Lover of learning, proud Pittsburgher, pursuer of peace and justice

Rabbi. Musician. Singer/Songwriter. Poet

Language lover (especially French and Spanish), democracy/reproductive rights/immigrants/LGBTQ+ defender, casual baker, Jew.

Writer, journalist (Rolling Stone, Forward, CNN), rabbi, professor (Emory Center for Psychedelics & Spirituality, Harvard Law School [2025]). Former lawyer & LGBTQ+ activist jaymichaelson.substack.com

Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

Here for a good time, not a long time, but the good time is building an Allegheny County for all. Call me ACE.

United States Senator fighting for the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. www.fetterman.senate.gov

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"Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right. Here I am..."

Chicagoan in PGH. Member of the Jewish clergy (Cantor). Have lived on both coasts and in-between. Lover of music, theater, and travel. Flying with an open mind.

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