Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026On the 22 bus heading home radiating positivity thinking go Niners baby 021
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 12/06/2026This is the end result of the incessant whining and scaremongering about California being “weak” on petty retail theft. Chamber of commerce types whipped idiots into a frenzy for years and now we have deadly police chases over probably like $50 in stolen groceries. Incredibly stupid 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026On the other hand Connie has consistently showed up for workers & low income San Franciscans while in office, though her policy platform may read more moderate than Saikat’s. As someone with deep involvement in the city’s labor movement & left more generally, I trust Connie’s track record more. 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026This is one of few pieces that I’ve seen adequately describe the complicated feelings so many on SF’s left have about this race. Saikat is saying all the right things in his ads but he’s been a no show locally for a decade (and a behind the scenes force for centrism when he does show up). 121
Reposted by BenDean Preston @deanpreston.bsky.social · 19/05/2026We brought evictions to historic lows when we had a progressive Board of Supervisors in SF. Now, the current oligarch-aligned board is allowing mass evictions. “In a city of AI riches and skyrocketing rents, housing evictions hit a 10-year high in 2025 — and this year is trending even worse.”sfstandard.comLast chance at eviction court: The San Francisco tenants teetering on the abyssIn a city of AI riches and skyrocketing rents, housing evictions hit a 10-year high in 2025 — and this year is trending even worse. 02510
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026“I heard they designed the Camara’s trunk to perfectly fit two standard sized golf bags” “Took my Camara to the Toumani dealership for a tune up last weekend, $5400 just to rotate the tires and replace the oil?” 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Toumani Camara sounds like the name of an elegant front engine V12 sports car from the early 2000’s 110
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Aaron Gordon has a collection of tattoos that I can only describe as Santa Cruz core 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Between the brutal dystopian surveillance at MSG and the cursed visage of a courtside David Zaslav, I simply have no choice but to root for the Hawks. 000
Reposted by Benmaya goldberg-safir @roughnotes.bsky.social · 14/04/2026CAN MARTA HOST A SOLD OUT CONCERT WITH E40 IN OAKLAND NO I DIDNT THINK SO 2264
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Best player on my rec team is out sick looks like I’ll need to go Cam Thomas mode tonight (take so many contested jumpers I get waived) 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Unsurprisingly, Katie sums up part two of the story perfectly here. Really happy to be sharing more about the people & community structures that make the SFGBA so special! 031
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026In sharing SFGBA’s story, I hope to remind people that building strong, inclusive communities is possible & attainable, even amidst all of the forces driving us apart. Thanks again to @wtevs.bsky.social for the support and guidance! 020
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026I’m also really honored to be sharing some of Chris Johnson’s story. Aside from being a gay basketball legend (National Gay Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020) and Certified Bucket Getter, he’s one of the kindest, most generous and community-oriented people I’ve ever met. 120
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Part 2! The SFGBA’s organizational leadership & day-to-day operations are super impressive and key to the league’s sustained success. Each week, dozens of people volunteer their time and talents to keep the league running smoothly and reliably, keeping players engaged & coming back year after year.substack.com“I honestly didn’t think the league would survive."The challenges and continued emphasis on community that have shaped the San Francisco Gay Basketball Association’s Castro League over its 40 years. 142
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026“We need a new company truck. Looking for something that’s: - unreliable - expensive - dangerous - immediately recognizable and associated with a nazi billionaire who most of my customers hate - has enough space for my company’s perfect URL: USASPRAYMEDOTCOM” 001
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Still having trouble wrapping my head around the idea that people other than my family & friends are a) reading and b) enjoying my writing lol 010
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026lol this fuckin rules so much. I am sitting at my desk at work and I’m just beaming 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Thank you for reading, Mark! Im a huge fan & I’m elated to hear the story had its intended impact. 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Thank you for reading, Daniel! Really happy you liked it. 010
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026I’m biased but this is the right call in my opinion. Thanks for reposting & I hope you liked the piece! 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Thank you for the kind words, they mean a lot especially coming from a writer as accomplished as you! It was a real honor to have this piece featured on Basketball Feelings. 100
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Thank you so much! Means a ton coming from you. Katie is really the best, working with her was a really cool opportunity 100
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026I love hoops, I love writing, and I love the public services/resources that allow me to pursue both of those hobbies without spending thousands of dollars. Go to your local rec center! 082
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026I spent the semester developing, reporting & writing this story with my fantastic professor Molly Olesson and a great group of classmates. By the time the semester was over, I was proud of the draft I’d produced, but seeing it come to fruition like this feels surreal. 192
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Last fall, I decided on a whim to take a writing class at S.F. City College. It’d been years since I’d done any writing outside of work, and I wanted to tap back into my own voice & creativity. 151
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Very excited to be sharing part 1 of this story, and flattered that an incredible writer like @wtevs.bsky.social was willing to share her platform and guide me through the editing process.substack.comThe oldest gay basketball league in the world turns 40A two-part feature on the history, heart, and social impact of the San Francisco Gay Basketball Association's Castro League. 194
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 18/09/2025#valks #govalks #ilovemyvalks #goldenstatevalkyries #zapruderfilmofnapheesacollierdoubledribblingbeforepassingtocourtneywilliamsforthegamewinningshot 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Napheesa Collier double dribble leading to the Courtney Williams game winner I AM SICK! Valks were robbed but an amazing inaugural season I love my team I love my Valks mark my words we will be back! 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025And wouldn’t chain stores locking up their products lead to a surge in shoplifting in stores that don’t lock their products up? I haven’t seen any reporting on this either. And if there’s one thing local media loves reporting on it is the plight of the Bay Area small business owner 000
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025I’m sure some shoplifters deliberately choose to shoplift from chains over local stores because they know chains can more easily take the hit, but I don’t think it’s safe to assume that all shoplifters take this into consideration. 100
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025It’s almost like these big corporations are playing the victim under false pretenses :) 100
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025It’s been pointed out that these companies use crime wave rhetoric/media fixation on shoplifting to cover up the real reasons for store closures/other issues, but you know what I find funny? You never hear about local corner stores closing or crying to the media about shoplifting. 120
Ben @benpeterson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Finished my first watch of Mad Men tonight. Coincidence? Or is this all McCann Erickson’s doing? 000
