@murraymouse.bsky.social
Political history junkie. Long career in public service. Former Army brat who grew up in places where history happened which formed my view of our country’s place in the world. Unabashed liberal.
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A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 AM
A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
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ICE is rapidly expanding its surveillance capabilities. Critics say some of these tools infringe upon the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens & immigrants alike. Tech Journalist, @byjacobward.bsky.social weighs in, “this stuff is being deployed actively on American citizens.” #Velshi
Inside ICE’s Surveillance Tool Kit
ICE is now the most well-funded law enforcement agency in the country—and it’s spending that money on powerful surveillance tools. From facial recognition and phone tracking to spyware, data brokers, and drones, ICE is expanding its tech arsenal under Trump’s mass deportation push. Technology journalist, Jacob Ward joins Ali to discuss what these tools do, how they work, and why critics warn that these tools infringe upon the privacy and free speech rights of immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
www.msnbc.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM
ICE is rapidly expanding its surveillance capabilities. Critics say some of these tools infringe upon the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens & immigrants alike. Tech Journalist, @byjacobward.bsky.social weighs in, “this stuff is being deployed actively on American citizens.” #Velshi
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A reminder that ICE hasn’t slowed down in Minneapolis at all.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
January 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
A reminder that ICE hasn’t slowed down in Minneapolis at all.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
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The GOP hypocrisy and lies are astounding. But it's what we've come to know and expect from them. Dems, do not get distracted or bamboozled by the Republican fake outrage or tortured arguments that try to justify murder and fascism.
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The GOP hypocrisy and lies are astounding. But it's what we've come to know and expect from them. Dems, do not get distracted or bamboozled by the Republican fake outrage or tortured arguments that try to justify murder and fascism.
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Absolutely right. Call them all, call them repeatedly, don't stop.
Red or Blue, now is the time to email your senator. Tomorrow morning is the time to call their offices.
I don't care if your senator is already on side (give them your courage) or if your senator is wholly useless (give them some of your fear).
Make sure they hear from you.
I don't care if your senator is already on side (give them your courage) or if your senator is wholly useless (give them some of your fear).
Make sure they hear from you.
There is A LOT of misinformation going around about the continued funding of ICE.
It ISN'T a done deal.
Yes, it passed in the House, but the Senate hasn't taken it up yet.
That's the way this shit works.
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR NOW AND TELL THEM TO VOTE THIS FUNDING DOWN.
It ISN'T a done deal.
Yes, it passed in the House, but the Senate hasn't taken it up yet.
That's the way this shit works.
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR NOW AND TELL THEM TO VOTE THIS FUNDING DOWN.
January 25, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Absolutely right. Call them all, call them repeatedly, don't stop.
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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“Get it all on record now — get the films — get the witnesses — because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
January 24, 2026 at 9:24 PM
“Get it all on record now — get the films — get the witnesses — because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
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Today is the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
We must restore Roe and give women the right to make their own health care decisions.
We must restore Roe and give women the right to make their own health care decisions.
January 22, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Today is the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
We must restore Roe and give women the right to make their own health care decisions.
We must restore Roe and give women the right to make their own health care decisions.
Hey hey! Ho ho! Chuck Schumer has got to go!
January 18, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Hey hey! Ho ho! Chuck Schumer has got to go!
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Please SHARE if you agree!
January 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Please SHARE if you agree!
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Ukraine’s Energy Minister Shmyhal: There is not a single intact power plant left in Ukraine.
January 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Ukraine’s Energy Minister Shmyhal: There is not a single intact power plant left in Ukraine.
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Should’ve been Never Again
Instead, it reads like prophecy 😞
Instead, it reads like prophecy 😞
January 13, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Should’ve been Never Again
Instead, it reads like prophecy 😞
Instead, it reads like prophecy 😞
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Amanda Gorman wrote this poem for Renee Good and that’s it for me tonight.
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Amanda Gorman wrote this poem for Renee Good and that’s it for me tonight.
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What did those guys standing alongside Trump remind of you of yesterday? I had some thoughts...
open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
The FAFO Boys Are About to Find Out
The US is being run by a bunch of guys from the back of high school detention room
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:31 AM
What did those guys standing alongside Trump remind of you of yesterday? I had some thoughts...
open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
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whole conversation with Brownstein, very much worth watching or listening to or reading transcript, here:
conversationswithbillkristol.org/conversation...
conversationswithbillkristol.org/conversation...
Ron Brownstein on What's Ahead in 2026—and in 2028
on what’s ahead in 2026, and in 2028
conversationswithbillkristol.org
December 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
whole conversation with Brownstein, very much worth watching or listening to or reading transcript, here:
conversationswithbillkristol.org/conversation...
conversationswithbillkristol.org/conversation...
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Stephen Fry introduces one of the greatest TV series ever made.
Written & presented by Kenneth Clark, if you enjoy history & want to expand your mind, do watch this landmark series.
CIVILISATION (1969)
All 13 episodes are free to watch on YouTube.
Written & presented by Kenneth Clark, if you enjoy history & want to expand your mind, do watch this landmark series.
CIVILISATION (1969)
All 13 episodes are free to watch on YouTube.
December 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Stephen Fry introduces one of the greatest TV series ever made.
Written & presented by Kenneth Clark, if you enjoy history & want to expand your mind, do watch this landmark series.
CIVILISATION (1969)
All 13 episodes are free to watch on YouTube.
Written & presented by Kenneth Clark, if you enjoy history & want to expand your mind, do watch this landmark series.
CIVILISATION (1969)
All 13 episodes are free to watch on YouTube.
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“Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.”
Leonard Cohen
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.”
Leonard Cohen
December 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.”
Leonard Cohen
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.”
Leonard Cohen
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This is despicable. Tourism is already plummeting, costing America big time. This will crush it. Also: it is un-American. Also: China just extended their visa-free travel program for another year.
Tourists visiting the United States will have their social media profiles vetted before being allowed to enter the country, under proposals set out by the Trump administration ⬇️
Tourists may have to provide social media history to enter US
The Trump administration is considering whether to introduce harsher restrictions for travellers obtaining an Esta
www.thetimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This is despicable. Tourism is already plummeting, costing America big time. This will crush it. Also: it is un-American. Also: China just extended their visa-free travel program for another year.
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Justice Jackson nails it, but that this has to be spelled out is so depressing.
Justice Jackson to Solicitor General Sauer (just now, in Trump v. Slaughter arguments):
December 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Justice Jackson nails it, but that this has to be spelled out is so depressing.
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from a state party director
December 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM
from a state party director
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My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.