PhD, poorly socialized sociologist, spouse to @melrup.bsky.social Saint Paul bikescum, Planning Commissioner, Board of Zoning Appeals, Met Council TAB (Bike, Walk, and Roll rep). Vélo Vivant, transportation equity, sustainable living. he/him
'It is generally a mistake, in American politics, to say “let’s wait four years and build.” It is wiser to seize every momentary advantage and push it as hard and as far as you can.' www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/aoc-must-r...
AOC Must Run For PresidentHistory is calling. Sorry!www.hamiltonnolan.comMy understanding is that City Charter requires Council to be involved in the City retaining outside legal counsel and this suggests that didn’t happen. This is a problem.
Molly ColemanThe lack of transparency related to this matter to date is unacceptable. The City Council learned about these allegations and the hiring of the external investigators from the media.
Statement from my City Councilor on the allegations of sexual harassment against Mayor Her. Thank you, @mollycoleman.bsky.social
Molly ColemanIn the last 48 hours, Saint Paulites have learned about multiple allegations that Mayor Kaohly Her engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward city employees. These allegations are serious, and must be fully and thoroughly investigated.
I think Americans consistently assume that because they know nothing about other countries other countries know nothing about them, and nothing could be further from the truth
"Online Rent-a-Sage" Bret DevereauxAlways tricky to try to read the strategic thinking of another country by past experience, but Iran has, over the last ~4 decades, repeatedly shown an awareness of the US political calendar - gutting Carter, getting max leverage out of late-term Obama, etc. Push to Nov. is an obvious move.
Distinction is, social security is in fact an entitlement -- people paid in, they get paid out -- but while drivers *think* they paid for street parking in front of their home, they didn't. That space was stolen from city residents, by the car industry, 100 years ago. www.npr.org/2026/05/10/n...
Diving deep into the fascinating history of America's jaywalking lawsJaywalking is often considered to be a pretty minor offense, but it is illegal in many American cities. KCUR's Mackenzie Martin offers a history of America's jaywalking laws.www.npr.org
ICYMI, our July Patreon bonus episode is here. We depend on listener support so please sign up and help us welcome more people to The War on Cars. www.patreon.com/thewaroncars...
The War on CarsNew bonus! "Bike is Best with Adam Tranter." The communications pro and the former cycling and walking commissioner of the West Midlands in the UK talks about how to beat bikelash. Plus, what is "pluralistic ignorance" and how do we fight it? Subscribe for access: www.patreon.com/thewaroncars...
Someone needs to tell the US Senate and MAGA that almost every single country had vaccine mandates and lockdowns. It’s not unique to America. No other country is attempting to persecute the doctors in charge of public health. Also, COVID isn’t over. Wear a mask. Get your boosters. Clean the air.
