Ross Murray
@inlayterms.bsky.social
Lutheran Deacon, The Naming Project, Christian, Author of "Made, Known, Loved" and "The Everyday Advocate'". Podcast producer. Speaker and teacher. Simul justus et peccator.
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"What were critics – LGBTQIA+ or not – saying about queer movies in the ‘80s and ‘90s? How were queer communities writing about movies before the internet? And why are queer critics historically and currently important to pop culture?"
via @rottentomatoes.com
via @rottentomatoes.com
Spotlighting Queer Criticism from the Archives
Why are queer critics historically and currently important to pop culture? We discuss at NewFest37 in NYC!
editorial.rottentomatoes.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"What were critics – LGBTQIA+ or not – saying about queer movies in the ‘80s and ‘90s? How were queer communities writing about movies before the internet? And why are queer critics historically and currently important to pop culture?"
via @rottentomatoes.com
via @rottentomatoes.com
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As predicted in Nov 2024 by someone close to me, Trump would be responsible for a lot of deaths. So much for Trump hoping to get into heaven.
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
As predicted in Nov 2024 by someone close to me, Trump would be responsible for a lot of deaths. So much for Trump hoping to get into heaven.
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a gluten-free bakery in Fairborn (Oh) closing after 12 years in business
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Ignore the stock market. If you want to know our real economic health, look at small businesses. They are suffering right now.
Main Street bust threatens the entire economy
The economic fortunes of mom-and-pop businesses are diverging from their larger counterparts.
www.axios.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
a gluten-free bakery in Fairborn (Oh) closing after 12 years in business
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Free word salad for everyone!
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Free word salad for everyone!
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#Donnie2Dolls economic policy, immigration chaos, #TrumpTariffs are hammering small businesses. He does not care about affordability and success of working Americans.
Ignore the stock market. If you want to know our real economic health, look at small businesses. They are suffering right now.
Main Street bust threatens the entire economy
The economic fortunes of mom-and-pop businesses are diverging from their larger counterparts.
www.axios.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
#Donnie2Dolls economic policy, immigration chaos, #TrumpTariffs are hammering small businesses. He does not care about affordability and success of working Americans.
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Exactly. But if we didn't say Charlie Kirk was a hero they would complain about us. The standards they hold Democrats to are ridiculous, when they get away with everything.
Sure. You are right that it was more complicated than I originally posted.
Rep Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed.
The same MAGA killer also shot Sen John Holman and his wife Yvette, but they survived.
Still too much political violence, met with a MAGA shrug.
Rep Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed.
The same MAGA killer also shot Sen John Holman and his wife Yvette, but they survived.
Still too much political violence, met with a MAGA shrug.
December 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Exactly. But if we didn't say Charlie Kirk was a hero they would complain about us. The standards they hold Democrats to are ridiculous, when they get away with everything.
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When people ask “So why did you close your carnivorous plant gallery?” (Well, this and “I was trying to run a business, not a clubhouse for Dallas fandom.”)
Ignore the stock market. If you want to know our real economic health, look at small businesses. They are suffering right now.
Main Street bust threatens the entire economy
The economic fortunes of mom-and-pop businesses are diverging from their larger counterparts.
www.axios.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
When people ask “So why did you close your carnivorous plant gallery?” (Well, this and “I was trying to run a business, not a clubhouse for Dallas fandom.”)
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Think global, shop local.
Ignore the stock market. If you want to know our real economic health, look at small businesses. They are suffering right now.
Main Street bust threatens the entire economy
The economic fortunes of mom-and-pop businesses are diverging from their larger counterparts.
www.axios.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Think global, shop local.
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Buying local means you are supporting your community, not billionaires.
Ignore the stock market. If you want to know our real economic health, look at small businesses. They are suffering right now.
Main Street bust threatens the entire economy
The economic fortunes of mom-and-pop businesses are diverging from their larger counterparts.
www.axios.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Buying local means you are supporting your community, not billionaires.
Can Trump stay awake for a travel blitz?
I bet this is going to be very hard on his frail health.
I bet this is going to be very hard on his frail health.
Scoop: Trump plots a travel blitz to tout his economy
He wants to push back against attacks over his handling of cost-of-living issues — and some voters' dim view of his efforts.
www.axios.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Can Trump stay awake for a travel blitz?
I bet this is going to be very hard on his frail health.
I bet this is going to be very hard on his frail health.
Ignore the stock market. If you want to know our real economic health, look at small businesses. They are suffering right now.
Main Street bust threatens the entire economy
The economic fortunes of mom-and-pop businesses are diverging from their larger counterparts.
www.axios.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Ignore the stock market. If you want to know our real economic health, look at small businesses. They are suffering right now.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicted that 4.8 million children would die this year, up from 4.6 million last year, largely because of cuts to aid.
Child deaths will rise this year as aid cuts reverse progress, says Gates
Around 200,000 more children will likely die before their fifth birthday this year than in 2024 as international aid cuts undermine decades of progress, the Gates Foundation said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicted that 4.8 million children would die this year, up from 4.6 million last year, largely because of cuts to aid.
This is a big deal.
Pete Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing military plans in a messaging app, a Pentagon watchdog ruled.
Pete Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing military plans in a messaging app, a Pentagon watchdog ruled.
Pentagon Investigator Faults Hegseth for Improper Use of Signal
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This is a big deal.
Pete Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing military plans in a messaging app, a Pentagon watchdog ruled.
Pete Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing military plans in a messaging app, a Pentagon watchdog ruled.
98% of American foreign service officers reported lower morale since US President Donald Trump returned to office.
86% said it had become harder to do their jobs.
Trump is undermining their work.
86% said it had become harder to do their jobs.
Trump is undermining their work.
U.S. Diplomats Report Broken Morale and Abandoned Careers
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
98% of American foreign service officers reported lower morale since US President Donald Trump returned to office.
86% said it had become harder to do their jobs.
Trump is undermining their work.
86% said it had become harder to do their jobs.
Trump is undermining their work.
“It’s easier to bring people to Washington and sign a document in front of the cameras,” an expert told Semafor’s Africa editor ahead of today’s talks. “Peace will be much harder.”
View: Trump’s uncertain peace deal for DRC and Rwanda
The presidents of DR Congo and Rwanda meet in Washington on Thursday to sign a long-expected peace agreement.
www.semafor.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“It’s easier to bring people to Washington and sign a document in front of the cameras,” an expert told Semafor’s Africa editor ahead of today’s talks. “Peace will be much harder.”
Happy Thursday, lovelies!
My last day of 48. Let's make it a good one.
My last day of 48. Let's make it a good one.
December 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Happy Thursday, lovelies!
My last day of 48. Let's make it a good one.
My last day of 48. Let's make it a good one.
So he's redecorating?
First big exclusive broken by the New Media at the Pentagon.
December 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
So he's redecorating?
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"GLAAD’s auction for Carey’s jacket begins on Monday (Dec. 8) at 3 p.m. ET. All proceeds raised from the auction are set to benefit the organization’s Transgender Media Program"
Mariah Carey Auctions Her ‘Protect the Dolls’ Jacket to Raise Funds for GLAAD’s Trans Media Program
Mariah Carey is auctioning off her "protect the dolls" jacket for media non-profit GLAAD's transgender media initiative
www.billboard.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"GLAAD’s auction for Carey’s jacket begins on Monday (Dec. 8) at 3 p.m. ET. All proceeds raised from the auction are set to benefit the organization’s Transgender Media Program"
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Clever headline to make you wonder how they were stunned though.
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Clever headline to make you wonder how they were stunned though.
Trump's entire cabinet is now focused on punishing Minnesota.
Where were they when a MAGA terrorist assassinated a state lawmaker?
Where were they when a MAGA terrorist assassinated a state lawmaker?
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Trump's entire cabinet is now focused on punishing Minnesota.
Where were they when a MAGA terrorist assassinated a state lawmaker?
Where were they when a MAGA terrorist assassinated a state lawmaker?
"When ICE agents interact with Somalis here, they will find what we've been saying for years: Almost all of us are U.S. citizens," state Sen. Zaynab Mohamed
President Trump is targeting Minneapolis for his latest immigration crackdown
Local leaders say the overwhelming majority of Somalis in Minnesota are citizens
www.axios.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"When ICE agents interact with Somalis here, they will find what we've been saying for years: Almost all of us are U.S. citizens," state Sen. Zaynab Mohamed
Timeline cleanse. Watch this beautiful eel.
Video Electric-blue ribbon eel stuns divers off the coast of Indonesia
Divers were treated to an unusual sight in the waters near Bali: a blue ribbon eel gracefully undulating through the sea.
abcnews.go.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Timeline cleanse. Watch this beautiful eel.
I do not have high expectations. This is like asking bank robbers to analyze the security of banks.
Pentagon inspector general investigation into 'Signalgate' is complete
The report was given to Defense Secretary Hegseth on Tuesday and could be released publicly later this week.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I do not have high expectations. This is like asking bank robbers to analyze the security of banks.
Trump sets international drug cartel leader free
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon
Hernández was sentenced last year to 45 years in prison on drug trafficking and weapons charges.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Trump sets international drug cartel leader free
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They object to taxes, but seem to be able to find cash laying around. Tax them!
Billionaires are allowing Trump to bypass Congress, funding his pet projects, and trying to make him look more populist.
Remember that transgender people and immigrants are not who are making your life more difficult. Billionaires are.
Remember that transgender people and immigrants are not who are making your life more difficult. Billionaires are.
Trump invites America's wealthiest to fund his presidency
Private donors are bankrolling Trump projects and policies on an unprecedented scale.
www.axios.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
They object to taxes, but seem to be able to find cash laying around. Tax them!