Gene Collier
@genecollier.bsky.social
Pulitzer Prize losing columnist in Pittsburgh since roughly the Pleistocene. Sports, politics, literature, music, whatever.
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Liam made people look. Now don’t look away.
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
February 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Liam made people look. Now don’t look away.
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
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Do you get it now?
January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Do you get it now?
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There can't be too many pictures of Larry Bowa in this uniform. Must be spring training 1969.
February 1, 2026 at 8:09 PM
There can't be too many pictures of Larry Bowa in this uniform. Must be spring training 1969.
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ICE Opens New Supermax Detention Center For Most Hardened Toddlers https://theonion.com/ice-opens-new-supermax-detention-center-for-most-harden-1827838332/
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
ICE Opens New Supermax Detention Center For Most Hardened Toddlers https://theonion.com/ice-opens-new-supermax-detention-center-for-most-harden-1827838332/
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In all seriousness, how can it be that the official now in charge in Minnesota was caught by the FBI on video taking $50,000 to steer government business, and walking out with the money, which we still haven't seen. How is he still working in Administration, not to mention not behind bars?
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 PM
In all seriousness, how can it be that the official now in charge in Minnesota was caught by the FBI on video taking $50,000 to steer government business, and walking out with the money, which we still haven't seen. How is he still working in Administration, not to mention not behind bars?
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Happy Birthday to "The Chief," Art Rooney Sr., born this day in 1901. The one-man play by the same name starring Phil Winters opens at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University Feb. 4 and runs through Super Bowl Sunday.
January 27, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Happy Birthday to "The Chief," Art Rooney Sr., born this day in 1901. The one-man play by the same name starring Phil Winters opens at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University Feb. 4 and runs through Super Bowl Sunday.
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You know who”stayed a little back” in VIetnam? DJT.
January 23, 2026 at 10:41 PM
You know who”stayed a little back” in VIetnam? DJT.
RIP John Brodie. Among the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed, even before my 50 years of sports writing, was the 49ers quarterback warming up with majestic long tosses before a 1971 game in Philadelphia. He'd throw for 3 TD's. Niners 31, Eagles 3. Thanks for that indelible memory.
January 24, 2026 at 2:46 AM
RIP John Brodie. Among the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed, even before my 50 years of sports writing, was the 49ers quarterback warming up with majestic long tosses before a 1971 game in Philadelphia. He'd throw for 3 TD's. Niners 31, Eagles 3. Thanks for that indelible memory.
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If you saw this happening in another country, what would you call it?
[Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
[Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
January 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM
If you saw this happening in another country, what would you call it?
[Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
[Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
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Just a reminder, Toni Morrison was 39 when she published her first book. To all you creatives out there: Keep going! You got this! 👏🏼
January 23, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Just a reminder, Toni Morrison was 39 when she published her first book. To all you creatives out there: Keep going! You got this! 👏🏼
That college football national championship game ended so late I was concerned some of the athletes might not make it to their Tuesday morning classes . . . I'll let myself out.
January 20, 2026 at 7:09 PM
That college football national championship game ended so late I was concerned some of the athletes might not make it to their Tuesday morning classes . . . I'll let myself out.
Enrique Romo?
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January 19, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Enrique Romo?
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Samuel Alito flew two flags used by insurrectionists.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
January 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Samuel Alito flew two flags used by insurrectionists.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
Not certain Steelers won't be Baltimore, but very close to certain they won't do it without a defensive touchdown. Less than 12 hours left now to talk this to death.
January 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Not certain Steelers won't be Baltimore, but very close to certain they won't do it without a defensive touchdown. Less than 12 hours left now to talk this to death.
Misquoting somebody, possibly Dorothy Parker here, but the sentiment is real: "What?! They're having another year?"
December 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Misquoting somebody, possibly Dorothy Parker here, but the sentiment is real: "What?! They're having another year?"
A serious violation of what now?
I’m extremely concerned by reports the Trump administration destroyed a facility during a covert action in Venezuela.
If this was done without Gang of Eight oversight, it’s a serious violation of federal law and a dangerous escalation that pushes us closer to war: www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
If this was done without Gang of Eight oversight, it’s a serious violation of federal law and a dangerous escalation that pushes us closer to war: www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Trump says the U.S. took out a 'big facility' in Venezuela amid strikes on alleged drug boats
The president did not provide details about the apparent strike, which NBC News has not independently confirmed.
www.nbcnews.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A serious violation of what now?
Top story on noon news: It's Windy and cold. Related: It's winter.
December 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Top story on noon news: It's Windy and cold. Related: It's winter.
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This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
Yep. Things can happen in a country with more guns than people.
It was a quick trip from "Make America Great Again" to "Shit Happens"
Trump on the shooting at Brown University: “Things can happen”
December 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Yep. Things can happen in a country with more guns than people.
Thank you Indiana Republicans is not a sentence I ever thought I would write.
December 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Thank you Indiana Republicans is not a sentence I ever thought I would write.
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There's a
#RepublicanHealthCareFailure! It's what happens when stupid people lead the country.
#RepublicanHealthCareFailure! It's what happens when stupid people lead the country.
December 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
There's a
#RepublicanHealthCareFailure! It's what happens when stupid people lead the country.
#RepublicanHealthCareFailure! It's what happens when stupid people lead the country.
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ICYMI — Both Tennessee senators @SenatorHagerty & @MarshaBlackburn are content to let health care costs skyrocket for millions
December 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
ICYMI — Both Tennessee senators @SenatorHagerty & @MarshaBlackburn are content to let health care costs skyrocket for millions