Ben Duda
@benduda.bsky.social
Civic tech, national service, and equity. The last Executive Director of AmeriCorps Alums. #FPL, Atlanta United + Bills, Sabres, and all things Buffalo.
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They put in the newspaper that I got mad at Mike Bobo @sethemerson.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
December 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
They put in the newspaper that I got mad at Mike Bobo @sethemerson.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
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“We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.”
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The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration Speech
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January 1, 2026 at 11:16 PM
“We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.”
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www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/n...
A New Years Eve tradition
December 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A New Years Eve tradition
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It was quite a day here.
Monks lead 2,300-mile walk for peace through Decatur
DECATUR, Ga. — DeKalb County celebrated a peaceful day on Tuesday, Dec. 30, as Buddhist monks visited the Decatur area on their 2,300-mile walk for peace. Excitement and connection were
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December 31, 2025 at 3:23 AM
It was quite a day here.
Defense optional at the Bridge
December 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Defense optional at the Bridge
Josh should take one snap next week. Red helmets be damned
December 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Josh should take one snap next week. Red helmets be damned
And you made fun of me when I said he was the Anakin of football.
December 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
And you made fun of me when I said he was the Anakin of football.
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The New York Times investigated 346 people who donated at least $250,000 to Trump and found that more than half of them (197) have received pardons, jobs, government contracts, special treatment, or favors.
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office
Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The New York Times investigated 346 people who donated at least $250,000 to Trump and found that more than half of them (197) have received pardons, jobs, government contracts, special treatment, or favors.
Groot read everything you wrote about him on Bluesky
December 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Groot read everything you wrote about him on Bluesky
We’re waiting @joebuscaglia.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We’re waiting @joebuscaglia.bsky.social
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This month, OpenAI announced "up to $2 million" in funding for research on AI safety and well-being. This may seem generous, write J. Nathan Matias and Avriel Epps, but following in the footsteps of other tech giants facing scrutiny over mental health impacts, it's nothing more than grantwashing.
Beware of OpenAI's 'Grantwashing' on AI Harms | TechPolicy.Press
J. Nathan Matias and Avriel Epps say OpenAI's announced research funding is the perfect corporate action to make sure we don't find answers for years.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This month, OpenAI announced "up to $2 million" in funding for research on AI safety and well-being. This may seem generous, write J. Nathan Matias and Avriel Epps, but following in the footsteps of other tech giants facing scrutiny over mental health impacts, it's nothing more than grantwashing.
Can’t believe he lost to Axel Wright
December 14, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Can’t believe he lost to Axel Wright
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According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
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In a stealth upset, Democrat Eric Gisler flips a GOP-held Georgia House seat spanning parts of Athens and Oconee County. Gisler won 39% of vote last November. He captured 51% tonight to defeat a Republican backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and other GOP leaders.
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
In a stealth upset, Democrat Eric Gisler flips a GOP-held Georgia House seat spanning parts of Athens and Oconee County. Gisler won 39% of vote last November. He captured 51% tonight to defeat a Republican backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and other GOP leaders.
Best Dr Pepper shoot out I’ve ever seen
December 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Best Dr Pepper shoot out I’ve ever seen
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Tomorrow is National Miners Day, which probably isn’t a big deal in your family, but it is in mine and I’m working tomorrow so we’re doing this tonight
The Labor Department barely acknowledges WHY December 6 is set aside, so I’m going to turn the mic over to my mom for a minute
The Labor Department barely acknowledges WHY December 6 is set aside, so I’m going to turn the mic over to my mom for a minute
December 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Tomorrow is National Miners Day, which probably isn’t a big deal in your family, but it is in mine and I’m working tomorrow so we’re doing this tonight
The Labor Department barely acknowledges WHY December 6 is set aside, so I’m going to turn the mic over to my mom for a minute
The Labor Department barely acknowledges WHY December 6 is set aside, so I’m going to turn the mic over to my mom for a minute