As Pittsburgh joins the ranks of cities disappearing protesters into unmarked vans, we implore our fellow residents of Pittsburgh to resist the urge to fixate on procedural details.
Category: Local News
PITTSBURGH: Support Jordan
A comrade in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is facing a long list of felony charges related to the May 30 demo.
NLG Pittsburgh Protest Felony Defense Fund
The National Lawyers Guild of Pittsburgh is hosting this fundraiser to provide badly needed financial support to protesters in our city who are being charged and in some cases held in the Allegheny County Jail on unsubstantiated felony charges.
An Annotated Response to Peduto’s “Equity Action In Pittsburgh”
An annotated response to “Equity Action In Pittsburgh” [an official press release from Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s government].
PITTSBURGH: Anti-Fascists Confront Armed Nazis in Bloomfield
on Saturday, June 13th, approximately 15 fascists attempted to picket The Big Idea Cooperative Bookstore & Café in Bloomfield. Within minutes, dozens of East Enders turned out to oppose the Neo-Nazis.
PITTSBURGH: Justice for Elijah Brewer?
On the night of March 5th, the Pittsburgh police murdered Elijah Brewer, a 25 year-old black man from Mt. Oliver. There were no protests, no hashtags… most of Pittsburgh didn’t even seem to notice. But why?
RUST PUNX RADIO (Ep. 3) || Stream New Punk & Hardcore from the Rust Belt || Anarchist News from Pittsburgh
Rust Punx Radio is a show that highlights the latest in DIY punk & hardcore from across the so-called Rust Belt. Hosted by some kids from the Filler Distro, an anarchist zine distro, record label, and news website based in Pittsburgh, PA.
PITTSBURGH: Black Mamas Bailout Car Caravan Targets Courthouse and Jail
On May 12th, a caravan of almost 30 vehicles circulated downtown, demanding that Allegheny County Jail release prisoners, especially Black mothers, in light of the ongoing Covid19 pandemic. The action was organized by Dignity Act of PA.
PITTSBURGH: Autonomous May Day Action for 5 Global Demands
On May Day, an autonomous group of individuals carried out a series of banner drops in Pittsburgh in support of the 5 global demands.
Conditions Inside Allegheny County Jail Deteriorating Rapidly
Torchlight has spoken with multiple sources with inside knowledge who describe increasingly horrific conditions inside Allegheny County Jail. Many prisoners have symptoms of Covid-19, but the jail’s web page indicates only 12 have been tested as of this writing.
Pittsburgh Progressive Groups Demand Release of ACJ Prisoners to Fight Coronavirus — TORCHLIGHT PGH
A coalition of organizations and individuals has released an open letter demanding that Allegheny County Jail release most prisoners, among other measures designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the facility.
Support the Bukit Community Bail Fund
The Bukit Bail Fund of Pittsburgh is a coalation of individuals and organizations striving to provide support for those incarcerated at Allegheny County Jail, located in Pittsburgh, PA.
