When I get scared as a labor reporter in the midst of covering trauma, I often say this prayer to center myself.  “Dear Lord,  Give me the strength of my ancestors. Give me the strength to be a witness. Give me the strength to make truth a sword of justice.

Folks, As we prepared for our cameraman Zach Roberts to get to Pittsburgh today for our Labor Day socially distant picnic fundraiser and to cover Clemente Day, we received word that Roberts was shot repeatedly by “pepper pellets”. Small projectiles that hit like rubber bullets and release tear gas. Video

Greetings from the Burgh, where we’re clocking out early today to prepare for our Labor Day Picnic this weekend.  If you’re in the Pittsburgh area, be sure to attend our socially distant Labor Day picnic. And please RSVP on our Facebook event so we can get a good

Greetings from the Burgh, where I’m going through my Annual pre-Labor Day freakout. So much work to do before Labor Day and Clemente Day next week. Phew, prayers up folks.  Donate though so we can take at least some time off and enjoy our Labor Day Picnic this