Susan Murdy
@susanmurdy.bsky.social
Observations and recommendations on film and media-related topics.
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San Francisco, CA
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Prop. 50 wins: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting measure easily won in Tuesday’s special election, a dramatic finale to California Democrats’ three-month gerrymandering war with Republicans.
Democrats — and Gavin Newsom — win Prop. 50 battle in redistricting war against Trump
Prop. 50 will give Democrats a boost in next year’s midterm elections and Newsom a jump-start on his likely presidential campaign.
sfstandard.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Prop. 50 wins: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting measure easily won in Tuesday’s special election, a dramatic finale to California Democrats’ three-month gerrymandering war with Republicans.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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What we know, 10:20pm
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
What we know, 10:20pm
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
October 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Terrible news for Americans who value ethical and reputable journalism.
BREAKING: John Dickerson Is Departing CBS News
BREAKING: John Dickerson Is Departing CBS News
CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson announced that he is departing CBS News on Monday. "I am extremely grateful," wrote Dickerson in a statement.
The post BREAKING: John Dickerson Is Departing CBS News first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Terrible news for Americans who value ethical and reputable journalism.
For a variety of reasons, I'm rooting hard for the Toronto #BlueJays. #WorldSeries
October 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
For a variety of reasons, I'm rooting hard for the Toronto #BlueJays. #WorldSeries
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WOW! Protesters created a HUGE human sign on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach reading “No Kings YES on 50” to support California’s Prop 50 and stand up against Donald Trump’s fascist regime
October 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
WOW! Protesters created a HUGE human sign on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach reading “No Kings YES on 50” to support California’s Prop 50 and stand up against Donald Trump’s fascist regime
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As seen at No Kings Atlanta:
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
As seen at No Kings Atlanta:
October 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
October 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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🇺🇸 This is “sleepy” Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at today’s No Kings rally!
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October 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🇺🇸 This is “sleepy” Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at today’s No Kings rally!
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Invasive species
October 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Invasive species
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Organizers say more than 10,000 people have turned out for the No Kings rally at the Atlanta Civic Center in Georgia. The actual number could be closer to 12,000, says Laura Judge with Indivisible North Metro, which is one of the event's organizers. (Photo by @alander.bsky.social)
October 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Organizers say more than 10,000 people have turned out for the No Kings rally at the Atlanta Civic Center in Georgia. The actual number could be closer to 12,000, says Laura Judge with Indivisible North Metro, which is one of the event's organizers. (Photo by @alander.bsky.social)
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When the Birmingham, Alabama, march is packed, you know something is up in America!
October 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When the Birmingham, Alabama, march is packed, you know something is up in America!
Thank you, #RonConway, for speaking out! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
Venture Capitalist Resigns From Salesforce Foundation Over Benioff Comments
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Thank you, #RonConway, for speaking out! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
Lovely new exhibit of Impressionist work at the #LegionofHonor – “Manet and Morisot.” My favorites are Berthe Morisot’s “Young Woman in Ball Gown” and Edouard Manet’s “At the Milliner's.”
October 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Lovely new exhibit of Impressionist work at the #LegionofHonor – “Manet and Morisot.” My favorites are Berthe Morisot’s “Young Woman in Ball Gown” and Edouard Manet’s “At the Milliner's.”
Wow, media training stat for #KatiePorter. Not a difficult question at all--really no reason for her to lose it. As compared to #TonyThurmond and #XavierBecerra who were total pros and responded with ease.
'I don't want this all on camera,' gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter says in testy interview
'I don’t want this all on camera,' gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter says in testy interview
After a reporter asked Porter what she would say to those who voted for President Trump, the gubernatorial candidate said she wouldn't need their support.
www.latimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Wow, media training stat for #KatiePorter. Not a difficult question at all--really no reason for her to lose it. As compared to #TonyThurmond and #XavierBecerra who were total pros and responded with ease.
It’s always a pleasure to read profiles of nonagenarian artists who are thriving!
#CarolBurnett www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
#CarolBurnett www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Carol Burnett Plays On
The ninety-two-year-old comedy legend has influenced generations of performers. In a string of recent TV roles, she has been co-starring with some of her closest comedic heirs.
www.newyorker.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It’s always a pleasure to read profiles of nonagenarian artists who are thriving!
#CarolBurnett www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
#CarolBurnett www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Kimmel is back! The people have spoken. (And should be a big ratings hit). www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/b...
Jimmy Kimmel’s Show to Return to ABC on Tuesday Night
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Kimmel is back! The people have spoken. (And should be a big ratings hit). www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/b...