Chris Rieger
@riegerforpa.bsky.social
Dormont Borough Councilperson. Husband, father, lawyer. Fan of: democracy/coffee/Pitt/Springsteen: Opinions my own
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We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming! Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C. for the Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour.
February 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM
We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming! Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C. for the Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour.
Good write-up on the Freedom House Ambulance Service in the Hill District (briefly honored in Season 1 of "The Pitt"), which helped influence the modern EMS system. #BlackHistoryMonth www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
Exhibit honors nation's first ambulance service
Freedom House set the standard for modern EMS nationwide.
www.axios.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Good write-up on the Freedom House Ambulance Service in the Hill District (briefly honored in Season 1 of "The Pitt"), which helped influence the modern EMS system. #BlackHistoryMonth www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
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Jesse Jackson, a champion of civil rights who twice ran for president, died on Tuesday at 84. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”
Read more about Jackson's life and legacy: nyti.ms/4rYGB32
Read more about Jackson's life and legacy: nyti.ms/4rYGB32
February 17, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Jesse Jackson, a champion of civil rights who twice ran for president, died on Tuesday at 84. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”
Read more about Jackson's life and legacy: nyti.ms/4rYGB32
Read more about Jackson's life and legacy: nyti.ms/4rYGB32
Alternate headline: Republicans in Washington are responsible for 85,000 Pennsylvanians losing their health coverage so far this year.
February 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Alternate headline: Republicans in Washington are responsible for 85,000 Pennsylvanians losing their health coverage so far this year.
Hitting some local turf in the frigid cold to make sure people send fellow Dormonster @jenforpa.bsky.social to Harrisburg on February 24! Thanks to Brandon and Kate Ledford for hosting the canvass kickoff!
If you’re in HD42 be sure to send in your mail ballots ASAP if you haven’t already!
If you’re in HD42 be sure to send in your mail ballots ASAP if you haven’t already!
February 7, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Hitting some local turf in the frigid cold to make sure people send fellow Dormonster @jenforpa.bsky.social to Harrisburg on February 24! Thanks to Brandon and Kate Ledford for hosting the canvass kickoff!
If you’re in HD42 be sure to send in your mail ballots ASAP if you haven’t already!
If you’re in HD42 be sure to send in your mail ballots ASAP if you haven’t already!
Major props to Oakmont Borough here.
In response to ICE activity, Dormont last fall reiterated its policy of non-involvement with federal immigration enforcement. It’s good to see other municipalities take similar stances in response to blatant trampling of basic rights.
In response to ICE activity, Dormont last fall reiterated its policy of non-involvement with federal immigration enforcement. It’s good to see other municipalities take similar stances in response to blatant trampling of basic rights.
February 5, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Major props to Oakmont Borough here.
In response to ICE activity, Dormont last fall reiterated its policy of non-involvement with federal immigration enforcement. It’s good to see other municipalities take similar stances in response to blatant trampling of basic rights.
In response to ICE activity, Dormont last fall reiterated its policy of non-involvement with federal immigration enforcement. It’s good to see other municipalities take similar stances in response to blatant trampling of basic rights.
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I'm demanding answers to basic questions about the arrest and detention of Oakmont resident Jose Flores in front of his 8-year old daughter and other ICE activities in our area last month. [1/3]
Scoop: Deluzio presses ICE after Oakmont arrest
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio is pressing ICE after federal agents detained an Oakmont man last week.
www.axios.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
I'm demanding answers to basic questions about the arrest and detention of Oakmont resident Jose Flores in front of his 8-year old daughter and other ICE activities in our area last month. [1/3]
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I’m here to remind you after yesterday’s 31-point(!!) swing in Tarrant County, Texas…
Pennsylvania’s state senate is still held by Republicans, as it has been since 1993.
We have a real shot to change that in 2026 — though it’s all in eastern PA.
Pennsylvania’s state senate is still held by Republicans, as it has been since 1993.
We have a real shot to change that in 2026 — though it’s all in eastern PA.
February 1, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I’m here to remind you after yesterday’s 31-point(!!) swing in Tarrant County, Texas…
Pennsylvania’s state senate is still held by Republicans, as it has been since 1993.
We have a real shot to change that in 2026 — though it’s all in eastern PA.
Pennsylvania’s state senate is still held by Republicans, as it has been since 1993.
We have a real shot to change that in 2026 — though it’s all in eastern PA.
Employed? Valid work visa? Was going to be granted asylum in the U.S.? No criminal record?
Didn’t matter. Jose Flores was still kidnapped by ICE.
triblive.com/local/valley...
Didn’t matter. Jose Flores was still kidnapped by ICE.
triblive.com/local/valley...
ICE operation in Oakmont leads to local father’s arrest
Harriett Flores thought Thursday was going to be like any other day. She and her husband, Jose, were getting ready for work as their 8-year-old daughter, Lily, prepared for school in their Oakmont hom...
triblive.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Employed? Valid work visa? Was going to be granted asylum in the U.S.? No criminal record?
Didn’t matter. Jose Flores was still kidnapped by ICE.
triblive.com/local/valley...
Didn’t matter. Jose Flores was still kidnapped by ICE.
triblive.com/local/valley...
Neighbors and union journalists alike have joined forces to make PAPER, the Pittsburgh Alliance for People-Empowered Reporting. Local, independent journalism is more important now than ever before.
Consider joining me in contributing to their efforts:
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Consider joining me in contributing to their efforts:
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January 30, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Neighbors and union journalists alike have joined forces to make PAPER, the Pittsburgh Alliance for People-Empowered Reporting. Local, independent journalism is more important now than ever before.
Consider joining me in contributing to their efforts:
ourpapernow.org
Consider joining me in contributing to their efforts:
ourpapernow.org
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Pittsburgh deserves worker-centered journalism. PAPER is raising funds to research, support and build out exactly that. I've joined several meetings and can say there is enthusiasm, community support and now grassroots money behind it. Learn more and contribute here: ourpapernow.org
PAPER | Pittsburgh Alliance for People-Empowered Reporting
ourpapernow.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Pittsburgh deserves worker-centered journalism. PAPER is raising funds to research, support and build out exactly that. I've joined several meetings and can say there is enthusiasm, community support and now grassroots money behind it. Learn more and contribute here: ourpapernow.org
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The Trump administration is planning to move Gregory Bovino, the official in charge of President Trump’s Border Patrol operations and the face of on-the-ground immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, out of the city, officials said. nyti.ms/4q1o4S7
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Trump administration is planning to move Gregory Bovino, the official in charge of President Trump’s Border Patrol operations and the face of on-the-ground immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, out of the city, officials said. nyti.ms/4q1o4S7
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Please share. We need mail and email to @fetterman.senate.gov asking him to retract this ridiculous statement and stand tall against this lawlessness in the funding vote. For the sake of Renee Good and Alex Pretti do not write off his vote!
January 24, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Please share. We need mail and email to @fetterman.senate.gov asking him to retract this ridiculous statement and stand tall against this lawlessness in the funding vote. For the sake of Renee Good and Alex Pretti do not write off his vote!
What I don’t need to hear from elected officials: calls to abolish ICE are “divisive.”
What’s divisive is masked federal agents executing American citizens in the streets with impunity.
What’s divisive is masked federal agents executing American citizens in the streets with impunity.
It was never about immigration enforcement.
January 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
What I don’t need to hear from elected officials: calls to abolish ICE are “divisive.”
What’s divisive is masked federal agents executing American citizens in the streets with impunity.
What’s divisive is masked federal agents executing American citizens in the streets with impunity.
It was never about immigration enforcement.
January 24, 2026 at 5:10 PM
It was never about immigration enforcement.
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It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
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My statement on why I just voted "No" on the Department of Homeland Security spending bill ⤵️
January 23, 2026 at 12:46 AM
My statement on why I just voted "No" on the Department of Homeland Security spending bill ⤵️
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BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
A brisk walk in Lebo this afternoon to let people know about the special election next month for HD42! 🥶 ✊🏻
If you’re in Baldwin, Dormont, Lebo, Castle Shannon, or Upper St. Clair, please let your neighbors know to get out there on 2/24 to send @jenforpa.bsky.social to Harrisburg!
If you’re in Baldwin, Dormont, Lebo, Castle Shannon, or Upper St. Clair, please let your neighbors know to get out there on 2/24 to send @jenforpa.bsky.social to Harrisburg!
January 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM
A brisk walk in Lebo this afternoon to let people know about the special election next month for HD42! 🥶 ✊🏻
If you’re in Baldwin, Dormont, Lebo, Castle Shannon, or Upper St. Clair, please let your neighbors know to get out there on 2/24 to send @jenforpa.bsky.social to Harrisburg!
If you’re in Baldwin, Dormont, Lebo, Castle Shannon, or Upper St. Clair, please let your neighbors know to get out there on 2/24 to send @jenforpa.bsky.social to Harrisburg!
Was an honor to speak at @jenforpa.bsky.social’s official campaign launch at a packed Moonlit Burgers tonight in Dormont!
Thanks to all local officials and members of the County House Delegation for appearing tonight as we gear up for the Feb. 24 special election! Let’s get to work 💪🏻 💙
Thanks to all local officials and members of the County House Delegation for appearing tonight as we gear up for the Feb. 24 special election! Let’s get to work 💪🏻 💙
January 13, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Was an honor to speak at @jenforpa.bsky.social’s official campaign launch at a packed Moonlit Burgers tonight in Dormont!
Thanks to all local officials and members of the County House Delegation for appearing tonight as we gear up for the Feb. 24 special election! Let’s get to work 💪🏻 💙
Thanks to all local officials and members of the County House Delegation for appearing tonight as we gear up for the Feb. 24 special election! Let’s get to work 💪🏻 💙
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@jenforpa.bsky.social speaking about her platform and hopes for the district
January 13, 2026 at 12:08 AM
@jenforpa.bsky.social speaking about her platform and hopes for the district
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Aerion Abney, Allegheny County delegation chair, and @riegerforpa.bsky.social introducing our next State House rep in HD-42
January 13, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Aerion Abney, Allegheny County delegation chair, and @riegerforpa.bsky.social introducing our next State House rep in HD-42
A beautiful vigil this afternoon in Mt. Lebanon in remembrance of Renee Good.
We’re in a pretty dark place where government sanctioned violence can take the lives of innocent Americans. But it’s heartening to see that the good that is out there will always outshine the hate.
We’re in a pretty dark place where government sanctioned violence can take the lives of innocent Americans. But it’s heartening to see that the good that is out there will always outshine the hate.
January 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
A beautiful vigil this afternoon in Mt. Lebanon in remembrance of Renee Good.
We’re in a pretty dark place where government sanctioned violence can take the lives of innocent Americans. But it’s heartening to see that the good that is out there will always outshine the hate.
We’re in a pretty dark place where government sanctioned violence can take the lives of innocent Americans. But it’s heartening to see that the good that is out there will always outshine the hate.
Never mind the fact that shutting down what used to be one of the country’s best newspapers conveniently comes after the courts ruled against the Blocks’ illegal labor practices.
This is a tragedy for those workers and the region.
This is a tragedy for those workers and the region.
January 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Never mind the fact that shutting down what used to be one of the country’s best newspapers conveniently comes after the courts ruled against the Blocks’ illegal labor practices.
This is a tragedy for those workers and the region.
This is a tragedy for those workers and the region.