Laura G Mitchell
@lauragmitchell.com
Parent & safe streets advocate 🚲🚶🏻🚌
Founder of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
League Certified Cycling Instructor
Minneapolis, MN
lauragmitchell.com
Founder of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
League Certified Cycling Instructor
Minneapolis, MN
lauragmitchell.com
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Hey guess what, you can help!
We're collecting funds to support our neighborhood elementary school families with basic needs (food, winter gear, etc.).
Donate, repost, share the link with friends/neighbors, etc. Thank you! ❤️
paypal.me/lyndalepto
We're collecting funds to support our neighborhood elementary school families with basic needs (food, winter gear, etc.).
Donate, repost, share the link with friends/neighbors, etc. Thank you! ❤️
paypal.me/lyndalepto
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Our broken child care system can learn a lot from New Mexico - the state that is leading the way in guaranteeing free child care for all.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
December 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Our broken child care system can learn a lot from New Mexico - the state that is leading the way in guaranteeing free child care for all.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
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The difference between e-bikes and e-motos in multiples of kitchen appliances:
1 Kitchenaid stand mixer: 500W
e-bike: 0.5-1.5 stand mixers
offroad/dirtbike e-moto: ~25 stand mixers
highway e-moto: ~150 stand mixers
basic family car: ~250 stand mixers
1 Kitchenaid stand mixer: 500W
e-bike: 0.5-1.5 stand mixers
offroad/dirtbike e-moto: ~25 stand mixers
highway e-moto: ~150 stand mixers
basic family car: ~250 stand mixers
December 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The difference between e-bikes and e-motos in multiples of kitchen appliances:
1 Kitchenaid stand mixer: 500W
e-bike: 0.5-1.5 stand mixers
offroad/dirtbike e-moto: ~25 stand mixers
highway e-moto: ~150 stand mixers
basic family car: ~250 stand mixers
1 Kitchenaid stand mixer: 500W
e-bike: 0.5-1.5 stand mixers
offroad/dirtbike e-moto: ~25 stand mixers
highway e-moto: ~150 stand mixers
basic family car: ~250 stand mixers
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I don’t know how I missed this, but every tech person should get this instinctively.
What do we do when network traffic is overwhelming our systems? We block the source.
Shouldn’t cities do the same?
What do we do when network traffic is overwhelming our systems? We block the source.
Shouldn’t cities do the same?
Car traffic is a DDoS attack on cities.
December 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I don’t know how I missed this, but every tech person should get this instinctively.
What do we do when network traffic is overwhelming our systems? We block the source.
Shouldn’t cities do the same?
What do we do when network traffic is overwhelming our systems? We block the source.
Shouldn’t cities do the same?
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Did you know that school districts often do school shooter training while the local police force does not?
Almost like we just make kids do this stuff so we can pretend we care
Almost like we just make kids do this stuff so we can pretend we care
As everyone knows, road safety starts with kids and reflective vests.
It’s bonkers that kids are positioned as the first line of defense in the War on Cars.
It’s bonkers that kids are positioned as the first line of defense in the War on Cars.
December 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Did you know that school districts often do school shooter training while the local police force does not?
Almost like we just make kids do this stuff so we can pretend we care
Almost like we just make kids do this stuff so we can pretend we care
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Yesterday and today, neighbors rallied to protect churches celebrating Christmas services.
Separately, neighbors engaged in mutual aid delivered food, Christmas presents, and support to neighbors afraid to leave their homes
Tomorrow, we’ll do it all again.
Separately, neighbors engaged in mutual aid delivered food, Christmas presents, and support to neighbors afraid to leave their homes
Tomorrow, we’ll do it all again.
December 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Yesterday and today, neighbors rallied to protect churches celebrating Christmas services.
Separately, neighbors engaged in mutual aid delivered food, Christmas presents, and support to neighbors afraid to leave their homes
Tomorrow, we’ll do it all again.
Separately, neighbors engaged in mutual aid delivered food, Christmas presents, and support to neighbors afraid to leave their homes
Tomorrow, we’ll do it all again.
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It’s day 25 of the ICE invasion of the Twin Cities.
The surge continues in the Twin Cities with very high activity from ICE- and also incredibly high activity from rapid responders.
Hundreds of neighbors patrolled today all over the Twin Cities to keep their neighbors safe.
The surge continues in the Twin Cities with very high activity from ICE- and also incredibly high activity from rapid responders.
Hundreds of neighbors patrolled today all over the Twin Cities to keep their neighbors safe.
December 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It’s day 25 of the ICE invasion of the Twin Cities.
The surge continues in the Twin Cities with very high activity from ICE- and also incredibly high activity from rapid responders.
Hundreds of neighbors patrolled today all over the Twin Cities to keep their neighbors safe.
The surge continues in the Twin Cities with very high activity from ICE- and also incredibly high activity from rapid responders.
Hundreds of neighbors patrolled today all over the Twin Cities to keep their neighbors safe.
Until next time, Blucifer. 💙
December 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Until next time, Blucifer. 💙
Flying on Christmas Day is so chill.
The airport was calm with virtually no lines for security, etc. and our flight has a bunch of empty seats.
The airport was calm with virtually no lines for security, etc. and our flight has a bunch of empty seats.
December 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Flying on Christmas Day is so chill.
The airport was calm with virtually no lines for security, etc. and our flight has a bunch of empty seats.
The airport was calm with virtually no lines for security, etc. and our flight has a bunch of empty seats.
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We are just 13 subscribers away from a big goal. If you're in the holiday spirit and feel like joining and supporting the podcast, please sign up!
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We couldn't do it without listener contributions.
Thank you!
We couldn't do it without listener contributions.
Thank you!
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December 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We are just 13 subscribers away from a big goal. If you're in the holiday spirit and feel like joining and supporting the podcast, please sign up!
Yessss. 😍
Can’t wait to get these on my winter bike.
Can’t wait to get these on my winter bike.
December 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Yessss. 😍
Can’t wait to get these on my winter bike.
Can’t wait to get these on my winter bike.
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Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 This year feels different. My heart is with all the families who are living in fear, who have been torn apart, and have to celebrate differently. One day things will be better. 1/
December 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 This year feels different. My heart is with all the families who are living in fear, who have been torn apart, and have to celebrate differently. One day things will be better. 1/
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Merry Christmas! We just posted the full video of our live Q&A with Tom Babin @shifter.info who cooked up a fun game of Family Feud: Life After Cars.
Available to our Patreon supporters. Thanks for everything this year!
Available to our Patreon supporters. Thanks for everything this year!
Christmas Bonus: Life After Cars Q&A Video with Tom Babin! | The War on Cars
Get more from The War on Cars on Patreon
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December 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Merry Christmas! We just posted the full video of our live Q&A with Tom Babin @shifter.info who cooked up a fun game of Family Feud: Life After Cars.
Available to our Patreon supporters. Thanks for everything this year!
Available to our Patreon supporters. Thanks for everything this year!
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Bike buses are the embodiment of Joy to the World.
The school car line? Not so much.
Here’s to more Bike Buses in 2026!
The school car line? Not so much.
Here’s to more Bike Buses in 2026!
The #BikeBus community is truly something special. Merry Christmas & a Happy New years!!
Organized by Charlotte of the Camden Bike Bus.
Organized by Charlotte of the Camden Bike Bus.
December 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Bike buses are the embodiment of Joy to the World.
The school car line? Not so much.
Here’s to more Bike Buses in 2026!
The school car line? Not so much.
Here’s to more Bike Buses in 2026!
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Cargo bike-pill them from a young age. 🤌
December 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Cargo bike-pill them from a young age. 🤌
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@nissamitchell.com has provided 4+ hours (& still going) of 1:1 tech support to her parents today - all with patience & care.
To fellow Millennials (or anyone) who might be doing the same for family this week: you are awesome.
To fellow Millennials (or anyone) who might be doing the same for family this week: you are awesome.
December 25, 2025 at 4:25 AM
@nissamitchell.com has provided 4+ hours (& still going) of 1:1 tech support to her parents today - all with patience & care.
To fellow Millennials (or anyone) who might be doing the same for family this week: you are awesome.
To fellow Millennials (or anyone) who might be doing the same for family this week: you are awesome.
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As we weather this, we’re reminding folks to check on vulnerable neighbors.
To keep whistles handy and be ready.
To plug into hyper local rapid response groups and mutual aid.
And to remember we are in this for the long run, so to step away when you need m a break, and know others will step up.
To keep whistles handy and be ready.
To plug into hyper local rapid response groups and mutual aid.
And to remember we are in this for the long run, so to step away when you need m a break, and know others will step up.
December 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
As we weather this, we’re reminding folks to check on vulnerable neighbors.
To keep whistles handy and be ready.
To plug into hyper local rapid response groups and mutual aid.
And to remember we are in this for the long run, so to step away when you need m a break, and know others will step up.
To keep whistles handy and be ready.
To plug into hyper local rapid response groups and mutual aid.
And to remember we are in this for the long run, so to step away when you need m a break, and know others will step up.
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It’s Day 23 of the ICE invasion of MSP.
Today we again saw increased activity- further evidence of the surge.
Tonight we know neighbors are keeping watch - at church services and apartment buildings, businesses and in neighborhoods across the metro.
Together, we keep our community safe.
Today we again saw increased activity- further evidence of the surge.
Tonight we know neighbors are keeping watch - at church services and apartment buildings, businesses and in neighborhoods across the metro.
Together, we keep our community safe.
December 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
It’s Day 23 of the ICE invasion of MSP.
Today we again saw increased activity- further evidence of the surge.
Tonight we know neighbors are keeping watch - at church services and apartment buildings, businesses and in neighborhoods across the metro.
Together, we keep our community safe.
Today we again saw increased activity- further evidence of the surge.
Tonight we know neighbors are keeping watch - at church services and apartment buildings, businesses and in neighborhoods across the metro.
Together, we keep our community safe.
Life is better with dogs.
December 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Life is better with dogs.
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at least i think it will...
December 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
at least i think it will...
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Happy Christmas to all and to all a good bike!
December 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Happy Christmas to all and to all a good bike!
We fostered this dog (Loki) for a couple months a few years ago and wanted to adopt him, but couldn’t due to some issues we learned about our resident dog at the time.
Luckily my in-laws adopted Loki and now we get to see him whenever we visit them.
He’s so good with the kids. ❤️
Luckily my in-laws adopted Loki and now we get to see him whenever we visit them.
He’s so good with the kids. ❤️
December 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
We fostered this dog (Loki) for a couple months a few years ago and wanted to adopt him, but couldn’t due to some issues we learned about our resident dog at the time.
Luckily my in-laws adopted Loki and now we get to see him whenever we visit them.
He’s so good with the kids. ❤️
Luckily my in-laws adopted Loki and now we get to see him whenever we visit them.
He’s so good with the kids. ❤️
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The strib is reporting Woodbury officials were not aware of a planned ICE facility. This means there’s no real plan and ample time to throw sand in the gears. Contact your city council in Woodbury. Get on the phone every day. Go to every zoning meeting. Start now. When it comes up you’ll be ready
December 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The strib is reporting Woodbury officials were not aware of a planned ICE facility. This means there’s no real plan and ample time to throw sand in the gears. Contact your city council in Woodbury. Get on the phone every day. Go to every zoning meeting. Start now. When it comes up you’ll be ready
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It’s also come to my attention that ICE was staging at the 5th Precinct parking lot (3101 Nicollet Ave). This behavior by federal agents only further erodes trust in our community. Recently, I authored a strengthened Minneapolis Separation Ordinance with my colleagues that… 2/
December 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It’s also come to my attention that ICE was staging at the 5th Precinct parking lot (3101 Nicollet Ave). This behavior by federal agents only further erodes trust in our community. Recently, I authored a strengthened Minneapolis Separation Ordinance with my colleagues that… 2/