Janet Lunde
@janetlunde.bsky.social
Local politics nerd. Anti-fascist. Black lives matter. Trans rights are human rights. She/her.
Account prone to cat & flower pix!
Pittsburgh
Account prone to cat & flower pix!
Pittsburgh
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Just walked into a used bookstore in Pittsburgh and was handed a free beer to enjoy while browsing. Hell yeah.
January 4, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Just walked into a used bookstore in Pittsburgh and was handed a free beer to enjoy while browsing. Hell yeah.
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Come see me and Ken Scholes at Cascade Writers Chat & Chill on Saturday, January 10 at 2pm at the Rose City Book Pub in Portland!
January 3, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Come see me and Ken Scholes at Cascade Writers Chat & Chill on Saturday, January 10 at 2pm at the Rose City Book Pub in Portland!
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Anti-War on Venezuela march, NYC, 8th Avenue, 1/3/2026.
January 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Anti-War on Venezuela march, NYC, 8th Avenue, 1/3/2026.
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Invading a foreign country without congressional approval and kidnapping its leader is a blatant violation of U.S. and international law. www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
U.S. strikes Venezuela and captures Maduro; Trump says "we're going to run the country" for now
After the U.S. carried out an attack inside Venezuela, President Trump said Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out. Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela temporarily.
www.cbsnews.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Invading a foreign country without congressional approval and kidnapping its leader is a blatant violation of U.S. and international law. www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
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NEW: Both parties have nominees in the Feb. 24 special election to replace Dan Miller. Jen Mazzocco handily won the Democratic nomination Saturday and will face the GOP's Joseph Leckenby
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www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Democrat Mazzocco to face GOP's Leckenby in state House race to replace Dan Miller
Jennifer Mazzocco was chosen over Alliyson Feldmann to represent Democrats in the Feb. 24 special election for the 42nd House District. She will face Republican Joseph Leckenby of Mt. Lebanon.
www.wesa.fm
January 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
NEW: Both parties have nominees in the Feb. 24 special election to replace Dan Miller. Jen Mazzocco handily won the Democratic nomination Saturday and will face the GOP's Joseph Leckenby
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
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Pittsburgh residents gather to protest 'insanity' of U.S. attack on Venezuela, plans to run South American nation
Pittsburgh residents gather to protest ‘insanity’ of U.S. attack on Venezuela, plans to run South American nation
An estimated 200 people gathered on short notice in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood Saturday afternoon to protest the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the apprehension of its leader, Nicolas Maduro. Protest organizer June Wearden, a resident of Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood and with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, said he
triblive.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Pittsburgh residents gather to protest 'insanity' of U.S. attack on Venezuela, plans to run South American nation
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I tell myself over and over not to litigate past elections, but I do think I should be allowed one (1) free bitchslap on every “Donald the Dove” person in the United States.
January 3, 2026 at 8:46 AM
I tell myself over and over not to litigate past elections, but I do think I should be allowed one (1) free bitchslap on every “Donald the Dove” person in the United States.
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I work at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh and we’re seeing tons of confirmed influenza cases being *hospitalized* daily. If you’ve been putting it off, go get your jab ASAP.
January 3, 2026 at 4:18 AM
I work at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh and we’re seeing tons of confirmed influenza cases being *hospitalized* daily. If you’ve been putting it off, go get your jab ASAP.
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Developer for a major food delivery app blows the whistle. Read it now, before it gets memory-holed. www.reddit.com/r/confession/c…
January 2, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Developer for a major food delivery app blows the whistle. Read it now, before it gets memory-holed. www.reddit.com/r/confession/c…
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RFK Jr. ordered the CDC to terminate their flu vaccination ad campaign immediately after taking office.
Just in case anyone was curious about his silence in the face of what is emerging as an unusually severe flu season and why he’s not out encouraging vaccines.
Just in case anyone was curious about his silence in the face of what is emerging as an unusually severe flu season and why he’s not out encouraging vaccines.
Robert F Kennedy cancels flu vaccination ad campaign and key vaccine policy meeting
The new US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to halt its publicity campaign encouraging uptake of this year’s seasonal flu vaccine...
www.bmj.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
RFK Jr. ordered the CDC to terminate their flu vaccination ad campaign immediately after taking office.
Just in case anyone was curious about his silence in the face of what is emerging as an unusually severe flu season and why he’s not out encouraging vaccines.
Just in case anyone was curious about his silence in the face of what is emerging as an unusually severe flu season and why he’s not out encouraging vaccines.
No cheating, repost with the most recent photo of your pet.
January 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
No cheating, repost with the most recent photo of your pet.
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If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
January 2, 2026 at 2:26 AM
If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
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The Rolling Stone article:
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
'The Precedent Is Flint': How Oregon's Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon data centers constructed in eastern Oregon's farmland have worsened a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
www.rollingstone.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The Rolling Stone article:
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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CORRECTED POST: :)
MPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: If you are trans at a convention I am at and someone gives you shit about it, let me know and I will come throw a fucking chair at them.
This service is complimentary.
Also, I have to start proofreading my posts!
MPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: If you are trans at a convention I am at and someone gives you shit about it, let me know and I will come throw a fucking chair at them.
This service is complimentary.
Also, I have to start proofreading my posts!
January 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM
CORRECTED POST: :)
MPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: If you are trans at a convention I am at and someone gives you shit about it, let me know and I will come throw a fucking chair at them.
This service is complimentary.
Also, I have to start proofreading my posts!
MPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: If you are trans at a convention I am at and someone gives you shit about it, let me know and I will come throw a fucking chair at them.
This service is complimentary.
Also, I have to start proofreading my posts!
Just how many stories of non-neurotypical super detectives are there, do they all stem from Sherlock Holmes, and does every right-minded person agree that Jeremy Brett is the best Sherlock Holmes?
I'm not sure if Hercule Poirot is unusual enough? Is Nero Wolfe?
I'm not sure if Hercule Poirot is unusual enough? Is Nero Wolfe?
January 2, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Just how many stories of non-neurotypical super detectives are there, do they all stem from Sherlock Holmes, and does every right-minded person agree that Jeremy Brett is the best Sherlock Holmes?
I'm not sure if Hercule Poirot is unusual enough? Is Nero Wolfe?
I'm not sure if Hercule Poirot is unusual enough? Is Nero Wolfe?
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The ACA healthcare tax credits that make health insurance premiums more affordable just expired because Republican politicians refused to work with guys like me to lower healthcare costs. [1/2]
January 1, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The ACA healthcare tax credits that make health insurance premiums more affordable just expired because Republican politicians refused to work with guys like me to lower healthcare costs. [1/2]
It's cold outside, which means that the radiators are nice and hot. 🔥
January 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM
It's cold outside, which means that the radiators are nice and hot. 🔥
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Happy New Year, PA!
As I look back on this year, I'm so grateful for our community across PA-12. From senior center convenings to workforce development programs to student-led town halls, the work that our neighbors are doing to care for and uplift each other is inspiring.
As I look back on this year, I'm so grateful for our community across PA-12. From senior center convenings to workforce development programs to student-led town halls, the work that our neighbors are doing to care for and uplift each other is inspiring.
January 1, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Happy New Year, PA!
As I look back on this year, I'm so grateful for our community across PA-12. From senior center convenings to workforce development programs to student-led town halls, the work that our neighbors are doing to care for and uplift each other is inspiring.
As I look back on this year, I'm so grateful for our community across PA-12. From senior center convenings to workforce development programs to student-led town halls, the work that our neighbors are doing to care for and uplift each other is inspiring.
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GOOD NEWS! A group of patients with an otherwise incurable form of T‑cell leukemia have seen their cancer driven into REMISSION by an innovative immune therapy known as BE-CAR7. 82% of patients reached deep remission and 64% of patients have now been disease-free and OFF therapy for THREE years.
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! A group of patients with an otherwise incurable form of T‑cell leukemia have seen their cancer driven into REMISSION by an innovative immune therapy known as BE-CAR7. 82% of patients reached deep remission and 64% of patients have now been disease-free and OFF therapy for THREE years.
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Pittsburgh Women for Democracy recommends HD42 Democratic Committee members nominate Alliyson Feldmann for PA at this Saturday's nominating convention.
If you know a committee member, in Mt. Lebanon, USC, Baldwin Twp., Castle Shannon and/or Dormont, encourage them to vote Alliyson this Saturday.
If you know a committee member, in Mt. Lebanon, USC, Baldwin Twp., Castle Shannon and/or Dormont, encourage them to vote Alliyson this Saturday.
January 1, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Pittsburgh Women for Democracy recommends HD42 Democratic Committee members nominate Alliyson Feldmann for PA at this Saturday's nominating convention.
If you know a committee member, in Mt. Lebanon, USC, Baldwin Twp., Castle Shannon and/or Dormont, encourage them to vote Alliyson this Saturday.
If you know a committee member, in Mt. Lebanon, USC, Baldwin Twp., Castle Shannon and/or Dormont, encourage them to vote Alliyson this Saturday.
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I’m going to bookmark this to keep me going in the year ahead
Annus horribilis: a year of disaster or misfortune.
Good riddance to 2025 and let's hope - and do something to make - 2026 better.
Thanks for following my writing. Onward ...
marccjohnson.substack.com/p/a-modest-s...
Good riddance to 2025 and let's hope - and do something to make - 2026 better.
Thanks for following my writing. Onward ...
marccjohnson.substack.com/p/a-modest-s...
A Modest Suggestion to Save Democracy
Go to a city council meeting, support a local state legislator's campaign, share good information that is local and important - be a citizen
marccjohnson.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:08 AM
I’m going to bookmark this to keep me going in the year ahead
Quote with a GIF that depicts the energy you're going into 2026 with.
January 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Quote with a GIF that depicts the energy you're going into 2026 with.
This British mystery series is delicious.
Ludwig | Rotten Tomatoes
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January 1, 2026 at 2:52 AM
This British mystery series is delicious.
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Stronger Than Hate: Ed Gainey on being the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh, the battles he faced, and the achievements he won | This Week In White Supremacy | E262 www.youtube.com/live/bDKuPrS...
Stronger Than Hate: Ed Gainey | This Week In White Supremacy | E262
YouTube video by This Week In White Supremacy Podcast
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January 1, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Stronger Than Hate: Ed Gainey on being the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh, the battles he faced, and the achievements he won | This Week In White Supremacy | E262 www.youtube.com/live/bDKuPrS...