Benjamin de V
@benjamin22b.bsky.social
Hi everybody - so excited to be here!
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Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
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Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If Trump never made sense to you, this will really clear things up.
And it's much worse than you thought.
youtu.be/9OtO-cypKmY
And it's much worse than you thought.
youtu.be/9OtO-cypKmY
‘The smoking gun’ that points to Trump’s cognitive decline | Psychologist analyses Trump
YouTube video by Times Radio
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
If Trump never made sense to you, this will really clear things up.
And it's much worse than you thought.
youtu.be/9OtO-cypKmY
And it's much worse than you thought.
youtu.be/9OtO-cypKmY
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Audiovisuel : Le Conseil d'Etat valide aussi une sanction de CNews (6 000 €) pour un discours complotiste en matière climatique.
Plus précisément, des propos « grossièrement erronés & manifestement non conformes aux données acquises de la science ».
Toujours sans contradiction.
=> bit.ly/47U3g8i
Plus précisément, des propos « grossièrement erronés & manifestement non conformes aux données acquises de la science ».
Toujours sans contradiction.
=> bit.ly/47U3g8i
November 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Audiovisuel : Le Conseil d'Etat valide aussi une sanction de CNews (6 000 €) pour un discours complotiste en matière climatique.
Plus précisément, des propos « grossièrement erronés & manifestement non conformes aux données acquises de la science ».
Toujours sans contradiction.
=> bit.ly/47U3g8i
Plus précisément, des propos « grossièrement erronés & manifestement non conformes aux données acquises de la science ».
Toujours sans contradiction.
=> bit.ly/47U3g8i
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A long and comprehensive opinion, but this jumped out at me: The judge accused the Federal Protective Service—which was called in to suppress the protests—of lying under oath to slander the regular Portland police.😬
DOJ recently admitted that other FPS claims in this case were objectively false.
DOJ recently admitted that other FPS claims in this case were objectively false.
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A long and comprehensive opinion, but this jumped out at me: The judge accused the Federal Protective Service—which was called in to suppress the protests—of lying under oath to slander the regular Portland police.😬
DOJ recently admitted that other FPS claims in this case were objectively false.
DOJ recently admitted that other FPS claims in this case were objectively false.
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all smiles today at the White House for Viktor Orban's visit
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
all smiles today at the White House for Viktor Orban's visit
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Perfect example of why jury trials matter.
The government had to argue—in public—that throwing a sandwich at a man in a bulletproof vest caused “fear of immediate bodily harm.” And the jury called that what it was: overreach. Prosecutors shouldn’t go unchecked. reason.com/2025/11/06/d...
The government had to argue—in public—that throwing a sandwich at a man in a bulletproof vest caused “fear of immediate bodily harm.” And the jury called that what it was: overreach. Prosecutors shouldn’t go unchecked. reason.com/2025/11/06/d...
D.C. jury acquits 'sandwich guy' of assaulting federal agent
A jury found Sean Dunn, who went viral in August for throwing a Subway sandwich at a Border Patrol officer, not guilty.
reason.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Perfect example of why jury trials matter.
The government had to argue—in public—that throwing a sandwich at a man in a bulletproof vest caused “fear of immediate bodily harm.” And the jury called that what it was: overreach. Prosecutors shouldn’t go unchecked. reason.com/2025/11/06/d...
The government had to argue—in public—that throwing a sandwich at a man in a bulletproof vest caused “fear of immediate bodily harm.” And the jury called that what it was: overreach. Prosecutors shouldn’t go unchecked. reason.com/2025/11/06/d...
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ICE raids day care and arrests teacher with citizenship papers;
Alderperson Andre Vasquez says city can't wait for elections to fix Trump-era chaos, urges Chicagoans to act
Nov 5, 2025 Chicago, IL
Alderperson Andre Vasquez says city can't wait for elections to fix Trump-era chaos, urges Chicagoans to act
Nov 5, 2025 Chicago, IL
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
ICE raids day care and arrests teacher with citizenship papers;
Alderperson Andre Vasquez says city can't wait for elections to fix Trump-era chaos, urges Chicagoans to act
Nov 5, 2025 Chicago, IL
Alderperson Andre Vasquez says city can't wait for elections to fix Trump-era chaos, urges Chicagoans to act
Nov 5, 2025 Chicago, IL
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Bonjour #Orange #OrangePro
Saviez-vous que votre pub passe sur #Cnews ?!
Diffuser vos pubs sur cette chaîne reconnue pour ses propos haineux, risque de nuire à la confiance que vos clients ont en vous.
Quel intérêt de vous y afficher, de financer ainsi ces contenus toxiques ?
Saviez-vous que votre pub passe sur #Cnews ?!
Diffuser vos pubs sur cette chaîne reconnue pour ses propos haineux, risque de nuire à la confiance que vos clients ont en vous.
Quel intérêt de vous y afficher, de financer ainsi ces contenus toxiques ?
November 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Bonjour #Orange #OrangePro
Saviez-vous que votre pub passe sur #Cnews ?!
Diffuser vos pubs sur cette chaîne reconnue pour ses propos haineux, risque de nuire à la confiance que vos clients ont en vous.
Quel intérêt de vous y afficher, de financer ainsi ces contenus toxiques ?
Saviez-vous que votre pub passe sur #Cnews ?!
Diffuser vos pubs sur cette chaîne reconnue pour ses propos haineux, risque de nuire à la confiance que vos clients ont en vous.
Quel intérêt de vous y afficher, de financer ainsi ces contenus toxiques ?
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🇱🇻There is still time to fight for women's rights!
Thanks to pressure from the people of Latvia, withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention is not yet finalised.
Together with @ciarancuffe.bsky.social & @progresivie.lv we stand with the protesters.
youtube.com/shorts/xrNT9...
Thanks to pressure from the people of Latvia, withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention is not yet finalised.
Together with @ciarancuffe.bsky.social & @progresivie.lv we stand with the protesters.
youtube.com/shorts/xrNT9...
There is still time to fight for women’s rights in Latvia & we will fight with you!
YouTube video by European Greens
youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🇱🇻There is still time to fight for women's rights!
Thanks to pressure from the people of Latvia, withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention is not yet finalised.
Together with @ciarancuffe.bsky.social & @progresivie.lv we stand with the protesters.
youtube.com/shorts/xrNT9...
Thanks to pressure from the people of Latvia, withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention is not yet finalised.
Together with @ciarancuffe.bsky.social & @progresivie.lv we stand with the protesters.
youtube.com/shorts/xrNT9...
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Just hours after Czech Parliament Speaker Tomio Okamura boasted about removing the Ukrainian flag, three new blue-and-yellow flags appeared on the building. Parties including ODS, STAN, and Piráti raised them from their office windows in defiance.
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Just hours after Czech Parliament Speaker Tomio Okamura boasted about removing the Ukrainian flag, three new blue-and-yellow flags appeared on the building. Parties including ODS, STAN, and Piráti raised them from their office windows in defiance.
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Another two defections from Labour to Greens www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politic...
Kath was a Labour member for 42 years (!) southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwa...
Kath was a Labour member for 42 years (!) southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwa...
Former Labour councillor defects to Bedford Green Party
Independent councillor Caroline White (Kempston Central and East ward) has joined the Green Party.
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Another two defections from Labour to Greens www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politic...
Kath was a Labour member for 42 years (!) southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwa...
Kath was a Labour member for 42 years (!) southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwa...
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What's happening in TX-18 is more obscene than not seating Grijalva during pro formas. Turner died in March. Abbott delayed the special election until yesterday, and now it goes to a runoff early *next year.*
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What's happening in TX-18 is more obscene than not seating Grijalva during pro formas. Turner died in March. Abbott delayed the special election until yesterday, and now it goes to a runoff early *next year.*
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
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What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
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Legal experts agree that the indictment against me and five others is politically-motivated. Thank you @legaleagle.tv @lizdye.bsky.social for bringing attention to this case.
November 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Legal experts agree that the indictment against me and five others is politically-motivated. Thank you @legaleagle.tv @lizdye.bsky.social for bringing attention to this case.
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Cities thrive not on fear but empathy, on cooperation not division.
That's the NYC we know and love. It has found expression in this movement. And it is rising up at the ballot box today.
Polls close at 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
That's the NYC we know and love. It has found expression in this movement. And it is rising up at the ballot box today.
Polls close at 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Cities thrive not on fear but empathy, on cooperation not division.
That's the NYC we know and love. It has found expression in this movement. And it is rising up at the ballot box today.
Polls close at 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
That's the NYC we know and love. It has found expression in this movement. And it is rising up at the ballot box today.
Polls close at 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
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Traditional American politics is premised on the notion that sometimes you lose and sometimes you win and you have to deal with that.
But Trumpism is premised on the notion that any result where you don’t win is illegitimate, unlawful, fraud, criminal.
You can’t negotiate with people like that.
But Trumpism is premised on the notion that any result where you don’t win is illegitimate, unlawful, fraud, criminal.
You can’t negotiate with people like that.
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Traditional American politics is premised on the notion that sometimes you lose and sometimes you win and you have to deal with that.
But Trumpism is premised on the notion that any result where you don’t win is illegitimate, unlawful, fraud, criminal.
You can’t negotiate with people like that.
But Trumpism is premised on the notion that any result where you don’t win is illegitimate, unlawful, fraud, criminal.
You can’t negotiate with people like that.
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How many more men and how much more time is Russia prepared to sacrifice to take the rest of the Donbas? 3 more years and 500k+ more casualties?
Even after that, Russia would still be almost as far from its original strategic goal as it is today. Pathetic!
Map by @clementmolin.bsky.social
Even after that, Russia would still be almost as far from its original strategic goal as it is today. Pathetic!
Map by @clementmolin.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
How many more men and how much more time is Russia prepared to sacrifice to take the rest of the Donbas? 3 more years and 500k+ more casualties?
Even after that, Russia would still be almost as far from its original strategic goal as it is today. Pathetic!
Map by @clementmolin.bsky.social
Even after that, Russia would still be almost as far from its original strategic goal as it is today. Pathetic!
Map by @clementmolin.bsky.social
As you read the thread, ask yourself...
What would YOU do?
If you worked there, would you sneak in bread to give to hungry people?
(It's only because of the efforts of committed citizens that we even *know* these Guantanamo Bays are sprouting all over our country.)
What would YOU do?
If you worked there, would you sneak in bread to give to hungry people?
(It's only because of the efforts of committed citizens that we even *know* these Guantanamo Bays are sprouting all over our country.)
WOW. A federal judge says he's going to issue a Temporary Restraining Order requiring ICE to make changes at the Broadview facility in Chicago, a facility that until January was only for stays under 12 hours "absent exceptional circumstances," but has become, in Judge Gettleman's words, "a prison."
U.S. Robert Gettleman is now giving his thoughts. He says, "I think the evidence has been pretty strong that this facility is no longer just a temporary holding facility. …
"It has really become a prison."
"It has really become a prison."
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
As you read the thread, ask yourself...
What would YOU do?
If you worked there, would you sneak in bread to give to hungry people?
(It's only because of the efforts of committed citizens that we even *know* these Guantanamo Bays are sprouting all over our country.)
What would YOU do?
If you worked there, would you sneak in bread to give to hungry people?
(It's only because of the efforts of committed citizens that we even *know* these Guantanamo Bays are sprouting all over our country.)
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Calgary, Alberta native Rafael Cruz, like the rest of the Republican Party, has nothing but hate and fear to sell. No ideas, no hope, no plan. Just division.
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Calgary, Alberta native Rafael Cruz, like the rest of the Republican Party, has nothing but hate and fear to sell. No ideas, no hope, no plan. Just division.
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Watch. The. Video.
Feel our collective anger grow.
And our power.
Feel our collective anger grow.
And our power.
Good news!
You have power!
Tomorrow is election day & in areas where elections are going on, your vote can help save democracy & send a huge message.
If you don't live somewhere where elections are happening, you can volunteer to contact voters.
It's fun, easy & empowering!
Link in 🧵.
#YesOn50
You have power!
Tomorrow is election day & in areas where elections are going on, your vote can help save democracy & send a huge message.
If you don't live somewhere where elections are happening, you can volunteer to contact voters.
It's fun, easy & empowering!
Link in 🧵.
#YesOn50
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Watch. The. Video.
Feel our collective anger grow.
And our power.
Feel our collective anger grow.
And our power.
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The cars lined up at food banks now is eerily similar to the days of COVID, just this time there is no pandemic causing it, just The GOP.
November 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The cars lined up at food banks now is eerily similar to the days of COVID, just this time there is no pandemic causing it, just The GOP.
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A truly extraordinary document. Judge Rodriguez throws out the indictment because "the Government’s conduct is so shocking to the universal sense of justice that it should be deprived of the opportunity to prosecute the Defendant." Hard to count all the different ways ICE lied throughout this case.
As Marcy notes, @seamushughes.bsky.social is doing such critically important work. Here, folks should read Judge Rodriguez's opinion (to which Marcy links) for themselves.
It's a chilling account of what's become standard practice in ICE arrests these days—from a district judge who is no firebrand.
It's a chilling account of what's become standard practice in ICE arrests these days—from a district judge who is no firebrand.
This dismissal opinion on a failed ICE arrest that @seamushughes.bsky.social found is worth reading in its entirety. Come for the debunking of DHS "fiction," stay for the snark about wiener dog, but definitely take time to read the 18 USC 111 analysis.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A truly extraordinary document. Judge Rodriguez throws out the indictment because "the Government’s conduct is so shocking to the universal sense of justice that it should be deprived of the opportunity to prosecute the Defendant." Hard to count all the different ways ICE lied throughout this case.
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it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"