Unfortunately, as relevant now as it was then. "How long must we sing this song?" 💔

"To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now." - Fred Rogers In loving memory of the beloved and forever impactful Emmy/Grammy-winning television icon, minister, advocate, and pillar of true human decency on his 98th birthday.

I'm reminded of these wise words from Mr. Fred Rogers on what would have been his 98th birthday. We are all in this together. Let's renew ourselves to the fight for the common good. It's all the more important during these difficult times.

"Since becoming mayor in '14, Hidalgo has rolled out policies restricting car use while incentivizing cycling. Her strategy has worked: Paris automotive traffic fell by around half in the two decades, while the number of bicycle lanes increased 6x. Bikes now make twice as many journeys as cars."

We've added MAX DISCOUNTS at the BikePGH online store This is the lowest prices will go! Every purchase fuels advocacy for better biking and walking in Pittsburgh ➣ Merch sale @ bikepgh.org/shop

Did you know? In the music section of my website, you can find complimentary sheet music for several of my songs, as well as music videos, lyrics and links to collaborations with other artists. Browse here: julianlennon.com/music/

Yay!

Look for the monster helpers 🦖💛🖤💛🖤

#WomensHistoryMonth Day 12 - Conservationist and writer Rachel Carson helped spark the #environmental movement with her book 'Silent' Spring', about the dangers of pesticides. Where in the World...did she write 'Silent Spring'? Click to find out: www.whereintheworldgame.com?id=214&type=q #Science

In this month's essay, Julian & Tassoula celebrate the inventions of incredible women and shine a light on the inequalities that remain for women worldwide. Read their full Women's History Month message here: whitefeatherfoundation.com/news/celebra...

nice—this is how to use your platform if you’ve got one! i haven’t read jennifer’s latest stuff, but really enjoyed some of her books in my 20’s 😊 📚 Definitely going to try to get to Pittsburgh’s Blythe Books this weekend 💜 @blythebookspgh.bsky.social

Metro Community Health Center provides integrated medical, mental health, and dental care to ALL, regardless of ability to pay. metrocommunityhealthcenter.org

Great info and resources in Pittsburgh. staynebby.com

This has always been the Block's plan, and people's incredulity about strikes me as frustratingly naive. The Blocks lost in the biggest way they can lose, so they are closing the country's oldest continuously operating newspaper because they got their feelings hurt.

This week's Fridays With(out) Fetterman has a SPECIAL TIME & LOCATION -- and special speaker, Michael Fanone. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

I'm exhausted by all the efforts to rewrite the history of the 2022 US Senate primary in Pennsylvania, with folks insisting "we told you so!" as to Fetterman, that Conor Lamb was always the better choice, and generally ignoring Malcolm Kenyatta's historic candidacy. So let me say a few things. 🧵1/

ATTENTION: if you haven’t already, get your very own PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT GAY shirt, inspired by @amybrown.xyz; 100% of the proceeds go towards the Center For Transgender Equality, the Trevor Project, and It Gets Better DO IT NOW I HAVE SPOKEN bornmiserable.threadless.com/designs/plea...

Here is a direct donation link. Please use it. I just did. www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...

I'm not being flippant about this: if the courts don't immediately stay and then strike down this Kansas abomination, Americans will need to consider asking for asylum in other countries.

Colorado borders Kansas. Here is a Colorado non-profit that helps trans people relocate, Trans Continental Pipeline. Please share. tcpipeline.org

Jake Shakes all around! 💛🖤💛🖤🐧🐧

🥳 Good morning voters living in HD 22 and 42! POLLS are NOW open! Grab your coffee and head to the polls! You have until 8 pm to cast your ballot today! #PaSpecialElections

There are so many, we need a map! 🤩🖤💛🖤💛 codeforpittsburgh.github.io/fishfrymap/

hey pittsburgh—if you're not already involved, i suggest joining up with Frontline Dignity. they're an organization that's working to monitor ICE activity in and around pgh. we're hearing that there's been credible reports of ICE increasing activity here over the next 2 weeks...here's how to report!

If this doesn't disqualify Stacy Garrity from ever getting near the PA Governor's seat, I don't know what does. Garrity intends to hand PA elections over to Trump. Not no but hell no, ma'am. lancasteronline.com/news/politic...

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Today's the day! Join us from 12-4pm at East End Brewing in Larimer for some Local Love with fifteen makers & sellers alongside beer, n/a sodas & seltzers, and pizza! Grab something for your sweetie or for yourself; it's free and family-friendly!

We’re still fighting for our trans kids’ healthcare here in Pittsburgh! Solidarity!

Make Out Club is a queer-inclusive, contemporary take on traditional speed dating. While romance is always welcome, it’s not the end goal.

Pittsburgh! You need whistles? Wanna make whistle kits? Wanna help 3D print whistles? Want other resources to help protect our neighbors, coworkers, friends, family? Visit staynebby.com or lemme know! Get you connected!

Know any of these? You should check your registration status for the February 24 special election: vote.pa/check.

Imagine growing up and thinking this is normal.

You know what to do, Pittsburgh.

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth ! Feb 2 Generational wealth 👴🏻"Why can't Black people seem to build any generational wealth in the US? Everyone else can! Are Black people just lazy? Bad at math and financial literacy? Spend it all on bling? What gives?🤡" Read the whole thread.

If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.

Once again, Giant Eagle said it will offer free home delivery for eligible grocery orders this Thursday through Saturday. The offer comes as residents are restocking their refrigerators @triblive.bsky.social

Pure joy

🚀 @moonshotmuseum.bsky.social is in the running for Best Science Museum! It would mean the world to me if you could vote and share! We’re a small team of 5 up against some amazing establishments. Thank you! 10best.usatoday.com/awards/moons...

Relish your ability to be purposely annoying

I wrote this yesterday about the hero city of Minneapolis www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKOW...

Rally outside Fetterman’s office! Thursday at 12:00 noon! 1000 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 www.mobilize.us/indivisiblep...

Your family deserves to be safe and warm, even with below-freezing temperatures. If you need help keeping the heat on this winter, you may qualify for LIHEAP, which delivers cash grants that go directly to your utility company. Learn more: www.pa.gov/services/dhs...

He's having a time

Please be careful out there 🙏

Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Dave McCormick is hosting a telephone town hall tonight at 6PM; here's the link to RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Two days ago he called for an investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Heads up, #Pittsburgh:

I just emailed this POS (not Conor) and you should, too. 🤬

More detail, per KDKA news earlier this evening - it's for those with a GE rewards card and on orders over $35. Still, a very nice gesture and I'm passing the info along to homebound friend.

Didn’t like how the last year went? Feel free to let your local Trump ally in Congress know!