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Theron Gilliland, Jr.

@hotgayscientist.bsky.social

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Biomedical researcher; non-theist Quaker; Leftist, feminist, anti-racist; xenophile, polyglot INFJ-T. (he/him) Green Party and DSA organizer in Pittsburgh.

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Theron Gilliland, Jr. @hotgayscientist.bsky.social · Nov 10

If you live in #AlleghenyCounty or the greater #Pittsburgh area and love:
☆ Democracy 🗳
☆ Social Justice ⚖️
☆ Peace 🕊
☆ The Environment 🌿

You should check out @alleghenygreens.bsky.social . . . and also @pghdsa.bsky.social!

If you don't like those things, there's the Democratic Party, I guess. 🤷‍♂️

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Theron Gilliland, Jr. @hotgayscientist.bsky.social · Jun 14

Hey, look at this: I took the #NoFossilFuelMoney pledge! (No big surprise there, I'm sure. @AlleghenyGREENS.bsky.social, you know.) I did however alter the pledge to confirm that I wouldn't accept ANY fossil fuel money at all.

Theron Gilliland, Jr. @hotgayscientist.bsky.social · Jun 2

🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤
☆☆☆ P R I D E ! ! ! ☆☆☆
🏳️‍🌈 💞 🏳️‍⚧️ ✊🏻 🇵🇸 ✊🏿 Ⓐ ✊🏾 ☭

(with @pghdsa.org)

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Theron Gilliland, Jr. @hotgayscientist.bsky.social · May 13

@cpotterpgh.bsky.social and @wesa.fm, did you see this detail?

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Green Party of Allegheny County @alleghenygreens.bsky.social · Feb 1

On the first Tuesday of every February, the #GreenParty of #AlleghenyCounty hosts an annual convention where we hold elections. We'll be electing members to the GPOAC Executive Committee and to represent GPOAC as delegates to the Green Party of #Pennsylvania State Committee.

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Green Party of Allegheny County @alleghenygreens.bsky.social · Jan 3

On Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., we'll host the #GreenParty of #Pennsylvania candidate forum!

We'll meet nominees for Green Party of PA Co-Chair, #GPPA Secretary, GPPA At-Large Steering Committee, and delegates to @greenpartyus.bsky.social committees.

RSVP at www.gpofpa.org/gpofpa_2025_...

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Green Party of Allegheny County @alleghenygreens.bsky.social · Jan 3

Join us for the next in-person/Zoom hybrid General Assembly meeting of the #GreenParty of #AlleghenyCounty (GPoAC)!

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Panera Bread
3401 Blvd. of the Allies
#Pittsburgh, PA 15213

RSVP at www.gpofpa.org/gpoac_ga_202...

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Alex Anders @graveyardhumanist.bsky.social · Dec 19

Question: why has Nancy Pelosi not been indicted for insider trading and abuse of power?

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Chris Dazzleox @dazzleox.bsky.social · Dec 19

www.wtae.com/article/phip...
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Here is some background info.

The workers signed union cards with SEIU 32BJ and Phipps management is now replacing Sodexo (the contractor), and won't guarantee the workers will remain employed in a switch.

Phipps Conservatory workers hold rally in effort to protect jobs

Contracted employees at Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens held a rally outside the facility Monday in an effort to protect their jobs.

www.wtae.com

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Chris Dazzleox @dazzleox.bsky.social · Dec 19

Please call and share, Pittsburghers!

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Green Party of Allegheny County @alleghenygreens.bsky.social · Dec 18

We hope to see you in about an hour!

Pittsburgh DSA @pghdsa.org · Dec 14

The Pittsburgh Matanzas Sister Cities Partnership and Pittsburgh DSA invite you to attend a report-back about material conditions in Cuba and discussion on how we as a Sister City can support the people of Matanzas and all of Cuba. Weds 12/18 6:30. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/the-c...

A blue background with white stars. A grey photo of the Energy Innovation Center building is at the bottom right. Logos for Pittsburgh DSA and the Pittsburgh Matanzas Sister Cities Partnership are in the bottom left. Text: Event Details, 6:30pm, Wednesday, December 18, Energy Innovation Center, Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State, Level A – Conference Room, 1425 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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Green Party of Allegheny County @alleghenygreens.bsky.social · Dec 17

Our winter holiday party with #Pittsburgh @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social is TONIGHT, at our office in Oakland! All are welcome - RSVP at www.gpofpa.org/gpoac_social...

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DSA Cuba Solidarity @dsacuba.bsky.social · Dec 11

The electeds that signed this letter represent millions of Americans. Unions like @uaw.org, @ueunion.org, CIR/SEIU and others represent millions of workers. They are sending a united message to Biden: Send aid to #Cuba and end the sanctions that are devasting Cuban families.

DSA Cuba Solidarity @dsacuba.bsky.social · Dec 5

📢 Over 50 elected officials, labor leaders, and solidarity organizations nationwide are calling on Biden to remove #Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, ease Trump-era sanctions, and send humanitarian aid. It’s time to act.

Press release: international.dsausa.org/cuba-solidar...

A letter addressed to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., dated December 5th, 2024. The letter opens by referencing the United Nations General Assembly's condemnation of the U.S. embargo on Cuba and highlights the humanitarian crisis faced by Cuba, exacerbated by natural disasters and U.S. sanctions. The letter urges President Biden to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list and provide humanitarian aid. It emphasizes the need for policy reversal to rekindle diplomatic engagement. The text advocates for lifting sanctions and highlights the moral and legal implications of the ongoing embargo.

The second page of the letter continues urging President Biden to take action on Cuba, focusing on removing punitive sanctions and supporting humanitarian aid. The page is signed by a list of elected officials, including New York State Senators, NYC Council Members, and other state representatives from across the U.S. The officials are affiliated with various states, such as Minnesota, Vermont, and California, showcasing broad geographical representation.

The third page lists labor union leaders and their respective organizations who have signed the letter, including leaders from the International Union, UAW, SEIU Local 73, and others. Partner organizations, such as labor coalitions and advocacy groups, are also listed. These groups highlight support from unions and activists committed to lifting the embargo and supporting Cuba.

The final page lists partner organizations and advocacy groups supporting the letter to President Biden. These organizations include peace and justice groups, religious organizations, and various coalitions focused on U.S.-Cuba relations. The page emphasizes the collective support of diverse groups for ending the embargo and improving relations with Cuba.

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Pittsburgh DSA @pghdsa.org · Dec 11

Join us to talk about reviving interest in a committee that does work related to feminism, reproductive rights, queer rights, and bodily autonomy. If you are interested in these topics, this is a great place to jump in! Friday, December 13, 6:30pm on Zoom. Use bit.ly/DecSocFemQueerSoc to RSVP.

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Pittsburgh DSA @pghdsa.org · Dec 12

Our monthly socials are this week! All lefties are welcome.

🍹 🍾 Thursday, 7-11pm, Nico's Recovery Room, come grab a drink or some food with us.

☕ 🧃 Sunday, 11am-1pm, Vibrant Sunshine Juicery Cafe, come grab some coffee, tea, or juice with us.

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Pittsburgh DSA @pghdsa.org · Dec 11

This Saturday, come learn about what Pittsburgh DSA has to offer at an 🧭 Intro to DSA 🌹 session! New members and folks who have been interested are highly encouraged to attend, but everyone is welcome. RSVP: https://buff.ly/3D73CN5

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Green Party of Allegheny County @alleghenygreens.bsky.social · Dec 13

It's time for our bimonthly "Open House" social event. For December, we are celebrating the winter holidays with our allies in the #Pittsburgh @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social This event is potluck-style, so bring your favorite dish to share, and wear your festive gear in celebration of holiday season!

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Theron Gilliland, Jr. @hotgayscientist.bsky.social · Dec 9

It is heartening to see "normies" (i.e., non-Leftists) recognize that denying healthcare is violence.

Will they make the cognitive leap to recognize that denying [food/water/shelter/clothing/etc.] is also violence?

🤞🏻😣🤞🏻

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Margaret Kimberley @margaretkimberley.bsky.social · Dec 4

The younger Biden has lived a life of great privileges, all granted to him by his father, who is equally undeserving of his own success. The two corrupt mediocrities will soon fade away and the public will be spared from watching them fail upward.

www.blackagendareport.com/problem-joe-...

The Problem with Joe and Hunter | Black Agenda Report

The outrage surrounding President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter Biden is not just about clemency for the relatively minor charges he was facing. The younger Biden has lived a life of great privileg...

www.blackagendareport.com

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Theron Gilliland, Jr. @hotgayscientist.bsky.social · Dec 4

According to the standard procedures, speakers are supposed to get three minutes. Today was a budget discussion (~70 people signed up) and earlier in the year was a ceasefire resolution discussion (~300 people signed up).

Any time there is a lot of feedback, they limit the time. Democracy fail!

Theron Gilliland, Jr. @hotgayscientist.bsky.social · Dec 3

Allegheny Cnty Council limited agenda-related comments to one minute per speaker.

If members don't want to hear what citizens have to say, they shouldn't be on the council.

The only ones who care:
☆ Anita Prizio
☆ @bethanyhallam.bsky.social
☆ @dangrzybek.bsky.social
☆ Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis

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Green Party of Allegheny County @alleghenygreens.bsky.social · Dec 2

Join us with the @PghBDS as we again gather during the workday at the #Howmet Aerospace Headquarters. We continue to tell Howmet that the contract with Lockheed Martin to produce specialty metal parts for the F-35 jet needs to be cancelled.

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Green Party of Allegheny County @alleghenygreens.bsky.social · Dec 2

What are our plans for the next calendar year and election cycle? Discuss them with us tomorrow, as we use the next monthly General Assembly meeting to talk about issues important to our GreenWave Team. (We'll also let you know about other events outside of electoral politics.)

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · Nov 16

The UN has now formally found Israel's genocide "consistent with genocide", including the use of weaponized starvation.

www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN Special Committee finds Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide, including use of starvation as weapon of war

NEW YORK (14 November 2024) – Israel’s warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, with mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palest...

www.ohchr.org

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Andy Ellis @andyellis.bsky.social · Nov 16

Today I did the Saturday’s with Renee Show. We talked about the Question H, my campaign in 2026 and some thoughts about the 2024 election. Thanks to Renee and Jared for having me on!

www.youtube.com/live/gF7WBOH...

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Theron Gilliland, Jr. @hotgayscientist.bsky.social · Nov 17

I just saw a clip from this! That was so amazing! Follow me back so I can send you a message.

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