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On Thursday, March 4th, a rally was held outside of the Pittsburgh State Office Building to express dissatisfaction with the death penalty. Activists from Pittsburgh Abolitionists United Against the Death Penalty and other organizations gathered to send the message to Governor Rendell that they will not tolerate state-sanctioned murder.

Under a light rain, the crowd held signs and chanted to onlookers while distributing a petition calling for a moratorium on executions in Pennsylvania.

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On Saturday, Febuary 28th, a rally was held in Indiana, PA, to support marriage rights for everyone and in response to George Bush's attack on same-sex marriage. The Rally was held in the Oak Grove of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's campus, organized by I.U.P's Pride Alliance and supported by the Indiana Cares Campaign (to end homophobia) a community group.

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With so much happening in the world, artists inspire us to stay postive. For those who couldn't be there on February 9th, at the University of Pittsburgh, here is Talib Kweli: Questions and Reflections.

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Also speaking at Pitt earlier this month was Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party.

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On Tuesday the 17th of February at 6:30 PM the Pittsburgh City Council will hold a public heairng on council bills 0017 and 0018. These bills provide for the privatization of the city garage mechanics and all aspects of city fleet maintenance. Council's hands were tied concerning this hearing as a petition drive forced them to hold it.

Pittsburgh City Council wants to outsource its fleet maintenance and operations to First America. First America has three (3) divisions. 1)First Transit takes care of privatized (outsourced) bus and rail service. 2)First Student takes care of privatized (outsourced) school bus service. 3)First Vehicle takes care of privatized (outsourced) fleet maintencance and operations.

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Despite dangerously cold weather, Pittsburghers gathered Friday morning in support of nine union janitors who used to work in Downtown's Center City Tower until they were unfairly fired for union activity last month.

SEIU Local 3 filed a federal lawsuit this week against Independent Management Co., the New York-based operators of the building, and has pledged to continue this campaign until the workers are reinstated. Picketers were out as early as Thursday, but were arrested by the police at the request of management.

Friday's picket saw a large number of union members and supporters who gathered to express their dissatisfaction with management and show solidarity with the workers.

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