Jon DeVaan
@jondevaan.bsky.social
Former Microsoft executive, Excel, Office, Windows.
Now working to fix our broken political system.
https://represent.us
Now working to fix our broken political system.
https://represent.us
I love the smell of onions and mustard in the morning.
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I love the smell of onions and mustard in the morning.
We the people need to make Congress do its job:
www.youtube.com/shorts/rdZTC...
www.youtube.com/shorts/rdZTC...
She's out here saying what millions of us are thinking #political
YouTube video by RepresentUs
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October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We the people need to make Congress do its job:
www.youtube.com/shorts/rdZTC...
www.youtube.com/shorts/rdZTC...
The Constitution gave Congress the power to hold presidents accountable. They’ve given it away. Tell your representatives to show courage, stand up to corruption, and do their job. Sign the petition NOW: represent.us/courage4social
Tell your Representatives: The Time to Act is Now
The more people that Congress hears from, the more likely they are to act.
represent.us
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Constitution gave Congress the power to hold presidents accountable. They’ve given it away. Tell your representatives to show courage, stand up to corruption, and do their job. Sign the petition NOW: represent.us/courage4social
If I were ever elected president, I'd turn the ballroom into the home of the new department of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If I were ever elected president, the first thing I’d do is take a sledgehammer to that ballroom.
October 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
If I were ever elected president, I'd turn the ballroom into the home of the new department of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Pro tip: Do NOT connect your appliances to the internet.
October 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Pro tip: Do NOT connect your appliances to the internet.
Congress needs to live up to its duty as the US Constitution requires. This is a new effort to make Congress do its job.
Sign up at the link below to learn more. act.represent.us/sign/ccc-lau...
Sign up at the link below to learn more. act.represent.us/sign/ccc-lau...
Congressional Courage Campaign Launch on Zoom
On Thursday, October 23 RepresentUs leaders will be unveiling a new campaign to meet the moment. Come learn about the campaign goals, strategies and how to take action right now.
act.represent.us
October 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Congress needs to live up to its duty as the US Constitution requires. This is a new effort to make Congress do its job.
Sign up at the link below to learn more. act.represent.us/sign/ccc-lau...
Sign up at the link below to learn more. act.represent.us/sign/ccc-lau...
Congratulations to the Aces. A championship won well.
For Seattle Storm fans, we can dream of what might be different had we sunk that last shot at the buzzer!
For Seattle Storm fans, we can dream of what might be different had we sunk that last shot at the buzzer!
The Aces complete a 4-0 sweep of the Mercury for a 3rd #WNBA title
Las Vegas 97, Phoenix 86
Wilson 31pts/9rebs/4asts/3blks
Young 18pts/7rebs/8asts
Gray 18pts/4rebs/4asts
Loyd 12pts/4rebs
Evans 10pts
Las Vegas 97, Phoenix 86
Wilson 31pts/9rebs/4asts/3blks
Young 18pts/7rebs/8asts
Gray 18pts/4rebs/4asts
Loyd 12pts/4rebs
Evans 10pts
October 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Congratulations to the Aces. A championship won well.
For Seattle Storm fans, we can dream of what might be different had we sunk that last shot at the buzzer!
For Seattle Storm fans, we can dream of what might be different had we sunk that last shot at the buzzer!
Thread and long article. Very worthwhile!
I finished that thing I've been writing. It looks like I've taken on some big questions.
The conclusions are what I’ve been trying to say for several years, but I believe now I've explained it better and with more context.
terikanefield.com/whyextremism...
For a blog post . . .
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The conclusions are what I’ve been trying to say for several years, but I believe now I've explained it better and with more context.
terikanefield.com/whyextremism...
For a blog post . . .
1/
Why Intolerance and Extremism Happen (and how to protect democracy in a divided world) - Teri Kanefield
Hello, and welcome. I plan to take on some big questions, including: Why do some people spiral into extremism? Why does democracy seem perpetually on the brink? Why are we so divided? What can we do t...
terikanefield.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Thread and long article. Very worthwhile!
This is an intriguing idea. A national emergency, declared by blue states, justifying a blue state compact that is the foundation for a renewed US Constitution:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Blue states should come together to declare an emergency. Here’s how | Thomas Geoghegan
States opposed to Trump can create a compact – a new prototype for American government – even if it’s perceived as political theater
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is an intriguing idea. A national emergency, declared by blue states, justifying a blue state compact that is the foundation for a renewed US Constitution:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This quote from Judge Immergut's (a Trump appointee) ruling says it all:
"The President’s determination was simply untethered to the facts."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"The President’s determination was simply untethered to the facts."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Judge blocks Trump administration from deploying national guard to Portland
US district judge agrees with Oregon assertion that deployment would likely inflame rather than calm protests in city
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This quote from Judge Immergut's (a Trump appointee) ruling says it all:
"The President’s determination was simply untethered to the facts."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"The President’s determination was simply untethered to the facts."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reposted by Jon DeVaan
Goddam @nytimes.com headline writers! It's not "politics" that threatens these projects. It's the naked abuse of the power of the purse by a small-minded, vindictive president. Stop the sanewashing while you still have a newspaper to publish in!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/n...
Politics Threaten a Crucial N.Y. Area Tunnel Project. Again.
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Goddam @nytimes.com headline writers! It's not "politics" that threatens these projects. It's the naked abuse of the power of the purse by a small-minded, vindictive president. Stop the sanewashing while you still have a newspaper to publish in!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/n...
Thank you Judge Young for today’s word of the day. It applies to many of today’s Trump admin news.
September 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Thank you Judge Young for today’s word of the day. It applies to many of today’s Trump admin news.
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The "leadership of America’s military has been put on notice. They now understand how Trump intends to use their forces. He told them, explicitly. He wants to deploy them to American cities where they will be used to 'quell' disfavored groups."
@jvl.bsky.social on Trump's speech to the generals.
@jvl.bsky.social on Trump's speech to the generals.
“It’s a war from within.”
Trump prepares the generals for what comes next.
www.thebulwark.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The "leadership of America’s military has been put on notice. They now understand how Trump intends to use their forces. He told them, explicitly. He wants to deploy them to American cities where they will be used to 'quell' disfavored groups."
@jvl.bsky.social on Trump's speech to the generals.
@jvl.bsky.social on Trump's speech to the generals.
Reposted by Jon DeVaan
Today's speech by Donald Trump was not among the most dangerous ever given by a US public official. It was the most dangerous. And it's not even close.
American citizens in American cities are now the enemies of the state who should be "taken out."
But don't call him an authoritarian.
But don't call him an authoritarian.
Trump to generals: "America is under invasion from within. We're under invasion from within. No different than a foreign enemy, but more difficult in any ways because they don't wear uniforms. At least when they're wearing a uniform you can take them out."
September 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today's speech by Donald Trump was not among the most dangerous ever given by a US public official. It was the most dangerous. And it's not even close.
Reposted by Jon DeVaan
Trump just called us "the enemy within"
Those are LITERALLY the words Adolf Hitler used to describe Jews in Nazi Germany. Literally the same words.
Those are LITERALLY the words Adolf Hitler used to describe Jews in Nazi Germany. Literally the same words.
September 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Trump just called us "the enemy within"
Those are LITERALLY the words Adolf Hitler used to describe Jews in Nazi Germany. Literally the same words.
Those are LITERALLY the words Adolf Hitler used to describe Jews in Nazi Germany. Literally the same words.
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On the National Mall this morning, a new satirical statue is up celebrating Jeffrey Epstein and Trump's "friendship" in honor of National Friendship Month.
September 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
On the National Mall this morning, a new satirical statue is up celebrating Jeffrey Epstein and Trump's "friendship" in honor of National Friendship Month.
"You are not allowed to criticize the president’s associates. You do not even retain the right to remain silent; you must make public expressions of emotions demanded by the administration and its allies or incur its disfavor"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Constitution Protects Jimmy Kimmel’s Mistake
Free speech is under assault.
www.theatlantic.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"You are not allowed to criticize the president’s associates. You do not even retain the right to remain silent; you must make public expressions of emotions demanded by the administration and its allies or incur its disfavor"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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I grew up in a country devastated by political violence, and decades later, the scars are still there. Nobody should want or support that for the US. Part of the point of genuine democracy, rule of law, etc, is to resolve differences peacefully and fairly.
September 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I grew up in a country devastated by political violence, and decades later, the scars are still there. Nobody should want or support that for the US. Part of the point of genuine democracy, rule of law, etc, is to resolve differences peacefully and fairly.
Super global football insider content, but really good:
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/09/apol...
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/09/apol...
Apology Editor: Luis Suarez se siente muy mal
We’ve got some constructive feedback for Suarez the next time he needs to issue a public apology.
www.sounderatheart.com
September 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Super global football insider content, but really good:
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/09/apol...
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/09/apol...
By FAR the most corrupt administration in American history.
prospect.org/power/2025-0...
prospect.org/power/2025-0...
In Trump’s D.C., the Swamp Runneth Over
This is by far the most corrupt administration in American history.
prospect.org
August 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
By FAR the most corrupt administration in American history.
prospect.org/power/2025-0...
prospect.org/power/2025-0...
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Voting should be easier than buying guns.
August 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Voting should be easier than buying guns.
Don't forget, the Emperor is also a pedophile.
August 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Don't forget, the Emperor is also a pedophile.
Really good!
Sunday Hopium - Reflecting On The Greatness Of The Four Freedoms
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
Sunday Hopium - Reflecting On The Greatness Of The Four Freedoms
Greetings From Santa Fe, New Mexico
open.substack.com
August 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Really good!
I am renting a VW Atlas this week and am puzzling over this design choice.
I am not an airplane pilot, but if I were I think this display would cause me panic!
I am not an airplane pilot, but if I were I think this display would cause me panic!
August 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I am renting a VW Atlas this week and am puzzling over this design choice.
I am not an airplane pilot, but if I were I think this display would cause me panic!
I am not an airplane pilot, but if I were I think this display would cause me panic!