Alex Bennett
@abennett034.bsky.social
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Alex Bennett
@abennett034.bsky.social
· Dec 1
Welcome to my sky page . I hope to post and engage in civil dialogue, share important current events and give thoughtful analysis.
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There needs to be a class action suit against RFK, Jr., NIH, and Donald Trump for endangering the lives of Americans with their kooky, unscientific negligence.
February 13, 2026 at 3:01 AM
There needs to be a class action suit against RFK, Jr., NIH, and Donald Trump for endangering the lives of Americans with their kooky, unscientific negligence.
Some of the most profound political statements have occurred at the #olympics #milan Tommie Smith & John Carlos, Miracle On Ice, Berlin 1936
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Vice President JD Vance issues warning to U.S. Olympians over politics
JD Vance would like American athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics to kindly stop speaking out against the Trump administration: 'You're not there to pop off about politics.'
ew.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Some of the most profound political statements have occurred at the #olympics #milan Tommie Smith & John Carlos, Miracle On Ice, Berlin 1936
ew.com/vice-preside...
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
Dubunked information: 2020 election was not stolen.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How an F.B.I. Affidavit to Seize Ballots Relied on Debunked Election Claims
Our reporters analyzed the document, which showed how a criminal inquiry into the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., stemmed from a referral from an election denier who works in the Trump administra...
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Dubunked information: 2020 election was not stolen.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How many people sold their souls to this man? www.ms.now/news/goldman...
Goldman Sachs lawyer says she didn't represent Epstein. But she gave him a wealth of legal advice.
Emails have revealed Jeffrey Epstein lavished gifts upon Kathryn Ruemmler, but also received something valuable: legal advice from a nationally prominent attorney.
www.ms.now
February 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
How many people sold their souls to this man? www.ms.now/news/goldman...
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You gotta admit, the staffers in the background keeping it real are the best part.
February 12, 2026 at 6:12 AM
You gotta admit, the staffers in the background keeping it real are the best part.
A newly unsealed affidavit showed that a criminal investigation into the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., relied heavily on claims about ballots that have been widely debunked.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Georgia Ballot Inquiry Originated With Election Denier in Trump White House
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:54 PM
A newly unsealed affidavit showed that a criminal investigation into the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., relied heavily on claims about ballots that have been widely debunked.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth it seemed perfect to share a portrait of these exceptional ladies. “Kamala Harris - Out of Many Came One” by the brilliant Wishum Gregory.
February 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth it seemed perfect to share a portrait of these exceptional ladies. “Kamala Harris - Out of Many Came One” by the brilliant Wishum Gregory.
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I don't want to hear a conservative talk about the "rule of law" ever again.
February 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
I don't want to hear a conservative talk about the "rule of law" ever again.
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HAYES: “They want Black people banished from power. How much more obvious could it be? There is a clear pattern. They’re pursuing a racist agenda. That video - usefully, perhaps - was just Trump fully taking the mask off.”
no isolated incident
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DUf5mY-...
no isolated incident
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DUf5mY-...
February 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM
HAYES: “They want Black people banished from power. How much more obvious could it be? There is a clear pattern. They’re pursuing a racist agenda. That video - usefully, perhaps - was just Trump fully taking the mask off.”
no isolated incident
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DUf5mY-...
no isolated incident
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DUf5mY-...
I’m shocked by the study and how research remains inconclusive. As a teacher I can see the addiction with students everyday. Hell even I have addictions to social media
thehill.com/opinion/tech...
thehill.com/opinion/tech...
thehill.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:21 AM
I’m shocked by the study and how research remains inconclusive. As a teacher I can see the addiction with students everyday. Hell even I have addictions to social media
thehill.com/opinion/tech...
thehill.com/opinion/tech...
You mean teach real history?
wset.com/news/local/b...
wset.com/news/local/b...
Bill could affect history and social science lessons for students across Virginia
A bill being discussed in Richmond could impact what students across Virginia learn in history and social science classrooms.
wset.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:10 AM
You mean teach real history?
wset.com/news/local/b...
wset.com/news/local/b...
Sickening
February 7, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Sickening
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As much as we want to rip them a new one for getting us into this mess, when people on the right come forward and apologize and admit they were wrong, we should probably welcome them to the light.
February 7, 2026 at 5:17 AM
As much as we want to rip them a new one for getting us into this mess, when people on the right come forward and apologize and admit they were wrong, we should probably welcome them to the light.
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Posting just...because.
February 7, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Posting just...because.
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#Pinks
After today’s despicable post by the Orange POS about this beautiful couple, let’s all enjoy this stunning piece of artwork.
“The Obamas” by Wishum Gregory
#BlackHistoryArt
After today’s despicable post by the Orange POS about this beautiful couple, let’s all enjoy this stunning piece of artwork.
“The Obamas” by Wishum Gregory
#BlackHistoryArt
February 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM
#Pinks
After today’s despicable post by the Orange POS about this beautiful couple, let’s all enjoy this stunning piece of artwork.
“The Obamas” by Wishum Gregory
#BlackHistoryArt
After today’s despicable post by the Orange POS about this beautiful couple, let’s all enjoy this stunning piece of artwork.
“The Obamas” by Wishum Gregory
#BlackHistoryArt
Disgusting
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
U.S. Seeks to Expedite Deportation of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Disgusting
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
Guide to Laws Against Intimidation of Voters and Election Workers
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
Guide to Laws Against Intimidation of Voters and Election Workers
Federal and state laws protect access to the ballot.
www.brennancenter.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Guide to Laws Against Intimidation of Voters and Election Workers
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
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I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
February 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
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At this point, some leaked videos might help.
February 4, 2026 at 11:54 AM
At this point, some leaked videos might help.
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Trump and administration officials have accused Minneapolis and Minnesota officials of not cooperating with ICE. The city has a policy not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, but city policy does not apply to state prisons. Prison officials do cooperate.
Fact-check: Do Minneapolis and MN cooperate with ICE?
Trump and administration officials have accused Minneapolis and Minnesota officials of not cooperating with ICE. The city has a policy not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, but city…
buff.ly
February 5, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Trump and administration officials have accused Minneapolis and Minnesota officials of not cooperating with ICE. The city has a policy not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, but city policy does not apply to state prisons. Prison officials do cooperate.
At a hearing in St. Paul, Minn.Le expressed exasperation and exhaustion when a federal judge pressed her on why the Trump administration wasn’t complying with court orders to release detained migrants in Minnesota. She said, “I wish you would just hold me in contempt.”
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
Lawyer Who Said ‘System Sucks’ at Immigration Hearing Is Ousted From DOJ Job
The unusual commentary signals how government lawyers are struggling to handle the downstream effects of the Trump administration’s raids.
www.wsj.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
At a hearing in St. Paul, Minn.Le expressed exasperation and exhaustion when a federal judge pressed her on why the Trump administration wasn’t complying with court orders to release detained migrants in Minnesota. She said, “I wish you would just hold me in contempt.”
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
Gender-related surgery research was insufficient to show benefits and of low quality. Some studies hinted at the possibility of “treatment complications and potential harms” following irreversible procedures.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/h...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/h...
Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Gender-related surgery research was insufficient to show benefits and of low quality. Some studies hinted at the possibility of “treatment complications and potential harms” following irreversible procedures.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/h...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/h...