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Joe Biel is a self-made autistic publisher and filmmaker who draws origins, inspiration, and methods from punk rock. Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing, Publishers Weekly's #1 fastest-growing publisher of 2022 and #3 in 2023. Biel has been featured in Time Magazine, Esquire, Art of Autism, Reading Glasses, Bulletproof Radio, Spectator (Japan), G33K (Korea), and Maximum Rocknroll, as well as on NPR and PBS. Biel is the author of A People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business, Good Trouble: Building a Successful Life & Business with Autism, and dozens more. Biel is the director of five feature films and hundreds of short films, including Aftermass: Bicycling in a Post-Critical Mass Portland, $100 & a T-Shirt, and the Groundswell film series. Biel lives in Portland, OR. Find out more at joebiel.net.

Sticker #304: Every Car a Murder, Every Bicycle a Love Affair (men)

Sticker #304Every Car a Murder, Every Bicycle a Love Affair (men)

by Joe Biel Author

This one's for you, gentlemen.  (Sturdy vinyl sticker with black print on a white background. Reads: "Every car a…

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Sticker #305: Every Car a Murder, Every Bicycle a Love Affair (women)

Sticker #305Every Car a Murder, Every Bicycle a Love Affair (women)

by Joe Biel Author

Truer words have never been spoken. Or put on a sticker. (Sturdy vinyl sticker with black print on a white background.…

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Sticker #306: Meet America's #1 killer

Sticker #306Meet America's #1 killer

by Joe Biel Author

The truth is out there.  Whether it's due to car accidents, or environmental health problems, cars are America's #1…

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Sticker #308: One Less Car!

Sticker #308One Less Car!

by Joe Biel Author

There are too many cars on the road, and climate change is no longer around the corner. It is upon us. So be the change…

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Sticker #309: Live Free or Drive!

Sticker #309Live Free or Drive!

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Live Free or Drive, spread the word. Bicycles make you free, but they also make the world a freer place. (Sturdy vinyl…

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Sticker #310: Evolution Choppa

Sticker #310Evolution Choppa

by Joe Biel Author

Would you believe us if we told this that this sticker was by popular request? I probably wouldn't either and that looks…

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Sticker #311: Evolution Cruiser Bicycle

Sticker #311Evolution Cruiser Bicycle

by Joe Biel Author

As we ride more modern and practical citybikes, sometimes it's important to let your hair flow, put on your skirtguard,…

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Sticker #312: Proud, Taxpaying Bicyclist

Sticker #312Proud, Taxpaying Bicyclist

by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Author

Given how the money is doled out, you may not always be proud to pay taxes, but it's likely that you are paying them,…

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Sticker #313: Coexist

Sticker #313Coexist

by Joe Biel Author

Why can't get we all just get along...on the roadway? A modern adaptation on this peacenik sentiment, showing multiple…

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Sticker #359: Every Mile Bicycled Pays to Patch Three Potholes

Sticker #359Every Mile Bicycled Pays to Patch Three Potholes

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The return on investment for bicycling is so great, and the civic costs are so low, that the more people who bike, the…

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Sticker #360: Being Apolitical is a Privilege

Sticker #360Being Apolitical is a Privilege

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To have no political opinion simply means that you're comfortable with the status quo, and that the status quo doesn't…

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Sticker #361: Don't Tread On Me!

Sticker #361Don't Tread On Me!

by Joe Biel Author

 "Don't Tread on Me" is a timeless sentiment but it has special meaning for those who find themselves staring down…

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Sticker #366: Making Bikes a Threat Again!

Sticker #366Making Bikes a Threat Again!

by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Author

Critical Mass, Bike Party, Slow Roll, Courteous Mass, Clitical Mass, Bridge Pedal, Bike to Work Day, or just your…

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Sticker #367: I'd Rather Be Reading Microcosm Books!

Sticker #367I'd Rather Be Reading Microcosm Books!

by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Author

We'd all rather be reading Microcosm books! So would we (but someone's gotta make 'em)! Share your love of our books…

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Sticker #368: Evolution Unicycle

Sticker #368Evolution Unicycle

by Joe Biel Author

Our famous evolution sticker, now with your friendly neighborhood unicycle. (Sturdy vinyl sticker with black print on a…

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Sticker #370: If You Rented Here You'd Be Homeless Now

Sticker #370If You Rented Here You'd Be Homeless Now

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Priced out of your own neighborhood by quadrupling-plus rents? At least you can leave this tag behind. Don't let the…

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Sticker #372: Is There a Nap for That?

Sticker #372Is There a Nap for That?

by Joe Biel Author and Markell West Author

To nap is human. State your allegiance to the art of napping with this lovely sticker! (Sturdy vinyl sticker with black…

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Sticker #394: Kale 'Em All

Sticker #394Kale 'Em All

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When you can no longer kale 'em with kindness, kale 'em all! Show your support for leafy greens with this sticker. …

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Sticker #395: Driving Isn't Vegan

Sticker #395Driving Isn't Vegan

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A bike sticker that tells it how it is: driving hurts the animals. Support animals? Support the environment? Then you…

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Sticker #396: Driver taxes only pay for 1/2 of the road. Give the other 1/2 to bikes

Sticker #396Driver taxes only pay for 1/2 of the road. Give the other 1/2 to bikes

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Drivers aren't the only ones paying taxes! Plus, bikes are more likely to be hit on the road, very likely to be affected…

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Sticker #405: The Second Amendment Protects Racism

Sticker #405The Second Amendment Protects Racism

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The second amendment is racist at its core. Not only has the right to bear arms been upheld to favor white gun ownership…

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Sticker #406: Representation Means Safety

Sticker #406Representation Means Safety

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It's so important to see people like us represented in the government, in our workplace, in our schools, in the media…

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Sticker #407: Pride: The Opposite of Shame

Sticker #407Pride: The Opposite of Shame

by Joe Biel Author

We believe that pride is the opposite of shame. That's why we made this sticker. So that you can pass the word that who…

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Sticker #408: Purebread Princess

Sticker #408Purebread Princess

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We all know that the real princesses are made entirely of bread. Don't we? Are you a purebread princess - one of these…

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Sticker #409: Defend Our Movements

Sticker #409Defend Our Movements

by Joe Biel Author

Ongoing movements are what allows us to create a better world in the future, and a big part of the work is defending…

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Sticker #410: Choosing Comfort Over Difficult Conversation Is the Epitome of Privilege

Sticker #410Choosing Comfort Over Difficult Conversation Is the Epitome of Privilege

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It's a privilege to avoid those tricky conversations at the dinner table. It may make things more comfortable for you,…

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Sticker #411: Believe Women

Sticker #411Believe Women

by Joe Biel Author

Believe women! I mean, it's a step towards avoiding the nomination of more sexual abusers on the Supreme Court (or any…

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Sticker #426: every action is an act of love or a call for it

Sticker #426every action is an act of love or a call for it

by Joe Biel Author

A potent antidote to blame and shame, a path forward, a sobering reframing. In a world that can feel so lonely…

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Sticker #429: maybe honking will help

Sticker #429maybe honking will help

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A helpful suggestion to place on your bicycle rack, motorcycle side, car bumper, or walking cane. Because who knows,…

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Sticker #430: sorry, staring won't get rid of me

Sticker #430sorry, staring won't get rid of me

by Joe Biel Author

Have you ever been in a place where someone, clearly, couldn't figure out what you were doing there and wasn't happy…

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