Ben Yee
@yben.bsky.social
Unfortunately for Trump, the history of Stonewall is the exact same as the United States - protest against injustice and fighting for equality. A history that shows victory for those who strive for the values of a pluralistic democracy over and over again. 2/2
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Unfortunately for Trump, the history of Stonewall is the exact same as the United States - protest against injustice and fighting for equality. A history that shows victory for those who strive for the values of a pluralistic democracy over and over again. 2/2
Given the current political environment, the performance of our Democratic leadership, the state of our country, this is an important Convention.
February 5, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Given the current political environment, the performance of our Democratic leadership, the state of our country, this is an important Convention.
The Gov, in particular, is key to the State Committee. As a Democrat in the highest State office they are the titular head of the Party, and the Party operates largely how they want. This in addition to their role pushing the Dem policies meant to make life better for NYers.
February 5, 2026 at 5:12 AM
The Gov, in particular, is key to the State Committee. As a Democrat in the highest State office they are the titular head of the Party, and the Party operates largely how they want. This in addition to their role pushing the Dem policies meant to make life better for NYers.
Anyone winning 25%+ of the vote gets on the Primary ballot without petitioning, saving time and hundreds of thousands of $. It’s a huge benefit for those who get it, especially if their opponents do not.
There are contested races for Governor and Comptroller.
There are contested races for Governor and Comptroller.
February 5, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Anyone winning 25%+ of the vote gets on the Primary ballot without petitioning, saving time and hundreds of thousands of $. It’s a huge benefit for those who get it, especially if their opponents do not.
There are contested races for Governor and Comptroller.
There are contested races for Governor and Comptroller.
So, we keep the pressure going and we don’t stop even if, on the surface, it looks like something is changing.
Whenever they pull back, we don’t pause, we move forward.
Whenever they pull back, we don’t pause, we move forward.
January 27, 2026 at 1:31 AM
So, we keep the pressure going and we don’t stop even if, on the surface, it looks like something is changing.
Whenever they pull back, we don’t pause, we move forward.
Whenever they pull back, we don’t pause, we move forward.
But, democracy needs you. As much as you can, it needs your strength in the coming months and years. For the fight and the eventual rebuilding.
January 24, 2026 at 8:44 PM
But, democracy needs you. As much as you can, it needs your strength in the coming months and years. For the fight and the eventual rebuilding.
It is hard, it is exhausting, but that is what dictators do - they try to break the will of resistance.
Do not be afraid to take a day to yourself so that you can show up over the long term. You can trust that there will always be a way to get involved and your neighbors have your back.
Do not be afraid to take a day to yourself so that you can show up over the long term. You can trust that there will always be a way to get involved and your neighbors have your back.
January 24, 2026 at 8:44 PM
It is hard, it is exhausting, but that is what dictators do - they try to break the will of resistance.
Do not be afraid to take a day to yourself so that you can show up over the long term. You can trust that there will always be a way to get involved and your neighbors have your back.
Do not be afraid to take a day to yourself so that you can show up over the long term. You can trust that there will always be a way to get involved and your neighbors have your back.
Shooting suspected immigrants picked up by ICE seems like a weird way to be anti-ICE if you oppose the unconstitutional roundup of people without due process.
It kind of makes a bit more sense if you're a right wing zealot and want suspected immigrants executed.
It kind of makes a bit more sense if you're a right wing zealot and want suspected immigrants executed.
September 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Shooting suspected immigrants picked up by ICE seems like a weird way to be anti-ICE if you oppose the unconstitutional roundup of people without due process.
It kind of makes a bit more sense if you're a right wing zealot and want suspected immigrants executed.
It kind of makes a bit more sense if you're a right wing zealot and want suspected immigrants executed.
For the last month I've been leading a coalition of groups working to bring Mamdani Downtown. Tomorrow he's joining us to answer questions submitted by residents on issues like affordable housing, hospital access, NYCHA, public safety and more.
September 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For the last month I've been leading a coalition of groups working to bring Mamdani Downtown. Tomorrow he's joining us to answer questions submitted by residents on issues like affordable housing, hospital access, NYCHA, public safety and more.
This has been an amazing group effort of 14 local orgs and it's been a pleasure chairing the organizing committee for the last month.
September 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This has been an amazing group effort of 14 local orgs and it's been a pleasure chairing the organizing committee for the last month.