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Ben Kallos

@kallos

Former @WhiteHouse @USDS, former @NYCCouncil, Father, and Proud Nerd. Lots of political and sci-fi tweets can be found here. All tweets are personal opinions.

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Convening today with the Federal government and 20+ states on how we can make it easier for families facing financial shocks to access public benefits. Join the stream to learn about the work we're doing. aspeninstitute.org/events/boostin…

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New York City is literally engulfed in a cloud of smoke so thick that the sun is blocked and people can't breath. I can't imagine anyone denying the fact that our planet is literally burning. We have a climate emergency, it's time we recognize it, and do something about it.

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As academics argue for the replacement of elections with a lottery system, I invite them to study the impact of the new full public matching system I authored, that has reduced barriers to running for City Council and improved representation in NYC. nytimes.com/2023/08/21/opi…

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Proud to endorse Keith Powers for Manhattan Borough President in the June Democratic Primary. I've known Keith for 20 years. Worked with him in the Assembly. In the Council, he's passed laws I couldn't on vehicle noise and sidewalk sheds. Donate @ contribute.nycvotes.org/campaigns/keit…

Proud to endorse <a href="/keithpowersnyc/">Keith Powers</a> for Manhattan Borough President in the June Democratic Primary.

I've known Keith for 20 years. Worked with him in the Assembly. In the Council, he's passed laws I couldn't on vehicle noise and sidewalk sheds.

Donate @ contribute.nycvotes.org/campaigns/keit…
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I'm endorsing a slate of candidates across Manhattan in the Democratic Primary in June. 3 open seats, 1 challenger, and 2 incumbents in races more important than you'd think!

I'm endorsing a slate of candidates across Manhattan in the Democratic Primary in June. 3 open seats, 1 challenger, and 2 incumbents in races more important than you'd think!
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I'm proud to endorse Wil López 🇵🇷❤️. In my office, he helped pass full public matching, negotiated the law to regulate short term rentals, and helped support services for homeless in the neighborhood. The part of the UES where I lived has been redistricted. I'll be voting for him!

I'm proud to endorse <a href="/LopezForNY/">Wil López 🇵🇷❤️</a>.

In my office, he helped pass full public matching, negotiated the law to regulate short term rentals, and helped support services for homeless in the neighborhood.

The part of the UES where I lived has been redistricted. I'll be voting for him!
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I'm proud to endorse Harvey Epstein. We worked together to win multiple rent freezes for 1 million+ rent regulated tenants and pass a law to create housingconnect.nyc.gov He's fought for us in Albany, now we need him in the Council!

I'm proud to endorse <a href="/harvey4council/">Harvey Epstein</a>. 

We worked together to win multiple rent freezes for 1 million+ rent regulated tenants and pass a law to create housingconnect.nyc.gov

He's fought for us in Albany, now we need him in the Council!
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When I endorsed in District 4 the non-participating opponent's campaign came out slinging mud and insults. Please reject politicians who exploit loopholes and hurl insults when held accountable by supporting Virginia Maloney and Faith Bondy for City Council!

When I endorsed in District 4 the non-participating opponent's campaign came out slinging mud and insults.

Please reject politicians who exploit loopholes and hurl insults when held accountable by supporting <a href="/vmmaloney/">Virginia Maloney</a> and <a href="/BondyForNYCC4/">Faith Bondy for City Council</a>!
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You can't challenge the political machine, real estate, or the Mayor without strong candidates. That's why I'm proud to represent Edafe Okporo to get on the ballot and now endorse him. Once you visit edafe2025.com I'm sure you'll be as impressed with him as I am!

You can't challenge the political machine, real estate, or the Mayor without strong candidates. That's why I'm proud to represent <a href="/EdafeOkporo/">Edafe Okporo</a> to get on the ballot and now endorse him.

Once you visit edafe2025.com I'm sure you'll be as impressed with him as I am!
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Please join me in supporting @JulMenin for Speaker of the New York City Council and in her re-election. We haven't has a Speaker from the East Side since Gifford Miller and she will be a strong counter balance to the Mayor, no matter who it is.

Please join me in supporting @JulMenin for Speaker of the New York City Council and in her re-election.

We haven't has a Speaker from the East Side since Gifford Miller and she will be a strong counter balance to the Mayor, no matter who it is.
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I'm proud to endorse Christopher Marte for re-election. He's been a champion fighting for affordable housing, community-led planning, and stood up to the real estate industry and the Mayor. We need to keep him in the Council to continue the fight for the soul of our city!

I'm proud to endorse <a href="/ChrisMarteNYC/">Christopher Marte</a> for re-election. He's been a champion fighting for affordable housing, community-led planning, and stood up to the real estate industry and the Mayor. We need to keep him in the Council to continue the fight for the soul of our city!
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This should not be happening in a Democracy. No one should be handcuffed, taken without charges, and without a destination in the way that this happened. If it can happen to the Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander who is running for Mayor it can happen to anyone, and it has been!