribute. Also me walking up & down the line yakking like Ronan O’Gara.
November 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Coaching in Plementina today. Yes I am wearing some guy named Nicky’s Bath jersey. We just started with this group but a lot of potentially good players here. This is what your money goes to when you contribute. Also me walking up & down the line yakking like Ronan O’Gara.
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1/ Opposition MPs lashed out at the government over its decision to approve a Trump-branded high-rise, with center-left MP Marinika Tepić claiming Belgrade was sacrificing the country’s history simply 'to please Trump.' 'In a place where bombs once fell, you now plan to pour champagne,' she said. ⬇️
November 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
1/ Opposition MPs lashed out at the government over its decision to approve a Trump-branded high-rise, with center-left MP Marinika Tepić claiming Belgrade was sacrificing the country’s history simply 'to please Trump.' 'In a place where bombs once fell, you now plan to pour champagne,' she said. ⬇️
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Serbian lawmakers on Friday passed a special law clearing the way for a controversial real estate project that would be financed by an investment company linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner despite widespread public opposition and legal hurdles.
https://to.pbs.org/3LOrj0I
https://to.pbs.org/3LOrj0I
Serbia passes bill enabling Jared Kushner to build luxury compound despite opposition
Serbian lawmakers on Friday passed a special law clearing the way for a controversial real estate project that would be financed by an investment company linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kush...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Serbian lawmakers on Friday passed a special law clearing the way for a controversial real estate project that would be financed by an investment company linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner despite widespread public opposition and legal hurdles.
https://to.pbs.org/3LOrj0I
https://to.pbs.org/3LOrj0I
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
With whose money? Good riddance fuck off back to Jersey
ADAMS: Now “I don't have to deal with you guys, man. I can fly private now, I can go on a cruise, I can hang out in St. Bart.”
(via @nypost.com)
(via @nypost.com)
November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
With whose money? Good riddance fuck off back to Jersey
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"Criminals posing as US immigration officers have carried out robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults in several states" according to an FBI bulletin.
Which, of course, gives ICE cover to commit the same crimes.
"It wasn't us, it was different thugs, dressing up as us."
Which, of course, gives ICE cover to commit the same crimes.
"It wasn't us, it was different thugs, dressing up as us."
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
"Criminals posing as US immigration officers have carried out robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults in several states" according to an FBI bulletin.
Which, of course, gives ICE cover to commit the same crimes.
"It wasn't us, it was different thugs, dressing up as us."
Which, of course, gives ICE cover to commit the same crimes.
"It wasn't us, it was different thugs, dressing up as us."
open.substack.com/pub/bronwynj... My latest on all the surprises this week in the Balkans: a new PM candidate; Dodik sanctions lifted; an EU enlargement roundup.
Surprise week in Balkans
Kurti steps down...or does he?
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November 6, 2025 at 6:57 AM
open.substack.com/pub/bronwynj... My latest on all the surprises this week in the Balkans: a new PM candidate; Dodik sanctions lifted; an EU enlargement roundup.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQryr2S... no one fact I’m tuning in to watch Sabalenka v that convicted domestic abuser Kyrigos. And no I don’t think it’s good for tennis and especially women’s tennis. Women do not have to play men to show they’re worthy.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
www.instagram.com/reel/DQryr2S... no one fact I’m tuning in to watch Sabalenka v that convicted domestic abuser Kyrigos. And no I don’t think it’s good for tennis and especially women’s tennis. Women do not have to play men to show they’re worthy.
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My real secret belief is that if you are a native or longterm NYC resident, you are automatically at least 50% Jewish no matter your background, unless you're, like, Pete Campbell
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Same
“I wouldn’t give the steam off my urine, mate!”
Caller Joe takes aim at Rio Ferdinand for moving to Dubai, but it soon escalates to something more…
Caller Joe takes aim at Rio Ferdinand for moving to Dubai, but it soon escalates to something more…
November 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Same
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The (new) Northern Sea route linking China and Europe makes shipping cheaper. Economically very attractive but of course only possible due to a somewhat sudden lack of sea ice.
November 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The (new) Northern Sea route linking China and Europe makes shipping cheaper. Economically very attractive but of course only possible due to a somewhat sudden lack of sea ice.
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Republicans thought they had a permanent hold over young men. They didn't.
Spanberger wins men 18-29 by 14%, Sherrill by 10%, and Mamdani by a stunning 40%.
Spanberger wins men 18-29 by 14%, Sherrill by 10%, and Mamdani by a stunning 40%.
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
This is a good point but also 1. Being the mayor of London or NYC is not the same. They’re 2 v. different jobs in v. different countries. 2. Mamdani sees himself in a v. NYC culturally specific way as does Khan. You couldn’t switch the campaigns & win. 3. They’re both different kinds of Muslims.
While it is significant that New York can elect a Mayor who is & so identifies as an immigrant leader, the tendency to conflate Zohran Mamdani & Sadiq Khan as Mayors who are Muslim in high profile national/global cities (by opponents but also fans + media) overlooks significant contrasts
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This is a good point but also 1. Being the mayor of London or NYC is not the same. They’re 2 v. different jobs in v. different countries. 2. Mamdani sees himself in a v. NYC culturally specific way as does Khan. You couldn’t switch the campaigns & win. 3. They’re both different kinds of Muslims.
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With their innovative approach to winemaking, Škegro Family Winery is making a profound contribution to realising the full potential of #Bosnia and #Herzegovina’s indigenous varieties – #Blatina, #Trnjak, and #Žilavka. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/the-unfami...
The unfamiliar story of Herzegovina’s Vinarija Škegro
With their innovative approach to winemaking, Škegro Family Winery is making a profound contribution to realising the full potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s indigenous varieties – Blatina, Trnjak,...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
With their innovative approach to winemaking, Škegro Family Winery is making a profound contribution to realising the full potential of #Bosnia and #Herzegovina’s indigenous varieties – #Blatina, #Trnjak, and #Žilavka. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/the-unfami...
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
Staten Island is a weird place
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Staten Island is a weird place
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Former fly-half Elinor Snowsill says it is "very frustrating" when England come after Wales' best young talent.
Snowsill has been leading one of the Welsh Rugby Union's (WRU) player development centres since calling time on her Wales career two years ago.
www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...
Snowsill has been leading one of the Welsh Rugby Union's (WRU) player development centres since calling time on her Wales career two years ago.
www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...
Elinor Snowsill frustrated with Welsh talent headhunted by England
Former fly-half Elinor Snowsill says it is
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November 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Former fly-half Elinor Snowsill says it is "very frustrating" when England come after Wales' best young talent.
Snowsill has been leading one of the Welsh Rugby Union's (WRU) player development centres since calling time on her Wales career two years ago.
www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...
Snowsill has been leading one of the Welsh Rugby Union's (WRU) player development centres since calling time on her Wales career two years ago.
www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...
Cheney didn’t come out of Christian conservatism. He famously was a secular pro-abortion Republican who did believe that the US should freely crush any perceived threat & whatever got in the way of said threat should be crushed too. All of this hyperbole masks what he really did which is gift ppl…
"Bury him face down." This barn burner of an obit might feel hyperbolic to people who entered the world in the wake of 9/11; it's not. Cheney was one of the architects of today's American Christian conservatism. He was directly responsible for millions of deaths. Salt the earth where he's buried.
Dick Cheney departs the world he made: defector.com/dick-cheney-...
November 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Cheney didn’t come out of Christian conservatism. He famously was a secular pro-abortion Republican who did believe that the US should freely crush any perceived threat & whatever got in the way of said threat should be crushed too. All of this hyperbole masks what he really did which is gift ppl…
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Ons Jabeur: I was scared & thinking, What if I never find joy on the tennis court ever again? But I don't think that'll be the case. I'm not retiring like most ppl think, I'll be coming back someday. When my mind & body tell me you're ready, I will come back.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis...
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis...
'I am not retiring': Ons Jabeur on breathing, healing and returning to tennis | The National
Tunisian star hopes to recapture form that made her a three-time grand slam finalist after two years of health problems left her 'sad and broken' and in need of a break
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November 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Ons Jabeur: I was scared & thinking, What if I never find joy on the tennis court ever again? But I don't think that'll be the case. I'm not retiring like most ppl think, I'll be coming back someday. When my mind & body tell me you're ready, I will come back.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis...
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis...
Ooh typo ‘going the way of Robbie Williams’career”
The US is the biggest sports market in the world so wanting to break there makes sense. But the strategy is extremely poor. And it’s all gone & goi bc to continue to go the way of Robbie Williams’ career. 1. What has been successful is 7s. But no one wants to capitalize not entirely sure why not?..
November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ooh typo ‘going the way of Robbie Williams’career”
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Emma Sing doing Emma Sing things
November 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Emma Sing doing Emma Sing things