Chris Benson
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Chris Benson
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· Dec 2
🚨3 YEARS alcohol-free today! I wasn’t planning to share now or gloat, but it feels right to finally share: I wrote a BOOK‼️
📖 REPORTING FROM DETOX explores how #addiction, politics, & recovery intersect. 🧵
📖 REPORTING FROM DETOX explores how #addiction, politics, & recovery intersect. 🧵
We all know these type of snakes.
January 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
We all know these type of snakes.
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Bluesky community! This is my official NYC mayor account. I’ll be posting updates on what’s happening at City Hall and how we’re delivering for New Yorkers. It’s great to be here.
January 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Bluesky community! This is my official NYC mayor account. I’ll be posting updates on what’s happening at City Hall and how we’re delivering for New Yorkers. It’s great to be here.
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I remember a time when American Presidents sought to unite people.
January 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I remember a time when American Presidents sought to unite people.
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News: State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R., Franklin) says he is NOT running for Pennsylvania governor in 2026, leaving an open path for GOP establishment candidate Stacy Garrity who currently faces no serious competition for the party's nod.
January 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM
News: State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R., Franklin) says he is NOT running for Pennsylvania governor in 2026, leaving an open path for GOP establishment candidate Stacy Garrity who currently faces no serious competition for the party's nod.
QUITTER !!
Mastriano appeared to be the top potential challenger to Pa. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity for the Republican nomination this year. Garrity has already received the Republican State Committee's endorsement.
Doug Mastriano makes a decision about running for Pa. governor again
Mastriano appeared to be the top potential challenger to Pa. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity for the Republican nomination this year. Garrity has already received the Republican State Committee's endorsement.
www.pennlive.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:39 PM
QUITTER !!
ICE shot middle-aged White woman, according to Minneapolis police chief.
BREAKING: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to ICE: "Get the fuck out of Minneapolis."
January 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM
ICE shot middle-aged White woman, according to Minneapolis police chief.
BREAKING: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to ICE: "Get the fuck out of Minneapolis."
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to ICE: "Get the fuck out of Minneapolis."
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I remember a time when American Presidents sought to unite people.
January 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I remember a time when American Presidents sought to unite people.
A little rain couldn’t stop Stinker from conquering the other half of Williamsport’s River Walk like it was Venezuela !!
January 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM
A little rain couldn’t stop Stinker from conquering the other half of Williamsport’s River Walk like it was Venezuela !!
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Yet another interview where my former friend & colleague Jim Jordan enthusiastically acknowledges that Congress no longer exists. Did Trump have the legal authority to do what he did, Jordan is asked. Doesn’t matter, Jordan says, “I trust the president.” www.mediaite.com/media/news/f...
‘Fentanyl Doesn’t Come from Venezuela’: CNN’s Dana Bash Bristles at Jim Jordan’s Defense of Strike
Dana Bash bristled when Rep. Jim Jordan tried to justify the apprehension of Venezuela's illegitimate president as a way of stopping the flow of fentanyl.
www.mediaite.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Yet another interview where my former friend & colleague Jim Jordan enthusiastically acknowledges that Congress no longer exists. Did Trump have the legal authority to do what he did, Jordan is asked. Doesn’t matter, Jordan says, “I trust the president.” www.mediaite.com/media/news/f...
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The FIFA Peace prize used to mean something
January 4, 2026 at 2:14 AM
The FIFA Peace prize used to mean something
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Republicans: Washington should keep its nose out of my state and mind its own business.
Also Republicans: it’s ok for our president to choose who leads other countries.
Also Republicans: it’s ok for our president to choose who leads other countries.
January 4, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Republicans: Washington should keep its nose out of my state and mind its own business.
Also Republicans: it’s ok for our president to choose who leads other countries.
Also Republicans: it’s ok for our president to choose who leads other countries.
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Agree... because the social media companies will not protect them from harm
If you’re under 18 then social media should be a privilege, not a legal right.
January 2, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Agree... because the social media companies will not protect them from harm
If you’re under 18 then social media should be a privilege, not a legal right.
January 2, 2026 at 10:27 PM
If you’re under 18 then social media should be a privilege, not a legal right.
John Goodman is an American treasure. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
January 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
John Goodman is an American treasure. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
I think wearing diapers is where I draw the line for a New Year’s celebration.
December 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I think wearing diapers is where I draw the line for a New Year’s celebration.
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“This is politics. But it’s racist politics and it’s bigoted politics.” — @walshfreedom.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“This is politics. But it’s racist politics and it’s bigoted politics.” — @walshfreedom.bsky.social
Who is taking bets now that Trump will commission his face to be on Mount Rushmore in the next 2 years? Asking for a friend.
December 31, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Who is taking bets now that Trump will commission his face to be on Mount Rushmore in the next 2 years? Asking for a friend.
People cross the border ‘illegally’ because the U.S immigration System is like Harvard admissions—for a C-student who grew up in extreme poverty.
You can’t fix a problem if you ignore why it exists. Fix the system, don’t blame the people.
You can’t fix a problem if you ignore why it exists. Fix the system, don’t blame the people.
December 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
People cross the border ‘illegally’ because the U.S immigration System is like Harvard admissions—for a C-student who grew up in extreme poverty.
You can’t fix a problem if you ignore why it exists. Fix the system, don’t blame the people.
You can’t fix a problem if you ignore why it exists. Fix the system, don’t blame the people.
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Congrats on your success overcoming alcohol addiction. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🚨3 YEARS alcohol-free today! I wasn’t planning to share now or gloat, but it feels right to finally share: I wrote a BOOK‼️
📖 REPORTING FROM DETOX explores how #addiction, politics, & recovery intersect. 🧵
📖 REPORTING FROM DETOX explores how #addiction, politics, & recovery intersect. 🧵
December 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Congrats on your success overcoming alcohol addiction. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m only 30 years younger than Madonna—I could be her next husband.
Just saying.
Just saying.
December 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I’m only 30 years younger than Madonna—I could be her next husband.
Just saying.
Just saying.
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Gene Wilder is... wait for it.... legendary!
December 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Gene Wilder is... wait for it.... legendary!