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Anirul Bene

@anirula.bsky.social
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Are you ready for what’s coming? 🫘 Historian, technologist, polymath, and pissed off.

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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I miss Christopher Hitchens, Robin Williams, and George Carlin for the same reason.
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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Summer Solstice captured from Stonehenge yesterday. At first light, the sun climbed up behind the Heel Stone and threaded itself straight through the center of Stonehenge exactly where the builders aimed it nearly 5,000 years ago. Ethereal Earth on FB
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Yes. And we women are tired of living in a world where so many men think they can be weird and gross to us whenever they want with zero repercussions. Thanks for being an ally for women. We need more men like you to stand with us.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🔥 @rokhanna.bsky.social to Democratic leadership: “Get out. Let a new generation lead. You’ve been ineffective. The base doesn’t like you. The base wants fighters.”
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
SCARY not secret. WTF autocorrect.
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Anyone else catch that reference or am I just old AF and a Mark Knopfler fan?
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a picture of a man with the words money for nothin ' and your chicks for free below him
Alt: A gif of Mark Knopfler from the British band Dire Straights singing in their music video for the song, Money For Nothing. With the lyrics from the song, “money for nothin' and your chicks for free,” below him.
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
SCOOP — Body camera footage obtained as a result of my lawsuit against the DC Metropolitan PD confirms DOGE and the Trump administration openly admitted they were entering private property when they raided the building on March 17, 2025. That didn't stop MPD from breaking down the doors. My report:
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Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid
Footage obtained by The Handbasket’s lawsuit shows a hostile takeover on March 17, 2025.
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
DHS claimed "an ICE agent had fired 'defensive shots' into Martinez's vehicle after Martinez 'intentionally ran over' another agent." But body cam video now "shows that Martinez's vehicle, a blue Ford Fusion, was stationary or going at a very low rate of speed when he was fatally shot."
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Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Ruben Ray Martinez in Texas
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over"...
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Yes. There are tons of antitrust laws on the books that we just don’t enforce thanks to Robert Bork. The wiki article history tab is a good place to learn about it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...
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United States antitrust law - Wikipedia
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
That’s the hardcore version of it. You can find other less intense books but if you just want one that’s the one I’d go for.
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Cooper River Indivisible @crindivisible.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
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Mark Histed @markhisted.org · 13/02/2026
In terms of what cures are being lost: - Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis - herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis - shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
"Moderna's CEO announced the company will no longer invest in new Phase 3 vaccine trials for infectious diseases: 'You cannot make a return on investment if you don't have access to the U.S. market. Vaccines for Epstein-Barr virus, herpes, and shingles have been shelved.”
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The US Military sends tons of families overseas to work for the US Government. It’s a huge sacrifice. This admin is now saying that those people don’t deserve citizenship unless they think so?! I can’t believe the military or veterans support that?
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
It seems to me that it’s partially because they’ve had their nervous systems hijacked by the dopamine hit they get from conflict and hate. It’s so sad.
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 10/02/2026
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
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Andrew Guthrie Ferguson @profferguson.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
This is the beginning not the end of how surveillance will change America. We could stop it. We should. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
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The powerful tools in ICE’s arsenal to track suspects — and protesters
Biometric trackers, cellphone location databases and drones are among the surveillance technologies agents are using in their immigration enforcement campaign.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The arrest of Don Lemon is textbook fascism—a brazen attempt to silence reporting on a criminal regime. Stand up for Don, because our rights stand and fall with those of courageous journalists throughout this country.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
This isn’t about convicting Don Lemon. It’s unlikely that will happen. It’s about intimidating journalists & making them censure themselves out of fear of consequences. It’s about eroding the free press because the administration can’t afford the criticism.
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Stanislav Aseyev @stanislavaseyev.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
A place where a symbol of the end of the world coexists with a rule that says “it is forbidden to die” (in reality - to be buried); where everyone takes off their shoes before entering buildings; and where you cannot leave the settlement without a weapon because polar bears. 1/7
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 28/01/2026
SHAHEEN: It's been reported that the oil sold for $500 million and $300 million went to Venezuelan government. What happened to the other $200 million? RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar? RUBIO: Yes
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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 27/01/2026
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice." ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights. Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
More on ICE's database of dissidents. www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
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Kim Lane Scheppele @kimlanelaw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
ICE is changing tactics in Maine: "Now, the volunteers in Maine say federal agents have started showing up at their homes and intimidating them or threatening arrest. Some of them, masked and wearing tactical gear, have issued stark warnings not to follow them." www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
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ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
That is called appeasement and it hasn’t worked yet so why do it now?
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TeeBo @texastob-24.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Reporter: You received a letter from AG Pam Bondi making several demands…. Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Remember they create bots to get you angry or give others a permission structure to voice their rage. Don’t let it bother you. Block and ignore. Joy is resistance Love is resistance Care is resistance Kindness is resistance
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
All my best to your wife, you, and all your loved ones. Cancer is a beast. I hope she is able to recover. ♥️
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Post a female character you love
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a young woman wearing a fur coat and gloves is standing in front of a waterfall .
Alt: Arya Stark from the Game of Thrones TV show, the final season. She’s outside during the daytime, in the courtyard in Winterfell. Wearing a black fur coat and gloves, her sword at her side. She turns and looks at the camera and gives a small smile.
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi. He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael. At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk. Wael died on Friday at age 30. ICE caused his death. They didn’t get to say goodbye.
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Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
I read that quote in Zack de la Rocha’s voice.
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a man in a white shirt is standing in front of a drum set while another man sings into a microphone .
Alt: The band rage against the machine. Singer Zack de la Rocha in a white shirt is standing in front of Brad Wilk’s drum set during a show.
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Mainer here. State full of contrarians who hunt. Woods we know like the back of our hands. I wish them luck.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 23/01/2026
Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 24, 2026
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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Just wow, Minneapolis.
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just Dave @justdave.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
No, because the incoming generations are smaller, school is crazy expensive, and they needed international students and exceptional students who may not have been able to attend college or grad school got scholarships from DEI programs so they could.
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max nesterak @maxnesterak.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
and while you’re here, ready my story today: 8 weeks under siege in Minnesota minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/23/8...
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8 weeks under siege in Minnesota • Minnesota Reformer
Frank has a hard time explaining to his 8-year-old daughter why they rarely leave their home in the Twin Cities. Why she can’t go to school, and why he can’t work. “The only thing we tell her is that ...
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Maine Newsroom @mainenewsroom.com · 23/01/2026
1/23 An 18-year-old immigrant in Maine is here legally, and was taken by ICE unlawfully on Tuesday. He graduated high school early, has no criminal record, and was on his way to class at USM when he was taken. #maine #MEpolitics
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
I bet he thinks it really happened. Grandpa isn’t exactly in touch with reality right now.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 23/01/2026
Videos show dozens of incidents of immigration agents using life-threatening tactics. In nearly 20 cases, agents appear to use neck restraints that the Department of Homeland Security prohibits unless there is a threat of deadly or serious harm.
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We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Oh he scared. Listen to his voice break and the higher pitch and that one squeak.
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dragonflyhigh.bsky.social @dragonflyhigh.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We must stop the purchasing of our elected representatives by big money seeking favors.
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Is that real?! Did he write it in crayon? WTF?! Could any one of you write an email like that at work and NOT get fired? Why are we still letting this guy do anything?!
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Kitty
Close up of a light brown tabby cat with bright eyes.
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
I was thinking the other day that we are living through the Fosterite Church of the New Revelation era of Stranger and headed to the rise of the Titans in Dune.
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Yeah don’t get me started on all that bullshit. It’s a race to the bottom. Especially once there are monopolies.
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Are we though? Cat photo for tax.
Small light brown tabby cat stands in the bright green grass
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 20/01/2026
Andy McCabe could do the funniest thing right now.
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Anirul Bene @anirula.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Read Dune by Herbert if you haven’t.
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a silhouette of a person standing in the desert at sunset
Alt: The silhouette of Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides standing in the desert at sunset from the one of the new Dune movies.
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