Ben Ward
@bigbenward.bsky.social
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
September 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
This even surprised me
a good example of how the world is getting dumber. the new politico playbook writer didn't know who FDR was until a reader told him about that whole "new deal" thing. this newsletter is read by every important person in DC.
February 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This even surprised me
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All Los Angeles Public Library locations are providing free N95 masks. Libraries are essential!
January 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
All Los Angeles Public Library locations are providing free N95 masks. Libraries are essential!
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I've been lucky to have Stacey Abrams as a friend, mentor, and advisor. Her work in Georgia has inspired the permanent campaign and voter protection infrastructure that supercharged our historic wins in Wisconsin.
Now I’m honored to have Stacey’s endorsement for DNC Chair.
Now I’m honored to have Stacey’s endorsement for DNC Chair.
January 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I've been lucky to have Stacey Abrams as a friend, mentor, and advisor. Her work in Georgia has inspired the permanent campaign and voter protection infrastructure that supercharged our historic wins in Wisconsin.
Now I’m honored to have Stacey’s endorsement for DNC Chair.
Now I’m honored to have Stacey’s endorsement for DNC Chair.
Afternoon swim at Point Molate
January 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Afternoon swim at Point Molate
A lot of not so hot takes today
January 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A lot of not so hot takes today
Stop lecturing people about how tariffs are a stupid/bad idea. Instead, offer alternatives that support American working people. You don't get any reward for being the smuggest guy in the room in politics.
December 9, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Stop lecturing people about how tariffs are a stupid/bad idea. Instead, offer alternatives that support American working people. You don't get any reward for being the smuggest guy in the room in politics.
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The authorities have pleaded for help from the public to find the person who killed Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare executive. But some people seem to be more interested in rooting for the gunman and thwarting the police’s efforts.
In Grim Twist, Some Root for Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing
The authorities have pleaded for help in finding the person who killed Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare. But some seem more interested in rooting for the gunman.
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2024 at 9:53 PM
The authorities have pleaded for help from the public to find the person who killed Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare executive. But some people seem to be more interested in rooting for the gunman and thwarting the police’s efforts.
Beginning a new stage of my BlueSky experience: unfollowing liberals with Trump derangement that can't do anything other than tweet about how dumb voters are
December 8, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Beginning a new stage of my BlueSky experience: unfollowing liberals with Trump derangement that can't do anything other than tweet about how dumb voters are
I’ll admit, I got hyped when he did this.
December 6, 2024 at 4:01 PM
I’ll admit, I got hyped when he did this.
Yes, this includes United Healthcare…
Trump wants to slash the corporate tax rate to 15% — giving the largest 100 corporations in our country tax cuts larger than the entire 2024 K-12 budget of the Department of Education.
This is a totally unacceptable plan.
This is a totally unacceptable plan.
December 6, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Yes, this includes United Healthcare…
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All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the AI algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your health and no one else
December 4, 2024 at 11:35 PM
All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the AI algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your health and no one else
“from those who have had negative experiences with health insurance” = everyone
The fatal shooting on Wednesday of a top UnitedHealthcare executive has unleashed a torrent of morbid glee online from those who have had negative experiences with health insurance companies, highlighting anger over the state of health care in America.
After UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing, Americans Express Frustration With Health Insurance Industry
The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:42 AM
“from those who have had negative experiences with health insurance” = everyone
Under Ben Wikler the WI Dems supported the 2024 Milwaukee public schools funding referendum which stopped massive cuts in our public schools. We need pro-public education Dems to lead the Democratic Party.
On Sunday, I launched my campaign to chair the DNC. I'm looking forward to talking with DNC members & allies about how we can unite our party, fight on every platform in every place, and win – with a year-round campaign strategy for each and every state and territory.
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
Opinion | If Anyone Can Save the Democrats, It’s Ben Wikler
This Wisconsinite is the obvious choice for D.N.C. chair.
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Under Ben Wikler the WI Dems supported the 2024 Milwaukee public schools funding referendum which stopped massive cuts in our public schools. We need pro-public education Dems to lead the Democratic Party.
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On Sunday, I launched my campaign to chair the DNC. I'm looking forward to talking with DNC members & allies about how we can unite our party, fight on every platform in every place, and win – with a year-round campaign strategy for each and every state and territory.
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
Opinion | If Anyone Can Save the Democrats, It’s Ben Wikler
This Wisconsinite is the obvious choice for D.N.C. chair.
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2024 at 9:14 PM
On Sunday, I launched my campaign to chair the DNC. I'm looking forward to talking with DNC members & allies about how we can unite our party, fight on every platform in every place, and win – with a year-round campaign strategy for each and every state and territory.
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
Seems like the stakes just went up for fucking around with people’s healthcare
Musk and Ramaswamy (DOGE duo) want to dismantle the VA healthcare system and the NIH. They can try. Or they can learn how much people care about healthcare and medical research.
December 6, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Seems like the stakes just went up for fucking around with people’s healthcare
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Ron DeSantis has promised to stop eating pudding with his fingers if Trump makes him Secretary of Defense
December 5, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Ron DeSantis has promised to stop eating pudding with his fingers if Trump makes him Secretary of Defense
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“I’ll stop drinking if you let me run the Pentagon” is maybe the most alcoholic thing anyone has ever said
December 5, 2024 at 2:38 AM
“I’ll stop drinking if you let me run the Pentagon” is maybe the most alcoholic thing anyone has ever said
WHOA
BREAKING
The words "deny," "defend" and "depose" were discovered by detectives on the shell casings found at the scene where Brian Thompson, the CEO of major insurance group UnitedHealthcare, was gunned down, police sources told ABC News late Wednesday evening.
The words "deny," "defend" and "depose" were discovered by detectives on the shell casings found at the scene where Brian Thompson, the CEO of major insurance group UnitedHealthcare, was gunned down, police sources told ABC News late Wednesday evening.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead in Midtown Manhattan, masked gunman at large
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot near a Midtown Manhattan hotel in a potentially targeted shooting early Wednesday, according to police.
bit.ly
December 5, 2024 at 5:13 AM
WHOA
I’m not sure the Dems want to win…
If you're wondering whether Dems learned anything about the wisdom of associating w/ Liz Cheney, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with her this week to talk about democracy.
"The thing I've always appreciated about Liz," Jeffries says, is that "we love the House of Representatives."
"The thing I've always appreciated about Liz," Jeffries says, is that "we love the House of Representatives."
November 30, 2024 at 8:40 PM
I’m not sure the Dems want to win…
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Vaccines against COVID-19 saved over 20 million lives in the first year alone, according to a study in Lancet Infectious Diseases. Anti vaxxers conveniently ignore such stats.
November 23, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Vaccines against COVID-19 saved over 20 million lives in the first year alone, according to a study in Lancet Infectious Diseases. Anti vaxxers conveniently ignore such stats.
Shout out to @tvontheradio.bsky.social for showing solidarity on live network TV. #CeaseFireNow
November 22, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Shout out to @tvontheradio.bsky.social for showing solidarity on live network TV. #CeaseFireNow
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I’m Not Anti-Vaccine
I’m Just Pro-Kids Dying.
By RFK Jr.
I’m Just Pro-Kids Dying.
By RFK Jr.
November 17, 2024 at 4:29 PM
I’m Not Anti-Vaccine
I’m Just Pro-Kids Dying.
By RFK Jr.
I’m Just Pro-Kids Dying.
By RFK Jr.
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Guest Opinion | I don't know Matt Gaetz the statutory rapist. But Matty G the Killer Kocaine King always brought the best supply to our frat parties.
November 21, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Guest Opinion | I don't know Matt Gaetz the statutory rapist. But Matty G the Killer Kocaine King always brought the best supply to our frat parties.