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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I think they put the bike lane on the wrong side of that guardrail.

Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

You just captured my argument with my wife, “we do not need a seven seat car, we can rent one whenever we need something that big,” which is like once every few years max.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

People make this statement about our local street with Monterey Market on it. I hardly ever see anyone walk out of that store with more than two bags of groceries. In fact I feel like that’s the norm at most grocery stores. That’s two large panniers of food.

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East Bay for Everyone @eastbayforeveryone.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The backers of Prop 45 are counting on the public not being able to tell infill homes near transit from building new roads into wildland / fire areas for sprawl's sake. EB4E recommends a NO on 45 this fall. eastbayforeveryone.org/2026/03/05/s...

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Vote No on Prop 45: Streamlining Sprawl/Freeways is NOT Pro-Housing | East Bay for Everyone

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Igor #IStandWithUkraineTregub he/him @igortregub.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Proud to support Yes on 4, because elections should be won, not bought. After helping pass #berkeley’s public financing program, I witnessed firsthand how it democratized our local elections. A vote for Prop 4 this November will ensure that voters of every city in #california can have the same shot.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Before you give me any medals, I probably have the worst door knocking metrics. I only show up on Saturdays (maybe Sunday) and I’m happy to chat for a long time with people. I just thought it was funny that two people were like “no time!” And then ”oh, wait he sounds good, tell me more.”

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Another great day. I had two people that said “sorry I’m busy” and then I just said my 30 second pitch, they then chatted with me for a while, complained about some things, and turned into strong supporters. You’ve got this.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I have only ever seen complaints about this account and it either plagiarizing other people’s content or now sharing misleading content. I recommend blocking @cwebbonline.com

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Oh, duh. That should have been obvious.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

They claimed residency at their place of business? I’m so confused. Why would you want to vote in Berkeley anyway?

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Jordan Grimes @cafedujord.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

YIMBY Action leads are voting on a recommendation for Prop 45 today. If you or any of your friends are on the fence, I highly recommend reading this great thread. Tl;dr: AB130 already exempted infill housing from CEQA. Prop 45 would just open the floodgates for sprawl.

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Thank you to the amazing volunteers who have come out to knock doors for me - some week after week! It is truly humbling. In the face of so many big challenges at all levels of government, we are fortunate to get to participate in democracy to make our values known and fight for a better future 🙏

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The even more disappointing thing is that no violence would probably have been necessary. Go in there help her up, carry her out of the situation and take her to get help.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

To see if Waymo’s are in fact safer than regular drivers. A lot of people believe this to be the case. I just don’t think we have enough data to make such a statement.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I continue to see many people say they are more comfortable riding around Waymo’s. We just don’t have enough data.

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John Berry @aniccia.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"A man riding a bicycle was struck by a Waymo on 4th & Market in San Francisco today. First responders arrived and treated him at the scene before he was taken to the hospital with injuries." OP: tiktok.tl2active Waymo has reported 39 crashes w cyclists to NHTSA, inc at least 12 w injuries.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I bet the construction costs would be less for the solar panels too, as well as lower maintenance costs.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here’s a fun thought. What if instead of building a pipeline “which runs more than 10,000 miles from southern Texas into the deepwater Gulf of Mexico”, you put in a long stretch of solar panels instead, same exact foot print. Rough math: 9.65 terawatt-hours of electricity each year.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Exactly, “sure, we can put a super charger on your car, we’ll have that ready for you in a jiffy”.

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How-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 02/10/2026

Listen: I don’t want to minimize the danger of high e-bike speeds. But if the problem here is that stores sell e-bikes that can drive faster than legal limits, then where’s the story about how literally *every car dealership has been doing the same thing for decades*?!?

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Hidden cameras show some stores unlocking speed limits on e-bikes, selling e-scooters that go up to 120 km/h | CBC News

A new hidden camera investigation by Marketplace shows how some stores are selling e-scooters and e-bikes with top speeds much higher than provincial speed limits and with recommended rider ages young...

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Everyone involved at the university and the DAs office should be fired. The frat house should be burned to the ground with everyone inside.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

After a shitty morning with the kids, I had a very kind BART operator who held the train for me. Very nice guy, “I saw you coming”, I thanked him, “anyone else behind you?” Nope. And that’s how I made everyone else late for work and ruined their day, but it was a minor repair of mine.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hoping for some Parisian like buildings.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This one time when I was like 8 I ran my front wheel into a curb at an angle and I learned the hard way that you cant balance and will fall. I’ve never done that again. And it’s never been a problem on protected bike lanes. Even taught me at a young age how to properly cross railroad tracks.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I’m hooking someone can enlighten me on how this doesn’t end up rolling over easily on turns? The rear wheels just appear to be too narrow. Need something low slung, wheels mounted at the lowest center of gravity, and a handbrake to do some awesome skids. I miss my Big Wheel.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Came here to say this. I don’t remember MUNI drivers ever honking and punish passing me, but AC Transit drivers seem to do it for sport.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For sure, it’s not just Berkeley, but I see it very often in Berkeley where science and data are thing most people agree are the just arbiters of correctness, but in the end it’s the status quo that they want. I think the hypocrisy is just more apparent here.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It’s a natural bias that I notice people in Berkeley have. They believe the facts are on their side when in fact what they really want is the status quo. Replace “facts” with “status quo” and then their position makes sense. A good question is, “do you think anything should change?”

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VoteHub @votehub.com · 28/09/2026

NEWS — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes fellow Democrats who say transgender athletes should be barred from women’s sports. “That is not the party that we are. We start as a party of compassion and empathy.”

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’m running for City Council to get back to the basics: • Pave our roads • Safe infrastructure • Tackle the deferred maintenance backlog • Deliver safety upgrades for everyone Decades of neglect left us with a $250M+ pavement backlog. Let’s build safe, smooth streets across Berkeley! 🚴 🚦 🚗

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

They believe it was a gas leak, and all I can think is it’s a bunch of Americans who didn’t know you had to light the stove with a match.

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Mark Humbert @markhumbert.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Beautiful Berkeley families who are thrilled about a Safe Hopkins! In front of Glom Thai, District 1.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Aw, he appears to have blocked the thread somehow. Or maybe he only posted it to the local neighborhood.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I was wondering about this. It’s YIMBY coded suburban sprawl.

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Adriana Valencia for AC Transit Ward 3 2026 @valencia4actransit.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Please read @georgespies.bsky.social 's entire thread. Then, please: vote for me this November. I'm running to make buses work not just for those who are dependent on transit, but for everybody.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

San Pablo, I’m more pissed off at the idiots who blocked the bike lanes on that.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I am picturing her saying this to you: “You are so selfish! Now I feel guilty as I curse you in front of your child!”

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I didn’t even know we had a building to building bridge like that in Berkeley.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

That’s horrible. Why are people like this?

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Woh, what kinda tires are you replacing? It’s 50/50 if I draw blood, but I usually lose a few layers of skin.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Aw man, they deleted whatever that post was.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You got the back of my head in that shot.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I went to @adenaishii.bsky.social’s State of The City for Berkeley last night and I have to say it was great. I love the vision she has for a vibrant Berkeley. I’m really excited about her continued leadership.

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Between this and his signing of the bill to help stop a bike lane in LA, he’s not a serious person that wants to protect people. What could possibly be wrong with making sure doctors can safely provide care for their patients without fear of retribution?

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What happened in 8 hours time? bsky.app/profile/berk...

City of Berkeley posts about 3x3 women’s basketball tournament, then 8 hours later says it’s canceled.

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