Kenneth Manusama
@kennethmanusama.bsky.social
Writer / America / US Constitutional Law / recovering international lawyer / Nieuwsbrief 'Amerikaanse Toestanden' / Boek 'Ongrondwettelijk' (Thomas Rap)(juni 2025) / Boek 'Democratie van het Wilde Westen (2024)(Bot Uitgevers) / manusama.com
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De Amerikaanse burgeroorlogen zijn begonnen
De verkiezingen en het sluiten en openen van de overheid hebben het startschot voor een intellectuele strijd binnen de partijen gegeven.
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Gisteren schreef ik de nieuwsbrief over de burgeroorlogen die woeden of gaan woeden binnen de GOP en de Dems. En ik had MTG nog niet eens meegenomen!
Deel, abonneer, allemaal goed!
Ook kan je een kopje thee voor me kopen…
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Deel, abonneer, allemaal goed!
Ook kan je een kopje thee voor me kopen…
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👀 Look for two possible SCOTUS orders today in big fully briefed emergency-docket cases:
✔️ whether Trump can deploy the National Guard to Chicago
✔️ whether Texas can use its freshly gerrymandered map in the 2026 midterms
✔️ whether Trump can deploy the National Guard to Chicago
✔️ whether Texas can use its freshly gerrymandered map in the 2026 midterms
November 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
👀 Look for two possible SCOTUS orders today in big fully briefed emergency-docket cases:
✔️ whether Trump can deploy the National Guard to Chicago
✔️ whether Texas can use its freshly gerrymandered map in the 2026 midterms
✔️ whether Trump can deploy the National Guard to Chicago
✔️ whether Texas can use its freshly gerrymandered map in the 2026 midterms
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Nederlander Murat Yildirim werkte jaren voor de Amerikaanse drugsbestrijdingsorganistie DEA. Die is volgens hem soms illegaal in Nederland actief. Donderdag staat hij tegenover zijn oud-werkgever in de rechtbank.
Ex-medewerker: Amerikaanse drugsbestrijders DEA ‘opzettelijk’ illegaal actief in Nederland
Murat Yildirim | DEA: Nederlander Murat Yildirim werkte jaren voor de Amerikaanse drugsbestrijdingsorganistie DEA. Die is volgens hem soms illegaal in Nederland actief. Donderdag staat hij tegenover zijn oud-werkgever in de rechtbank.
www.nrc.nl
November 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Nederlander Murat Yildirim werkte jaren voor de Amerikaanse drugsbestrijdingsorganistie DEA. Die is volgens hem soms illegaal in Nederland actief. Donderdag staat hij tegenover zijn oud-werkgever in de rechtbank.
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Yesterday, the world was quite close to an apocalypse.
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Yesterday, the world was quite close to an apocalypse.
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The Trump administration’s war on tourism in red states continues
National parks have SO MANY people from other countries (since they get real vacations!)
And they spend a lot of money on hotels, food, souvenirs, etc.
This is unbelievably dumb, it will destroy entire tourist towns
And they spend a lot of money on hotels, food, souvenirs, etc.
This is unbelievably dumb, it will destroy entire tourist towns
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The Trump administration’s war on tourism in red states continues
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In normal times, etc. etc.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
In normal times, etc. etc.
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The origin of this law? A Reconstruction-era Black Code to prevent recently freed persons in some counties from gaining any independence from working on white owned plantations.
In Georgia, picking wild fruit could cost you $1,000 — unless you go here
www.ajc.com/video/news/2...
In Georgia, picking wild fruit could cost you $1,000 — unless you go here
www.ajc.com/video/news/2...
In Georgia, picking wild fruit could cost you $1,000 — unless you go here
The Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill offers a rare, legal area to forage for fruits, nuts and herbs. Credits: AJC | Library of Congress | The Conservation Fund
www.ajc.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The origin of this law? A Reconstruction-era Black Code to prevent recently freed persons in some counties from gaining any independence from working on white owned plantations.
In Georgia, picking wild fruit could cost you $1,000 — unless you go here
www.ajc.com/video/news/2...
In Georgia, picking wild fruit could cost you $1,000 — unless you go here
www.ajc.com/video/news/2...
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JUST IN: Judge Chutkan orders expedited processing of a FOIA request for files related to DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
JUST IN: Judge Chutkan orders expedited processing of a FOIA request for files related to DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
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As the U.S. Supreme Court contemplates whether the VRA has outlived its usefulness, having heard oral arguments in October questioning the constitutionality of the landmark law’s most vital remaining provision, the question of racism’s grip on America remains. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the...
The Voting Rights Act Is Still Working To Stop Racist Laws. The Supreme Court Might Not Care.
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
As the U.S. Supreme Court contemplates whether the VRA has outlived its usefulness, having heard oral arguments in October questioning the constitutionality of the landmark law’s most vital remaining provision, the question of racism’s grip on America remains. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the...
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Going to war as "a favor to our oil companies" used to be something Republicans vigorously denied.
Rep. Salazar: "We're gonna be doing a favor to us, to our children, to our economy, to our oil companies to be able to liberate. And to Venezuelans who wants to be free."
November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Going to war as "a favor to our oil companies" used to be something Republicans vigorously denied.
Zaak tegen oud-FBI directeur geseponeerd, verjaringstermijn verlopen, hoogst hoogstwaarschijnlijk einde oefening n
BREAKING: Comey case dismissed without prejudice. Halligan invalidly appointed, judge rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Zaak tegen oud-FBI directeur geseponeerd, verjaringstermijn verlopen, hoogst hoogstwaarschijnlijk einde oefening n
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Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
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The bill last numbered H.R. 9495 would empower the Treasury Secretary to designate any nonprofit the Secretary wishes to kill a “terrorist supporting organization” and revoke the tax-exempt status on which it depends for survival. Unconstitutional but lethal in the harm it would do while in force.
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The bill last numbered H.R. 9495 would empower the Treasury Secretary to designate any nonprofit the Secretary wishes to kill a “terrorist supporting organization” and revoke the tax-exempt status on which it depends for survival. Unconstitutional but lethal in the harm it would do while in force.
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Trump's former White House lawyer has said the president's desire to accumulate and abuse power is unprecedented.
Constitution Not Adequate for President ‘As Evil as Trump’—Former WH Lawyer
www.newsweek.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Trump's former White House lawyer has said the president's desire to accumulate and abuse power is unprecedented.
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Top uitzending weer heren. Top gast @kennethmanusama.bsky.social
Hoorde weer nieuwe zaken over opvolging (Vance?) en die Heritage Foundation. Ik noem dit al een tijdje het vergif van de Amerikaanse democratie. Voor Europa zie ik dit niet.
Noord Europa is niet zo Katholiek (behalve Polen). Dank! 🫣
Hoorde weer nieuwe zaken over opvolging (Vance?) en die Heritage Foundation. Ik noem dit al een tijdje het vergif van de Amerikaanse democratie. Voor Europa zie ik dit niet.
Noord Europa is niet zo Katholiek (behalve Polen). Dank! 🫣
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Top uitzending weer heren. Top gast @kennethmanusama.bsky.social
Hoorde weer nieuwe zaken over opvolging (Vance?) en die Heritage Foundation. Ik noem dit al een tijdje het vergif van de Amerikaanse democratie. Voor Europa zie ik dit niet.
Noord Europa is niet zo Katholiek (behalve Polen). Dank! 🫣
Hoorde weer nieuwe zaken over opvolging (Vance?) en die Heritage Foundation. Ik noem dit al een tijdje het vergif van de Amerikaanse democratie. Voor Europa zie ik dit niet.
Noord Europa is niet zo Katholiek (behalve Polen). Dank! 🫣
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Dit was een van betere uitzendingen van Boekestijn en de Wijk.
Met dank aan @kennethmanusama.bsky.social
Met dank aan @kennethmanusama.bsky.social
Donald Trump verliest de grip op zijn partij terwijl de MAGA-beweging worstelt met steeds radicalere krachten. @ajboekestijn.bsky.social en @robdewijk.bsky.social spreken Amerika-kenner @kennethmanusama.bsky.social. www.bnr.nl/podcast/boek...
Van MAGA naar NAZI
Donald Trump verliest de grip op zijn partij terwijl de MAGA-beweging worstelt met steeds radicalere krachten. Te gast: Amerika-kenner Kenneth Manusama.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Dit was een van betere uitzendingen van Boekestijn en de Wijk.
Met dank aan @kennethmanusama.bsky.social
Met dank aan @kennethmanusama.bsky.social
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Do I understand correctly that there is now a dispute within the administration about whether this "peace plan" was written by Russians or Americans?
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Do I understand correctly that there is now a dispute within the administration about whether this "peace plan" was written by Russians or Americans?
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What has Jill Lepore changed her mind about?
“Nearly everything, but a short list would include: academic life, red onions, William Howard Taft, California and aisle seats versus window seats.”
“Nearly everything, but a short list would include: academic life, red onions, William Howard Taft, California and aisle seats versus window seats.”
Jill Lepore: People shouldn’t follow America’s example
The historian and journalist on knitting and changing her mind about red onions
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
What has Jill Lepore changed her mind about?
“Nearly everything, but a short list would include: academic life, red onions, William Howard Taft, California and aisle seats versus window seats.”
“Nearly everything, but a short list would include: academic life, red onions, William Howard Taft, California and aisle seats versus window seats.”
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This is fu*king outrageous!
The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines, giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine and selling faked vaccination cards.
apnews.com/article/utah...
The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines, giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine and selling faked vaccination cards.
apnews.com/article/utah...
Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses
The federal government has dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines worth thousands of dollars during the pandemic.
apnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This is fu*king outrageous!
The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines, giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine and selling faked vaccination cards.
apnews.com/article/utah...
The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines, giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine and selling faked vaccination cards.
apnews.com/article/utah...
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Donald Trump verliest de grip op zijn partij terwijl de MAGA-beweging worstelt met steeds radicalere krachten. @ajboekestijn.bsky.social en @robdewijk.bsky.social spreken Amerika-kenner @kennethmanusama.bsky.social. www.bnr.nl/podcast/boek...
Van MAGA naar NAZI
Donald Trump verliest de grip op zijn partij terwijl de MAGA-beweging worstelt met steeds radicalere krachten. Te gast: Amerika-kenner Kenneth Manusama.
www.bnr.nl
November 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Donald Trump verliest de grip op zijn partij terwijl de MAGA-beweging worstelt met steeds radicalere krachten. @ajboekestijn.bsky.social en @robdewijk.bsky.social spreken Amerika-kenner @kennethmanusama.bsky.social. www.bnr.nl/podcast/boek...
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seems to be throwing some shade at ICE.
November 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seems to be throwing some shade at ICE.
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Fox Business Analyst
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Fox Business Analyst
Goedemorgen! Ik ben er nog niet uit wie nou wie hier in de luren legt. Is dit de Trump tactiek van kill ‘m with kindness en presidentieel pomp and circumstance? Of is Mamdani’s charme offensief briljant? Is dit bewijs vd hoefijzer theorie? Iig is MAGA in opperste staat van verwarring.
November 22, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Goedemorgen! Ik ben er nog niet uit wie nou wie hier in de luren legt. Is dit de Trump tactiek van kill ‘m with kindness en presidentieel pomp and circumstance? Of is Mamdani’s charme offensief briljant? Is dit bewijs vd hoefijzer theorie? Iig is MAGA in opperste staat van verwarring.
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The 2028 ticket of the new MAGA-DSA party.
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The 2028 ticket of the new MAGA-DSA party.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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