Declining a White House visit would be the Jackie Robinson thing to do For the second year in a row, the Dodgers won the World Series to claim the title as champions of Major League Baseball. With that comes an invitation to visit the White House. A visit to celebrate with trump would seem, like a public endorsement of the administration and the recent ICE raids by the Dodgers. The Dodgers’ clubhouse leaders aren't blind. Surely they must feel this. They can’t be so insulated

More and more countries are ditching car‑centric commuting and paying people to cycle to work. Beyond health and sustainability, direct financial incentives are now part of national transport and employment policies, from Belgium’s per‑kilometre bicycle allowance to the Netherlands’ tax‑free reimbursements, and France’s sustainable mobility package. Why Countries Pay You to Cycle to Work Countries pay you to cycle to work for several important reasons. From a public health pe

Heavy traffic congestion showcases the impact of car-centric lifestyles. Car-Centric Society The design of our cities reflects a strong preference for cars over public transportation. According to the Federal Highway Administration, in 2020, Americans drove about 2.9 trillion miles—representing a significant carbon footprint and contributing to urban pollution. While cars offer convenience, they also lead to severe traffic congestion. In cities like Los Angeles, some commuter

Everyone desires a community, but few want to be active members of it. This sentiment resonates deeply in today’s society, where the yearning for connection often clashes with the realities of modern life. The desire for belonging is a fundamental human need, yet the willingness to engage with others in meaningful ways seems to be diminishing. The desire for belonging is a fundamental human need, yet the willingness to engage with others in meaningful ways seems to be dimini

We are at the brink of having more relationships with tech than with humans for the first time in the history of our species. This unprecedented shift raises profound questions about the nature of our connections and the values we prioritize in our lives. Why are we, as individuals and as a society, investing our time, energy, and emotional resources into activities that ultimately enrich large corporations and their shareholders, rather than focusing on actions that directly

What happens when you close down a city street to cars? More people do non-driving things, like walking, biking, strolling, skating and frolicking in the space normally reserved for motor vehicles. Car-free advocates would say that as greenhouse gas emissions and traffic violence go down, happiness and connection go up — it’s hard to connect with your neighbors while ensconced in two tons of steel. In a small German town, a radical shift has taken place. Private cars have be

Somehow, every discussion about reducing our automobile dependency gets turned into a "war on cars." The only option left is to reclaim the language. BY  DOUG GORDON "The War on Cars" Not every city has the traffic problems L.A. or Houston has, but every city has cars and that alone is a problem. Perhaps you've seen the slogan float by on social media. Maybe you've spotted it on a sticker on someone's bike. It has even flashed up on a hacked traffic alert sign: BAN CARS! Depe

Whether you're new to the area, a vacationer, or a local, the weekly Bike and Paddle Club Meet Greet Networking Mixers provide the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow enthusiasts.  These casual gatherings offer a social platform for regular members to connect and for newcomers to meet like-minded individuals in a relaxed setting.  The mixers are open to the public, alowing attendees to collectively decide on event details, meetup times, and locations while also discussi

We spend our entire lives working and striving to reach old age. We don't hear about people getting awards simply for reaching the end of life, yet that's our ultimate goal. To arrive at the final stage, content and in good health. Whenever people are asked at the end of their life about what they wish they’d done more of or spent more time doing, never is it that they wished they’d squeezed in an extra few hours working, and never is it that they wish they’d saved up more mo