Ben Rubin
@houseofchacha.bsky.social
Seeker of Sounds || Maker of Records || 2x-Grammy-nominated Producer/Mixer/Bassist/Composer || Third Way Cultural Alliance Ambassador twca.xyz || linktr.ee/houseofchacha || spotify "best of" playlist: spoti.fi/48FqUFo
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Ben Rubin
@houseofchacha.bsky.social
· Feb 4
Analog Players Society - Home In America (feat. Masta Ace)
YouTube video by Ropeadope
youtu.be
Happy birthday to the video for “Home in America”. Now officially a toddler.
Hats off to the brilliance of Masta Ace. Sadly, this song is very relevant.
Also features Donny McCaslin, Orrin Evans, Dezron Douglas and Eric McPherson.
Give it a watch and share. #hiphopsky
youtu.be/uFJ0e1KxZzE
Hats off to the brilliance of Masta Ace. Sadly, this song is very relevant.
Also features Donny McCaslin, Orrin Evans, Dezron Douglas and Eric McPherson.
Give it a watch and share. #hiphopsky
youtu.be/uFJ0e1KxZzE
About to hit with the great Dred Scott at Brass, 27 E27th. 7-10:30
November 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
About to hit with the great Dred Scott at Brass, 27 E27th. 7-10:30
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while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
The sloth nebula
The heart Nebula last night, not very detailed but still looks nice :) #Astrophotography
November 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The sloth nebula
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
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Recorded this day, 1959: A third session for the LP 𝙎𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣 (Columbia) produces the master take of 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗲𝘇 with the Gil Evans orchestra. The arrangement actually only includes the second movement, the Adagio.
#jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis
#jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis
Miles Davis - Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio (Official Audio)
YouTube video by MilesDavisVEVO
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Recorded this day, 1959: A third session for the LP 𝙎𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣 (Columbia) produces the master take of 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗲𝘇 with the Gil Evans orchestra. The arrangement actually only includes the second movement, the Adagio.
#jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis
#jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis
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This year’s memorials take on particular poignance as the Trump administration has restricted how trans people can live publicly and privately while also eliminating federal data collection about anti-trans hate crimes and ending funding for an LGBTQ suicide hotline.
www.advocate.com/news/transge...
www.advocate.com/news/transge...
November 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This year’s memorials take on particular poignance as the Trump administration has restricted how trans people can live publicly and privately while also eliminating federal data collection about anti-trans hate crimes and ending funding for an LGBTQ suicide hotline.
www.advocate.com/news/transge...
www.advocate.com/news/transge...
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Dems should promise not only to prosecute the Trump family for enriching themselves at the expense of the country but also to use the tools of government to seize the wealth they’ve illegally accrued during his presidential terms.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/w...
Trump Organization Is Said to Be in Talks on a Saudi Government Real Estate Deal
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Dems should promise not only to prosecute the Trump family for enriching themselves at the expense of the country but also to use the tools of government to seize the wealth they’ve illegally accrued during his presidential terms.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/w...
Um, this is a great reason to stop using Spotify, but there are SO MANY other reasons to just never return to Spotify and use Tidal or Apple Music or BandCamp.
Thank you to NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social for his leadership in demanding answers from Spotify.
Stop paying for or using Spotify until they stop running ads that help ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti...
Stop paying for or using Spotify until they stop running ads that help ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti...
Spotify Faces Heat After ICE Recruitment Ads Surface — NYC Comptroller Wants Answers
Brad Lander, a trustee of New York City’s pension funds, expressed concern about “reputational risks” to Spotify.
www.huffpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Um, this is a great reason to stop using Spotify, but there are SO MANY other reasons to just never return to Spotify and use Tidal or Apple Music or BandCamp.
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Spotify is running ads to help ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities. We’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops streaming fascism: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti...
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Spotify is running ads to help ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities. We’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops streaming fascism: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti...
Buh-bye Chuck
The change.org petition demanding Chuck Schumer step down as Minority Leader has now reached 50,000 signatures.
Sign here: www.change.org/p/demand-tha...
Sign here: www.change.org/p/demand-tha...
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Buh-bye Chuck
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This is absolutely right.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This is absolutely right.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
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Schumer can be removed from his Dem leadership role this week - 23 Dems (and/or independents) just have to vote to depose him
And they should, given this is his fault.
And they should, given this is his fault.
This is a lovely sentiment but Schumer isn't up for re-election until 2028 and he knows this. At which point he will be 77/78. There's no mechanism to recall a sitting senator AFAIK.
Let’s be clear: Chuck Schumer is the one ending this shutdown, no matter how the votes read.
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Schumer can be removed from his Dem leadership role this week - 23 Dems (and/or independents) just have to vote to depose him
And they should, given this is his fault.
And they should, given this is his fault.
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To the Senate Dems: VOTERS TRUSTED YOU — DON’T BLOW IT!!! FIGHT FOR THE PEOPLE or get ready to be PRIMARIED! Senate leadership — STEP UP! Use your power NOW. No more talk. If you oppose this, SPEAK UP PUBLICLY! SHOW SOME FIGHT! HOLD THE LINE OR RESIGN! 3/3
November 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
To the Senate Dems: VOTERS TRUSTED YOU — DON’T BLOW IT!!! FIGHT FOR THE PEOPLE or get ready to be PRIMARIED! Senate leadership — STEP UP! Use your power NOW. No more talk. If you oppose this, SPEAK UP PUBLICLY! SHOW SOME FIGHT! HOLD THE LINE OR RESIGN! 3/3
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Schumer (NY) 202 224-6542
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
November 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Schumer (NY) 202 224-6542
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
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What the actual fuck, Chuck?
Call @schumer.senate.gov NOW at (202) 224-6542 to let him know: We cannot afford another Schumer surrender. #HoldTheLine
Call @schumer.senate.gov NOW at (202) 224-6542 to let him know: We cannot afford another Schumer surrender. #HoldTheLine
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 9:44 PM
What the actual fuck, Chuck?
Call @schumer.senate.gov NOW at (202) 224-6542 to let him know: We cannot afford another Schumer surrender. #HoldTheLine
Call @schumer.senate.gov NOW at (202) 224-6542 to let him know: We cannot afford another Schumer surrender. #HoldTheLine
Like every Sunday, it’s #EllingtonSunday!
Here’s Duke live in Chicago with Django Reinhardt in 1964!
tidal.com/browse/track...
Here’s Duke live in Chicago with Django Reinhardt in 1964!
tidal.com/browse/track...
TIDAL - High Fidelity Music Streaming
TIDAL is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hi-def video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content — making it a trusted source for music and ...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Like every Sunday, it’s #EllingtonSunday!
Here’s Duke live in Chicago with Django Reinhardt in 1964!
tidal.com/browse/track...
Here’s Duke live in Chicago with Django Reinhardt in 1964!
tidal.com/browse/track...
Happy birthday Kenny Cox! Always happy to see my man drummer Danny Spencer in the center of this record cover. What a swinging mf’er.
Detroit pianist Kenny Cox was born on this day in 1940. Cox made two excellent late-1960s albums for Blue Note with The Contemporary Jazz Quintet including his debut “Introducing Kenny Cox” which was reissued in our Classic Vinyl Series. Listen or get the vinyl here: bluenote.lnk.to/IntroducingK...
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy birthday Kenny Cox! Always happy to see my man drummer Danny Spencer in the center of this record cover. What a swinging mf’er.
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Harry Truman: If it benefits all the people, they call it socialism.
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Harry Truman: If it benefits all the people, they call it socialism.
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monstrous, monumental evil
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
monstrous, monumental evil
This was obvious 30 years ago.
One of the less-discussed points Al Gore made in his crusade against fossil fuels was that there was a ton of money to be made in developing alternative sources of energy. But, of course, we were too dumb to listen.
The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This was obvious 30 years ago.
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Women should have jobs, but Ross Douthat shouldn’t.
November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Women should have jobs, but Ross Douthat shouldn’t.
Been voting on the WPF line for as long as I can remember. But I just for the first time gave some $$. $20 recurring donation.
More people voted on the Working Families Party ballot line than the Republican ballot line. We received more votes this election than any mayoral election in the Party’s history.
But this phenomenon isn’t just happening in New York City. It's happening everywhere.
But this phenomenon isn’t just happening in New York City. It's happening everywhere.
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Been voting on the WPF line for as long as I can remember. But I just for the first time gave some $$. $20 recurring donation.
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The NYT has earned their reputation of bring harmful and dangerous to trans people and especially trans kids. That’s entirely on them. If my kid was trans I wouldn’t trust the NYT either.
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The NYT has earned their reputation of bring harmful and dangerous to trans people and especially trans kids. That’s entirely on them. If my kid was trans I wouldn’t trust the NYT either.
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Adam Zyglis, Buffalo News
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Adam Zyglis, Buffalo News
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This movement that we are watching unfold - Zohran Mamdani, Prop 50 in CA, regular people everywhere who are taking power from those at the top -
this movement doesn't build itself.
Funding the work is essential. We power the party, not billionaires: wfpus.org/JoinUs
this movement doesn't build itself.
Funding the work is essential. We power the party, not billionaires: wfpus.org/JoinUs
Become a dues-paying WFP member today!
Will you join me in our fight for the many, not the few?
wfpus.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
This movement that we are watching unfold - Zohran Mamdani, Prop 50 in CA, regular people everywhere who are taking power from those at the top -
this movement doesn't build itself.
Funding the work is essential. We power the party, not billionaires: wfpus.org/JoinUs
this movement doesn't build itself.
Funding the work is essential. We power the party, not billionaires: wfpus.org/JoinUs