Anirul Bene
@anirula.bsky.social
Are you ready for what’s coming? 🫘
Historian, technologist, polymath, and pissed off.
Historian, technologist, polymath, and pissed off.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Wage growth among all workers is declining significantly, with low-wage workers hit especially hard.
www.ft.com/content/cfa6...
www.ft.com/content/cfa6...
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Wage growth among all workers is declining significantly, with low-wage workers hit especially hard.
www.ft.com/content/cfa6...
www.ft.com/content/cfa6...
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Good morning TN-07. Did you hear? TWO MORE DAYS OF EARLY VOTING!!!
We are so close, and this race could come down to a couple of votes. Can I count on you to vote for me within the next two days?
For polling locations and times, check out the link in bio!
#VoteEarlyVoteAftyn
We are so close, and this race could come down to a couple of votes. Can I count on you to vote for me within the next two days?
For polling locations and times, check out the link in bio!
#VoteEarlyVoteAftyn
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Good morning TN-07. Did you hear? TWO MORE DAYS OF EARLY VOTING!!!
We are so close, and this race could come down to a couple of votes. Can I count on you to vote for me within the next two days?
For polling locations and times, check out the link in bio!
#VoteEarlyVoteAftyn
We are so close, and this race could come down to a couple of votes. Can I count on you to vote for me within the next two days?
For polling locations and times, check out the link in bio!
#VoteEarlyVoteAftyn
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year. UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year. Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M. This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 23, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year. UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year. Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M. This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
The bill last numbered H.R. 9495 would empower the Treasury Secretary to designate any nonprofit the Secretary wishes to kill a “terrorist supporting organization” and revoke the tax-exempt status on which it depends for survival. Unconstitutional but lethal in the harm it would do while in force.
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The bill last numbered H.R. 9495 would empower the Treasury Secretary to designate any nonprofit the Secretary wishes to kill a “terrorist supporting organization” and revoke the tax-exempt status on which it depends for survival. Unconstitutional but lethal in the harm it would do while in force.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Shout out to Regina Barber and Short Wave for doing this episode podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
SNAP Delays: The Science Of Hunger And Food Insecurity
Podcast Episode · Short Wave · 11/24/2025 · 12m
podcasts.apple.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Shout out to Regina Barber and Short Wave for doing this episode podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Reposted by Anirul Bene
The pile of lies is stunning.
First, no crimes at 1/6. Second, wrong to investigate. Third, unusual to get toll records of people instigators called. Fourth, wrong to suspend notice while investigation ongoing.
Cherry on top: vote yourself $500k as victim of nothing wrong.
First, no crimes at 1/6. Second, wrong to investigate. Third, unusual to get toll records of people instigators called. Fourth, wrong to suspend notice while investigation ongoing.
Cherry on top: vote yourself $500k as victim of nothing wrong.
The scandalous self-enrichment scheme in the US Senate
Once celebrated as “the world’s most deliberative body,” the U.S. Senate has sunk to new lows. Buried in the 394-page bill to end the federal government shutdown, one provision serves as an exampl…
thehill.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The pile of lies is stunning.
First, no crimes at 1/6. Second, wrong to investigate. Third, unusual to get toll records of people instigators called. Fourth, wrong to suspend notice while investigation ongoing.
Cherry on top: vote yourself $500k as victim of nothing wrong.
First, no crimes at 1/6. Second, wrong to investigate. Third, unusual to get toll records of people instigators called. Fourth, wrong to suspend notice while investigation ongoing.
Cherry on top: vote yourself $500k as victim of nothing wrong.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
#GVerse #KingResist #Unite #FBaRmy
@nikkibas.bsky.social
@browneyegirlhi.bsky.social
@coko.bsky.social
@kingresist.bsky.social
@rubicon1313.bsky.social
David Clayton is running for congress in NC's District 5 against #FuckMAGA Republican Virginia Foxx — and this is how he introduced himself.👇
@nikkibas.bsky.social
@browneyegirlhi.bsky.social
@coko.bsky.social
@kingresist.bsky.social
@rubicon1313.bsky.social
David Clayton is running for congress in NC's District 5 against #FuckMAGA Republican Virginia Foxx — and this is how he introduced himself.👇
November 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
#GVerse #KingResist #Unite #FBaRmy
@nikkibas.bsky.social
@browneyegirlhi.bsky.social
@coko.bsky.social
@kingresist.bsky.social
@rubicon1313.bsky.social
David Clayton is running for congress in NC's District 5 against #FuckMAGA Republican Virginia Foxx — and this is how he introduced himself.👇
@nikkibas.bsky.social
@browneyegirlhi.bsky.social
@coko.bsky.social
@kingresist.bsky.social
@rubicon1313.bsky.social
David Clayton is running for congress in NC's District 5 against #FuckMAGA Republican Virginia Foxx — and this is how he introduced himself.👇
Reposted by Anirul Bene
the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
Reposted by Anirul Bene
THIS WEEK AT LAW DORK: I've been tracking dozens of cases in more than a dozen courts across the country, from trial court hearings to appellate actions to Supreme Court matters. And, I put that coverage in the context of the broader political moment and its effects. Subscribe now: www.lawdork.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
THIS WEEK AT LAW DORK: I've been tracking dozens of cases in more than a dozen courts across the country, from trial court hearings to appellate actions to Supreme Court matters. And, I put that coverage in the context of the broader political moment and its effects. Subscribe now: www.lawdork.com
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Lovely people of Bluesky: Please support my prize draw! I'm giving away recent oil painting, "Water Washed By Wind", to raise money for Care Leavers this Christmas & will ship it (free) anywhere in the world. Entry is free, but any donations would be fantastic. www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Lovely people of Bluesky: Please support my prize draw! I'm giving away recent oil painting, "Water Washed By Wind", to raise money for Care Leavers this Christmas & will ship it (free) anywhere in the world. Entry is free, but any donations would be fantastic. www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Reposted by Anirul Bene
If this is a moment when you feel like helping courageous Ukrainians to stay alive, here is one way to do so.
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
Timothy Snyder: Freedom is Action
Professor Timothy Snyder – a prominent voice of freedom, teams up with NAFO to fundraise for ten trucks and ten cargo buses with anti-drone jamming systems. These will transport and protect those who ...
www.help99.co
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
If this is a moment when you feel like helping courageous Ukrainians to stay alive, here is one way to do so.
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Today, after the Coast Guard lifted a ban on swastikas and nooses as symbols of hate, and after President Trump called for the execution of members of Congress, it is time for every American to decide. Who will you be?
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Today, after the Coast Guard lifted a ban on swastikas and nooses as symbols of hate, and after President Trump called for the execution of members of Congress, it is time for every American to decide. Who will you be?
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
ICE’s Detention Center outside Chicago was sued on October 30 for allegedly abusing detainees. One day later, a "system crash" lost all video footage that could have shown how detainees were being treated. trib.al/QwT3aqI
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
ICE’s Detention Center outside Chicago was sued on October 30 for allegedly abusing detainees. One day later, a "system crash" lost all video footage that could have shown how detainees were being treated. trib.al/QwT3aqI
Reposted by Anirul Bene
A senior ICE official just admitted in an evidentiary hearing in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case that someone else drafted his declaration in the case and he didn’t know what certain words meant.
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A senior ICE official just admitted in an evidentiary hearing in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case that someone else drafted his declaration in the case and he didn’t know what certain words meant.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
The Trump administration announced new efforts today to roll back key parts of the Endangered Species Act, aiming to reinstate changes from his first term that were previously halted by a federal court.
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The Trump administration announced new efforts today to roll back key parts of the Endangered Species Act, aiming to reinstate changes from his first term that were previously halted by a federal court.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Massie: "I am sorry if one of your billionaire donors is gonna get embarrassed because he went to Rape Island. That is what they have coming. In fact, they need to be on the other side of bars, a lot of them."
November 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Massie: "I am sorry if one of your billionaire donors is gonna get embarrassed because he went to Rape Island. That is what they have coming. In fact, they need to be on the other side of bars, a lot of them."
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Epstein's survivors today spoke out again. They have stated that they are working with lawmakers to change the system that protects Pedophiles. Also they stated that if names don't show up they will let it be known. They are tired of how society views teens and rape. They are tired of threats.
November 19, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Epstein's survivors today spoke out again. They have stated that they are working with lawmakers to change the system that protects Pedophiles. Also they stated that if names don't show up they will let it be known. They are tired of how society views teens and rape. They are tired of threats.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Fmr. UVA Pres. Ryan’s letter: “...the Governor knew what was happening and suggested I needed to resign. What did the Governor know, when did he know it, and what—if anything—did he do to try to either secure my resignation or prevent it?” bluevirginia.us/2025/11/in-r... h/t @katrinacallsen.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Fmr. UVA Pres. Ryan’s letter: “...the Governor knew what was happening and suggested I needed to resign. What did the Governor know, when did he know it, and what—if anything—did he do to try to either secure my resignation or prevent it?” bluevirginia.us/2025/11/in-r... h/t @katrinacallsen.com
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Hedge funds should not be allowed to own anything that falls under a generous definition of basic needs (so: water, air, electricity, housing, food, agricultural lands, parks but also voting machines, public transit, libraries, newspapers, education, and art).
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Hedge funds should not be allowed to own anything that falls under a generous definition of basic needs (so: water, air, electricity, housing, food, agricultural lands, parks but also voting machines, public transit, libraries, newspapers, education, and art).
Reposted by Anirul Bene
BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
meidasnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
Reposted by Anirul Bene
AOC just detonated the House floor:
“Eight senators are giving themselves over $1 million each while robbing Americans of food assistance and healthcare. How is this even on the floor? How can Congress enrich itself by stealing from the American people?”
“Eight senators are giving themselves over $1 million each while robbing Americans of food assistance and healthcare. How is this even on the floor? How can Congress enrich itself by stealing from the American people?”
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
AOC just detonated the House floor:
“Eight senators are giving themselves over $1 million each while robbing Americans of food assistance and healthcare. How is this even on the floor? How can Congress enrich itself by stealing from the American people?”
“Eight senators are giving themselves over $1 million each while robbing Americans of food assistance and healthcare. How is this even on the floor? How can Congress enrich itself by stealing from the American people?”
Reposted by Anirul Bene
A principled stand in support of the rule of law. I encourage folks to read Mark Wolf’s words to better understand exactly what’s at stake as Trump tries to bend the courts to his will.
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A principled stand in support of the rule of law. I encourage folks to read Mark Wolf’s words to better understand exactly what’s at stake as Trump tries to bend the courts to his will.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
Removing a monument honoring Black US soldiers has nothing to do with DEI. It’s erasure of history and it’s straight-up racism.
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Removing a monument honoring Black US soldiers has nothing to do with DEI. It’s erasure of history and it’s straight-up racism.
Reposted by Anirul Bene
NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find:
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find:
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.