By Tammy Hepps Photos by Jeimy Ibarra President Trump, we dream of a Pittsburgh that is truly diverse, inclusive, and compassionate, a place where we all belong. That’s why last year, […]
STATEMENT FROM BEND THE ARC: PITTSBURGH LEADERS
MERTON AWARDEE SAYS HOUSING CRISIS IS “FREE MARKET” FAILURE
THE 2019 THOMAS MERTON AWARD EVENT WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 22, 2019 AT THE AUGUST WILSON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER. By Neil Cosgrove Photos by Sheryland Neal and Steve Capri “There is no […]
PITTSBURGH’S RACIAL JUSTICE SUMMIT
By Joyce Rothermel The Racial Justice Summit, formerly known as the Summit Against Racism, is a flagship event for Pittsburgh organizers. The Summit creates opportunities for attendees to learn, connect, and act […]
‘WE ARE NOT AFRAID’ — STATEMENT AT HEARING FOR ARRESTED PITTSBURGH ACTIVISTS
By: Tammy Hepps TAMMY HEPPS (CENTER FRONT), STANDS WITH FELLOW PROTESTERS. SCREENSHOT FROM THE BEND THE ARC WEBSITE. BEND THE ARC’S POLITICAL ADVOCACY ARM HARNESSES THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN JEWS […]
WE REMEMBER TWO EXEMPLARY PITTSBURGH WOMEN: LEADERS WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE
SR. LIGUORI ROSSNER ANN MASON By Joyce Rothermel On November 14 and 15, Sr. Liguori Rossner and Ann Mason, respectively, passed from us. Each a courageous witness for justice, their legacies will […]
WE’RE ONLY ACCEPTING CHRISTIANS TODAY
By Joel Preston Smith They’re easy prey, because they don’t look like locals. For one, their shoes have no laces. Then there’s the plastic sleeves in their hands, stuffed with immigration documents, […]
PA CONSIDERS CONSTITUTIONALITY OF MARSY’S LAW
By Cheryl Bauer On November 5th, Pa voters were presented a ballot measure that would alter the state constitution to adapt a set of victim’s rights collectively known as Marsy’s Law. You […]
STORY OF G
By Rob Schapiro EDITORS NOTE: G RESPECTFULLY ASKS THAT HIS NAME AND LIKENESS NOT BE REVEALED. What the camera would show you is a person who stands just inches over five feet. […]
VOICES FROM THE AMAZON REGION OF SOUTH AMERICA
By Joyce Rothermel In October, the Synod of Catholic Bishops met in Rome. Two historic votes passed: one recommended that Pope Francis allow the ordination of married men in the Amazon region, […]
STOP BANKING THE BOMB CAMPAIGN SEEKS CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
By Joyce Rothermel The Stop Banking the Bomb Campaign (SBTB) continues its work in Pittsburgh and beyond to pressure PNC to end their $1.154 billion in loans to nuclear weapons manufacturers. The […]
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