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Mike Benson

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Retired rancher, psychologist, happy to be living in Catalonia and making pipes.

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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 13h
Public Citizen files a complaint opposing the broadcasting of Trump’s ads as violating laws against taxpayer-funded propaganda. Full complaint buff.ly/kYCsKEW
Public Citizen urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and broadcasters individually, to end airing recent campaign commercials by President Trump and the White House that appear to be in breach of federal law. At least three campaign ads, paid for by taxpayer dollars, appear to violate the federal law against using taxpayer funds to finance propaganda (5 U.S.C. §3107) and related provisions of the appropriations laws as well as the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §7324).
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Humanity Must Win @humanitymustwin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Evil @schumer.senate.gov @vanhollen.senate.gov. This is evil.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 13h
Has the Gaza ceasefire "ended up just buying more time for the genocide"?
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“Buying More Time for the Genocide”: Muhammad Shehada on Trump’s Gaza Plan 1 Year Later
The Palestinian death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza has surpassed 74,000, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. While this figure represents the official death toll as confirmed by local autho...
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 20h
Google Maps images show scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
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Satellite images show Gaza in ruins three years into Israel's genocidal war
Google Maps images show scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 13h
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Susan Park @susanpark60.bsky.social · 23h
This is a bright spot in today’s round of depressing news. If only this jab was available to me earlier.
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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 13h
Record heat again AFRICA After the exceptional hot days up to 43C, another streak of record hot nights. SEPTEMBER HIGH MINS RECORDS KENYA 25.5 Lamu ZIMBABWE 24.0 Victoria Falls 23.5 Hwange
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Greg Proops @gregproops.bsky.social · 13h
Alas, if republicans and white voters had courage , we wouldn't be here.
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Amnesty International USA @amnesty-usa.bsky.social · 13h
🚨Action needed🚨 Urge Senators: You must vote YES on S.Res. 852 as an important first step towards holding the Israeli government accountable for its human rights violations. Read more here: www.amnestyusa.org/blog/senator...
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Senators Must Demand Answers on Israeli Government’s Human Rights Abuses and Killing of U.S. Citizens in the Occupied West Bank
Amnesty International USA discusses why senators must VOTE YES on S. Res. 852 to get information on Israel’s human rights abuses.
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 13h
Commentary: Data centers will not make Appalachian Ohio a “benefit zone,” but a sacrificial zone. Appalachian Ohio doesn’t exist to be recklessly exploited by politicians and industry, and after so many decades of abuse, they need to stop. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/29/a...
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Commentary: Appalachian Ohio and its people don't exist to be exploited by politicians and industry. Stop. • Ohio Capital Journal
Data centers will not make Appalachian Ohio a “benefit zone,” but a sacrificial zone. Appalachian Ohio doesn’t exist to be recklessly exploited by politicians and industry, and after so many decades…
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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 13h
People’s history is being taught bravely in every state: “I’m interested in preserving & teaching a more accurate & nuanced version of the people’s history in the U.S., especially to young children.” — elementary school teacher, Tallahassee, FL Curious about Florida’s people’s history? More ⬇️
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People’s History Banned in Florida
In the face of attempts by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to ban AP African American studies, social justice books, and critical race theory in K–12 schools (and DEI in public colleges), we take a…
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Feral Millennial Communists of Late Stage Capitalism @feralcommie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Over 3500 people have been arrested in the UK for voicing support for Palestine Action. Anti-terrorism legislation was used for these arrests. The result is that one of the largest demographics of terrorist in the UK is now elderly middle class white people.
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John Light @johnalight.bsky.social · 14h
Russ Vought's latest "pocket rescission" maneuver is wonky and may not get much coverage, but it's another major milestone in Congress ceding its power to Trump. Some Republicans (Susan Collins prominent among them) are vowing to fight back, but it's tbd how real that is. (I am skeptical.)
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Russ Vought Takes a New Path Toward Overriding Congress
Programming Note I’ve been gone for two days! I forgot to say...
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The Slim Dude 🇨🇦 @slimdude.ca · 17h
Until now, ending a legal strike required MPs to stand in the House and vote for it, in public, with their names recorded. That was a guardrail. C-39 removes this and calls the removal reinforcement. Parliament, and Canadians, should not accept the vocabulary. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Mark Carney says he’s protecting Canadian workers. It’s Orwellian doublespeak
Subject to ministerial review, the right to strike is likely to be much weakened by Bill C-39.
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
People need to understand their rights before an encounter becomes a nightmare. PAXIS.app helps citizens and immigrants prepare for illegal ICE encounters and understand their options afterward. It’s free and funded entirely by donations. Help keep that knowledge accessible to everyone: [ 2/4
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 18h
😂😂😂😂😂😂 Excellent news! Keep the bastard off the streets (and water) forever ✊️
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 17h
For now, the point is that with oil still high and refined products, especially diesel, still close to record levels, inflation will remain elevated. And this in turn means that the
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Parmijohn (B.Eng) @parmijohn.bsky.social · 17h
"Godzilla-level phenomenon"
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‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak
‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world
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Emile Chabal @emile-chabal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I am not given to hyperbole when it comes to university industrial relations, but this feels like an existential event. The heart of the university is being torn out, with long-lasting consequences. These strikes are a last-ditch attempt to stop that. Will anyone listen?
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SirKidStarverIsGone @sirkidstarversucks.bsky.social · 17h
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Donald Price @donaldwprice.bsky.social · 17h
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Government lawyers who think that the Trump Administration is subverting justice are facing a quandary: Should they stay or should they go?
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Michael Burchert @michaelburchert.bsky.social · 17h
How the transition is no longer a luxury? Do you know the Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS) Program: Utility companies cover the upfront cost of installing green tech (like better insulation or heat pumps). The user then pays them back slowly on their monthly utility bill,
Heat pump with hot water tank in a large straw house
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Humanity Must Win @humanitymustwin.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
They used taxpayer money for genocide, ethnic cleansing and destruction to pave the way for a private real estate development that will enrich the Zionist mafia. It doesnt get more traitorous and treasonous than that.
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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 17h
Good morning ppl! While the talk of shit lettuce has stopped for now, what hasn’t changed is our response time to the next food born illness. Remember it took us a month to get to the farm last time. One of the reasons was this. www.federalhiringdata.com/articles/fsi...
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USDA Food Inspection Staff Fell 70% While a Larger Inspector Series Held Steady
OPM data show FSIS Food Inspection staff fell 70% from July 2024 to July 2026, while Consumer Safety Inspection was flat. Explore three charts and the underlying data.
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Marc Belzunces Eurosky ⛏️📊🗺️☀️⚡️🚲🛵🚙♻️ @marcbelzunces.eurosky.social · 17h
El sector dels combustibles fòssils està boicotejant les polítiques europees en contra del canvi climàtic. No es podia saber. I encara alguns pensen que es pot comptar amb el sector dels combustibles fòssils per acabar... amb els combustibles fòssils. www.europapress.es/economia/not...
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Repsol alerta de que el 90% de su suministro de crudo podría incumplir las nuevas reglas europeas sobre metano
Repsol estima que en torno al 90% de su suministro de petróleo crudo podría no cumplir los requisitos de...
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 17h
Told ya. The warning signs were obvious from the beginning.
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Lynne #TaxTheRich #WelfareNotWarfare. Eco-Socialist. Pro-🇵🇸 @bebsdotteragain.bsky.social · 17h
Trial of live facial recognition in London stations ends with a false positive and no arrests… Is this proof CRIME is NOT the real motivating FACTOR for its use? www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Trial of live facial recognition in London stations ends with a false positive and no arrests
Freedom of information request finds six-month trial cost £320,000, used almost 100 police hours and led to just one – incorrect – alert
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Lori @tygergyrl17.bsky.social · 18h
From Blue All the Way
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She Ella Elle 她 بنت @crycepaul.bsky.social · 17h
What can go wrong www.npr.org/2026/09/23/n...
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ICE is looking into 'mobile detention facilities'
Buried in the paperwork for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's expansion in Pennsylvania is a document requesting "mobile detention facilities."
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sdambrosio.bsky.social @sdambrosio.bsky.social · 17h
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The Trump Crime Family has expanded into an international criminal enterprise. https://lnkd.in/ey8TMxfB | Rick van Leuven
The Trump Crime Family has expanded into an international criminal enterprise. https://lnkd.in/ey8TMxfB
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Giulio Mattioli @giuliomattioli.bsky.social · 17h
Interesting new details on what went on behind the scenes politico.eu/article/comm...
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Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"The latest surge in fossil-fuel prices means it is now up to nine times cheaper in the UK to drive an electric vehicle (EV) than a petrol or diesel car, shows @carbonbrief.org analysis." www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-evs... via @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org and Ho Woo Nam 🔌💡
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Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK  - Carbon Brief
The latest surge in fossil-fuel prices means it is now up to nine times cheaper in the UK to drive an electric vehicle (EV) than a petrol or diesel car, shows Carbon Brief analysis.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 29/09/2026
Today, we opened the Jobs NYC Center at 2 Lafayette Street — a walk-in hub where New Yorkers can find city job opportunities, get application support, and connect with hiring agencies.
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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 18h
ICE “mistakenly” attacks innocent man. This is happening everywhere, everyday. #VOTEBlue to hold the real criminals accountable! youtube.com/shorts/hOyOX...
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US citizen left bloodied and injured after ICE mistakes him for fugitive
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Gillian Martin @gillmartin.bsky.social · 19h
Every single person in this photo knows full well that only one of them is proud to be where they are & certain that they are doing the right thing. Shame on Labour for having a 94 year old Jewish woman arrested & physically removed using counter terrorism powers. (Photography by Terry Neill)
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SirKidStarverIsGone @sirkidstarversucks.bsky.social · 17h
After fully exhausting the Conservative and the Labour Party, Israel has found their replacement patsie #MossadFalseFlagAttack
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Most state attorneys general released Meta from Cambridge Analytica-related claims as part of the child safety settlement. New Mexico wasn't part of that deal, and a jury there just found 26 of 29 past claims about Cambridge Analytica, hate speech and misinformation willfully deceptive.
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Eight Years On, Cambridge Analytica Scandal Catches Up With Meta in Santa Fe
A jury found that Meta—then Facebook—misled the public in statements about Cambridge Analytica and its policies on hate speech, violence and misinformation.
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She Ella Elle 她 بنت @crycepaul.bsky.social · 17h
Now let's see them get justice for this woman who suffered through being raped for seven fucking hours. Seven! Fucking! Hours! EVERYBODY who allowed this to happen should pay dearly and forever. www.npr.org/2026/09/28/n...
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Prosecutors are reopening a Cornell fraternity rape case. Here's what we know
New York prosecutors are reopening an investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell University in 2024. The alleged victim recently filed a lawsuit against seven members of Chi Phi fraternity.
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 17h
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First They Stormed the Capitol, Now They Want to Get Paid for It
Some nerve is almost breathtaking. A group of people convicted over the January 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol is suing the government and demanding compensation, paid by the taxpayers whose Congress...
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Marlene @live4today.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Angry Byrd @tylerbigbyrd.bsky.social · 22h
SpaceX is a environmental catastrophe, we watch on repeat. What a joke of a company. Zero fks for the planet while they earn negative 175 million a month and look like shit. www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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Watch: Starship splashdown ends in fireball
The mission was supposed to last 10 hours, but SpaceX announced it was ending after 90 minutes.
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 20h
The war profits bonanza continues for Big Oil - TotalEnergies boosts buybacks and dividends as oil prices surge As does the misery for motorists and energy bill payers who are funding the bonanza 1/2 www.ft.com/content/1cd3...
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TotalEnergies boosts buybacks and dividends as oil prices surge
French energy company increases shareholder payouts as effect of Iran war increases cash flows
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 17h
Climate change disrupting yield of fruit trees, a critical food source for many large mammals in Central Africa Endangered forest elephants and other keystone species in central Gabon — western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, mandrills — could be facing famine news.mongabay.com/2020/10/with...
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With a drastic decline in tropical fruit, Gabon’s rainforest mega-gardeners go hungry
The rainforest of Lopé National Park in central Gabon is one of the last safe havens for the endangered forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis). But in a new study in Science, researchers warn that eleph...
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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 18h
unsolicited brag: dug into the data -> ai -> surveillance pipeline in class this morning and received a standing ovation at the end of class. genuinely did not expect it. now i’m in tears. first time for everything
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Rob Cyran @robcyran.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Lots of yikes in this awesome scoop on Anthropic’s IPO by my colleague Echo Wang, but this stood out. www.reuters.com/business/fin...
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#StopEACOP @stopeacop.bsky.social · 17h
The KCB11 have spent 17 months facing criminal trespass charges after going to KCB Uganda to deliver a letter calling on the bank to stop financing EACOP. Not a single prosecution witness has testified. Another hearing's set for today. Read @climaterights.bsky.social blog: cri.org/uganda-drop-...
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Uganda: Drop Charges Against the KCB11
Ugandan authorities should immediately drop criminal trespass charges against 11 environmental defenders known as the KCB11, who were arrested on April 23, 2025, after a Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB)…
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Open Rights Group @openrightsgroup.org · 17h
Live facial recognition. A waste of time. Waste of money. And, crucially, lays waste to our rights. For the supposed golden goose of digital policing to spit out one (false positive) match is an indictment of this invasive tech. Tech and surveillance aren't the solution to complex social problems.
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Trial of live facial recognition in London stations ends with a false positive and no arrests
Freedom of information request finds six-month trial cost £320,000, used almost 100 police hours and led to just one – incorrect – alert
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 17h
So what should happen? It’s time—past time, really—for courts to hold this administration in contempt when it is. No bending over backward, no second chances. If the president of the United
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
A federal judge ruled that the Trump admin violated her order prohibiting overcrowding at ICE's Baltimore holding room — the very facility I've been sounding the alarm on after we saw this terrible footage last year. The judge is right to threaten contempt — the abuses must end.
‘Spectacular failure’: Baltimore ICE facility violated overcrowding order, judge finds
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 18h
How was a Nevada Republican with a 30-year mortgage on a $565,000 home able to loan his Congressional campaign $1.6 million? We don't know, because he has repeatedly failed to submit required financial disclosures that would illuminate his personal financial position.
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The mysterious millions powering a Nevada Republican’s bid for Congress
David Flippo, who has reported funneling nearly $2.5 million to his campaigns, has repeatedly failed to file financial disclosure forms since 2023.
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