Michael Morrell
@genuinemichael.bsky.social
Opti-mystic writer & futurist, dad of two. Author with Richard Rohr of 'The Divine Dance.' Co-founder, Wild Goose Festival . Curator, TheSpeakeasy.info Read my stuff @ MikeMorrell.org/BonusChapter
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Welcoming all the digital refugees and new connections here! Whether we're meeting for the first time or getting reacquainted...hi.
I'm Michael, a practical mystic and writer from the God-haunted American South, collaborating author of the bestseller 'The Divine Dance' with Richard Rohr.
I'm Michael, a practical mystic and writer from the God-haunted American South, collaborating author of the bestseller 'The Divine Dance' with Richard Rohr.
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Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
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A primer on how Dick Cheney paved Trump's road to autocracy.
"The contempt he showed for any constraints on his power paved the way for Mr. Trump and the contempt he now shows for everything but his own naked interest."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/o...
"The contempt he showed for any constraints on his power paved the way for Mr. Trump and the contempt he now shows for everything but his own naked interest."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/o...
Opinion | The Tragedy of Dick Cheney
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A primer on how Dick Cheney paved Trump's road to autocracy.
"The contempt he showed for any constraints on his power paved the way for Mr. Trump and the contempt he now shows for everything but his own naked interest."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/o...
"The contempt he showed for any constraints on his power paved the way for Mr. Trump and the contempt he now shows for everything but his own naked interest."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/o...
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A major shift in where L.A. gets water: The city will double the size of a project to transform wastewater into purified drinking water, producing enough for 500,000 people. The recycled water will allow L.A. to stop taking water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Los Angeles will nearly double recycled water for 500,000 residents
Los Angeles is set to double the size of a planned facility that will transform wastewater into purified drinking water, recycling enough water to meet the needs of 500,000 people.
www.latimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A major shift in where L.A. gets water: The city will double the size of a project to transform wastewater into purified drinking water, producing enough for 500,000 people. The recycled water will allow L.A. to stop taking water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Crying tears of relief that Zohran has won!
And so have we.
In a world of dialing-it-in political plodding, prophetic imagination is breaking through—a refusal to accept empire’s dystopian narrative that nothing can change, that the market is god, that scarcity must script our futures.
And so have we.
In a world of dialing-it-in political plodding, prophetic imagination is breaking through—a refusal to accept empire’s dystopian narrative that nothing can change, that the market is god, that scarcity must script our futures.
November 5, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Crying tears of relief that Zohran has won!
And so have we.
In a world of dialing-it-in political plodding, prophetic imagination is breaking through—a refusal to accept empire’s dystopian narrative that nothing can change, that the market is god, that scarcity must script our futures.
And so have we.
In a world of dialing-it-in political plodding, prophetic imagination is breaking through—a refusal to accept empire’s dystopian narrative that nothing can change, that the market is god, that scarcity must script our futures.
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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.
This administration is so vile. The hunger pangs of starving children will cry for justice. apple.news/AicT32W9bQDS...
Grocers Scrap Discounts for SNAP Recipients After Threats From Trump Administration — NOTUS
Democrats quickly decried the USDA’s decision, calling it a “cruel” tactic to preserve Republicans’ political leverage at the expense of those needing food assistance.
apple.news
November 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
This administration is so vile. The hunger pangs of starving children will cry for justice. apple.news/AicT32W9bQDS...
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
This and House Speaker Mike Johnson refusing the swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva to prevent a House vote on the release of the Epstein files, yep.
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This and House Speaker Mike Johnson refusing the swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva to prevent a House vote on the release of the Epstein files, yep.
It's my birthday. I find that birthdays are like a personal New Year's Day: an opportunity to reflect on the year that's passed, and reflect on who and how I want to be in the year ahead.
(Fit: A 'Wild God' tour tank from Nick Cave, with a nod (in my heart at least) toward Tom Hirons.)
(Fit: A 'Wild God' tour tank from Nick Cave, with a nod (in my heart at least) toward Tom Hirons.)
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 AM
It's my birthday. I find that birthdays are like a personal New Year's Day: an opportunity to reflect on the year that's passed, and reflect on who and how I want to be in the year ahead.
(Fit: A 'Wild God' tour tank from Nick Cave, with a nod (in my heart at least) toward Tom Hirons.)
(Fit: A 'Wild God' tour tank from Nick Cave, with a nod (in my heart at least) toward Tom Hirons.)
"A “spiritual edge” may be thought of in more than one way. It’s where labels become too small and a deeper self begins to emerge. Oppelt argues for a wide approach to spiritual practice—one that uses the full toolbox, not just one inherited framework..."
October 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"A “spiritual edge” may be thought of in more than one way. It’s where labels become too small and a deeper self begins to emerge. Oppelt argues for a wide approach to spiritual practice—one that uses the full toolbox, not just one inherited framework..."
"Forbidden Hymns is a cry of empathy, justice, dignity, and love. I want you to hear it - and if you want Woody Guthrie and Johnny Cash to play near where you live, and you don’t have a time machine, you should invite @johnfrancisomara.bsky.social to come on over."
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Forbidden Hymns is a cry of empathy, justice, dignity, and love. I want you to hear it - and if you want Woody Guthrie and Johnny Cash to play near where you live, and you don’t have a time machine, you should invite @johnfrancisomara.bsky.social to come on over."
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Income isn’t supposed to play a role in how much housing assistance FEMA gives families.
But in some North Carolina counties, the highest-income homeowners received two to three times as much money after Hurricane Helene as those with lower incomes.
With @theassemblync.bsky.social
But in some North Carolina counties, the highest-income homeowners received two to three times as much money after Hurricane Helene as those with lower incomes.
With @theassemblync.bsky.social
Arduous and Unequal: The Fight to Get FEMA Housing Assistance After Helene
An analysis by ProPublica and The Assembly of the more rural counties in North Carolina hardest hit by Helene shows that the households that got the most aid tended to have the highest incomes.
www.propublica.org
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Income isn’t supposed to play a role in how much housing assistance FEMA gives families.
But in some North Carolina counties, the highest-income homeowners received two to three times as much money after Hurricane Helene as those with lower incomes.
With @theassemblync.bsky.social
But in some North Carolina counties, the highest-income homeowners received two to three times as much money after Hurricane Helene as those with lower incomes.
With @theassemblync.bsky.social
Now that Trump is taking SNAP benefits away, is it time for the General Strike? generalstrikeus.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Now that Trump is taking SNAP benefits away, is it time for the General Strike? generalstrikeus.com
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There's a conservative case for UBI:
1) our economy needs unemployment; 4% is considered "full employment"
2) Traditional conservatism seeks stability & UBI adds to overall social stability
3) this will become even more important if AI really "frees" humans from work
share.google/cX4j34lwZFUc...
1) our economy needs unemployment; 4% is considered "full employment"
2) Traditional conservatism seeks stability & UBI adds to overall social stability
3) this will become even more important if AI really "frees" humans from work
share.google/cX4j34lwZFUc...
Lawmakers float a nationwide basic income experiment that would cover the cost of a 2-bedroom apartment
It would be a tough sell in today's Congress, but if passed, the bill would launch a nationwide basic income experiment for low-income Americans.
share.google
October 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
There's a conservative case for UBI:
1) our economy needs unemployment; 4% is considered "full employment"
2) Traditional conservatism seeks stability & UBI adds to overall social stability
3) this will become even more important if AI really "frees" humans from work
share.google/cX4j34lwZFUc...
1) our economy needs unemployment; 4% is considered "full employment"
2) Traditional conservatism seeks stability & UBI adds to overall social stability
3) this will become even more important if AI really "frees" humans from work
share.google/cX4j34lwZFUc...
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"If you're going through hell, keep going." ~ Churchill
October 22, 2025 at 4:59 AM
"If you're going through hell, keep going." ~ Churchill
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Just finished my weekend reading of Athanasius's Life of Antony and Jerome's Life of Paul the Hermit.
There were demons, centaurs, satyrs, a raven that delivers daily bread, and lions that help dig a grave.
Exactly the kind of wild, weird ride I love.
There were demons, centaurs, satyrs, a raven that delivers daily bread, and lions that help dig a grave.
Exactly the kind of wild, weird ride I love.
October 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Just finished my weekend reading of Athanasius's Life of Antony and Jerome's Life of Paul the Hermit.
There were demons, centaurs, satyrs, a raven that delivers daily bread, and lions that help dig a grave.
Exactly the kind of wild, weird ride I love.
There were demons, centaurs, satyrs, a raven that delivers daily bread, and lions that help dig a grave.
Exactly the kind of wild, weird ride I love.
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Do you understand what this means?
Do you?
They're planning a violent takeover of US citizens in plain sight
Telling us what they are planning to do
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO TO STOP THEM?
Where's the "Don't tread on me" crowd now?
Do you?
They're planning a violent takeover of US citizens in plain sight
Telling us what they are planning to do
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO TO STOP THEM?
Where's the "Don't tread on me" crowd now?
October 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Do you understand what this means?
Do you?
They're planning a violent takeover of US citizens in plain sight
Telling us what they are planning to do
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO TO STOP THEM?
Where's the "Don't tread on me" crowd now?
Do you?
They're planning a violent takeover of US citizens in plain sight
Telling us what they are planning to do
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO TO STOP THEM?
Where's the "Don't tread on me" crowd now?
It's very true. Jesus' upside-down kin-dom includes those of every tribe, tongue, and nation, working and loving for the liberatory good of all!
via @fathernathan.bsky.social
via @fathernathan.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It's very true. Jesus' upside-down kin-dom includes those of every tribe, tongue, and nation, working and loving for the liberatory good of all!
via @fathernathan.bsky.social
via @fathernathan.bsky.social
So cool – I love science and innovation ✨
WOW: "Covid-19 vaccines... set off a powerful alarm that rallies the human immune system against cancer and nearly doubles the median survival length of patients, according to a new retrospective study by researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center & the University of Florida."
NEW STUDY PUBLISHED IN NATURE: People who got an mRNA COVID vaccine within ~3 months before or after starting immunotherapy for cancer lived longer overall than those who didn’t get the vaccine.
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
October 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
So cool – I love science and innovation ✨
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Trump approved disaster aid for Alaska, Nebraska, and North Dakota, while denying requests from Vermont, Illinois, and Maryland. He bragged about winning those states “BIG,” saying it’s his honor to deliver for “incredible patriots.”
apnews.com/article/fema...
apnews.com/article/fema...
October 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Trump approved disaster aid for Alaska, Nebraska, and North Dakota, while denying requests from Vermont, Illinois, and Maryland. He bragged about winning those states “BIG,” saying it’s his honor to deliver for “incredible patriots.”
apnews.com/article/fema...
apnews.com/article/fema...
Everybody wants to experience union with God, but precious few want to discover the unity within themselves.
October 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Everybody wants to experience union with God, but precious few want to discover the unity within themselves.
"Ross Halperin’s Bear Witness: A Crusade for Justice in a Violent Land is a gripping, high-stakes account of two unlikely heroes—American sociologist Kurt Ver Beek and Honduran schoolteacher Carlos Hernández—who risk everything to confront gang violence and corruption in Honduras...
October 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"Ross Halperin’s Bear Witness: A Crusade for Justice in a Violent Land is a gripping, high-stakes account of two unlikely heroes—American sociologist Kurt Ver Beek and Honduran schoolteacher Carlos Hernández—who risk everything to confront gang violence and corruption in Honduras...
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NEW: The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center is calling for an inspector general investigation into potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations in the office of border czar Tom Homan related to government contracting.
Ethics Watchdog Group Seeks Investigation Into Border Czar and Contracts Following ProPublica Report
The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center has called on the Homeland Security inspector general to investigate potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations by border czar Tom Homan and his senior...
www.propublica.org
October 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NEW: The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center is calling for an inspector general investigation into potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations in the office of border czar Tom Homan related to government contracting.
We’ve received a lot of questions about Trump’s demolition of the White House East Wing.
Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
1. Initial Proposal: The White House is managed by the National Park Service (NPS) but used by the Executive Office of the President (EOP).
Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
1. Initial Proposal: The White House is managed by the National Park Service (NPS) but used by the Executive Office of the President (EOP).
October 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We’ve received a lot of questions about Trump’s demolition of the White House East Wing.
Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
1. Initial Proposal: The White House is managed by the National Park Service (NPS) but used by the Executive Office of the President (EOP).
Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
1. Initial Proposal: The White House is managed by the National Park Service (NPS) but used by the Executive Office of the President (EOP).
October 18, 2025 at 4:30 AM