Another person died in Allegheny County Jail yesterday. A 55-year-old man, found unresponsive. We mainly use jails to hold people for the crime of mental illness, substance use disorder, or poverty. This needs to stop. Decarcerate now.

Video shows the moment a federal agent shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis. The victim was armed and resisting, according to the Department of Homeland Security, and it's unclear what led up to the deadly shooting. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3LTcTwH

Another murder by immigration enforcement in my district. I am absolutely horrified that federal agents are targeting and executing our residents instead of protecting them. ICE and CBP must leave Minnesota immediately. Kristi Noem must be impeached. Enough.

Every December 21st, we honor the individuals who have lost their lives while experiencing homelessness with bronze plaques installed below a highway overpass. Join us as we pay tribute to the 29 individuals who have died in Allegheny County while experiencing homelessness in 2024 and 2025.

The Many over the Money! @summerlee.bsky.social @bethanyhallam.bsky.social @tanishaevonne.bsky.social @kharimosley.bsky.social @1hoodpower.bsky.social

The jailers will never out organize us

I'm honored to be one of the storytellers at tomorrow’s storytelling event in support of Kathleen Madonna-Emmerling, candidate for Allegheny County Council District 1. Join us! #morethanwords

Allegheny County celebrates its 237th birthday today! From our rich history to vibrant communities, we're proud to call this incredible place home.

"I was really shocked... She threatened to have us removed, while she was simultaneously defending this man’s use of the n-word; she was silencing us." - @man-eternally.bsky.social

I know we elect these judges… I wish the road toward accountability was easier. The power trip some of them have… and how it shows up as horrid racism and classism when their power is questioned or confronted.

And I find it really gross to see that preservation of the status quo is more important to Judge Evashavik than justice in the room. Impossible not to notice who she’ll threaten to send from the room, and who she’ll defend.

At the Jail Oversight Board meeting today, Judge Evashavik paused the meeting to offer support to a white man, John Kenstowicz, who emailed the full unredacted n word three times to County Council, earning a rebuke from the council and upsetting Black community members

Happy Labor Day!! While you’re enjoying your cookout, don’t forget that workers in the Allegheny County Jail STILL work 7 days a week, 10-15 hour days, and make $0.00 per hour!!!!!!

I’ve been to a lot of funerals and I’ve never witnessed the level of community and care that I’ve witnessed at an Islamic funeral. I have never seen respect and love for the deceased like I’ve seen from the Muslim community.

JOB Update: The jail oversight board voted to continue the commissary support with a reduction to $100. The funds will now also be dispersed on the first and the 15th instead of only once on the first of the month. The board will have to vote to continue the fund starting in February of next year.

This Wednesday, the Jail Oversight Board will be voting to determine the fate of commissary support given to incarcerated folks in the ACJ. Most of the board who wanna stop the support intentionally skipped the regular August meeting and scheduled this at a time where most people can't attend. #job

Pittsburgh homicides drop to an 8 year low but you will never hear the people who pushed him out of office give Mayor Ed Gainey the credit he deserves. This is the power of a Black mayor. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

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Brian Davis, the racist Allegheny County Jail corrections officer who was caught on video brandishing a barbed wire covered bat that said “N*gger beater” has been fired.

Meet Brian Davis, a corrections officer at the Allegheny County Jail since 2018. As he shows off a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire which he, named “nigger beater”, I can’t help but imagine the interactions he’s had with the thousands of black people he’s come across in the ACJ. #racist

It’s #BlackWomensEqualPayDay – a reminder that Black women are systematically underpaid for the same work as their counterparts. Black women deserve better, and today we recommit to fighting for economic security and equal pay.

No better way to spend the 4th of July than having a big cookout for the homeless homies alongside some awesome volunteers 🥰🎆 @man-eternally.bsky.social @dangrzybek.bsky.social @bethanyhallam.bsky.social

Kush Wilkerson vs. Hunter Sarver (Sergeant) William Sunday (Sergeant) Jason Holt (Sergeant) Cody Covine (Correctional Officer) William Kemp (Correctional Officer) Orlando Harper (Warden, Allegheny County Jail) David Zetwo (Chief Deputy Warden) Jason Beasom (Deputy Warden) @abolitionistlawcenter.org

For the love of all that is good in this world, stop using Microsoft Teams! #zoom #jitsi #anythingelse

Someone remind UPMC that Trans rights are Human rights. @bethanyhallam.bsky.social @tanishaevonne.bsky.social @gaineyformayor.com @barb4pgh.bsky.social @themariamontano.bsky.social @cmroma.bsky.social @hanrahanrahanra.bsky.social

Simple Plan and Avril Lavigne 💥 @man-eternally.bsky.social @litatalked.bsky.social @kevincarndt.bsky.social

Pittsburgh's @bethanyhallam.bsky.social is "sick and tired of the billionaires deciding what our lives look like." So are we!

NEW: VoteVets Responds to Trump’s Illegal Strikes on Iran

Trump is acting fully outside of his authority and is once again trampling on the Constitution. This is an illegal and terrifying escalation. Dropping bombs on Iran brings us closer to war and he is putting millions of lives at stake. Congress must pass our War Powers Resolution to rein him in.

Brad has been released and the crowd breaks into a chant of “Free them all.”

Happening Now. A conversation with mothers who have lost their sons to state violence on what this protest movement means. www.youtube.com/live/08AHdMF...

From the mouths of many, 1 truth From the hearts of many, 1 love From the blocks of many, 1 Hood #nokings

“if they can do this to a senator they can do this to anybody” they already are doing it to everybody wtf do you think weve been saying

A fascist state looks like a duly elected Senator being manhandled by police for questioning executive abuse of power. Not surprising considering the instigation and escalation of violence we’ve seen from ICE and DHS in Los Angeles. The people deserve better.

Deploying the military on U.S. soil against Americans was on page 555 of Project 2025. This was always their plan, and people voted for it anyway. America failed an open book test.

David Huerta has been released from custody. When we fight, we win.

Proud to stand with Casa San José, SEIU, USW, Unite Here, Starbucks Workers United and unions around the US to demand the release of SEIU CA prez David Huerta. Make no mistake: ICE is not about safety, it's about terrorizing immigrants. Very glad to see so many Pghers come out to say not our city.

SOS! the volunteers on 'Madleen' have been kidnapped by Israeli forces. Greta Thunberg is a Swedish citizen. Pressure the foreign ministries and help us keep Greta safe! Web: government.se/contacts/ X : @SweMFA FB : @SweMFA IG : swedishmfa #AllEyesOnMadleen

"Dear Girl, Get Out!" www.nytimes.com/video/world/...

On Thursday, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato signed an executive order creating a “federal disruption response team” to provide support for people impacted by President Donald Trump’s job and funding cuts or other rapid changes.

🚨ICE ALERT 🚨 If you see this vehicle or these two individuals, they are ICE agents and they disappeared two individuals at the Pittsburgh Municipal Courthouse today after refusing to show their attorneys a warrant. Reporting ICE is community safety.

This admin is taking its lead from Jim Crow and calling for the removal of “illegal” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility from schools. Just because Secretary McMahon doesn't know something doesn't mean students across America should be deprived of learning history.

Lee: Would say it would be “illegal DEI” for a lesson plan on the Tulsa race massacre? McMahon: I’d have to get back to you Lee: Do you know what the Tulsa race massacre is? McMahon: I’d like to look into it more and get back to you on it.

It’s truly fascinating how the people being burned alive isn’t the offensive part of this post.

If violence is to have no place in politics then politics must stop being violent.

Apparently, it was too much to ask Pittsburgh to elect a mayor that doesn’t kick it with IDF soldiers. Nevermind, we live in Pennsylvania where our governor signed bombs headed to Gaza for a photo op.

Allie Petonic’s union strong and Pittsburgh proud. She’s shown up for us, and I believe she’ll show up for our students the same. I’m proud to cast my vote for her.

Of all the judicial candidates, I’m most excited about these 4, especially the 1st 2. Lauren is the only PD in the race, fighting daily for the most vulnerable. Craig, a true servant on the bench, has been selflessly serving the homeless community for over a year. I’m proud to vote for them today.