Ben Burgess
@benburgessatl.bsky.social
Forcing people in poverty to prove to this administration how desperate they are. They are never beating the “we hate poor people” allegations.
The Trump admin to require millions of low-income people to reapply for food stamps as part of an effort to crack down on “fraud," Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.
Trump administration will require SNAP participants to reapply for benefits
The move is part of USDA chief Brooke Rollins’ effort to overhaul the nation’s largest anti-hunger program and get rid of “fraud.”
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Forcing people in poverty to prove to this administration how desperate they are. They are never beating the “we hate poor people” allegations.
Chris Sale is entering my Braves lexicon.
June 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Chris Sale is entering my Braves lexicon.
This French Open. Good lord.
June 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This French Open. Good lord.
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The Topps Griffey rookie all star card Tshirt tho 👌
June 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Topps Griffey rookie all star card Tshirt tho 👌
Rock bottom.
Brandon Gaudin: "And the sting has hit a new level with this one here today. Arizona scores 7 in the top of the 9th, and they steal one from Atlanta. They sweep the series, and the Braves are left searching for answers now at 7 games under .500." :baseball::studio_microphone: #MLB
June 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Rock bottom.
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Go well, Loretta.
May 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Go well, Loretta.
When I think of a life as a Florida Gator…..
Shall I be plain? I wish the bastards dead
May 31, 2025 at 5:33 AM
When I think of a life as a Florida Gator…..
The World is about to be reminded how insufferable Knicks fans are.
May 17, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The World is about to be reminded how insufferable Knicks fans are.
On this weeks episode of “Dystopia”….
The Department of Homeland Security is vetting a pitch for a reality television show in which immigrants would compete against one another for U.S. citizenship.
DHS considering reality show in which immigrants compete for citizenship
The competition series was pitched by Rob Worsoff, a Canadian-born writer and producer who was behind A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” and Bravo’s “Millionaire Matchmaker.”
wapo.st
May 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
On this weeks episode of “Dystopia”….
My 7 year old son watching Stuart Fairchild bat for the Braves:
“Is that a teenager?”
“Is that a teenager?”
May 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
My 7 year old son watching Stuart Fairchild bat for the Braves:
“Is that a teenager?”
“Is that a teenager?”
Good lord. Lighten up Daryl.
May 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Good lord. Lighten up Daryl.
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1) USPS did not lose $3.3b. It provided a service that cost $3.3b. *The Pentagon* loses you money, however, every time it accidentally yeets a fighter jet off the deck of a carrier
NEW: The U.S. Postal Service posted a net loss of $3.3 billion in this fiscal year’s second quarter mainly due to “significant challenges out of our control,” including workers’ compensation costs, Luke Grossmann, USPS chief financial officer, said at the open session of the governing board meeting
May 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
1) USPS did not lose $3.3b. It provided a service that cost $3.3b. *The Pentagon* loses you money, however, every time it accidentally yeets a fighter jet off the deck of a carrier
Always look forward to that time of year when Anthony Edwards is doing Anthony Edwards things and my white hot hate for Tom Crean gets reinvigorated.
May 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Always look forward to that time of year when Anthony Edwards is doing Anthony Edwards things and my white hot hate for Tom Crean gets reinvigorated.
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LET THE VATICAN BAND PLAY NECK
May 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
LET THE VATICAN BAND PLAY NECK
Atlanta currently has had over 300 tractor trailer loads of food cut from its expected support. Food that would be arriving early Summer. All at a time when we are at pandemic levels of need.
The Trump administration cut about $1 billion in aid to anti-hunger groups, according to Feeding America. It's put more pressure on organizations that distribute food to hold up their corner of the U.S. safety net, dipping into reserves and scrounging for donations to replace the food they had lost.
After Trump Aid Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp
In one of the country’s poorest areas, the quantity and quality of government deliveries have dropped, forcing one charity to make do with thin soup and dried cranberries.
www.nytimes.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Atlanta currently has had over 300 tractor trailer loads of food cut from its expected support. Food that would be arriving early Summer. All at a time when we are at pandemic levels of need.
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Turns out you can shape the agenda with dramatic action and maybe even shift public opinion. Crazy.
Sunday morning April 20, 2025
Fox News Sunday — Van Hollen
NBC's Meet the Press — Van Hollen
CNN's State of the Union — Van Hollen
CBS’ Face the Nation — Van Hollen
ABC’s This Week — Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
#AbregoGarcia #RuleOfLaw
Fox News Sunday — Van Hollen
NBC's Meet the Press — Van Hollen
CNN's State of the Union — Van Hollen
CBS’ Face the Nation — Van Hollen
ABC’s This Week — Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
#AbregoGarcia #RuleOfLaw
April 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Turns out you can shape the agenda with dramatic action and maybe even shift public opinion. Crazy.
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When I was young, there were <1,000 bald eagles in the lower 48 due to DDT, hunting, and habitat loss, and we never saw one the whole time roaming the prairies and mountains of SD. Today, there are 70,000+ and I see them daily. Governments can and should effect positive change.
April 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
When I was young, there were <1,000 bald eagles in the lower 48 due to DDT, hunting, and habitat loss, and we never saw one the whole time roaming the prairies and mountains of SD. Today, there are 70,000+ and I see them daily. Governments can and should effect positive change.
Listen. It’s been a week. Grab a drink and live for yourself for a hot damn minute. It’s not all awful. Have a great weekend!
April 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Listen. It’s been a week. Grab a drink and live for yourself for a hot damn minute. It’s not all awful. Have a great weekend!
FUST SZN IS HERE.
Saw the song of the summer for 2025.
April 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
FUST SZN IS HERE.
In general, I oppose most “Old South” traditions that are steeped in sketchy history and whitewashed as genteel and cultured. The Masters is my one exception.
April 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In general, I oppose most “Old South” traditions that are steeped in sketchy history and whitewashed as genteel and cultured. The Masters is my one exception.
5 games back on April 2nd is diabolical.
April 3, 2025 at 4:19 AM
5 games back on April 2nd is diabolical.
Cleansing my brain of the Braves with this masterpiece.
April 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Cleansing my brain of the Braves with this masterpiece.
Not sure I’ve ever checked out of a Braves season BEFORE April before. Atlanta always finds a way….
March 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Not sure I’ve ever checked out of a Braves season BEFORE April before. Atlanta always finds a way….
Me looking at my Bracket today….
March 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Me looking at my Bracket today….
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