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Patricia O'Malley has been a social service provider and public policy advocate for more than 26 years. She is now a freelance writer and consultant for nonprofit organizations working toward social, economic, and political justice.

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City council and the college tuition tax

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 · 2 comments

Yesterday, I attended the public hearing at Pittsburgh City Council chambers. I was there to speak for increasing the Community Development Block...
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Find out where the stimulus money is going

Monday, November 30th, 2009 · 1 comment

So how’s that stimulus working for you? I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that question this year. Okay, let’s answer...
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How to prevent police misconduct

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 · 1 comment

In 2006, a Pittsburgh police officer arrested a motorist who made a crude gesture to him. The man was arrested, convicted, and appealed. Attorneys for...
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Info 101: Political parties

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Most of the American political debate centers on the two major parties – Democrats and Republicans. It’s easy to think that we should...
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UPMC and the business of nonprofit corporations

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Recently, UPMC announced plans to close its Braddock Hospital. The hospital staff and the community oppose the idea, and are fighting to keep the...
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Random thoughts, volume two

· This business about President Obama bowing to Japanese Emperor Akihito is just another piece of the Republicans’ distraction...
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Accused terrorists should be tried as civilians

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The Obama administration’s decision to try ten accused terrorists in New York City civilian courts is absolutely the best course of action. US...
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Ravenstahl still doesn't get it

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Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is still trying to scrape up money to fund the city budget, and he’s still wrong. Pittsburgh should...
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Info 101: You can access all Congressional information

As usual, the Republicans continue to spread their lies as part of their distraction campaign. They claim that the Democrats in Congress are trying...
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Info 101: Presidential Czars

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One of the most absurd tools that the Republican National Committee uses in its distraction campaign against us is the incessant whining about...
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