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Jamie Raskin, Summer Lee and Medicare for All

The last day of the Netroots Nation Conference in Philadelphia was a whirlwind of activity. In the morning I filmed this panel with state legislators from Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania on pursuing Medicare for All healthcare systems in their states. Later, I interviewed U.S. reps Summer Lee (D-PA) and Jaime Raskin on their views on Medicare for All or single payer as well as other issues. Medicare for All The Medicare for All panel was moderated by Reverend Rodney Sadler. The panelists were State Rep. Carrie Rheingans of Michigan, State Rep Gregory Scott of Pennsylvania, and State Senator Gustavo Rivera of New York....

Jamie Raskin, Summer Lee and Medicare for All - Allegheny Independent Media I interviewed U.S. reps Summer Lee (D-PA) and Jaime Raskin on their views on Medicare for All or single payer as well as other issues.

Netroots Nation 2026: Data and AI

The Netroots Nation Conference was held in Philadelphia this year to coincide with America 250. I attended to network and interview some attendees. One of the things I noticed at Netroots Nation 2026 was the proliferation of Data and AI trainings and exhibitors. Data Storytelling The first training that I recorded was one titled Beyond the Numbers: Using Data to Effectively Communicate. It was taught by a panel from a company called Navigator Research. They discussed how to write and interpret survey questions and results. They have a nice online data tool showing monthly trends in American's net approval of the economy....

Netroots Nation 2026: Data and AI - Allegheny Independent Media One of the things I noticed at Netroots Nation 2026 was the proliferation of Data and AI trainings and exhibitors.

One year ago today.

No Kings Rally in Johnstown, PA: A Call for Justice and Humanity - Allegheny Independent Media On June 14, the city of Johnstown witnessed a display of resistance as community members gathered for the No Kings rally at Central Park.

Photo By Darcy Trunzo Darcy Trunzo has written this piece on the 1889 flood legacy in Johnstown on her Substack. It is reprinted with permission.

1889 Flood Legacy in Johnstown - Allegheny Independent Media Darcy Trunzo has written this piece on the 1889 flood legacy in Johnstown on her Substack. It is reprinted with permission.

Gas Prices Weakly Predict Trump State Approval

In the post on flu vaccination rates and Trump's 2024 vote, I was asked on reddit what the relationship was between gas prices and Trump's approval rating. I told them that this data was not available on the county level but it was available on the state level. AAA keeps track of average gas prices in each state. As of this writing, the national average for a gallon of regular gas is $4.507. Pennsylvania's is $4.605. California has the highest price at $6.116 while Indiana has the lowest at $3.917....

Gas Prices Weakly Predict Trump State Approval - Allegheny Independent Media I was asked on reddit about the relationship between gas prices & Trump's approval rating. I told them it was available on the state level.

DEP Public Hearing on AI Data Center in Homer City

On May 12 the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection held a public hearing on a proposed AI data center in Homer City. Prior to the hearing, Concerned Residents of Western PA held a protest on Philadelphia Street in Indiana, PA. The concerns of those at the hearing include: The center would have large electricity demands on the power grid Large water usage by the centers to cool the large mainframe computers Connections to fracking wells Noise pollution Increased greenhouse gas emissions The hearing lasted almost 2 hours in the Indiana Theater....

DEP Public Hearing on AI Data Center in Homer City - Allegheny Independent Media On May 12 the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection held a public hearing on a proposed AI data center in Homer City.

White Flu Vaccination Rates Predict Trump Vote in PA better than overall rates

White Flu Vaccination Rates Predict Trump Vote in PA - Allegheny Independent Media In a follow up to the last post on flu vaccinations and the Trump 2024 vote in Pennsylvania, county level white rates will be looked at.

Flu Vaccinations Predict Trump’s 2024 Vote in Pennsylvania

The next variable in the County Health Rankings updated is Flu Vaccinations. The data is from 2023 from the Medicare database for Medicare enrollees. The overall flu vaccination rate for the state was 52% which was higher than the U.S. rate of 44%. Potter county had the lowest rate at 26%. Montgomery had the highest at rate at 61%. This post will look at how Flu and vaccinations predict Trump's 2024 Vote in Pennsylvania. The graph above shows 2023 flu vaccination rates on the horizontal axis and Trump's 2024 vote is on the vertical axis....

Flu Vaccinations Predict Trump's 2024 Vote in Pennsylvania - Allegheny Independent Media This post will look at how new 2023 Flu vaccinations rates predict Trump's 2024 vote in Pennsylvania.

Allegheny Independent Media Launch Party

Allegheny Independent Media has received 501(c)3 status from the Internal Revenue Service. This means that we are now an independent non profit news organization for the Alleghenies. To celebrate we are having an Allegheny Independent Media Launch Party. The party will on July 8 at Studio 404 at 7pm at 404 Messenger St. in Johnstown. This will be a celebration of independent media in the area. With local papers losing staff and closing down, the need for independent media is greater than ever. Since we launched the website in 2022…...

Allegheny Independent Media Launch Party - Allegheny Independent Media Allegheny Independent Media has received 501(c)3 status from the IRS. To celebrate we are having an Allegheny Independent Media Launch Party.