Ben Harris
@benharris1.bsky.social
Resident of the 51st State via Ohio. Lover of 🌶️ 🎸 🏔️ and 🐕.
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The aftermath of a violent car crash tonight in Grant Circle. Both MPD and Fed’s were on the scene.
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The aftermath of a violent car crash tonight in Grant Circle. Both MPD and Fed’s were on the scene.
I think it’s worth remembering that all of this was knowable, or at least predictable, in 2016.
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I think it’s worth remembering that all of this was knowable, or at least predictable, in 2016.
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Day #160: United States Postal Service (1969)
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Day #160: United States Postal Service (1969)
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Walkers Irish Stew Crisps (2010-2010): Part of the "Flavour Cup" promotion in the UK, coinciding with the World Cup and featuring country-specific flavors, these potato crisps/chips were made to taste like Irish beef or lamb stew, seasoned with a "meaty" flavor, herbs, and onion powder
May 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Walkers Irish Stew Crisps (2010-2010): Part of the "Flavour Cup" promotion in the UK, coinciding with the World Cup and featuring country-specific flavors, these potato crisps/chips were made to taste like Irish beef or lamb stew, seasoned with a "meaty" flavor, herbs, and onion powder
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The Tail Up Goat outdoor dining space is now completely gone, and two cars are parked where it used to be. this will probably be the status quo for the foreseeable future because DC officials struggle to think of any other uses for curb space besides private car parking. It's a real shame.
The Tail Up Goat street dining structure is being taken down this morning. The space will probably revert back to two long term, free parking spaces.
The same will likely be happening all up and down 18th Street in the coming months (though there it will become metered parking)
The same will likely be happening all up and down 18th Street in the coming months (though there it will become metered parking)
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Tail Up Goat outdoor dining space is now completely gone, and two cars are parked where it used to be. this will probably be the status quo for the foreseeable future because DC officials struggle to think of any other uses for curb space besides private car parking. It's a real shame.
Things I have experienced this week:
-The death of a family member
-An ER visit
-A work crisis
-Needing to give up coffee and alcohol
And somehow it remains only Thursday. This week can really go f*** itself!
-The death of a family member
-An ER visit
-A work crisis
-Needing to give up coffee and alcohol
And somehow it remains only Thursday. This week can really go f*** itself!
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Things I have experienced this week:
-The death of a family member
-An ER visit
-A work crisis
-Needing to give up coffee and alcohol
And somehow it remains only Thursday. This week can really go f*** itself!
-The death of a family member
-An ER visit
-A work crisis
-Needing to give up coffee and alcohol
And somehow it remains only Thursday. This week can really go f*** itself!
Me, reading the news
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Me, reading the news
I am New Here, but it just remains incredible the grip this guy has over the entire party. He’s widely loathed, his policies are toxic, his armed goons are terrorizing cities across the country (including mine), and he’s enmeshed in a child sex ring…and yet.
Trump's approval rating continues to plummet.
The latest AP-NORC poll has him at just 36%, and only 28% with independents. Even Republicans are starting to sour on him, as only 74% of GOP voters approve of him.
On the economy, he has a 33% approval rating.
apnorc.org/projects/tru...
The latest AP-NORC poll has him at just 36%, and only 28% with independents. Even Republicans are starting to sour on him, as only 74% of GOP voters approve of him.
On the economy, he has a 33% approval rating.
apnorc.org/projects/tru...
Trump’s approval rating remains low during government shutdown - AP-NORC
Approval of how Trump is handling the federal government has dropped sharply since March.
apnorc.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I am New Here, but it just remains incredible the grip this guy has over the entire party. He’s widely loathed, his policies are toxic, his armed goons are terrorizing cities across the country (including mine), and he’s enmeshed in a child sex ring…and yet.
Outside the Ga. Ave./Petworth Metro station:
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Outside the Ga. Ave./Petworth Metro station:
Buh gawd this is @alexbaca.bsky.social’s music
apparently this was mainly due to the city implementing a temporary shift away from property tax on new builds and to a land value tax economics.ucr.edu/papers/paper...
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Buh gawd this is @alexbaca.bsky.social’s music
The thing that strikes me about all of these awful people is how brazenly, nakedly transactional they are in every facet of their lives. There is not a single authentic, honest relationship between them. Just, what do I have to do for you to get you to do something for me.
Hollow, empty people.
Hollow, empty people.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The thing that strikes me about all of these awful people is how brazenly, nakedly transactional they are in every facet of their lives. There is not a single authentic, honest relationship between them. Just, what do I have to do for you to get you to do something for me.
Hollow, empty people.
Hollow, empty people.
1) Why does a salad chain need a “robotics unit”?
2) Methinks point two here logically follows from point one.
2) Methinks point two here logically follows from point one.
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
1) Why does a salad chain need a “robotics unit”?
2) Methinks point two here logically follows from point one.
2) Methinks point two here logically follows from point one.
Thinking about the guy who drove to DC and shot up a pizza place because he believed the Clintons were running a child sex ring from the basement.
Epstein in emails: Trump knew about the girls. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Thinking about the guy who drove to DC and shot up a pizza place because he believed the Clintons were running a child sex ring from the basement.
F*** this in the strongest possible way.
November 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
F*** this in the strongest possible way.
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Holy wow you guys - the aurora is visible in Santa Fe!
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Holy wow you guys - the aurora is visible in Santa Fe!
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"If streateries are a pandemic relic, then they’re a monument to a moment when we correctly ordered our local politics around building community and creating a built environment that fosters maximum public benefit.
"We would be wise to re-commit ourselves."
Our latest opinion piece:
"We would be wise to re-commit ourselves."
Our latest opinion piece:
Opinion: D.C.'s new streatery rules are a costly miscalculation
The city's streatery guidelines are punishing small businesses and vibrant neighborhoods. We need a permanent solution to keep these staples of the city’s dining scene.
51st.news
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"If streateries are a pandemic relic, then they’re a monument to a moment when we correctly ordered our local politics around building community and creating a built environment that fosters maximum public benefit.
"We would be wise to re-commit ourselves."
Our latest opinion piece:
"We would be wise to re-commit ourselves."
Our latest opinion piece:
Is it just me, or has there been a significant uptick in Metro service disruptions recently? Feel like over the summer the disruptions were few and far between, but last month or so it’s been much worse.
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Is it just me, or has there been a significant uptick in Metro service disruptions recently? Feel like over the summer the disruptions were few and far between, but last month or so it’s been much worse.
I see you, McLean Commanders fans.
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I see you, McLean Commanders fans.
All I want is one (1) candidate for EHN’s seat that doesn’t communicate like they’re an AI trained on 30 years of “what if this good thing, but 50% worse”-centrist dumbshittery.
November 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
All I want is one (1) candidate for EHN’s seat that doesn’t communicate like they’re an AI trained on 30 years of “what if this good thing, but 50% worse”-centrist dumbshittery.
Man, Nick Offerman is an absolute spitting image of Chester Arthur. It’s uncanny.
November 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Man, Nick Offerman is an absolute spitting image of Chester Arthur. It’s uncanny.
It turns out “personal liberties and free markets” is simply billionaire code speak for “reactionary shitposting”.
November 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
It turns out “personal liberties and free markets” is simply billionaire code speak for “reactionary shitposting”.
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I've created a calculator that gives you the right answer 80% of the time and I believe it will change the world
January 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I've created a calculator that gives you the right answer 80% of the time and I believe it will change the world
Absolutely wild story!
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Absolutely wild story!
Hi! I’m a long form article that will take you 30+ minutes to read. The people who designed my website have ensured that my page will refresh every 3-5 minutes, loading ads of varying sizes that will move your screen to an entirely different spot in the article. Good luck finding where you were!
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Hi! I’m a long form article that will take you 30+ minutes to read. The people who designed my website have ensured that my page will refresh every 3-5 minutes, loading ads of varying sizes that will move your screen to an entirely different spot in the article. Good luck finding where you were!