Jay Hornack
@jsh-psl.bsky.social
Recovering Pittsburgh attorney, professor at Pitt Law and CMU Tepper, USW member, music & sports fan. 💙
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Jay Hornack
@jsh-psl.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Downtown Pittsburgh #NoKings As far as my old eyes can see. Court building to the left, my first office building to the right. Our federal legal system has become the laughingstock of the planet. Many do not approve
Cheers to 2026. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
Opinion | Last Orders, London?
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Cheers to 2026. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
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Thank you @emilystjams.bsky.social for reminding me of the existence of this @themountaingoats.bsky.social banger: youtu.be/z-lwTmJtEsg
the Mountain Goats - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
YouTube video by Josh Keck
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December 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thank you @emilystjams.bsky.social for reminding me of the existence of this @themountaingoats.bsky.social banger: youtu.be/z-lwTmJtEsg
Everton were again subjected to ‘Feed the Scousers’ chants. They had the perfect riposte www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Everton were again subjected to 'Feed the Scousers' chants. They had the perfect riposte
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Everton were again subjected to ‘Feed the Scousers’ chants. They had the perfect riposte www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Happy Birthday today to the Big Nosed Bard from Barking. I hope to be seeing @billybragg.bsky.social with Wilco in the state of my birth this summer
December 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Happy Birthday today to the Big Nosed Bard from Barking. I hope to be seeing @billybragg.bsky.social with Wilco in the state of my birth this summer
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The fascists are organising a carol concert in London to "draw attention to unchecked immigration and the fading of our cultural heritage".
What would Woody do?
Write an anti-fascist Xmas carol and sing it at the counter demo.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...
What would Woody do?
Write an anti-fascist Xmas carol and sing it at the counter demo.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...
BILLY BRAGG - PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
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December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The fascists are organising a carol concert in London to "draw attention to unchecked immigration and the fading of our cultural heritage".
What would Woody do?
Write an anti-fascist Xmas carol and sing it at the counter demo.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...
What would Woody do?
Write an anti-fascist Xmas carol and sing it at the counter demo.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...
Fantastic interview of @margaretatwood.bsky.social on On with @karaswisher.bsky.social this week. Post more, Margaret/Peggy!
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Fantastic interview of @margaretatwood.bsky.social on On with @karaswisher.bsky.social this week. Post more, Margaret/Peggy!
Arrived today from @themountaingoats.bsky.social in plenty of time for NEXT year. Pleased.
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Arrived today from @themountaingoats.bsky.social in plenty of time for NEXT year. Pleased.
Democratic socialist declared winner in close Cleveland City Council race.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
‘You can’t stop us:’ A democratic socialist in Cleveland just sealed the upset victory he predicted two years ago
Tanmay Shah secures his upset win, almost two years after he warned Cleveland's political establishment.
www.cleveland.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Democratic socialist declared winner in close Cleveland City Council race.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
Governor Shapiro signs PA CROWN Act against hairstyle discrimination triblive.com/news/pennsyl...
Shapiro signs CROWN Act against hair discrimination
Pennsylvania is now the 28th state to ban discrimination based on hair or appearance, after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill expanding the definition of “race” to include hair texture, prot...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Governor Shapiro signs PA CROWN Act against hairstyle discrimination triblive.com/news/pennsyl...
Their lengthy commitment to workers' rights in this country has been inspirational!
“Take our pen and hold power to account,” Andrew Goldstein, president of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, urged striking Starbucks workers this morning as Post–Gazette workers returned to their desks after a three-year strike. buff.ly/O6kji74
Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh journalists return to their jobs at the Post-Gazette after three years on strike
Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh journalists return to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after a court upheld a National Labor Relations Board decision for the union.
www.publicsource.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Their lengthy commitment to workers' rights in this country has been inspirational!
Reminded me of our 1970s successful spring semester effort to get South Africa divestment at Miami University - only to have its Board of Trustees reverse their vote in the summertime.
Students and faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh continue to call for financial transparency and divestment from Israel. Campus expression has felt the strain, and professors debate the school’s response. buff.ly/mo0wbaz
How divestment calls brought academic freedom backlash at Pitt
Students and faculty at Pitt continue to call for financial transparency and divestment from Israel. Campus expression has felt the strain.
www.publicsource.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Reminded me of our 1970s successful spring semester effort to get South Africa divestment at Miami University - only to have its Board of Trustees reverse their vote in the summertime.
This is history that some of those in power wish to exclude from education. Or cancel, if you prefer that terminology
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/n...
Seneca Soldier and Statesman Can Finally Add Lawyer to His Legacy
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This is history that some of those in power wish to exclude from education. Or cancel, if you prefer that terminology
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/n...
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Woke up this morning to find that the people of New York City have re-lit the torch of the Statue of Liberty, sending a signal out to the rest of America that Trump's bullying tactics that seek to divide and debase any notion of solidarity among diverse communities can be defeated #TurnUpTheVolume
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Woke up this morning to find that the people of New York City have re-lit the torch of the Statue of Liberty, sending a signal out to the rest of America that Trump's bullying tactics that seek to divide and debase any notion of solidarity among diverse communities can be defeated #TurnUpTheVolume
Mamdani starts by quoting Debs!
November 5, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Mamdani starts by quoting Debs!
Tremendous performance tonight by Robert Plant and Saving Grace in Wheeling, WV, their first stop on a tour of America
October 31, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Tremendous performance tonight by Robert Plant and Saving Grace in Wheeling, WV, their first stop on a tour of America
Carnegie Mellon "often considered apolitical with a weak protest culture." Contrasted with Pitt here
www.publicsource.org/cmu-expressi...
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CMU made protesting on campus harder. A year later, even debate is difficult.
At CMU, “expressive activities” on campus of over 50 participants must register with the university. Some worry the policy is chilling campus speech.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Carnegie Mellon "often considered apolitical with a weak protest culture." Contrasted with Pitt here
www.publicsource.org/cmu-expressi...
www.publicsource.org/cmu-expressi...
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Exited to announce that Wilco and I will be getting together to perform songs from Mermaid Avenue live for one night only at Solid Sound Festival on June 26, 2026 in North Adams, MA.
Call it special, call it historic, whatever you call it: it's one you won't want to miss.
🎟️ SolidSoundFestival.com
Call it special, call it historic, whatever you call it: it's one you won't want to miss.
🎟️ SolidSoundFestival.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Exited to announce that Wilco and I will be getting together to perform songs from Mermaid Avenue live for one night only at Solid Sound Festival on June 26, 2026 in North Adams, MA.
Call it special, call it historic, whatever you call it: it's one you won't want to miss.
🎟️ SolidSoundFestival.com
Call it special, call it historic, whatever you call it: it's one you won't want to miss.
🎟️ SolidSoundFestival.com
I have some quotes in this article regarding employment and municipal law, but the bigger story is that voter turnout in favor of justice retention in Pennsylvania next month is critical
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
How PA Supreme Court rulings impact cities like Philadelphia
On Nov. 4, Pennsylvania voters will decide whether to retain three state Supreme Court justices. Here’s how the court has shaped urban communities.
www.spotlightpa.org
October 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I have some quotes in this article regarding employment and municipal law, but the bigger story is that voter turnout in favor of justice retention in Pennsylvania next month is critical
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
Despite today's NYT headline about Sanae Takaichi, I don't like her politics
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Heavy Metal Drummer (2022 Remaster)
YouTube video by Wilco - Topic
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October 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Despite today's NYT headline about Sanae Takaichi, I don't like her politics
youtu.be/p_8Hkf8jBug?...
youtu.be/p_8Hkf8jBug?...
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Harry Maguire stepped up once again for Manchester United to score the winner in a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield. The legend of Harry... #MUFC #Football #PremierLeague
Harry Maguire sends message after scoring Man Utd winner vs Liverpool, Scott McTominay responds
Harry Maguire stepped up once again for Manchester United to score the winner in a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield. The legend of Harry...
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October 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Harry Maguire stepped up once again for Manchester United to score the winner in a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield. The legend of Harry... #MUFC #Football #PremierLeague