Colin (one L) Williams
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Pittsburgh writer/prof 🤘🏻 Nazis bad, metal good
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Whipped up this starter pack of Pittsburgh journos last night. By all means suggest additions and use as is helpful
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Crooked River baby
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Crooked River baby
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Want more snow plows? This is how we get reliable snow plows!
Pittsburgh councilwoman seeks $20M annually to dedicated fund for city fleet
Pittsburgh councilwoman seeks $20M annually to dedicated fund for city fleet
Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Barb Warwick on Tuesday plans to introduce legislation to create a $20 million trust fund dedicated to buying new vehicles. The effort aims to address the city’s longstanding problems with an aging vehicle fleet that is prone to breakdowns and often in need of costly repairs. “We
triblive.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Want more snow plows? This is how we get reliable snow plows!
This is the Super America where I used to buy cigs
Earlier today, Border Patrol arrested a man in the parking lot of a gas station in St. Paul. They busted out his drivers side window, ultimately dragging him out of the car, pulled him to the ground, and dragged him into one of BP's SUVs.
January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
This is the Super America where I used to buy cigs
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Senator “hosts” big AI summit in Pittsburgh and fast forward a few months later, senators wife gets job with Meta.
January 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Senator “hosts” big AI summit in Pittsburgh and fast forward a few months later, senators wife gets job with Meta.
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Ich: 2026 wird mein Jahr.
2026:
2026:
January 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Ich: 2026 wird mein Jahr.
2026:
2026:
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the world cries out for the buddy adventure movie to end all buddy adventure movies:
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
the world cries out for the buddy adventure movie to end all buddy adventure movies:
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the computer used to have its own room, a place of reverence. look what happened we when let it leave that room
January 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
the computer used to have its own room, a place of reverence. look what happened we when let it leave that room
Just discovered Pittsburgh's civil ensign, which I think I like even better than the city flag.
January 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Just discovered Pittsburgh's civil ensign, which I think I like even better than the city flag.
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As @gelliottmorris.com lays out, the social media onslaught of videos of ICE raids has driven down their approval ratings. "Abolish ICE" is a mainstream view. And 52% of Americans disapprove of the agency.
So this violence is not popular.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/support-fo...
So this violence is not popular.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/support-fo...
Support for abolishing ICE hits a a new high
Americans have turned sharply against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and say it too often resorts to violence
www.gelliottmorris.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM
As @gelliottmorris.com lays out, the social media onslaught of videos of ICE raids has driven down their approval ratings. "Abolish ICE" is a mainstream view. And 52% of Americans disapprove of the agency.
So this violence is not popular.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/support-fo...
So this violence is not popular.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/support-fo...
I just applied for a university job in PA that gave me only "Male" and "Female" to choose from under Gender
Also, its illegal to discuss gender in some American universities now.
This is the second time in three months a DHS agent called a US citizen a "bitch" as he shot her. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...
January 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
I just applied for a university job in PA that gave me only "Male" and "Female" to choose from under Gender
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I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
NEW: These are ICE agents removing evidence from the shooter's home. They are not DOJ, they are Jonathan Ross's friends and coworkers, not DOJ.
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
January 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
My partner is an ice skating superfan, and we both came to the quick consensus:
Why has no one done an ice dance routine based on the Lebowski bowling sequence?
Why has no one done an ice dance routine based on the Lebowski bowling sequence?
a man and a woman are dancing on a checkerboard floor
Alt: a man and a woman are dancing on a checkerboard floor throwing a bowling ball
media.tenor.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:33 AM
My partner is an ice skating superfan, and we both came to the quick consensus:
Why has no one done an ice dance routine based on the Lebowski bowling sequence?
Why has no one done an ice dance routine based on the Lebowski bowling sequence?
I'm convinced Kevin Hassett is just Mark Proksch in character
January 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I'm convinced Kevin Hassett is just Mark Proksch in character
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GERMAN PRESIDENT STEINMEIER:
“.. the United States has broken with the values that it helped to establish ..
“.. we have now moved beyond the stage where we can lament the lack of respect for international law or the erosion of the international order; we are far beyond that, I believe.”
“.. the United States has broken with the values that it helped to establish ..
“.. we have now moved beyond the stage where we can lament the lack of respect for international law or the erosion of the international order; we are far beyond that, I believe.”
January 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
GERMAN PRESIDENT STEINMEIER:
“.. the United States has broken with the values that it helped to establish ..
“.. we have now moved beyond the stage where we can lament the lack of respect for international law or the erosion of the international order; we are far beyond that, I believe.”
“.. the United States has broken with the values that it helped to establish ..
“.. we have now moved beyond the stage where we can lament the lack of respect for international law or the erosion of the international order; we are far beyond that, I believe.”
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hi! i would like to reup my request for ANY AND ALL PEOPLE FIGHTING DATA CENTERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME
i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news
my email is [email protected]
i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news
my email is [email protected]
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
hi! i would like to reup my request for ANY AND ALL PEOPLE FIGHTING DATA CENTERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME
i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news
my email is [email protected]
i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news
my email is [email protected]
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If you are anxious and sad about the state of the world, that's fine, and there are plenty of strategies for dealing with that. But I think you already know that drive-by online dooming isn't a strategy. It's selfish and adolescent. It's a contagion that only spreads the worst of you, not the best.
January 8, 2026 at 3:51 AM
If you are anxious and sad about the state of the world, that's fine, and there are plenty of strategies for dealing with that. But I think you already know that drive-by online dooming isn't a strategy. It's selfish and adolescent. It's a contagion that only spreads the worst of you, not the best.
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It looks like Pittsburgh’s ICE OUT For Good event will be Sunday at 2 PM, starting from the South Side end of the Hot Metal Bridge.
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
It looks like Pittsburgh’s ICE OUT For Good event will be Sunday at 2 PM, starting from the South Side end of the Hot Metal Bridge.
Me: "We got pretty badly burned by the powers that be ... Shame on [the Blocks] for what they did to local media. It is kind of a disgrace that we're without our paper of record that has a 238-year legacy."
Holy Water, Newspapers Close & Mayor Corey’s First Week by City Cast Pittsburgh
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January 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Me: "We got pretty badly burned by the powers that be ... Shame on [the Blocks] for what they did to local media. It is kind of a disgrace that we're without our paper of record that has a 238-year legacy."
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Names aren't classified, publishing a government higher-up's name is not "doxxing," and journalists are entitled to publish news, even if it is classified, as long as they don't break the law to get it.
It's not the press's job to keep the government's secrets.
It's not the press's job to keep the government's secrets.
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Names aren't classified, publishing a government higher-up's name is not "doxxing," and journalists are entitled to publish news, even if it is classified, as long as they don't break the law to get it.
It's not the press's job to keep the government's secrets.
It's not the press's job to keep the government's secrets.
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The source that informed me of this said the Border Patrol officer in question claimed the victims were trying to run him over in their car, which is why he shot.
January 8, 2026 at 11:48 PM
The source that informed me of this said the Border Patrol officer in question claimed the victims were trying to run him over in their car, which is why he shot.
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In a time of change for Pittsburgh journalism, TribLive reaffirms its commitment to local news. We've been here for over 30 years and remain dedicated to serving our community.
https://triblive.com/local/always-local-always-here-triblives-enduring-commitment-to-pittsburgh-news/
https://triblive.com/local/always-local-always-here-triblives-enduring-commitment-to-pittsburgh-news/
January 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
In a time of change for Pittsburgh journalism, TribLive reaffirms its commitment to local news. We've been here for over 30 years and remain dedicated to serving our community.
https://triblive.com/local/always-local-always-here-triblives-enduring-commitment-to-pittsburgh-news/
https://triblive.com/local/always-local-always-here-triblives-enduring-commitment-to-pittsburgh-news/
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Kinda sucks how one day you’ll post stuff like “does the Grinch use the toilet?” and then the next it has to be “I reject those who worship death”
January 7, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Kinda sucks how one day you’ll post stuff like “does the Grinch use the toilet?” and then the next it has to be “I reject those who worship death”
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The feds have issued a license to kill.
The U.S. attorney’s office has barred Minnesota's state agency from taking part in the investigation of ICE's murder of Renee Nicole Good. The FBI is refusing to cooperate.
Minnesota investigators barred from taking part in probe into woman's killing by an ICE officer
The head of Minnesota’s state investigations agency says the U.S. attorney’s office has prevented it from taking part in the investigation into an ICE officer’s fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman.
apnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The feds have issued a license to kill.
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hell yes Steve Mellon & co. I could not sign this fast enough. LFG!!
I'm pledging to support post-Block journalism in Pittsburgh. Whether that's new ownership at the PG, or a Pittsburgh Union Progress revival, or something else, I'm here for it. actionnetwork.org/forms/pledgi...
I'm pledging to support post-Block journalism in Pittsburgh. Whether that's new ownership at the PG, or a Pittsburgh Union Progress revival, or something else, I'm here for it. actionnetwork.org/forms/pledgi...
Pledging to support Pittsburgh journalism beyond the Blocks
I think workers should be treated with dignity and respect. I know Pittsburgh deserves quality journalism. That's why I'm joining members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh and signing this pledge t...
actionnetwork.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:26 PM
hell yes Steve Mellon & co. I could not sign this fast enough. LFG!!
I'm pledging to support post-Block journalism in Pittsburgh. Whether that's new ownership at the PG, or a Pittsburgh Union Progress revival, or something else, I'm here for it. actionnetwork.org/forms/pledgi...
I'm pledging to support post-Block journalism in Pittsburgh. Whether that's new ownership at the PG, or a Pittsburgh Union Progress revival, or something else, I'm here for it. actionnetwork.org/forms/pledgi...