{
  "id": 7098122,
  "title": "Why is the Trump administration calling bike lanes ‘DEI’? | Dave Schilling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/why-is-the-trump-administration-calling-bike-lanes-dei-dave-schilling-7098122",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T11:00:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/13/trump-administration-bike-lanes-dei"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Trump administration has been making headlines for referring to bike lanes as \"DEI.\" For someone who cannot ride a bike, this terminology is puzzling. Dave Schilling, a Los Angeles-based writer and humorist, finds himself without gasoline in his car, unable to take to the road as his main mode of transportation. The rising cost of fuel has left his vehicle with a meager supply, prompting him to rely on public transit or, as a last resort, a bicycle.\n\nNot being able to ride a bike is not a result of Schilling's adventurous spirit, reminiscent of Austin Powers, but rather a consequence of his financial circumstances. With no pressing need to ride a bike, he finds himself stuck at home, his car idling and his bank account dwindling.\n\nFor many Americans, cycling is a common and practical mode of transportation. It can be disheartening to admit that a skill once considered basic has become so trivial that it has become a common idiom. Schilling, despite his best efforts, cannot even attempt to ride a bike, leaving him feeling humiliated and vulnerable. The term \"DEI\" used to describe bike lanes is a perplexing choice for the administration, leaving many scratching their heads.",
  "summary": "The government apparently has an issue with paths for cyclists. Take it from someone who can’t ride a bike: this makes no sense I’m out of gas. Not metaphorically. Literally, my car has the barest minimum amount of fuel in it. This is not because I like to live dangerously , a la the great literary hero Austin Powers, but because gas is more expensive than ever. I have nowhere to be today, so I’m…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
        "title": "Why is the Trump administration calling bike lanes ‘DEI’? | Dave Schilling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/why-is-the-trump-administration-calling-bike-lanes-dei-dave-schilling",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:00:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}