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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Passing a resolution isn't the end. We have so much more to do — not just after sexual violence occurs, but to prevent it in the first place. Learn more & sign up to get involved at votebenyee.nyc #SexualViolencePrevention #ConsentEducation #NewYork #NYPolitics #cornell7

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Thank you to Erica Vladimer and Will Rivera for seconding the resolution and speaking so powerfully in support. And thank you to the State Committee members as a whole for voting to commit our elected leaders, and our Party, to real policies that will make a difference.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🎓 K–12 consent education ⚖️ Free legal counsel for people reporting sexual assault ❤️ Free trauma-informed mental-health for survivors 📜 Closing New York’s voluntary-intoxication loophole 🔎 More resources and specialized training to investigate and prosecute sexual violence

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In the wake of the revelation at Cornell, the New York State Democratic Committee unanimously passed a resolution I wrote last Thursday. It puts the Democratic Party on record fighting for:

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Donald Trump just said letting Iran "take out" San Diego and L.A. is a small price to pay for his war. That's 6 million Americans he's happy to kill for his ego.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Icon Parking still lets ICE stage their assault of civil rights from Tribeca. Today we’re telling them we want ICE OUT

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

4. The dual state has always existed, but the expansion to hyper vulnerable groups that are small and spread out — principally trans people — is creating a refugee effect as they try to flee un-free states

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

2. Kansas has created a informant state. Regular residents now enforce the dual state by anonymously identifying, reporting and harassing trans people. 3. The dual state of fascist Germany was NOT large relative to the population. But it taught people to fear & allow oppression of their neighbors

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Long but has four critical points we all must understand: 1. America is an accelerating "dual state". Coined for fascist Germany, this is a state where some people live under increasingly restrictive laws that are applied arbitrarily while everyone else lives in our regular, rules-based society.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

How do we boot #ICEout of NYC? Training, community, activism. Big thanks to Rachel Sarang Lee. She ran a fantastic training on our rights & how to deal with ICE when they pretend their gun means more than your civil liberties. Thanks @handsoffnyc.bsky.social for the materials, they give it free!

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Know Your Rights training Tomorrow 8/12 at 6:30pm Sign up and help keep NYC ICE free linktr.ee/handsoffgree... #iceout

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Went to kick #iceout of lower Manhattan. ICE needs parking in NYC. Stopping garage owners from allowing ICE vehicles means ICE loses time, money and logistical support for their fascist activities. Swipe to find out how you can help keep NYC ICE free

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Fantastic movie. 100% worth seeing on the big screen. Absolutely gorgeous art. Everything Avatar fans want to see with very minor exceptions. The Avatar movie deserved a theatrical release. @paramountplus f*cking sucks #atla #avatarmovie #avatar

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Come kick ICE out of Manhattan ICE needs parking, we’re shutting down their garage. We got ICE expelled before, we’re doing it again! NEXT MONDAY, 5:30PM, 35 HARRISON ST

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Covidtest.gov now goes to a White House page pushing the disproven conspiracy that: 1. China created COVID 2. There was a government coverup 3. Fauci is a criminal This is a dangerous action from an unhinged administration.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

6 years ago I was organizing in the Bronx to help people understand how being involved can make a difference. I'd say it worked, but there's always more to do! AOC had come to one of the Real Politics 101 workshops, it was wonderful to have her create organizing spaces to host more events like that

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The United States is at war with Iran. It’s a terrifying prospect. And, it's a threat to our midterms. (My substack articles are free to read) open.substack.com/pub/benjamin...

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What Iran Means for America’s Fight for Democracy

The United States is at war with Iran.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

People complaining about the city spending money to reopen after a blizzard have it wrong. The economic output created by reopening New York within a day is in the billions. Usually, this place is hobbled by snow for a week. Not this time, and that benefits everyone.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

ICE in an unmarked white van on corner of 4th and 6th across from Washington sq diner 🚐 Two agents visible inside in uniform and tactical vests. EDIT: four agents 4:23pm Verifed sighting, pics are my own. Please be safe.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

From Albany this morning to the West Village tonight. This is the Community Precinct Council (CPC). It’s a forum for the public to engage with police. Tonight the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Bridget Brennan is answering questions. Happily, fentanyl coming into NYC is down 🔥

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

A succesful trip to Albany, it was great riding with PSC CUNY. Education, childcare, transportation, healthcare, there are so many things that are daily necessities that feel like luxuries. If a billionaire can spend $44.6M on a dinosaur skeleton (true story) they can afford a to give back a little

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Headed to Albany to Tax The Rich. Trump gave people making $1M+ a $12B cut as has illegally slashed funding to NY projects. We’re fighting to make sure the most fortunate pay their fair share and everyone in New York has a life with opportunity and dignity. @ourtimeforfornyc @psc_cuny

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

NYC is hiring snow shovelers, just walk in to a location: Due to blizzard conditions in the current winter storm, pay for this weather event starts at $30 per hour and increases to $45 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week. www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/ca...

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Emergency Snow Shovelers - DSNY

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We are beset challenges, ranging from an affordability crisis, mega-corporations trying to squeeze every penny from working people, tech giants using our personal data against us and an unprecedented assault on democracy by our own government.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Trump and the MAGA Republicans are a symptom of a deeper problem, the loss of faith in our democratic system and its ability to deliver for regular people.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Some might say that this is a safe blue seat in Lower Manhattan. Or that a local assembly race can’t really impact the big picture. I think that is a dangerous perspective. Every single elected official is critical, especially now.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This is a momentous election For the first time in 35 years, Assembly District 66 will have an open seat. It’s an opportunity not just to elect a new generation of leadership, but to decide how we want to shape our politics, our government and our democracy with this seat.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Emails have gone out, calls have been made, even some speeches made, but I haven’t yet updated this acct with the news: After 17 years of grassroots organizing, I’m running for State Assembly. You can get involved here! votebenyee.nyc🧵

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Marshals getting ready for protest at Trump Tower. Action starts at 1pm, come join! #PresidentsDay #AbolishICE

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Unfortunately for Trump, the history of Stonewall is the exact same as the United States - protest against injustice and fighting for equality. A history that shows victory for those who strive for the values of a pluralistic democracy over and over again. 2/2

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Today the Trump administration removed the pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument. In ways large and small this government is bending over backward to hide the people of this country that it dislikes in our nation's story. 1/2

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Given the current political environment, the performance of our Democratic leadership, the state of our country, this is an important Convention.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The Gov, in particular, is key to the State Committee. As a Democrat in the highest State office they are the titular head of the Party, and the Party operates largely how they want. This in addition to their role pushing the Dem policies meant to make life better for NYers.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Anyone winning 25%+ of the vote gets on the Primary ballot without petitioning, saving time and hundreds of thousands of $. It’s a huge benefit for those who get it, especially if their opponents do not. There are contested races for Governor and Comptroller.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Off to Syracuse for the Democratic State Convention. State Committee Members like myself are elected to represent Democratic Primary voters at events like these. This Friday we’ll be voting whether to “designate” candidates for Gov, Lt. Gov, Attorney General and Comptroller. 🧵

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The ICE protest at Foley Square today was incredible. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that many people there.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

So, we keep the pressure going and we don’t stop even if, on the surface, it looks like something is changing. Whenever they pull back, we don’t pause, we move forward.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Resistance is not meaningless, but it must persist. They will replace him with someone just as bad, but the fact that they had to replace him says something about the pressure Trump is under.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

But, democracy needs you. As much as you can, it needs your strength in the coming months and years. For the fight and the eventual rebuilding.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

It is hard, it is exhausting, but that is what dictators do - they try to break the will of resistance. Do not be afraid to take a day to yourself so that you can show up over the long term. You can trust that there will always be a way to get involved and your neighbors have your back.

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Ben Yee for State Assembly, AD 66 @yben.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

We must be louder, and for longer, than we have ever been.

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