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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Pro-Housing Pittsburgh coming out and endorsing an anti-abortion, pro-police, anti-LGBTQIA+, AI company CEO Republican. Yes, we should build more housing, but we do not have to build bridges with people who do not value community. This is not about D or R - this is about basic human respect.

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 11/06/2026

Today PHFA has awarded $93.4 million in PHARE funding to support 432 housing and community development initiatives across all 67 counties to expand affordable housing opportunities for Pennsylvanians. www.phfa.org/news/pressre...

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Press Releases | PHFA Housing News

PHFA news for press releases

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

It's been a while since I last posted about this on here, but who would be interested in an affordable housing tour in Pittsburgh?

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It seems every Pittsburgh-based or adjacent funder for affordable housing thinks projects don't need pre-development funds to get to construction.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

New opinion piece written by a guy who doesn't understand that the people he thinks are the problem are the entire point of the community engagement process.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

GEORGIA — “beloved teacher” Dr. Linda Davis killed in a car crash as ICE chased a man through the streets: www.wtoc.com/2026/02/16/s... Even the ICE release (which blames Dems🤔) says his only crime was being undocumented: www.ice.gov/news/release...

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

David Vatz should not be part of the Planning Commission. He is not qualified, nor does he respect the community. He only wants power.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?” There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.

aljazeera.com

Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate

US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

"We're ready to showcase why we're the best city in America" ...meanwhile people with physical disabilities and senior citizens are stuck in their homes a week and a half after a snow storm and the bus shelters, curbs, and crosswalks (and some streets) are basically untouched.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I think it's embarrassing for foundations to be promoting AI anything.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Abolish ICE is now the moderate minimum position, Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

ICE is a terrorist organization. If you support ICE, you are a terrorist.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

14 PHARE applications submitted to support affordable housing across 11 different neighborhoods/communities in SWPA. See yinz in 2026.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

You would think a group called "Pro-Housing Pittsburgh" would praise the success of ACE Innamorato's 500 in 500 Initiative...but I guess they're too busy trying to remove community input on development.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

If you support affordable housing and believe that inclusion should be mandatory, not voluntary, show up tomorrow morning to oppose Councilperson Strassburger's IZ amendment. It's nothing more than another attempt to let developers have their way at the cost of existing residents

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Without looking anything up, approx. how much do you think it costs to build a single unit of housing?

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Tanisha @tanishaevonne.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Yesterday, Pittsburgh City Council Member Erika Strassburger tried to gut the inclusionary zoning bill by sneaking in amendments that no one in the public nor her fellow council members had been given sufficient time to review or read.

wesa.fm

Inclusionary zoning fight erupts in Pittsburgh City Council, dispute with Gainey looms

As Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s term enters its final three months, a battle over one of his administration’s signature affordable-housing initiatives — mandatory inclusionary zoning — boiled over in ...

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

For the second time this year, Pittsburgh YIMBYs have introduced new data at the last minute to circumvent public feedback to try and kill Inclusionary Zoning, all while talking about wanting to discuss the future of housing in "good faith". Shame on them.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

If you didn't think the foundations were bad before, they're all now supporting some form of "ethical" AI use and encouraging it for nonprofits. Meanwhile some are funding environmental preservation. What a fucking joke.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Pro-Housing Pittsburgh is once again bashing Inclusionary Zoning. They've spent more time complaining and mocking social justice groups than coming up with a solution. Never trust an "advocacy group" that is predominantly white men that mocks groups led predominantly by people of color/women.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Abundance YIMBYs have started a new publication with the most libertarians I've ever seen in one place. They're trying to claim this is for "the left" yet have clear references to race science in part of what they hope to accomplish. (Don't worry, they walked back the transphobia last night!)

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I've said it before and I'll continue to say it: Anyone who thinks the community is a burden should not be involved with housing or any form of community development work.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

This does not build trust and is why people don't like YIMBYs.

Twitter user Brad Hargreaves writes "every community meeting on housing I've attended" with a screenshot from an article that says "The community meeting starts at 6pm. After a few housekeeping items, the architect shuffles to the podium and begins presenting. Two-hundred thirty two units, a hundred sixty parking spaces, breaking up the massing, set back, twenty percent affordable...Jeers follow. One by one, local residents share their concerns. Several believe it's too tall. Others agree it's too tall, but also believe it's too wide. More are concerned about overcapacity at the local school, which recent hit its lowest enrollment since opening in 1973 and had to lay off three specialty teachers due to a lack of students. Another commenter is concerned the project does not end capitalism. Every attendee is opposed."

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Confirmed 🧊 in Market Square

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

NEW statement from NY Attorney General Tish James on Brad Lander's arrest, calling it a "grotesque escalation of tensions."

Attorney General James Condemns ICE Arrest of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the federal courthouse at 26 Federal Plaza:

“This is profoundly unacceptable. Arresting Comptroller Lander for the simple act of standing up for immigrants and their civil rights is a shocking abuse of power. No one should face fear and intimidation in a courthouse, and this is a grotesque escalation of tensions. The administration’s rampant targeting of New Yorkers only makes our communities less safe.”

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

ICE spotted on the Southside in Pittsburgh (Wharton St. Giant Eagle)

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

If you're out today, be smart, be safe.

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Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Just so we're all clear: It's not a coincidence that the first senator they've used physical force against is Sen. Alex Padilla, a Latino man representing California.

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Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A United States senator was physically removed from a DHS press conference for having the audacity to do his job and question this administration on behalf of his constituents. They want us to be afraid and silent. We won't give in.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

An MSNBC anchor just definitively claimed Padilla didn't identify himself when video clearly shows he did. So fucking irresponsible. This is how lies spread.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Once again, this site is too quiet.

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Spokane Rising @spokanerising.com · 12/06/2025

This is going on *RIGHT NOW* in Spokane. SPD has declared an unlawful assembly and multiple people have been arrested. Police are preparing to teargas peaceful protesters. I need answers from @mayorspokane.bsky.social and SPD about why they unnecessarily escalated this situation and supported ICE.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

This site is way too quiet for the level of violence ICE is causing across the United States.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

The news before police show up: We're starting to see folks gather to protest ICE The news after police show up: We're reporting scenes of chaos! Rioters are clashing with the police! Make sure you get this on camera - oh! that's tear gas!!

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JΛKΣ✌️ @mothmanshadow.com · 09/06/2025

LAPD out there like

The popo pepper sprayed a sin bather in a a Georges Seurat painting

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

If you're in Pittsburgh, go outside right now and look at the sunset. You're welcome.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

It's going to be annoying to have to repeatedly explain to the O'Connor admin/crew that showing up to meetings doesn't mean anything if you only go to say you were there.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Another $210,000 of applications to support affordable housing submitted. And now we wait 🫠

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Yeah, no modular or infill housing was happening under Gainey. Why does anyone listen to Pro-Housing Pittsburgh?

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Most of my friends in the Pittsburgh area are also colleagues so you've probably heard/seen this from me in some form already, but in case you're still undecided about the mayoral election in Pittsburgh, I'll keep my reasoning short and based purely on personal experience.

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Ed Gainey @gaineyformayor.com · 20/05/2025

CommUnity Good Morning 🌞. It’s Election Day and it’s time to go get it! Polls are open until 8 pm. This election is about serving the people or the powerful, and I’ve always served the people. Our future is dependent on what we do today so let’s get it done!

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

*clears throat like the beginning of Everybody Talks by Neon Trees* GO VOTE!

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WESA @wesa.fm · 12/05/2025

Incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey and Democratic primary challenger Corey O’Connor are sparring over affordable housing. But developers and community organization leaders agree there will still be plenty of ground to break after the May 20 primary — and that some challenges will be hard no matter who wins.

wesa.fm

To developers, affordable housing is a challenger bigger than one mayor

Developers and community organization leaders agree there will still be plenty of ground to break after the May 20 primary — and that some challenges will be hard to grapple with no matter who wins.

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Amani's African Queens Apartments development made it into the New York Times! (fun fact, I made that sign on the podium) www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/u...

nytimes.com

Missteps and Party Fissures Bedevil Pittsburgh Mayor’s Re-election Run

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Janet Lunde @janetlunde.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

"Despite enormous challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Gainey has accomplished a lot in his first term."

jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com

Re-elect Mayor Ed Gainey

Join me in voting to re-elect Mayor Ed Gainey on May 20, 2025

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Another groundbreaking in the Hill District this morning! African Queens Apartments will be a mixed-use development with 12 affordable rental units ALL offered to at or below 30% AMI tenants and 2 first floor commercial spaces. Pictures to follow later this afternoon 👀

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Dan Shaffer @dan-shaffer.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Me sending an email at 1:27 AM: "Hey, no need to reply tonight yet but.."

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Janet Lunde @janetlunde.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Dark money is pouring into O'Connor's campaign: "with the mayoral race coming down to a divide along key local issues, including development and affordable housing, there are signs that specific interests are working to unseat the mayor." www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Headline from the Independent - After Wisconsin, Democrats fear dark ‘MAGA money’ is coming to Pittsburgh. Republicans with deep pockets increasingly see the intra-party struggles of their opponents as a new battlefield.

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