Eric
@emg.bsky.social
Was @e_m_goldstein on Twitter. Curler; Washington Nationals Fan; Economist; Pedestrian Advocate; Election Geek.
It's a plow. Stay in lAne.
November 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
It's a plow. Stay in lAne.
Right up there with "So Mrs Lincoln, how was the play"
November 17, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Right up there with "So Mrs Lincoln, how was the play"
That's what write-in line is for, anything can be on the ballot.
November 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
That's what write-in line is for, anything can be on the ballot.
I was picturing
a man wearing a music band shirt is holding a skateboard over his shoulder
ALT: a man wearing a music band shirt is holding a skateboard over his shoulder
media.tenor.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I was picturing
That was my first thought as well. The Roosevelt bridge closure went similar to this at first, if I recall correctly.
October 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
That was my first thought as well. The Roosevelt bridge closure went similar to this at first, if I recall correctly.
That's why it closes early. It hits its quota for the day early, so it can close early.
October 16, 2025 at 12:24 PM
That's why it closes early. It hits its quota for the day early, so it can close early.
How many federal misdemeanor jury trials are there?
September 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
How many federal misdemeanor jury trials are there?
I thought requests to the mayor under section 740 "shall" be complied with. Would require the mayor to disagree that the request is proper under that section for her to not comply.
August 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I thought requests to the mayor under section 740 "shall" be complied with. Would require the mayor to disagree that the request is proper under that section for her to not comply.
Not when the law says that you shall follow the request.
August 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Not when the law says that you shall follow the request.
And even that was misleading. Those of us who locked in 2024 prices for this year have an effective price increase.
August 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
And even that was misleading. Those of us who locked in 2024 prices for this year have an effective price increase.
Given that the counties research says lower speed limits don't reduce speed, no minutes will be lost. www.arlingtonva.us/files/shared...
www.arlingtonva.us
July 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Given that the counties research says lower speed limits don't reduce speed, no minutes will be lost. www.arlingtonva.us/files/shared...
Let's be clear: he was 16 at the time, not 7.
July 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Let's be clear: he was 16 at the time, not 7.
Is it worse? At least it isn't contaminating the load of recycling.
June 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Is it worse? At least it isn't contaminating the load of recycling.
There's no automatic recount. They certify a winner even if it's 1 vote difference.
If less than 1% difference ([winner-second]/[winner+second]), second place can get a recount.
If less than half of a percent, state pays for recount. If more, the person requesting it pays unless the outcome flips
If less than 1% difference ([winner-second]/[winner+second]), second place can get a recount.
If less than half of a percent, state pays for recount. If more, the person requesting it pays unless the outcome flips
June 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
There's no automatic recount. They certify a winner even if it's 1 vote difference.
If less than 1% difference ([winner-second]/[winner+second]), second place can get a recount.
If less than half of a percent, state pays for recount. If more, the person requesting it pays unless the outcome flips
If less than 1% difference ([winner-second]/[winner+second]), second place can get a recount.
If less than half of a percent, state pays for recount. If more, the person requesting it pays unless the outcome flips
Haven't tried it myself, but hear good things from neighbors.
June 14, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Haven't tried it myself, but hear good things from neighbors.
There's only a 4:1 ratio of registered DC voters to members of the DC bar? That's what I find most impressive here.
June 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
There's only a 4:1 ratio of registered DC voters to members of the DC bar? That's what I find most impressive here.