Matt
@mvanec.bsky.social
I play with mandolins, cameras, and languages. I work with computers. Find me on Substack at:
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True heroes don't wear capes.
Ukrainian Defender Pavlo spent 5days in a cold,destroyed dugout near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region,in minus 20°C with shattered legs
While waiting for evacuation,he applied tourniquets&even directed fire at Russian forces,relaying information to a command observation post
Ukrainian Defender Pavlo spent 5days in a cold,destroyed dugout near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region,in minus 20°C with shattered legs
While waiting for evacuation,he applied tourniquets&even directed fire at Russian forces,relaying information to a command observation post
February 3, 2026 at 9:24 PM
True heroes don't wear capes.
Ukrainian Defender Pavlo spent 5days in a cold,destroyed dugout near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region,in minus 20°C with shattered legs
While waiting for evacuation,he applied tourniquets&even directed fire at Russian forces,relaying information to a command observation post
Ukrainian Defender Pavlo spent 5days in a cold,destroyed dugout near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region,in minus 20°C with shattered legs
While waiting for evacuation,he applied tourniquets&even directed fire at Russian forces,relaying information to a command observation post
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⚡️ Zelenskyy reacts to Russia breaking its promise to US President Trump to halt attacks on Ukraine.
February 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
⚡️ Zelenskyy reacts to Russia breaking its promise to US President Trump to halt attacks on Ukraine.
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⚡️'You cannot reward monsters' — US lawmakers demand increased pressure on Russia.
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
'You cannot reward monsters' — US lawmakers demand increased pressure on Russia
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, and said it is one signature away from for...
kyivindependent.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
⚡️'You cannot reward monsters' — US lawmakers demand increased pressure on Russia.
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
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Good night Dear Friends ✨⭐️
February 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Good night Dear Friends ✨⭐️
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
February 4, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
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4 days left if you’d like a print of my crystal paintings! ☺️
Do you like shiny things, astronomy, and art created by humans? Celestial Crystal prints are now available for a limited time! ⭐️🌙 #SpaceArt
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February 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
4 days left if you’d like a print of my crystal paintings! ☺️
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Seems 💯 accurate.
February 4, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Seems 💯 accurate.
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This vote buys time, not solutions. The fight is now squarely on DHS and Republicans are on their back foot. Democrats have less than two weeks to press their advantage — they must hold the line and refuse to fund DHS without ironclad limits on ICE and CBP.
House votes to end partial government shutdown, setting up contentious talks on ICE
The House has approved a spending bill to end a short-lived partial government shutdown. Now lawmakers will begin contentious negotiations over new guardrails for immigration enforcement.
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 1:04 AM
This vote buys time, not solutions. The fight is now squarely on DHS and Republicans are on their back foot. Democrats have less than two weeks to press their advantage — they must hold the line and refuse to fund DHS without ironclad limits on ICE and CBP.
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🔴 Russian forces called conducted the biggest attack against Ukraine in this year.
Preliminarily, about 350-500 drones were deployed as well as about 65 missiles.
Preliminarily, about 350-500 drones were deployed as well as about 65 missiles.
February 3, 2026 at 5:43 AM
🔴 Russian forces called conducted the biggest attack against Ukraine in this year.
Preliminarily, about 350-500 drones were deployed as well as about 65 missiles.
Preliminarily, about 350-500 drones were deployed as well as about 65 missiles.
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⚡️Update: Air raid alerts activated across Ukraine amid renewed Russian missile threats.
Air raid alerts were activated in almost all regions of Ukraine around 6:30 a.m. local time amid a renewed Russian ballistic missile threat targeting various regions of the country.
Air raid alerts were activated in almost all regions of Ukraine around 6:30 a.m. local time amid a renewed Russian ballistic missile threat targeting various regions of the country.
'Russians chose a freezing February night' — Damaged buildings, casualties reported as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv amid large-scale attack
Russian forces launched a mass overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv on Feb. 3, striking multiple residential buildings across the city and injuring at least two people, officials said.
kyivindependent.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:43 AM
⚡️Update: Air raid alerts activated across Ukraine amid renewed Russian missile threats.
Air raid alerts were activated in almost all regions of Ukraine around 6:30 a.m. local time amid a renewed Russian ballistic missile threat targeting various regions of the country.
Air raid alerts were activated in almost all regions of Ukraine around 6:30 a.m. local time amid a renewed Russian ballistic missile threat targeting various regions of the country.
This is how you mayor.
Kudos to Mayor Mamdani.
This is what economic justice looks like.
And it's a reminder of how we can fight corporate greed at the state and local level. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/01/mamdani-ice-delivery-workers-settlement-backpay-uber-gig-workers-million/
This is what economic justice looks like.
And it's a reminder of how we can fight corporate greed at the state and local level. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/01/mamdani-ice-delivery-workers-settlement-backpay-uber-gig-workers-million/
February 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM
This is how you mayor.
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🇺🇦🇮🇷 Zelensky: Ukraine supports the peoples who value freedom and are truly ready to fight for it. The whole world sees what is happening in Iran, how many murders there are and how the Iranian regime has contributed to the spread of war and violence in the region and the world.
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
🇺🇦🇮🇷 Zelensky: Ukraine supports the peoples who value freedom and are truly ready to fight for it. The whole world sees what is happening in Iran, how many murders there are and how the Iranian regime has contributed to the spread of war and violence in the region and the world.
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⚡️ Ukraine designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the move during his evening address, saying that Ukraine will not forget the thousands of Iranian-made "Shahed" drones used to strike Ukrainian cities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the move during his evening address, saying that Ukraine will not forget the thousands of Iranian-made "Shahed" drones used to strike Ukrainian cities.
February 2, 2026 at 6:34 PM
⚡️ Ukraine designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the move during his evening address, saying that Ukraine will not forget the thousands of Iranian-made "Shahed" drones used to strike Ukrainian cities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the move during his evening address, saying that Ukraine will not forget the thousands of Iranian-made "Shahed" drones used to strike Ukrainian cities.
"Accidentally"
🇺🇸 US DOJ Accidentally Discloses Names of Dozens of Epstein Victims
At least 43 of 47 victims’ names were left unredacted. Some of them appear more than 100 times.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/us-doj-accid...
At least 43 of 47 victims’ names were left unredacted. Some of them appear more than 100 times.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/us-doj-accid...
US DOJ Accidentally Discloses Names of Dozens of Epstein Victims
The US Department of Justice has mistakenly revealed the names of dozens of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims in recently released files, including references to mino
theukrainianreview.info
February 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
"Accidentally"
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“Once again, survivors are having their names and identifying information exposed, while the men who abused us remain hidden and protected. That is outrageous,” a group of 18 survivors of Epstein’s abuse said in a joint statement reacting to the release of data exposing their identities.
DOJ Released Unredacted Nude Images in Epstein Files
A note from investigators in the files said some images Epstein had were "POSSIBLE CSAM."
www.404media.co
February 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
“Once again, survivors are having their names and identifying information exposed, while the men who abused us remain hidden and protected. That is outrageous,” a group of 18 survivors of Epstein’s abuse said in a joint statement reacting to the release of data exposing their identities.
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As blackouts still cover the Kyiv region, WCK teams are serving meals at the Invincibility Train Cars, designed to provide warmth and comforting meals. Our teams are serving meals to families while making sure that they have a place to come together. #ChefsForUkraine
February 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
As blackouts still cover the Kyiv region, WCK teams are serving meals at the Invincibility Train Cars, designed to provide warmth and comforting meals. Our teams are serving meals to families while making sure that they have a place to come together. #ChefsForUkraine
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Hi from Kyiv where coffee shops work even during blackouts (thank gd for generators) and we go for coffee even when it’s -16 outside
February 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Hi from Kyiv where coffee shops work even during blackouts (thank gd for generators) and we go for coffee even when it’s -16 outside
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a thing I painted & things I will paint in the future
February 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
a thing I painted & things I will paint in the future
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“Before I thank God, I wanna say: ICE out. We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are human, and we are Americans.”
— Bad Bunny
— Bad Bunny
February 2, 2026 at 4:17 AM
“Before I thank God, I wanna say: ICE out. We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are human, and we are Americans.”
— Bad Bunny
— Bad Bunny
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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Happy Black History Month!
It's freezing outside, so let's take a moment to honor Alice H. Parker, who invented the first central heating system powered by natural gas back in 1919.
Read up on her history in this article by Audrey Henderson: www.canarymedia.com/articles/enn...
It's freezing outside, so let's take a moment to honor Alice H. Parker, who invented the first central heating system powered by natural gas back in 1919.
Read up on her history in this article by Audrey Henderson: www.canarymedia.com/articles/enn...
What we know about Alice Parker, a ‘hidden figure’ in modern heating
Beyond mistaken identity and misattributed invention, huge gaps remain in the history of Alice Parker. Here's what one reporter’s research uncovered about…
www.canarymedia.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Happy Black History Month!
It's freezing outside, so let's take a moment to honor Alice H. Parker, who invented the first central heating system powered by natural gas back in 1919.
Read up on her history in this article by Audrey Henderson: www.canarymedia.com/articles/enn...
It's freezing outside, so let's take a moment to honor Alice H. Parker, who invented the first central heating system powered by natural gas back in 1919.
Read up on her history in this article by Audrey Henderson: www.canarymedia.com/articles/enn...
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Historically, political candidates have excluded youth voters. We need to make sure young people are part of the political conversation.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Historically, political candidates have excluded youth voters. We need to make sure young people are part of the political conversation.
Missed this stream? Join us for the next one, we're live on Twitch & YouTube every week!
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This week's comic: Elf-Expression foxtrot.com/2026/02/01/e...
February 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
This week's comic: Elf-Expression foxtrot.com/2026/02/01/e...