Alexandros Labrinidis
@labrinidis.bsky.social
Professor of Computer Science,
University of Pittsburgh.
Opinions are my own.
University of Pittsburgh.
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Opinion | We Are Watching a Scientific Superpower Destroy Itself
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We Are Watching a Scientific Superpower Destroy Itself
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We Are Watching a Scientific Superpower Destroy Itself
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Corey O'Connor was elected mayor to represent all Pittsburghers. Your input is important for an effective transition. Let your voice be heard at www.MayorCoreyOConnor.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Corey O'Connor was elected mayor to represent all Pittsburghers. Your input is important for an effective transition. Let your voice be heard at www.MayorCoreyOConnor.com
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Thank you, Pittsburgh!
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thank you, Pittsburgh!
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Thank you, Pittsburgh, for electing me to be your 62nd Mayor.
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Thank you, Pittsburgh, for electing me to be your 62nd Mayor.
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I began this campaign because, as a dad and husband, I saw that Pittsburgh families deserve better: good jobs, affordable childcare, safe neighborhoods, and more.
Thanks to Katie, Molly, and Emmett for taking this journey with me. triblive.com/local/this-m...
Thanks to Katie, Molly, and Emmett for taking this journey with me. triblive.com/local/this-m...
'This might be your time': Corey O'Connor's wife championed his run for Pittsburgh mayor
Months before Corey O’Connor entered the race for Pittsburgh mayor, rumors started circulating that he would try to unseat incumbent Ed Gainey. The idea wasn’t far-fetched. O’Connor had built a...
triblive.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I began this campaign because, as a dad and husband, I saw that Pittsburgh families deserve better: good jobs, affordable childcare, safe neighborhoods, and more.
Thanks to Katie, Molly, and Emmett for taking this journey with me. triblive.com/local/this-m...
Thanks to Katie, Molly, and Emmett for taking this journey with me. triblive.com/local/this-m...
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The Electric Bill is Too Damn High, and Both Sides Agree: It's the Local Data Center's Fault https://gizmodo.com/electric-bill-rise-2026-election-artificial-intelligence-data-centers-2000672345
The Electric Bill is Too Damn High, and Both Sides Agree: It's the Local Data Center's Fault
Is AI making your utility bill explode?
gizmodo.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Electric Bill is Too Damn High, and Both Sides Agree: It's the Local Data Center's Fault https://gizmodo.com/electric-bill-rise-2026-election-artificial-intelligence-data-centers-2000672345
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California is the manufacturing capital of America, period.
We create more jobs, produce more goods, and drive more innovation than anywhere else in the country — because what gets built in California shapes the future and powers the U.S. economy.
We create more jobs, produce more goods, and drive more innovation than anywhere else in the country — because what gets built in California shapes the future and powers the U.S. economy.
October 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
California is the manufacturing capital of America, period.
We create more jobs, produce more goods, and drive more innovation than anywhere else in the country — because what gets built in California shapes the future and powers the U.S. economy.
We create more jobs, produce more goods, and drive more innovation than anywhere else in the country — because what gets built in California shapes the future and powers the U.S. economy.
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These are the lowest cost insurance options for a 62 year old Georgian making $65k.
2025: $228
2026: $1142
She will lose $704/month in credits because of GOP cuts to health care.
This is a crisis. We cannot wait to fix this.
2025: $228
2026: $1142
She will lose $704/month in credits because of GOP cuts to health care.
This is a crisis. We cannot wait to fix this.
October 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
These are the lowest cost insurance options for a 62 year old Georgian making $65k.
2025: $228
2026: $1142
She will lose $704/month in credits because of GOP cuts to health care.
This is a crisis. We cannot wait to fix this.
2025: $228
2026: $1142
She will lose $704/month in credits because of GOP cuts to health care.
This is a crisis. We cannot wait to fix this.
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Trump’s proposed “compact” with nine major universities “is extortion, plain and simple,” Erwin Chemerinsky writes. “It is not hyperbole to say that the future of higher education in America requires that every university reject it.”
Opinion | Trump’s ‘Compact’ With Universities Is Just Extortion
There seems to be no limit to the president’s odious attempts to control higher education.
nyti.ms
October 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump’s proposed “compact” with nine major universities “is extortion, plain and simple,” Erwin Chemerinsky writes. “It is not hyperbole to say that the future of higher education in America requires that every university reject it.”
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Interesting that Trump doesn’t consider the agency (BLS) that puts out the jobs report as essential employees during the shutdown. Is there any chance if he thought the report was going to be good on Friday he would be furloughing these workers and refusing to put it out?
October 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Interesting that Trump doesn’t consider the agency (BLS) that puts out the jobs report as essential employees during the shutdown. Is there any chance if he thought the report was going to be good on Friday he would be furloughing these workers and refusing to put it out?
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@agpambondi.govpeeps.com this partisan post on the DOJ website is an illegal violation of the Hatch Act and must be removed immediately
October 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
@agpambondi.govpeeps.com this partisan post on the DOJ website is an illegal violation of the Hatch Act and must be removed immediately
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Republicans control every branch in Washington.
Now, Trump is openly giddy about using the shutdown to slash and burn federal resources that working Americans count on.
His shutdown, and firings, will hurt people in every part of this country.
Now, Trump is openly giddy about using the shutdown to slash and burn federal resources that working Americans count on.
His shutdown, and firings, will hurt people in every part of this country.
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Republicans control every branch in Washington.
Now, Trump is openly giddy about using the shutdown to slash and burn federal resources that working Americans count on.
His shutdown, and firings, will hurt people in every part of this country.
Now, Trump is openly giddy about using the shutdown to slash and burn federal resources that working Americans count on.
His shutdown, and firings, will hurt people in every part of this country.
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The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.
https://to.pbs.org/3IDyV5d
https://to.pbs.org/3IDyV5d
Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda for better access to federal money
A document sent to the universities encourages them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses, with commitments to accept the government’s priorities on admissions, women’s sports, free...
www.pbs.org
October 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.
https://to.pbs.org/3IDyV5d
https://to.pbs.org/3IDyV5d
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Jeffries: “Republicans have shown zero interest in even having a conversation after the White House meeting on Monday. We've seen behavior by the president that is unserious and unhinged. And Leader Schumer and myself haven't gotten a single phone call as it relates to a follow-up conversation.”
October 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Jeffries: “Republicans have shown zero interest in even having a conversation after the White House meeting on Monday. We've seen behavior by the president that is unserious and unhinged. And Leader Schumer and myself haven't gotten a single phone call as it relates to a follow-up conversation.”
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IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY'LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
October 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY'LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
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Access to the COVID-19 vaccines remains difficult because of an unusual and unexplained delay by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in accepting recommendations from its advisers. n.pr/4mEZogt
The CDC still hasn't issued COVID vaccine guidelines, leaving access in limbo
Access to the COVID-19 vaccines remains difficult because of an unusual and unexplained delay by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in accepting recommendations from its advisers.
n.pr
October 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Access to the COVID-19 vaccines remains difficult because of an unusual and unexplained delay by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in accepting recommendations from its advisers. n.pr/4mEZogt
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SCOOP: At 9:35am on Wednesday, the first morning of the US government shutdown, employees at the Small Business Administration (SBA) received a template from human resources for their suggested “out of office” email. They were advised to blame the Democrats.
Federal Workers Are Being Told to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown
Workers at one agency were given unhinged, partisan language to use when setting out-of-office replies.
www.wired.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
SCOOP: At 9:35am on Wednesday, the first morning of the US government shutdown, employees at the Small Business Administration (SBA) received a template from human resources for their suggested “out of office” email. They were advised to blame the Democrats.
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The US is going to bailout Argentina with your tariff money.
Let that sink in
Let that sink in
October 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The US is going to bailout Argentina with your tariff money.
Let that sink in
Let that sink in
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MAGA: If you want to know what the rest of the world thinks of Donald Trump, here you go.
They think he's an idiot and a buffoon.
Because that's what he is.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
They think he's an idiot and a buffoon.
Because that's what he is.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
PM of Albania having a good laugh with President of Azerbaijan and Macron about Trump repeatedly claiming that he ended the war between their two countries which were not at war with each other.
October 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
MAGA: If you want to know what the rest of the world thinks of Donald Trump, here you go.
They think he's an idiot and a buffoon.
Because that's what he is.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
They think he's an idiot and a buffoon.
Because that's what he is.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Trump during the campaign: I never even heard of Project 2025, don’t know anything about it, don’t know who is involved.
Trump today:
Trump today:
October 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Trump during the campaign: I never even heard of Project 2025, don’t know anything about it, don’t know who is involved.
Trump today:
Trump today:
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NSF’s doors will be closed at 1:30 pm today. While you may be able to submit things, there will be no staff to process anything. In fact it is illegal for us to even open our work computers or email during a shutdown. A very few rotators may be able to communicate, so check out of office responses.
Navigating A Government Shutdown: One-Stop Resource Page
As of 12:01 AM on October 1, Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have shut down the government.
raskin.house.gov
October 1, 2025 at 5:56 AM
NSF’s doors will be closed at 1:30 pm today. While you may be able to submit things, there will be no staff to process anything. In fact it is illegal for us to even open our work computers or email during a shutdown. A very few rotators may be able to communicate, so check out of office responses.
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The federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.
The federal government has shut down. Here's what will be affected across the country
The federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.
n.pr
October 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.
The President of the United States posted this racist video mocking the Democratic leadership in Congress.
There. Are. No. Words…..
There. Are. No. Words…..
September 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The President of the United States posted this racist video mocking the Democratic leadership in Congress.
There. Are. No. Words…..
There. Are. No. Words…..
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America is in the midst of a self-inflicted economic damage, federal government shutdown, and daily humiliation on the global stage.
All within just nine months of Donald Trump returning to the White House with full GOP control of Washington.
All within just nine months of Donald Trump returning to the White House with full GOP control of Washington.
September 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
America is in the midst of a self-inflicted economic damage, federal government shutdown, and daily humiliation on the global stage.
All within just nine months of Donald Trump returning to the White House with full GOP control of Washington.
All within just nine months of Donald Trump returning to the White House with full GOP control of Washington.