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?
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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.
RUST PUNX RADIO (Ep. 2) || Stream New Punk & Hardcore from the Rust Belt
Rust Punx Radio is a show that highlights the latest in DIY punk & hardcore from across the so-called Rust Belt.
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.
7 ATMs Sabotaged in Pittsburgh, PA
An anonymous communiqué claiming responsibility for sabotaging 7 ATMs in Pittsburgh.
ZINE: Why I’m “Queer” (a sort-of manifesto)
The zine “Why I’m Queer” was submitted to Filler on 02.21.20 by Thomas, a student at the University of Pittsburgh.
RUST PUNX RADIO: Stream New Pittsburgh Punk & Hardcore
There’s a lot of music coming out of Pittsburgh lately, and it’s easy to forget to check out a new release. Rust Punx Radio will be dropping a mix of new local punk and hardcore every few months, because up the punx.
Reportback From New Years Eve Noise Demo at ACJ — TORCHLIGHT PGH
A reportback from an anarchist who went to the noise demo at Allegheny County Jail on New Years Eve.
The Kids are DIY: An Interview with Shin Guard | Filler PGH
We talk about the DIY ethic and community(ies), their recording process, the band’s radical shift in sound and style, their upcoming tour, and a whole bunch of other shit.
PITTSBURGH: Noise Demonstrations Fight Corporation Behind Mountain Valley Pipeline
Noise demonstrations took place outside the home of a former CEO connected to the building of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and at a shareholder meeting in downtown Pittsburgh.
