Theron Gilliland, Jr.
@hotgayscientist.bsky.social
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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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. 🤷♂️
☆ 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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The Green Party of Allegheny County's "Open House" Winter Holiday party is tomorrow (Tuesday, December 16, 2025; 6-10 p.m.) at Hitchhiker Brewing Co., Sharpsburg! This is a non-partisan event meant to share camaraderie with comrades. 💚
RSVP at www.gpofpa.org/gpoac_social...
RSVP at www.gpofpa.org/gpoac_social...
December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Green Party of Allegheny County's "Open House" Winter Holiday party is tomorrow (Tuesday, December 16, 2025; 6-10 p.m.) at Hitchhiker Brewing Co., Sharpsburg! This is a non-partisan event meant to share camaraderie with comrades. 💚
RSVP at www.gpofpa.org/gpoac_social...
RSVP at www.gpofpa.org/gpoac_social...
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.
June 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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.
June 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
@cpotterpgh.bsky.social and @wesa.fm, did you see this detail?
May 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
@cpotterpgh.bsky.social and @wesa.fm, did you see this detail?
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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.
February 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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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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_...
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_...
January 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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_...
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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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...
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...
January 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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...
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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Question: why has Nancy Pelosi not been indicted for insider trading and abuse of power?
December 19, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Question: why has Nancy Pelosi not been indicted for insider trading and abuse of power?
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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.
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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
December 19, 2024 at 7:34 PM
www.wtae.com/article/phip...
^
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.
^
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.
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Please call and share, Pittsburghers!
December 19, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Please call and share, Pittsburghers!
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We hope to see you in about an hour!
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...
December 18, 2024 at 10:25 PM
We hope to see you in about an hour!
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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...
December 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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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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.
📢 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...
Press release: international.dsausa.org/cuba-solidar...
December 11, 2024 at 1:50 AM
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.
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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.
December 11, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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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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.
🍹 🍾 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.
December 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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.
🍹 🍾 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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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
December 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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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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!
December 13, 2024 at 3:19 AM
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!
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?
🤞🏻😣🤞🏻
Will they make the cognitive leap to recognize that denying [food/water/shelter/clothing/etc.] is also violence?
🤞🏻😣🤞🏻
December 9, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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?
🤞🏻😣🤞🏻
Will they make the cognitive leap to recognize that denying [food/water/shelter/clothing/etc.] is also violence?
🤞🏻😣🤞🏻
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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-...
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
December 4, 2024 at 10:01 PM
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-...
www.blackagendareport.com/problem-joe-...
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
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
December 3, 2024 at 10:53 PM
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
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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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.
December 2, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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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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.)
December 2, 2024 at 3:15 PM
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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The UN has now formally found Israel's genocide "consistent with genocide", including the use of weaponized starvation.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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
November 16, 2024 at 12:18 PM
The UN has now formally found Israel's genocide "consistent with genocide", including the use of weaponized starvation.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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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!
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November 16, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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...
www.youtube.com/live/gF7WBOH...
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. @erininthemorning.bsky.social: "If transgender people are deemed 'dangerous' on a soccer field, why wouldn’t they also be considered 'dangerous' in a bathroom? ... These bans aren’t isolated—they’re part of a calculated strategy to chip away at transgender rights until there’s nothing left."
Opinion: The Trans Sports Attacks Were Never About Sports
Attacks on transgender participation in sports was never about sports, and always about getting people comfortable with discriminating against transgender people.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 15, 2024 at 9:38 PM
. @erininthemorning.bsky.social: "If transgender people are deemed 'dangerous' on a soccer field, why wouldn’t they also be considered 'dangerous' in a bathroom? ... These bans aren’t isolated—they’re part of a calculated strategy to chip away at transgender rights until there’s nothing left."