Frank Amari

9 Nov 2024

A question I've yet to see be asked: What part of the greatness of America WASN'T accomplished by immigrants or by their "proud to be American" descendants?

washingtonpost.comJustice Dept. charges James Comey, ex-FBI director, for a third timeComey was accused of leaking sensitive information to the media in 2016.

Justice Dept. charges James Comey, ex-FBI director, for a third time Comey was accused of leaking sensitive information to the media in 2016. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

newyorker.comCharles Kushner and the MAGA Ambassador’s PlaybookSince taking up his post in Paris, Kushner has become known for lobbing provocations onto France’s domestic scene at sensitive moments. As he put it, “Nobody has the courage to say what I say.”

Charles Kushner and the MAGA Ambassador’s Playbook Since taking up his post in Paris, Kushner has become known for lobbing provocations onto France’s domestic scene at sensitive moments. As he put it, “Nobody has the courage to say what I say.” www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

Kalshi prediction market has Tofoya at 16%

"Tafoya"

democracydocket.com‘One of the worst ones I've ever seen’: Legal experts eviscerate DOJ's Alaska lawsuitA growing chorus of legal experts, democracy advocates and lawmakers say the Justice Department's latest lawsuit against Alaska is pure bunk.

Democracy Docket: ‘One of the worst ones I’ve ever seen’: Legal experts eviscerate DOJ’s Alaska lawsuit www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

vanityfair.comSusan Collins’s Biggest Problem? Donald TrumpThe Republican senator for Maine hasn’t had a genuinely close race in three decades. Could the president from her own party be the one to end her winning streak?

Corruption Allegations Aren’t Susan Collins’s Biggest Problem. That’s Donald Trump The Republican senator for Maine hasn’t had a genuinely close race in three decades. Could the president from her own party be the one to end her winning streak? www.vanityfair.com/story/susan-...

apnews.comTrump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey againThe Trump administration is attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for what it calls disclosing classified information, employing the unusual maneuver of bypassing a grand jury.

The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for what it calls disclosing classified information, employing the unusual maneuver of bypassing a grand jury — a move Comey’s lawyers say makes the case legally invalid. apnews.com/article/come...

washingtonpost.comLawmaker seeks dozens of messages between Kennedy Center and Trump aidesA newly filed court document reveals extensive communications between Kennedy Center management and President Donald Trump’s advisers. But exactly what they're saying remains secret.

Lawmaker seeks dozens of messages between Kennedy Center and Trump aides A newly filed court document reveals extensive communications between Ken Center management and President Donald Trump's advisers. But exactly what they're saying remains secret. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/1...

kevinmlevin.substack.comWhat Is the Relationship Between Doing Good History and Entertainment?Check out the latest installment of “Historians Off the Cuff.”

"Most of us would agree that accuracy matters, evidence matters, context matters, historical rigor matters. But we also live in a world where attention matters (and attention spans are dropping at an alarming rate)..."

Kevin M. Levin@civilwarmemory.bsky.social

What Is the Relationship Between Doing Good History and Entertainment? #CivilWarMemory 🗃️ kevinmlevin.substack.com/p/what-is-th...

washingtonpost.comTodd Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit over Senate election in AlaskaThe attorney general said the Justice Department wants to put “guardrails in place” in case the outcome is swayed by confusion over a candidate with a name similar to that of Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.

Todd Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit over Senate election in Alaska The attorney general said the Justice Department wants to put "guardrails in place" in case the outcome is swayed by confusion over a candidate with a name similar to that of Sen. Dan S. Sullivan www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

washingtonpost.comCatholic bishops say Trump meeting wasn’t intended to be politicalWilliam Joensen, one of the 12 bishops who attended the meeting at the White House last week, said it had been “exploited” for political purposes.

Catholic bishops say Trump meeting wasn’t intended to be political www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

"Did I not feel that the time has come for the questions of women's wrongs to be laid before the public? Did I not believe that women herself must do this work, for women alone understand the height, the depth, the breadth of her degradation" -- Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Seneca Falls Convention, 1848

"Truth is the only safe ground to stand on." -- Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who died #OTD 1902

"Woman's degradation is in man's idea of his sexual rights. Our religion, laws, customs, are all founded on the belief that woman was made for man." -- Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who died #OTD 1902

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men AND WOMEN are created equal." -- Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who died #OTD 1902, in the Declaration of Sentiments, 1848

"Come, come, my conservative friend, wipe the dew off your spectacles, and see that the world is moving." -- Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who died #OTD 1902

"The bible and the church have been the greatest stumbling block in the way of women's emancipation." -- Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who died #OTD 1902

jojofromjerz.substack.comTrump Is the One Laughing at You, MAGA. Barack Obama Just Made a Joke.You can forgive a billionaire for fleecing you. But a Black man making fun of his curtains?

Trump Is the One Laughing at You, MAGA. Barack Obama Just Made a Joke. You can forgive a billionaire for fleecing you. But a Black man making fun of his curtains? jojofromjerz.substack.com/p/trump-is-t...

share.googleHillary Clinton says Trump is ‘more unhinged, more unstable’ than in 2016 | CNN PoliticsFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that former President Donald Trump is now “more unhinged, more unstable” and more dangerous than when she faced him in the 2016 presidential ele...

Hillary Clinton was born #OTD 1947. Hillary Clinton says Trump is ‘more unhinged, more unstable’ than in 2016 | CNN Politics share.google/Ybr6qXVTbof4...

#OTD 1825, after some eight years of construction, the Erie Canal, which connects the Great Lakes with New York City via the Hudson River at Albany, officially opened; its success propelled New York City into a major commercial centre and encouraged canal construction throughout the United States.

On this date in 1970, following an absence of more than three years, Muhammad Ali returned to the ring, defeating Jerry Quarry; Ali had been barred from fighting after he refused to be inducted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

share.googleRead Hillary Clinton's Speech on Trump and National Security"Donald Trump’s ideas aren’t just different – they are dangerously incoherent"

Hillary Clinton was born #OTD 1947. Hillary Clinton: Transcript of Speech on Donald Trump share.google/8JEvmujrV7vk...

"I'm sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and disagree with this administration, somehow you're not patriotic. We need to stand up and say we're Americans and we have the right to debate and disagree with any administration." -- Hillary Rodham Clinton, born #OTD 1947

"If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, it is that human rights are women's rights - and women's rights are human rights." -- Hillary Clinton, born #OTD 1947

washingtonpost.comTrump closed down the border — and ended it as a campaign issueCommunities along the southern border turned against Joe Biden as crossings surged. Now they’re souring on Trump as his immigration raids round up their neighbors.

Trump closed down the border — and ended it as a campaign issue Communities along the southern border turned against Joe Biden' as crossings surged. Now they're souring on Trump as his immigration raids round up their neighbors. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

washingtonpost.comTrump’s administration is understaffed. It’ll get worse if Democrats take the Senate.The Trump administration has a historically large number of vacancies in Senate-confirmed positions, even as Republicans face the prospect of losing control of the chamber in the midterm elections.

Trump’s administration is understaffed. It’ll get worse if Democrats take the Senate. As the GOP faces a possible Senate loss in the midterms, current and former officials fear the window for confirmations may be closing www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Doesn't this require the approval of Congress??

share.googleCorruption is voters' top issue ahead of midterm election, CNBC survey showsDemocrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings.

Corruption is voters' top issue ahead of midterm election, CNBC survey shows Voters are more concerned about government corruption than any other issue, including high grocery and gas prices, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey. share.google/ok2gdcNoOiDo...

wsj.comHow the Supreme Court Is Shaping the Midterm ElectionsRecent rulings have had an impact on the ads voters see and the candidates on their ballots.

The Wall Street Journal today; How the Supreme Court Is Shaping the Midterm Elections Recent rulings have affected the ads voters see and the candidates on their ballots www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

x.comWall Street Journal Opinion (@WSJopinion) on XTrump’s gambit to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by pressuring the victim is certain to fail. His approach to the war reveals he misunderstands facts that American voters understand well, writes @SenMcCo...

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Trump’s gambit to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by pressuring the victim is certain to fail. His approach to the war reveals he misunderstands facts that American voters understand well, writes Sen. Mitch McConnell. x.com/WSJopinion/s...

haaretz.comOpinion | My 85-year-old dad voted for Netanyahu for 20 years. I convinced him to switchLike many immigrants from the former Soviet Union, my father had an aversion to the left. But if one 85-year-old can change his mind, there are others like him

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In Israel's oldest newspaper: My 85-Year-Old Father Voted for Netanyahu for Over 20 Years. I Convinced Him to Switch Sides www.haaretz.com/opinion/2026...

washingtonpost.comWhite House is sued again over media bans as press groups seek wider injunctionThe new lawsuit says that prohibitions like the ones aimed at CNN, MS NOW and Politico — which a judge has paused — violate the rights of ordinary citizens.

White House is sued again over media bans as press groups seek wider injunction The new lawsuit says that prohibitions like the one aimed at CNN, MS NOW and Politico -- which a judge has paused -- violate the rights of ordinary citizens. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

washingtonpost.comOpinion | Brace yourself, GOP. Trump’s Iran war and tariffs are going to sting.Foreign policy rarely sways voters, but the economic pain of Iran and trade wars has hit home.

Brace yourself, GOP. Trump’s Iran war and tariffs are going to sting. Foreign policy rarely sways voters, but the economic pain of Iran and trade wars has hit home. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

washingtonpost.comThe sleeper issue that could decide the U.S. Senate race in TexasThe race between Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) has revolved around the issue of government corruption, a top voter concern just behind the economy.

The sleeper issue that could decide the U.S. Senate race in Texas The race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico has revolved around the issue of government corruption, a top voter concern just behind the economy. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

washingtonpost.comPowerful executives cozied up to Trump. Now they fear a reckoning.Firms that aligned with the president are preparing for a political pendulum swing — and a potential barrage of investigations.

Powerful executives cozied up to Trump. Now they fear a reckoning. Firms that aligned with the president are preparing for a political pendulum swing -- and a potential barrage of investigations. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

apnews.comJudge rules Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, was unlawfully fired by Trump administrationA federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawfully fired from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York last year.

BREAKING NEWS: Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawfully fired from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York last year, a federal judge ruled Monday. apnews.com/article/just...

newrepublic.comTodd Blanche Crashes Out Over Pressure Against Trump’s Alaska LawsuitDonald Trump has openly admitted he ordered the lawsuit for political purposes.

The New Republic today: Todd Blanche Crashes Out Over Pressure Against Trump’s Alaska Lawsuit Donald Trump has openly admitted he ordered the lawsuit for political purposes newrepublic.com/post/217125/...

newrepublic.comBrazil’s Far-Right Leader Rejects Election After Petition BackfiresFlávio Bolsonaro refused to accept the election outcome, after a last-ditch request to Brazil’s Supreme Court backfired.

A sore loser: Brazil’s Far-Right Leader Rejects Election After Petition Backfires Flávio Bolsonaro refused to accept the election outcome, after a last-ditch request to Brazil’s Supreme Court backfired. newrepublic.com/post/217128/...

newrepublic.comKushner Phone Hack Reveals How Middle East Dictators Bought Him OffMiddle East dictators created a massive slush fund for Jared Kushner.

Kushner Phone Hack Reveals How Middle East Dictators Bought Him Off Middle East dictators created a massive slush fund for Jared Kushner. newrepublic.com/post/216985/...

newrepublic.comLula’s Upset Is a Win for the Rule of Law and a Blow to TrumpThe leftist leader’s surprising victory over the favored far-right candidate should be celebrated—and perhaps emulated—by supporters of democracy worldwide.

Lula’s Upset Is a Win for the Rule of Law and a Blow to Trump The leftist leader’s surprising victory over the favored far-right candidate should be celebrated—and perhaps emulated—by supporters of democracy worldwide. newrepublic.com/article/2171...

newrepublic.comTrump’s Vile Persecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a WallIf they retake the House, Democrats will have plenty of ways to act against Trump’s corrupt prosecutions. Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin say they’re going to use them.

Trump’s Vile Persecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a Wall If they retake the House, Democrats will have plenty of ways to act against Trump’s corrupt prosecutions. Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin say they’re going to use them. newrepublic.com/article/2171...

newrepublic.comThree Reasons Why Donald Trump Probably Wants the Republicans to LosePeople seemed surprised that Trump would dismiss high gas prices and claim the U.S. is making a fortune from the Iran war. But if you know Trump’s brain, it’s not surprising at all.

Three Reasons Why Donald Trump Probably Wants the Republicans to Lose People seemed surprised that Trump would dismiss high gas prices and claim the U.S. is making a fortune from the Iran war. But if you know Trump’s brain, it’s not surprising at all. newrepublic.com/article/2171...

newrepublic.comDemocrats Release 50-Page Report on Trump’s Epstein Files Cover-UpThe report alleges Donald Trump was an “active participant” in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.

Democrats Release 50-Page Report on Trump’s Epstein Files Cover-Up The report alleges Donald Trump was an “active participant” in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. newrepublic.com/post/217134/...

newrepublic.comTrump Says Making a Fortune Is More Important Than Fixing Gas PricesDonald Trump just said the quiet part out loud.

The New Republic today: Trump Says Making a Fortune Is More Important Than Fixing Gas Prices Donald Trump just said the quiet part out loud. newrepublic.com/post/217131/...

wsj.comOpinion | Coddling Putin Won’t Bring Peace to UkraineTrump’s obeisance to the Kremlin also imperils his legislative agenda in the lame-duck Congress.

The Wall Street Journal today: Coddling Putin Won't Bring Peace to Ukraine Trump's obeisance to the Kremlin also imperils his legislative agenda in the lame-duck Congress www.wsj.com/opinion/codd...

wsj.comThe Four Places Where the Midterms Will Decide the Fate of Data CentersNew moratoriums and restrictions would threaten the sector that is powering the AI boom.

The Wall Street Journal today: The Four Places Where the Midterms Will Decide the Fate of Data Centers New moratoriums and restrictions would threaten sector powering AI boom www.wsj.com/politics/ele...

The New York Times today: "Starting today, we’re making our coverage of the midterm elections in the Times app absolutely free. Download the app & get started reading our in-depth reporting, explainers, poll trackers & more. There’ll be no paywall until we know all the results."

share.googleJudiciary Democrats’ Report Details Mounting Evidence Linking Trump to Epstein’s Criminal Activities and DOJ’s Cover-Up; Specific Accounts Involving 11 Women Provide More Evidence of Potential Sex Cri...Washington, D.C. (October 26, 2026)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released a sweeping new Committee staff report, “‘We Have Certain Things in Common, Jeffr...

Released today: Judiciary Democrats’ Report Details Mounting Evidence Linking Trump to Epstein’s Criminal Activities and DOJ’s Cover-Up; Specific Accounts Involving 11 Women Provide More Evidence of Potential Sex Crimes | U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats share.google/1HaxQlih0ahU...

share.googleTrump has name-dropped Biden almost 900 times this year and countingTrump has made Biden his political target on average three times a day, blaming him for problems ranging from inflation and immigration to munitions shortages

All while claiming the economy is the best ever: Trump has name-dropped Biden 900 times this year and counting as he shifts blame to predecessor | The Independent share.google/iZ4b8R7NFIqj...