@annegirlc.bsky.social
I like reading, thinking, and making. Prefer to have my head in the (real) clouds. PGH.
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Peduto announced the concept of OwnPGH in March 2021, but never funded it. As a former City Councilmember, Corey O'Connor should know that an unfunded program is not a real program.
April 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Peduto announced the concept of OwnPGH in March 2021, but never funded it. As a former City Councilmember, Corey O'Connor should know that an unfunded program is not a real program.
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Why back down?
“My opponent asked for the walking tour. I didn’t ask him. He asked me for the walking tour. We invited him. Now all of the sudden, he’s not coming.”
“My opponent asked for the walking tour. I didn’t ask him. He asked me for the walking tour. We invited him. Now all of the sudden, he’s not coming.”
At last week's WPXI debate, @coreyoconnorpa.bsky.social asked for a walking tour of the affordable housing I've delivered as Mayor.
I took him up on it and invited him to join me tomorrow.
Tonight Corey backed out because he knows he has 0 record and 0 plans for affordable housing across our city.
I took him up on it and invited him to join me tomorrow.
Tonight Corey backed out because he knows he has 0 record and 0 plans for affordable housing across our city.
April 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Why back down?
“My opponent asked for the walking tour. I didn’t ask him. He asked me for the walking tour. We invited him. Now all of the sudden, he’s not coming.”
“My opponent asked for the walking tour. I didn’t ask him. He asked me for the walking tour. We invited him. Now all of the sudden, he’s not coming.”
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Great thread here for you Pittsburgh!! 🧵♥️
In Pittsburgh, the Democratic primary is the "real" election. If you vote by mail, your ballot is coming soon! The primary is 5/20.
We're flooded with unpleasant mailers, mainly by PACs supporting Corey O'Connor. They're using racist tropes & telling weirdly easily disproved lies.
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We're flooded with unpleasant mailers, mainly by PACs supporting Corey O'Connor. They're using racist tropes & telling weirdly easily disproved lies.
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April 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Great thread here for you Pittsburgh!! 🧵♥️
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If 80% of developer donations are going to one candidate then it’s clear that promises are being made that have real consequences for Pittsburgh residents already struggling to stay in their homes.
We saw what happens when MAGA billionaires buy elections, Pittsburgh can’t be next
We saw what happens when MAGA billionaires buy elections, Pittsburgh can’t be next
CITY FOR SALE:
25% of Corey O’Connor’s campaign funds have now been confirmed to come from developers.
This comes after a flood of donations from MAGA donors.
I’m not okay with my landlord buying the next mayor of Pittsburgh, are you?
www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-m...
25% of Corey O’Connor’s campaign funds have now been confirmed to come from developers.
This comes after a flood of donations from MAGA donors.
I’m not okay with my landlord buying the next mayor of Pittsburgh, are you?
www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-m...
Pittsburgh real estate developers boost O'Connor's campaign
Mayor Ed Gainey, who has championed policies that would require that some new housing be affordable, says relying on the market is a "failed model."
www.publicsource.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
If 80% of developer donations are going to one candidate then it’s clear that promises are being made that have real consequences for Pittsburgh residents already struggling to stay in their homes.
We saw what happens when MAGA billionaires buy elections, Pittsburgh can’t be next
We saw what happens when MAGA billionaires buy elections, Pittsburgh can’t be next
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Hint - this isn't about antisemitism or protecting Jewish students...
‘My career is over’: Columbia University scientists hit hard by Trump team’s cuts
The US government has begun slashing US$400 million in research grants at Columbia University over pro-Palestinian campus protests.
www.nature.com
March 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Hint - this isn't about antisemitism or protecting Jewish students...
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This is horrible to post, but I may as well post it. We are essentially shutting down research operations in my group, which is focused on treatments for pediatric brain cancer. I’m a well funded investigator, and there’s no choice. Science can’t function without the stability of NIH
March 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This is horrible to post, but I may as well post it. We are essentially shutting down research operations in my group, which is focused on treatments for pediatric brain cancer. I’m a well funded investigator, and there’s no choice. Science can’t function without the stability of NIH
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We need to organize--let’s help each other.
NIH is cancelling grants, but it's not clear exactly what they're cancelling and why. Without this information, we can't respond.
I've started a Google Sheet to track grant cancellations.
Please add any canceled grants you know of and spread the word!
NIH is cancelling grants, but it's not clear exactly what they're cancelling and why. Without this information, we can't respond.
I've started a Google Sheet to track grant cancellations.
Please add any canceled grants you know of and spread the word!
March 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We need to organize--let’s help each other.
NIH is cancelling grants, but it's not clear exactly what they're cancelling and why. Without this information, we can't respond.
I've started a Google Sheet to track grant cancellations.
Please add any canceled grants you know of and spread the word!
NIH is cancelling grants, but it's not clear exactly what they're cancelling and why. Without this information, we can't respond.
I've started a Google Sheet to track grant cancellations.
Please add any canceled grants you know of and spread the word!
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Pittsburgh researchers, doctors, and supporters filled Schenley Plaza Friday to speak out against government research funding cuts. Similar demonstrations were held across the country as part of a nationwide “Stand up for Science” movement.
Pittsburgh scientists, doctors fill Schenley Plaza to protest federal research funding cuts
Hundreds of people gathered at Schenley Plaza near the University of Pittsburgh Friday to protest federal spending cuts that could impact medical research.
www.wesa.fm
March 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Pittsburgh researchers, doctors, and supporters filled Schenley Plaza Friday to speak out against government research funding cuts. Similar demonstrations were held across the country as part of a nationwide “Stand up for Science” movement.
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I don't know who shared this first. I opened the link an hour ago and just got back to it. It's very worthwhile.
verfassungsblog.de/the-authorit...
verfassungsblog.de/the-authorit...
The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide
This text was published in social media in January 2017 in a series of improvised, spontaneous tweets, which reached 3 million views within one month. Their common element was their trademark signatur...
verfassungsblog.de
February 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I don't know who shared this first. I opened the link an hour ago and just got back to it. It's very worthwhile.
verfassungsblog.de/the-authorit...
verfassungsblog.de/the-authorit...
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Pitt is the 2nd highest NIH-funded institution in PA. The contributions of Pitt, economically and culturally, to Pittsburgh are innumerable. This would also harm UPMC, where a ton of us get healthcare.
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
February 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Pitt is the 2nd highest NIH-funded institution in PA. The contributions of Pitt, economically and culturally, to Pittsburgh are innumerable. This would also harm UPMC, where a ton of us get healthcare.
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Wonderful explainer on indirect costs by Dick Aslin open.substack.com/pub/dickasli...
Are we paying too much for biomedical research?
Trump's attack on NIH
open.substack.com
February 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Wonderful explainer on indirect costs by Dick Aslin open.substack.com/pub/dickasli...
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The US has something to learn from others who have been here before: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Europeans on democracy’s frontlines offer advice to Americans: never give up
With the new Trump era likely to pose unprecedented challenges the message from Europe’s fragile democracies is: stay united and safeguard your institutions
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The US has something to learn from others who have been here before: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...