Ben 🤓
@benmendoza.bsky.social
Queer 🏳️⚧️ | Chaotic Good✨ | Intersectional Justice | Fighting for Every Generation 🌈 Support LGBTQ+ Futures ➡️ mysandiego.info/give
🎁 This #GivingTuesday, I came wrapped and ready… because what better gift than giving back?!
So go ahead and unwrap some queer joy this Giving Tuesday by giving a gift to The San Diego LGBT Center today: mysandiego.info/give
So go ahead and unwrap some queer joy this Giving Tuesday by giving a gift to The San Diego LGBT Center today: mysandiego.info/give
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🎁 This #GivingTuesday, I came wrapped and ready… because what better gift than giving back?!
So go ahead and unwrap some queer joy this Giving Tuesday by giving a gift to The San Diego LGBT Center today: mysandiego.info/give
So go ahead and unwrap some queer joy this Giving Tuesday by giving a gift to The San Diego LGBT Center today: mysandiego.info/give
Thanksgiving week in Walla Walla with my mom was exactly what I needed. She’s one of my best friends, my sounding board, and one of the people who keeps me grounded. Grateful for every moment together. 💜✨
December 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Thanksgiving week in Walla Walla with my mom was exactly what I needed. She’s one of my best friends, my sounding board, and one of the people who keeps me grounded. Grateful for every moment together. 💜✨
✨500 Days. 500 days of courage, growth, honesty, and becoming even more you. 500 days of sobriety is incredible. I’m so proud of you, Mark.
Found this early days photo of us and immediately got hit with the feels. Missing you from Washington and can’t wait to get home to you. 💜
Found this early days photo of us and immediately got hit with the feels. Missing you from Washington and can’t wait to get home to you. 💜
November 30, 2025 at 5:29 AM
✨500 Days. 500 days of courage, growth, honesty, and becoming even more you. 500 days of sobriety is incredible. I’m so proud of you, Mark.
Found this early days photo of us and immediately got hit with the feels. Missing you from Washington and can’t wait to get home to you. 💜
Found this early days photo of us and immediately got hit with the feels. Missing you from Washington and can’t wait to get home to you. 💜
🛒 It’s Black Friday, babes! Go get those deals and then come back and give with pride. This year, I’m raising $2,025 for The Center because every generation deserves dignity, joy, and community.
Let’s turn sales into support this holiday season!
🎁 Donate NOW: mysandiego.info/give
Let’s turn sales into support this holiday season!
🎁 Donate NOW: mysandiego.info/give
November 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🛒 It’s Black Friday, babes! Go get those deals and then come back and give with pride. This year, I’m raising $2,025 for The Center because every generation deserves dignity, joy, and community.
Let’s turn sales into support this holiday season!
🎁 Donate NOW: mysandiego.info/give
Let’s turn sales into support this holiday season!
🎁 Donate NOW: mysandiego.info/give
🎁 Officially giving season! I’m fundraising for The SD LGBT Center’s End-of-Year Fundraising Campaign. My goal is to raise $2,025 by Dec 31!
1️⃣ Donate at mysandiego.info/give
2️⃣ Share this with your network
3️⃣ AND…Thanks to Rich's, every dollar you give until #GivingTuesday (Dec 2) will be matched!
1️⃣ Donate at mysandiego.info/give
2️⃣ Share this with your network
3️⃣ AND…Thanks to Rich's, every dollar you give until #GivingTuesday (Dec 2) will be matched!
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
🎁 Officially giving season! I’m fundraising for The SD LGBT Center’s End-of-Year Fundraising Campaign. My goal is to raise $2,025 by Dec 31!
1️⃣ Donate at mysandiego.info/give
2️⃣ Share this with your network
3️⃣ AND…Thanks to Rich's, every dollar you give until #GivingTuesday (Dec 2) will be matched!
1️⃣ Donate at mysandiego.info/give
2️⃣ Share this with your network
3️⃣ AND…Thanks to Rich's, every dollar you give until #GivingTuesday (Dec 2) will be matched!
🍩 Donut & I’s weekly emotional support post-workout existential chats are truly the best.
I talk he listens. I talk he falls asleep in the sun. I talk he decides he’s had enough and leaves the room.
Today’s Topic was: Men… Why?
I talk he listens. I talk he falls asleep in the sun. I talk he decides he’s had enough and leaves the room.
Today’s Topic was: Men… Why?
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
🍩 Donut & I’s weekly emotional support post-workout existential chats are truly the best.
I talk he listens. I talk he falls asleep in the sun. I talk he decides he’s had enough and leaves the room.
Today’s Topic was: Men… Why?
I talk he listens. I talk he falls asleep in the sun. I talk he decides he’s had enough and leaves the room.
Today’s Topic was: Men… Why?
🚛 BB’s first Truck Stop Tea Dance!
I had such a blast throwing on my trucker drag. Despite the rain, it was great to be in community and dance the night away. And by night I mean until 10PM when it wrapped which is so nice for a mid-30 something 😴
I had such a blast throwing on my trucker drag. Despite the rain, it was great to be in community and dance the night away. And by night I mean until 10PM when it wrapped which is so nice for a mid-30 something 😴
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🚛 BB’s first Truck Stop Tea Dance!
I had such a blast throwing on my trucker drag. Despite the rain, it was great to be in community and dance the night away. And by night I mean until 10PM when it wrapped which is so nice for a mid-30 something 😴
I had such a blast throwing on my trucker drag. Despite the rain, it was great to be in community and dance the night away. And by night I mean until 10PM when it wrapped which is so nice for a mid-30 something 😴
15 years of love. 5 years of marriage. We’ve grown, laughed, cried, and built a life that’s beautifully imperfect but perfectly ours.
Here’s to our love that keeps evolving, deepening, and carrying us through it all. The world may be unpredictable, but it’s a lot less scary with you in it.
Here’s to our love that keeps evolving, deepening, and carrying us through it all. The world may be unpredictable, but it’s a lot less scary with you in it.
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
15 years of love. 5 years of marriage. We’ve grown, laughed, cried, and built a life that’s beautifully imperfect but perfectly ours.
Here’s to our love that keeps evolving, deepening, and carrying us through it all. The world may be unpredictable, but it’s a lot less scary with you in it.
Here’s to our love that keeps evolving, deepening, and carrying us through it all. The world may be unpredictable, but it’s a lot less scary with you in it.
Both proof of whats possible when we come together around a vision rooted in justice, dignity, and REAL democracy.
Prop 50 means CA will lead the way in protecting our elections. THAT MATTERS. The energy in the room reminded me that people power is real—and growing.
Proud to be part of this fight.
Prop 50 means CA will lead the way in protecting our elections. THAT MATTERS. The energy in the room reminded me that people power is real—and growing.
Proud to be part of this fight.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Both proof of whats possible when we come together around a vision rooted in justice, dignity, and REAL democracy.
Prop 50 means CA will lead the way in protecting our elections. THAT MATTERS. The energy in the room reminded me that people power is real—and growing.
Proud to be part of this fight.
Prop 50 means CA will lead the way in protecting our elections. THAT MATTERS. The energy in the room reminded me that people power is real—and growing.
Proud to be part of this fight.
Tonight was incredible. I’m feeling inspired, electrified, and fired up.
Grateful to share space with loved ones, friends, and fellow organizers to celebrate two powerful wins: a big victory in New York and the passage of Prop 50 here in California.
Grateful to share space with loved ones, friends, and fellow organizers to celebrate two powerful wins: a big victory in New York and the passage of Prop 50 here in California.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Tonight was incredible. I’m feeling inspired, electrified, and fired up.
Grateful to share space with loved ones, friends, and fellow organizers to celebrate two powerful wins: a big victory in New York and the passage of Prop 50 here in California.
Grateful to share space with loved ones, friends, and fellow organizers to celebrate two powerful wins: a big victory in New York and the passage of Prop 50 here in California.
🪧 This is your SIGN to get out and VOTE!
Stop Trump's agenda of rising costs,
healthcare cuts, and ICE raids. Prop 50
is how we fight back! If you’ve been waiting for a sign to vote — this is it.
✅ Vote YES on Prop 50
#WorkingFamiliesParty #YesOn50 #CaliforniaVotes #PeoplePower
Stop Trump's agenda of rising costs,
healthcare cuts, and ICE raids. Prop 50
is how we fight back! If you’ve been waiting for a sign to vote — this is it.
✅ Vote YES on Prop 50
#WorkingFamiliesParty #YesOn50 #CaliforniaVotes #PeoplePower
November 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🪧 This is your SIGN to get out and VOTE!
Stop Trump's agenda of rising costs,
healthcare cuts, and ICE raids. Prop 50
is how we fight back! If you’ve been waiting for a sign to vote — this is it.
✅ Vote YES on Prop 50
#WorkingFamiliesParty #YesOn50 #CaliforniaVotes #PeoplePower
Stop Trump's agenda of rising costs,
healthcare cuts, and ICE raids. Prop 50
is how we fight back! If you’ve been waiting for a sign to vote — this is it.
✅ Vote YES on Prop 50
#WorkingFamiliesParty #YesOn50 #CaliforniaVotes #PeoplePower
And with the holidays around the corner, the risk of food insecurity is only growing.
We need a system that puts people first, where dignity isn’t negotiable.
Because food isn’t a privilege. It’s a fucking right.
We need a system that puts people first, where dignity isn’t negotiable.
Because food isn’t a privilege. It’s a fucking right.
October 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
And with the holidays around the corner, the risk of food insecurity is only growing.
We need a system that puts people first, where dignity isn’t negotiable.
Because food isn’t a privilege. It’s a fucking right.
We need a system that puts people first, where dignity isn’t negotiable.
Because food isn’t a privilege. It’s a fucking right.
In San Diego, we see families doing everything right: working long hours, caring for loved ones, contributing to our communities, and still struggling to afford groceries.
As we approach the November 1st SNAP funding cutoff, millions of families could face impossible choices: pay rent or buy food.
As we approach the November 1st SNAP funding cutoff, millions of families could face impossible choices: pay rent or buy food.
October 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
In San Diego, we see families doing everything right: working long hours, caring for loved ones, contributing to our communities, and still struggling to afford groceries.
As we approach the November 1st SNAP funding cutoff, millions of families could face impossible choices: pay rent or buy food.
As we approach the November 1st SNAP funding cutoff, millions of families could face impossible choices: pay rent or buy food.
Food is a human right. Period.
A government that can’t guarantee people can eat isn’t doing its job. SNAP isn’t a handout, it’s a lifeline. When Washington plays political games, it’s our friends, families, and neighbors who pay the price.
A government that can’t guarantee people can eat isn’t doing its job. SNAP isn’t a handout, it’s a lifeline. When Washington plays political games, it’s our friends, families, and neighbors who pay the price.
October 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Food is a human right. Period.
A government that can’t guarantee people can eat isn’t doing its job. SNAP isn’t a handout, it’s a lifeline. When Washington plays political games, it’s our friends, families, and neighbors who pay the price.
A government that can’t guarantee people can eat isn’t doing its job. SNAP isn’t a handout, it’s a lifeline. When Washington plays political games, it’s our friends, families, and neighbors who pay the price.
✨ Studio Tour! ✨ So proud of our friends and neighbors Ashley & Marine for the grand opening of their new studio space for Chouette Designs! Chouette Designs is a women and LGBTQ owned jewelry brand, creating size-inclusive, demi-fine adornment for everyone.
October 13, 2025 at 3:56 AM
✨ Studio Tour! ✨ So proud of our friends and neighbors Ashley & Marine for the grand opening of their new studio space for Chouette Designs! Chouette Designs is a women and LGBTQ owned jewelry brand, creating size-inclusive, demi-fine adornment for everyone.
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈Thank you to the incredible donors, volunteers, and staff who make The Center’s work possible. In a year of real challenges, you’ve shown what love, courage, and solidarity look like in action. Because of you, thousands of San Diegans find safety, belonging, and hope every year.
October 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈Thank you to the incredible donors, volunteers, and staff who make The Center’s work possible. In a year of real challenges, you’ve shown what love, courage, and solidarity look like in action. Because of you, thousands of San Diegans find safety, belonging, and hope every year.
The federal admin and Republican leadership would rather play games than do their jobs. Workers and the people shouldn’t be collateral damage.
Our gov should work for the people. Our gov should put families before fortune, people before profit, and workers before billionaires. #EndTheShutdown
Our gov should work for the people. Our gov should put families before fortune, people before profit, and workers before billionaires. #EndTheShutdown
October 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The federal admin and Republican leadership would rather play games than do their jobs. Workers and the people shouldn’t be collateral damage.
Our gov should work for the people. Our gov should put families before fortune, people before profit, and workers before billionaires. #EndTheShutdown
Our gov should work for the people. Our gov should put families before fortune, people before profit, and workers before billionaires. #EndTheShutdown
Right now, federal workers are on the front lines of this reckless shutdown. Families are missing paychecks. Federal jobs are at risk. Critical programs and services that millions of everyday Americans depend on—everything from food assistance to housing support—are being cut off.
October 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Right now, federal workers are on the front lines of this reckless shutdown. Families are missing paychecks. Federal jobs are at risk. Critical programs and services that millions of everyday Americans depend on—everything from food assistance to housing support—are being cut off.
🔥 We showed what San Diego is made of!
@workingfamilies.org is about YOU — the people fighting for affordable housing, healthcare, union jobs, and a democracy that works for the many, not the few.
San Diego is ready to lead & with WFP we’re building a city that truly puts working families first.
@workingfamilies.org is about YOU — the people fighting for affordable housing, healthcare, union jobs, and a democracy that works for the many, not the few.
San Diego is ready to lead & with WFP we’re building a city that truly puts working families first.
September 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🔥 We showed what San Diego is made of!
@workingfamilies.org is about YOU — the people fighting for affordable housing, healthcare, union jobs, and a democracy that works for the many, not the few.
San Diego is ready to lead & with WFP we’re building a city that truly puts working families first.
@workingfamilies.org is about YOU — the people fighting for affordable housing, healthcare, union jobs, and a democracy that works for the many, not the few.
San Diego is ready to lead & with WFP we’re building a city that truly puts working families first.
And to all the friendly faces, both familiar and new — thank you for bringing your energy, your hope, and your commitment to growing this movement.
This is just the beginning. Together, we’re building a San Diego and a California that puts working families first.
This is just the beginning. Together, we’re building a San Diego and a California that puts working families first.
September 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
And to all the friendly faces, both familiar and new — thank you for bringing your energy, your hope, and your commitment to growing this movement.
This is just the beginning. Together, we’re building a San Diego and a California that puts working families first.
This is just the beginning. Together, we’re building a San Diego and a California that puts working families first.
Huge shoutout to our incredible elected officials and community leaders who showed up in solidarity:
▪️ Assemblymember Alex Lee @votealexlee.bsky.social
▪️ Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
▪️ San Diego Unified Trustee Cody Petterson
▪️ Joseph Muro, Vice Chair of the Oceanside Youth Commission
▪️ Assemblymember Alex Lee @votealexlee.bsky.social
▪️ Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
▪️ San Diego Unified Trustee Cody Petterson
▪️ Joseph Muro, Vice Chair of the Oceanside Youth Commission
September 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Huge shoutout to our incredible elected officials and community leaders who showed up in solidarity:
▪️ Assemblymember Alex Lee @votealexlee.bsky.social
▪️ Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
▪️ San Diego Unified Trustee Cody Petterson
▪️ Joseph Muro, Vice Chair of the Oceanside Youth Commission
▪️ Assemblymember Alex Lee @votealexlee.bsky.social
▪️ Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
▪️ San Diego Unified Trustee Cody Petterson
▪️ Joseph Muro, Vice Chair of the Oceanside Youth Commission
✨ Last night’s @workingfamilies.org event was everything and more.
Grateful to everyone who came out to learn more about WFP, support working people, and build power together. Special thanks to Jane Kim, WFP State Director, for joining us in SD & @seanelorivera.bsky.social for emceeing the event.
Grateful to everyone who came out to learn more about WFP, support working people, and build power together. Special thanks to Jane Kim, WFP State Director, for joining us in SD & @seanelorivera.bsky.social for emceeing the event.
September 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
✨ Last night’s @workingfamilies.org event was everything and more.
Grateful to everyone who came out to learn more about WFP, support working people, and build power together. Special thanks to Jane Kim, WFP State Director, for joining us in SD & @seanelorivera.bsky.social for emceeing the event.
Grateful to everyone who came out to learn more about WFP, support working people, and build power together. Special thanks to Jane Kim, WFP State Director, for joining us in SD & @seanelorivera.bsky.social for emceeing the event.
📢 Join the Working Families Party this Friday (Sep 26 | 7–9pm) as we welcome Jane Kim, California WFP State Director to San Diego!
Let’s make this a night of community, connection, and power building for working families. See you Friday!
RSVP 👉 mysandiego.info/wfp
Let’s make this a night of community, connection, and power building for working families. See you Friday!
RSVP 👉 mysandiego.info/wfp
September 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
📢 Join the Working Families Party this Friday (Sep 26 | 7–9pm) as we welcome Jane Kim, California WFP State Director to San Diego!
Let’s make this a night of community, connection, and power building for working families. See you Friday!
RSVP 👉 mysandiego.info/wfp
Let’s make this a night of community, connection, and power building for working families. See you Friday!
RSVP 👉 mysandiego.info/wfp
🚨 San Diego: We’ve got something SPECIAL coming up!
Join us Friday (Sep. 26) as we welcome Jane Kim, @caworkingfamilies.bsky.social State Director, for a night of community, connection, and celebration.
Whether you’re a member or just curious about WFP, all are welcome! RSVP: mysandiego.info/wfp
Join us Friday (Sep. 26) as we welcome Jane Kim, @caworkingfamilies.bsky.social State Director, for a night of community, connection, and celebration.
Whether you’re a member or just curious about WFP, all are welcome! RSVP: mysandiego.info/wfp
September 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
🚨 San Diego: We’ve got something SPECIAL coming up!
Join us Friday (Sep. 26) as we welcome Jane Kim, @caworkingfamilies.bsky.social State Director, for a night of community, connection, and celebration.
Whether you’re a member or just curious about WFP, all are welcome! RSVP: mysandiego.info/wfp
Join us Friday (Sep. 26) as we welcome Jane Kim, @caworkingfamilies.bsky.social State Director, for a night of community, connection, and celebration.
Whether you’re a member or just curious about WFP, all are welcome! RSVP: mysandiego.info/wfp
I say all of this knowing I’m one of the worst perpetrators. But… I’m also posting this mid-flight on a mini-vacation, so accountability? 🤷🏽
Alternative opening to this post: “Catching flights, not feelings” -Audre Lorde (probably)
Alternative opening to this post: “Catching flights, not feelings” -Audre Lorde (probably)
September 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I say all of this knowing I’m one of the worst perpetrators. But… I’m also posting this mid-flight on a mini-vacation, so accountability? 🤷🏽
Alternative opening to this post: “Catching flights, not feelings” -Audre Lorde (probably)
Alternative opening to this post: “Catching flights, not feelings” -Audre Lorde (probably)