Chima Simone Benson
@chimasimone.bsky.social
Perpetual momming. Eventual writing. Respirator on. Prayers up. In my preservation of self — and family — era. Forever survivor. Never complier. (Can you do it?) I'm not gonna be able to do it! (8x)
M.A., USC Annenberg ••• 💖💚
M.A., USC Annenberg ••• 💖💚
To go back to simpler times. Like 2019.
Is there anything yall really wanting for Christmas?
December 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
To go back to simpler times. Like 2019.
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ICE detained a US citizen who was originally from Somalia.
They grabbed her because they didn’t like her hijab.
She says they sexually assaulted her and said things like “what are you hiding under your hijab”
She was held for 24 hours.
A US citizen. No one is safe.
They grabbed her because they didn’t like her hijab.
She says they sexually assaulted her and said things like “what are you hiding under your hijab”
She was held for 24 hours.
A US citizen. No one is safe.
December 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
ICE detained a US citizen who was originally from Somalia.
They grabbed her because they didn’t like her hijab.
She says they sexually assaulted her and said things like “what are you hiding under your hijab”
She was held for 24 hours.
A US citizen. No one is safe.
They grabbed her because they didn’t like her hijab.
She says they sexually assaulted her and said things like “what are you hiding under your hijab”
She was held for 24 hours.
A US citizen. No one is safe.
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With alt text.
Also, I know HIPAA exists for good reason, but I wish that people like this who expressed anti vaxx sentiments would have to prove that they didn't vaxx their kids.
Also, I know HIPAA exists for good reason, but I wish that people like this who expressed anti vaxx sentiments would have to prove that they didn't vaxx their kids.
December 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
With alt text.
Also, I know HIPAA exists for good reason, but I wish that people like this who expressed anti vaxx sentiments would have to prove that they didn't vaxx their kids.
Also, I know HIPAA exists for good reason, but I wish that people like this who expressed anti vaxx sentiments would have to prove that they didn't vaxx their kids.
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Over on the Facebook, you can bet that whether it's ICE brutalizing immigrant toddlers, or the US military mass-murdering civilians in international waters, every person cheering it on makes sure that you know they are a "Christian" in their profile. Every. Single. One.
December 6, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Over on the Facebook, you can bet that whether it's ICE brutalizing immigrant toddlers, or the US military mass-murdering civilians in international waters, every person cheering it on makes sure that you know they are a "Christian" in their profile. Every. Single. One.
More evidence — not that we needed any — that they’re trying to kill us.
From womb to tomb, expeditiously.
From womb to tomb, expeditiously.
This is an excellent read. The more you know. #Science 🧪
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
Hepatitis B vaccine guidance set to be rolled back for US babies: what the science says
A panel of US vaccine advisers voted to rescind a recommendation that all newborns should receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
www.nature.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
More evidence — not that we needed any — that they’re trying to kill us.
From womb to tomb, expeditiously.
From womb to tomb, expeditiously.
“You see how easy I found you?” 🤭
December 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM
“You see how easy I found you?” 🤭
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In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway
A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.
futurism.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
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This kind of dataset is a clear indicator that propaganda plays a big role in people's political positions and acting like people are unshiftable is just completely detached from reality
Republicans increasingly oppose requiring healthy kids to get MMR vaccines to attend public schools
2016 19%
2019 20%
2023 42%
2025 47%
www.pewresearch.org/science/2025... 🧪
2016 19%
2019 20%
2023 42%
2025 47%
www.pewresearch.org/science/2025... 🧪
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This kind of dataset is a clear indicator that propaganda plays a big role in people's political positions and acting like people are unshiftable is just completely detached from reality
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It’s clear he’s selling pardons. It’s become a corrupt practice.
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It’s clear he’s selling pardons. It’s become a corrupt practice.
It’s been said, but I’m going to say it again: voting won’t save us from this “slowly…then all at once” societal collapse. This regime will make sure of it.
Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
BREAKING: Supreme Court GRANTS Texas request to restore redistricting maps
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 AM
It’s been said, but I’m going to say it again: voting won’t save us from this “slowly…then all at once” societal collapse. This regime will make sure of it.
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"...Newsom has vetoed our menopause bill, not one but two years in a row. But that's OK, because he's not going to be governor forever. And with the way he's overlooked women, half the population, by devaluing us in midlife, he probably should not be our next president either."
youtu.be/603NmGNkfqY
youtu.be/603NmGNkfqY
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"...Newsom has vetoed our menopause bill, not one but two years in a row. But that's OK, because he's not going to be governor forever. And with the way he's overlooked women, half the population, by devaluing us in midlife, he probably should not be our next president either."
youtu.be/603NmGNkfqY
youtu.be/603NmGNkfqY
Some good news.
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Some good news.
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Public smoking bans just got in under the wire, too. Younger folks might not realize how rare they used to be and how hard they were to enact.
it is MIRACULOUS that we got rid of lead paint and asbestos when we did. if we had tried that today, there would be people whining about how we're restricting their rights.
Bring back residential-use lead paint, you cowards.
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Public smoking bans just got in under the wire, too. Younger folks might not realize how rare they used to be and how hard they were to enact.
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American fascism is hilarious; it’s politics as aesthetics, but the aesthetics are ass.
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
American fascism is hilarious; it’s politics as aesthetics, but the aesthetics are ass.
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Quietly kicking everyone out of my "pod" this past month was the move.
Talk to me (directly through a Corsi-Rosenthal box and a N95) nice.
Talk to me (directly through a Corsi-Rosenthal box and a N95) nice.
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Quietly kicking everyone out of my "pod" this past month was the move.
Talk to me (directly through a Corsi-Rosenthal box and a N95) nice.
Talk to me (directly through a Corsi-Rosenthal box and a N95) nice.
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We are so back, y'all.
Killer whales ‘violently’ attack yacht off Portugal weeks after orcas sink ship
‘Violent’ night time assault on family’s boat left it taking on water, only just making it to shore
www.independent.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
We are so back, y'all.
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Love how everyone is extending cyber Monday. We ain’t got it, hang it up!
December 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Love how everyone is extending cyber Monday. We ain’t got it, hang it up!
I think they could get more colonoscopy compliance if they extolled the virtues of that propofol nap. It was bliss. Best sleep of late.
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I think they could get more colonoscopy compliance if they extolled the virtues of that propofol nap. It was bliss. Best sleep of late.
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No-strings-attached, zero-means-testing, no-questions-asked cash payouts have been proven, over and over again, to be the most effective form of charity/aid going.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
No-strings-attached, zero-means-testing, no-questions-asked cash payouts have been proven, over and over again, to be the most effective form of charity/aid going.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
Makeup companies in Europe must meet stricter standards. No asbestos in setting powder for them, as the EU plans to ban talc in cosmetics by 2027.
The EU also enforces more stringent food safety and environmental regulations.
But the US? Busy trying to kill us as general policy.
The EU also enforces more stringent food safety and environmental regulations.
But the US? Busy trying to kill us as general policy.
December 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Makeup companies in Europe must meet stricter standards. No asbestos in setting powder for them, as the EU plans to ban talc in cosmetics by 2027.
The EU also enforces more stringent food safety and environmental regulations.
But the US? Busy trying to kill us as general policy.
The EU also enforces more stringent food safety and environmental regulations.
But the US? Busy trying to kill us as general policy.
Keeping up with the myriad of ways this regime is trying to kill us is exhausting. Every day it’s something.
December 3, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Keeping up with the myriad of ways this regime is trying to kill us is exhausting. Every day it’s something.
“The Biden administration began implementing the rule, but the Trump administration is now poised to kill it.”
And us.
And us.
FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics
RFK Jr signed order withdrawing rule that would mandate testing for the cancer-linked toxin in talc-based makeup
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
“The Biden administration began implementing the rule, but the Trump administration is now poised to kill it.”
And us.
And us.
They’re poisoning our food and water.
Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient
Critics say that fifth Pfas Trump’s EPA has proposed for approval this year would put food and water supply at risk
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
They’re poisoning our food and water.
“Many of you have been asking — how do we speed this process up? 😆 and here’s your answer…”
December 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“Many of you have been asking — how do we speed this process up? 😆 and here’s your answer…”
Languidly dying. Taking his sweet time about it. I wish he’d be more active about it and go toes up before the day’s end.
The President is actively dying right next to his team of simps yelling about what a Big Strong Leader Man he is. Just sitting there, eyes closed, croaking in front of our eyes.
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Languidly dying. Taking his sweet time about it. I wish he’d be more active about it and go toes up before the day’s end.