Jeff Yass is one of the largest political donors in the country & the richest man in PA who uses his money to sway legislators into adopting his anti-working people agenda!
It’s time for elected officials to pick a side: The people or Jeff Yass.
#SayNoToYass
7 Years.
Flint, MI has been without clean water for 7 years.
The effects of the water crisis will be felt for generations.
And the worst part of it all...
Flint is not the only city with toxic water.
It is one of the hundreds of cities across the country with bad water.
This and every Juneteenth our hearts remember Antwon Rose and how his life was stolen by police violence. We remember the bright, loving teenager who loved to create, skateboard, and volunteer. Forever in our hearts. Always on our minds. Long Live Antwon Rose. 💜💜💜💜
As a convicted felon can run for the highest office in the country, all impacted people should also be able to run for office across the commonwealth. We need to end felony candidate disenfranchisement in Pennsylvania.
#BreakingNews
By a vote of 4-3-1, the Allegheny Jail Oversight Board has voted to cancel the contract with paramilitary trainer who compared Black people to dogs.
NEW: Private corporations are buying up public water and sewer systems.
Then people's bills skyrocket.
In Pennsylvania communities are fighting back — and rejecting the privatization of water.
Breaking: Allegheny County Council has set a minimum wage for incarcerated worker pay and directed funds made from jail communication vendor services to go towards the incarcerated welfare fund. No more exploiting incarcerated workers.
The Allegheny Police have announced that they will begin looking into people’s cars in order to give them “report cards” about the likelihood of their cars being targets for theft.
Pittsburgh police officer with history of controversial arrests is off the job: According to multiple law enforcement sources, the city suspended Officer Paul Abel and plans to fire him.
Looking into people’s cars unprovoked and without warrants, creates a huge opportunity for unnecessary police encounters and harassment of Black residents and other impacted communities who are just trying to enjoy public parks.
The inability of the Pennsylvania legislature to find a way to ensure livable wages for people is a failure that must be rectified by the end of next session. The Republican Senate can no longer be allowed to obstruct the ability of the Commonwealth to increase wages.
Mohamed Elhadi Mohamed was located deceased outside the city in the early morning of May 31, 2024.
Cause and manner of death will be determined by the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner.
Thank you to everyone who aided in the search.
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We of course are apposed to this measure and are against the expansion of state surveillance under the guise of “community policing” and “public safety” as these measures do not keep communities safe.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 to weaken a federal anti-corruption statute.
The court sided with an Indiana mayor who steered over $1 million in city contracts to a truck dealership, which then wrote him a check for $13,000.
“…people across Pennsylvania continue to organize against school voucher programs. AFTPA pointed out Friday: "We're literally holding a rally on Monday against this.” Join us
Breaking: First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Speaks at Pittsburgh Pride: Dr. Biden is the highest public figure to attend Pittsburgh Pride in its 51-year history.
Breaking: Senate Judiciary authorizes subpoenas of Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo in Supreme Court ethics probe
The subpoenas were approved by 11 Democrats; no other senators voted. GOP members walked out of the committee room during the vote...
Yes, right here in Pittburgh, Black men birthed the modern EMS system by which paramedics not only transported patients but also provided care due to fact local medical providers were not providing care to Black communities.
In what way will I risk death today?
@marclamonthill
on the questions Black people have to ask themselves during the ongoing pandemics of COVID-19 and anti-Blackness
A 1967 poll ranked Reverend Martin Luther King as one of the most hated men in America. There’s unfortunately a long tradition of disparaging Black Civil Rights Organizers as radical and dangerous.
You do realize the Protestors from last year also oppose me?
Interesting to know. Radical right and Radical left joining together.
This happened 90 years ago. It ended up terribly.
Capitol Takeover…
#AllEyesOnYass
coalition is at the Harrisburg Capitol demanding elected officials take a side: Kids or billionaires like Jeff Yass who's pushing for an expansion of school vouchers, which would line his pockets & wouldn't benefit PA's public school children.
Are you fired up and ready to vote? Listen to
@AOC
talk about why voting in Pittsburgh is so important. We can’t afford to have billionaires steal our elections from us. Make your voting plan today
#PowerUpYourVote
HISTORY!! Today the PA House of Representatives did the thing. We are now one step closer to making Pennsylvania a fairer place for all.
The Fairness Act which I prime sponsored will extend nondiscrimination protections to LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians.
It’s taken 22 years! 102-98
Over the past few days there has been a conversation about the city planning to raid encampments and remove unhoused people. This caused grave concern to us so we reached out to the city directly for answers.
We know many folx are rightfully upset at the latest move by the Allegheny County Jail to further exploit people who are behind bars and are organizing to push back against the new policy
#ACJAccountabilityNow
If you are in McKeesport and affected by the search tonight, there are lawyers willing to help. Please contact
@ToddJHollisLaw
Todd J. Hollis Law: 412.583.5810
The male who was taken into custody during a theft in progress call in the 5100 block of Harriet St. on Oct.13, was pronounced deceased this morning.
All inquiries regarding this investigation should be directed to the
@AlleghenyCoPD
.
More here ➡️
This is concerning: There’s no offer that their rulings violated any policy or rule outside of the law, that they have an increased FTA rate in comparison to their colleagues, or that there has been a risk to actual public safety.
Tyre Nichols, who had Crohn’s disease, should be alive.
Half of people killed by police have a disability. 55% of Black disabled men are arrested by 28 yrs old. 2/3 of our prison population are disabled.
Racism & ableism are woven into the system.
Tyre Nichols deserves justice
Today it was announced that a large new bookstore is opening at The Terminal in the Strip. We have some Thoughts.
TL;DR, White Whale got taken advantage of, and this is a cautionary tale. Buckle up! (Same text on images as on this thread)
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Huge news: Allegheny County is close to having minimum incarcerated worker pay for the first time. It’s time to end this hold over from enslavement and jim Crow. Please contact the Allegheny county council and demand they vote to approve this legislation.
A little news nugget from the Allegheny County Council budget and finance committee. After spirited debate,
@bethanyhallam
's budget proposal to pay incarcerated people at the Allegheny County Jail $10 per day passes in a 4-2 vote. Gimme a sec to get the vote tally and more info
A lot of people don’t know that the first EMS service in the country was started by Black Pittsburghers, when local police and fire refused to serve them.
On the last day of Black History Month, I spoke on the House Floor to honor their contributions to medicine.
JUST IN: In Ohio,
@ABC
News projects that the marijuana legalization ballot measure will pass, legalizing and regulating the growing, sale, purchase and use of marijuana by people 21 years or older.
Read more:
A reminder that local PGH affiliate of the
@APALAnational
just released a letter last week speaking out against anti-Asian Violence and lifting up the need for community support to combat such violence.
Every Friday we set up shop on a crip block then a blood hood. It’s all love.
We distribute hot dinners, a free thrift store of winter clothing and
@StJoesEM
provides Stop the Bleed trainings.
This is community this is mutual aid.
$blmpaterson cashapp
Congratulations to
@kharimosley
for his election to the Pittsburgh city council. We are in awe of your leadership, dedication, and courage. Thank you for the reminder: "The stumbles from our past must not prevent us from being extraordinary in the present." ~ Khari Mosley
@sdemarcoii
@AOC
Please understand
@1hood
501 (c)3 and
@1HoodPower
501 (c) 4 are two separate organizations. We reach out to all parties each election cycle and show up for those who show up for our communities. We have never received millions of funds and are confused by that suggestion.
I just looked up my ballot online and saw it was rejected because of something re my signature. I called and was able to fix it with a series of identity confirming protocols. If you live in a state where you can check on your ballot online please do! I never would have known.
We are sending our love and support to our local Jewish community who is awaiting today’s verdict. We must continue working together to stop the advancement of white supremacist violence.
When we fight, we win. Congratulations to all the people who showed up to demand our children are safe from citations and prosecutions in schools. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
WE WON!! ♥️Tonight the PGH School Board voted to extend the moratorium on use of Summary Citations that leave children with life-long adult consequences for small behaviors. Big LOVE to all who spoke out to demand this protection!
@aclupa
@AbolitionistLC
@GwensGirlsPgh
@PIINPAORG
Pennsylvania’s “Kids for Cash ” scandal may soon be repeated here in Allegheny County. Please watch this clip from last year as
@AymanM
discussed this bleak reality.
#NoToAdelphoi
It is concerning that officers may test car locks, visually look through cars and push the limits of the plain view doctrine which would not stop survival crimes or crimes of opportunity.
History in Pennsylvania with the First Black Mayor
@gainey_ed
and the first Black Congress women /person
@SummerForPA
elected to represent Dem ticket at the federal level.
When we fight, we win! This past election cycle, we had a robust outreach canvass program that sought to connect voters through digital and door to door operations. We thank you so much for trusting in us.
#papol
.
We’ve presumptively elected Black Judges tonight from the magistrate to common pleas. We are so hopeful for the changes that can come to the city.
#electiondaypa
We are five days out from the election which means it is times for our score cards to drop. This primary election season, we focused on districts in SWPA with competitive races. We reached out to candidates through email and social media to gather responses.
Happening now: We're down here at BLAQK House Collections (440 First Avenue) distributing boxes of food and other assorted goods/produce. Please stop by anytime from now until 6, and spread the word to anyone you know who may be in need !!
So, another school district (
@SBISD
in Houston) has removed one of my books because of “CRT”. I refuse to be silent as people try to erase the real experiences of Black and brown students.
Thank you so much to
@bendthearcpgh
@apapgh_
for your call to action today. We appreciate you and the work of
@Innamo
to humanize those with addiction disorder and fight for community interventions as apart of public safety.
@sdemarcoii
@AOC
@1hood
As a member of the Board of Elections, I would HOPE you would know what a c4 is and why such an allegation disparaging us is unwarranted. We look forward to your correction and kinder dialogue in the future.
TW. Earlier this month Peter Bernardo Spencer, a Jamaican immigrant to the pittsburgh area, was shot 9 times while on a camping trip. His family believes he was killed in a hate crime and are asking for your support
On your ballot there are questions about judicial retention. Because Pennsylvania elects it’s judges, the way people can keep or fire them is through the retention vote at the end of a term. A Yes, means to keep, and a No means to essentially let the term not renew.
“This is the only arm of county government where the law just doesn't apply. And we see it year after year, month after month, where what is a very simple statute that every citizen can understand is just not followed,” Korinski said.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our community members who are reeling from the loss due to gun violence. Every death is a result of failed public policy measures that refused to fund our communities and invest in our future. Change must happen.
Very excited to be distributing food boxes and other community donations alongside several other great organizations at our food drive tomorrow !! Stop by BLAQK House Collections (440 First Avenue) between 11AM - 6PM!
Less than a week after announcing a candidacy for the Democratic county seat, community members have discovered questionable old tweets and a nonexistent voting record of a candidate:
.
@votedoven
you are running for Allegheny County Council At-Large for the Democratic Party seat. Your Twitter bio says “no bullying tolerated”. Do you have a response to this tweet that you posted on June 15, 2015?
We reup our call that to stop crime, our communities need significant investment, not more police encounters. We need more funding for fair housing, food access point , healthcare coverage and economic opportunity not more police powers.