Ben
@bnjmn.bsky.social
paralegal, writer, socialist
mainly posts about politics and tech
▼ texas 🤠
mainly posts about politics and tech
▼ texas 🤠
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Ben
@bnjmn.bsky.social
· Apr 27
my following tab on bluesky is starting to look like my following tab on twitter, and that makes me very happy
My latest for the Star:
Texas Republicans thought redistricting would secure TX-35 for them in 2026. Now operatives in both parties say it may blow up in their faces.
The right kind of Democrat can win in the new TX-35
It may take some work, but Democrats can pull off a win here if they nominate somebody from the district who is trusted, respected, and can balance a very thin tightrope.
www.southtexasstar.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
My latest for the Star:
UAE-backed forces using the flag of a former socialist country
NEW: Southern Transitional Council forces in Yemen were seen using the former People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen flag as they seized key assets in Seiyun, including the airport and the presidential palace
December 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
UAE-backed forces using the flag of a former socialist country
Last night my 3 year old Reddit account was nuked without so much as a single infraction, not even a ban from any individual communities. Why? Because I posted a vintage PLO poster in r/Palestine and Reddit says I was promoting “terrorism”
July 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Last night my 3 year old Reddit account was nuked without so much as a single infraction, not even a ban from any individual communities. Why? Because I posted a vintage PLO poster in r/Palestine and Reddit says I was promoting “terrorism”
I remember taking heat from some fellow Young Democrats during Biden’s term when us progressives wanted Biden to ignore the parliamentarian so he could pass his agenda.
Well Build Back Better didn’t pass under Biden, and now it looks like the GOP is just going to ignore the parliamentarian anyways.
Well Build Back Better didn’t pass under Biden, and now it looks like the GOP is just going to ignore the parliamentarian anyways.
May 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I remember taking heat from some fellow Young Democrats during Biden’s term when us progressives wanted Biden to ignore the parliamentarian so he could pass his agenda.
Well Build Back Better didn’t pass under Biden, and now it looks like the GOP is just going to ignore the parliamentarian anyways.
Well Build Back Better didn’t pass under Biden, and now it looks like the GOP is just going to ignore the parliamentarian anyways.
May 5, marks a significant point in Mexican history, when soldiers loyal to the democratic government successfully defended Puebla de los Angeles from the better-trained and better-equipped French forces.
It was also a massive blow to perceived European superiority. My latest for The Star:
It was also a massive blow to perceived European superiority. My latest for The Star:
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day—it was one of many victories for Mexican democracy against European imperialism.
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Fourth of July
Cinco de Mayo marks the historic Mexican victory over French forces in 1862—a moment that not only defied European imperialism, but also dealt a blow to anti-democratic conservatives in Mexico.
www.southtexasstar.com
May 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
May 5, marks a significant point in Mexican history, when soldiers loyal to the democratic government successfully defended Puebla de los Angeles from the better-trained and better-equipped French forces.
It was also a massive blow to perceived European superiority. My latest for The Star:
It was also a massive blow to perceived European superiority. My latest for The Star:
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Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day—it was one of many victories for Mexican democracy against European imperialism.
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Fourth of July
Cinco de Mayo marks the historic Mexican victory over French forces in 1862—a moment that not only defied European imperialism, but also dealt a blow to anti-democratic conservatives in Mexico.
www.southtexasstar.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day—it was one of many victories for Mexican democracy against European imperialism.
What DNC policy could override the way they conduct officer elections? Citing DEI for this decision is extremely cynical and frankly disgusting.
A white man won the Chair election as well, why don’t we just re-run that one too? Ken Martin has clearly failed to meet the moment.
A white man won the Chair election as well, why don’t we just re-run that one too? Ken Martin has clearly failed to meet the moment.
Scoop just now: Scoop: DNC could vote to oust David Hogg. Will hear a challenge next month by a Native American DNC member who lost the vice chair race, and wants a new election, citing "fairness and gender diversity" rules.
www.semafor.com/article/04/2...
www.semafor.com/article/04/2...
Native American woman gets a chance to topple Hogg at DNC
Kalyn Free wants new vice chair elections, alleging bias against “women of color.”
www.semafor.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
What DNC policy could override the way they conduct officer elections? Citing DEI for this decision is extremely cynical and frankly disgusting.
A white man won the Chair election as well, why don’t we just re-run that one too? Ken Martin has clearly failed to meet the moment.
A white man won the Chair election as well, why don’t we just re-run that one too? Ken Martin has clearly failed to meet the moment.
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Texas Republicans have advanced so-called “election integrity” legislation that is reminiscent of Jim Crow era laws.
Texas Senate votes to bring Jim Crow back
The Texas Senate recently advanced a bill that would require a passport, original birth certificate, or citizenship papers in addition to a photo ID to register to vote.
www.southtexasstar.com
April 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Texas Republicans have advanced so-called “election integrity” legislation that is reminiscent of Jim Crow era laws.
Texas Republicans want to criminalize voters, election workers, and volunteers over non-existent voter fraud in a state where they have held uninterrupted power for over 30 years.
My latest for The Star:
My latest for The Star:
Texas Republicans have advanced so-called “election integrity” legislation that is reminiscent of Jim Crow era laws.
Texas Senate votes to bring Jim Crow back
The Texas Senate recently advanced a bill that would require a passport, original birth certificate, or citizenship papers in addition to a photo ID to register to vote.
www.southtexasstar.com
April 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Texas Republicans want to criminalize voters, election workers, and volunteers over non-existent voter fraud in a state where they have held uninterrupted power for over 30 years.
My latest for The Star:
My latest for The Star:
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Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to unravel vital healthcare for South Texas’ rural communities.
Medicaid cuts would devastate rural Texas communities
Healthcare access in rural Texas has continued to decline over the past decade as House Republicans in D.C. weigh cuts to Medicaid.
www.southtexasstar.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to unravel vital healthcare for South Texas’ rural communities.
Elon Musk is taking advantage of Texas’ weak campaign finance laws to dictate policy and ultimately win political representation for SpaceX in Texas through a company town.
My latest for The Star:
My latest for The Star:
Company town dreams, PAC money, and a billionaire’s beach: Inside the cash-fueled power grab unfolding in South Texas.
Elon Musk set to tighten his grip over South Texas community
On the dusty outskirts of Boca Chica, Elon Musk’s vision of the future is quickly becoming a political reality.
www.southtexasstar.com
April 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Elon Musk is taking advantage of Texas’ weak campaign finance laws to dictate policy and ultimately win political representation for SpaceX in Texas through a company town.
My latest for The Star:
My latest for The Star:
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Company town dreams, PAC money, and a billionaire’s beach: Inside the cash-fueled power grab unfolding in South Texas.
Elon Musk set to tighten his grip over South Texas community
On the dusty outskirts of Boca Chica, Elon Musk’s vision of the future is quickly becoming a political reality.
www.southtexasstar.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Company town dreams, PAC money, and a billionaire’s beach: Inside the cash-fueled power grab unfolding in South Texas.
Although I don’t practice anymore, I was raised Catholic and this is how I’d like Pope Francis to be remembered.
My latest for The Star:
My latest for The Star:
Pope Francis’ papacy was defined not by power, but by compassion, humility, and a bold vision for a more inclusive church.
The death of the “People’s Pope”
From the moment he stepped onto the balcony in simple white robes, Pope Francis signaled a papacy defined not by power, but by compassion, humility, and a bold vision for a more inclusive church.
www.southtexasstar.com
April 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Although I don’t practice anymore, I was raised Catholic and this is how I’d like Pope Francis to be remembered.
My latest for The Star:
My latest for The Star:
South Texas is one of the poorest regions in the country and public education is about to get a whole lot worse for us.
My latest for The Star:
My latest for The Star:
Senate Bill 2 undoubtedly creates chaos in our public education system and it threatens to completely gut rural Texas once and for all.
Vouchers will destroy public education in South Texas
Many South Texas school districts are in the nation’s poorest zip codes and Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill threatens to make quality education even further out of reach.
www.southtexasstar.com
April 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
South Texas is one of the poorest regions in the country and public education is about to get a whole lot worse for us.
My latest for The Star:
My latest for The Star:
$10 domestic shipping in the U.S. is crazy, so is $40 for a t-shirt.
Y’all remember when t-shirts used to be <$15??
Anyways, I love Bluesky but my wallet says no so I’m gonna have to pass on this one 😪
Y’all remember when t-shirts used to be <$15??
Anyways, I love Bluesky but my wallet says no so I’m gonna have to pass on this one 😪
March 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
$10 domestic shipping in the U.S. is crazy, so is $40 for a t-shirt.
Y’all remember when t-shirts used to be <$15??
Anyways, I love Bluesky but my wallet says no so I’m gonna have to pass on this one 😪
Y’all remember when t-shirts used to be <$15??
Anyways, I love Bluesky but my wallet says no so I’m gonna have to pass on this one 😪
The mainstream media is trying to dunk on Tim Walz for his Tesla comments because Minnesota state employees pension fund owns Tesla shares.
Yet none of them bothered to ask why our taxes that are supposed to pay for people’s retirement, are instead being used to prop up Wall Street stocks.
Yet none of them bothered to ask why our taxes that are supposed to pay for people’s retirement, are instead being used to prop up Wall Street stocks.
March 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The mainstream media is trying to dunk on Tim Walz for his Tesla comments because Minnesota state employees pension fund owns Tesla shares.
Yet none of them bothered to ask why our taxes that are supposed to pay for people’s retirement, are instead being used to prop up Wall Street stocks.
Yet none of them bothered to ask why our taxes that are supposed to pay for people’s retirement, are instead being used to prop up Wall Street stocks.
BREAKING: The DNC has finally changed their god-awful logo after more than 10 years, no seriously— it’s been that long!
March 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BREAKING: The DNC has finally changed their god-awful logo after more than 10 years, no seriously— it’s been that long!
There’s pro-Israel liberal accounts on TikTok right now that are absolutely furious with Fetterman. All that pro-Israel virtue signaling couldn’t even build a proper support base for him.
He’s so cooked.
He’s so cooked.
The weeks of performative “resistance” from those in my party were limited to undignified antics.
Voting to shut the government down will punish millions or risk a recession.
I disagree with many points in the CR, but I will never vote to shut our government down.
Voting to shut the government down will punish millions or risk a recession.
I disagree with many points in the CR, but I will never vote to shut our government down.
March 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
There’s pro-Israel liberal accounts on TikTok right now that are absolutely furious with Fetterman. All that pro-Israel virtue signaling couldn’t even build a proper support base for him.
He’s so cooked.
He’s so cooked.
The replies to this post on Bluesky vs. Threads is like night and day.
Threads is still irrationally angry at Porter for having the audacity to run for U.S. Senate without the blessing of the establishment 🙃
Threads is still irrationally angry at Porter for having the audacity to run for U.S. Senate without the blessing of the establishment 🙃
Democratic former Rep. Katie Porter is running for governor of California.
March 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The replies to this post on Bluesky vs. Threads is like night and day.
Threads is still irrationally angry at Porter for having the audacity to run for U.S. Senate without the blessing of the establishment 🙃
Threads is still irrationally angry at Porter for having the audacity to run for U.S. Senate without the blessing of the establishment 🙃
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Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
March 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
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One of the most venerated Lumon branches is nestled in the township of Kier. We’re especially honored to be named one of the finest attractions of such a consequential locality by their tourism bureau. If you're ever in our neck of the woods, we encourage you to relish in discovery, stay awhile.
March 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
One of the most venerated Lumon branches is nestled in the township of Kier. We’re especially honored to be named one of the finest attractions of such a consequential locality by their tourism bureau. If you're ever in our neck of the woods, we encourage you to relish in discovery, stay awhile.
Not the Onion: The 70 year old Democrat that was recently elected to succeed the late Sheila Jackson Lee has died today
BREAKING: Rep. Sylvester Turner, a freshman from Houston sworn into Congress just two months ago, has passed away at 70 years old.
Freshman Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70
"We were on the floor together last night. You never know for whom the bell will toll next," said one of Turner's colleagues.
www.axios.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Not the Onion: The 70 year old Democrat that was recently elected to succeed the late Sheila Jackson Lee has died today