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George Murray
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Poet | 10 books | Neuromancer | Dog person | Habitual founder of things | http://newpoetry.ca is running again | Other links here: https://linktr.ee/georgemurray
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Kim Davis who tried to get the #SupremeCourt to overturn same sex marriage now owes a gay couple $360k — Fabulous 🏳️‍🌈
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Another one of Felon & co.'s instances of 'slide this nefarious act in while everyone is distracted (by something else horrible that we just did)'.

We know there is no low too low for them, but seeing it in action sucks every freaking time 🤬🤬
FBI Informant Who Lied About the Bidens Covertly Released From Jail
Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and was sentenced to six years in jail.
newrepublic.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I always find it amusing to watch people in a hipster coffee shop try to order a pumpkin spice latte.
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Really wish I had gotten a better shot of this but holding a phone that says “who else was just ‘following orders’?” up to a riot cop is hard as hell
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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“OpenAI is getting ready to run hat in hand to the taxpayer for subsidies.” After losing more than $13 billion this year, OpenAI officials are angling for a bailout. From @ryanlcooper.com:

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OpenAI Is Maneuvering for a Government Bailout - The American Prospect
For artificial intelligence to ever pencil out, some truly enormous revenue streams will be required. And if you need trillions of dollars for data centers forever, there’s only one entity to turn to: Uncle Sam.
trib.al
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Sociopath-In-Chief couldn't be bothered to even turn his head in the direction of a man in the midst of a medical emergency who collapsed in his office. Completely incapable of empathy, the EPSTEIN Files can't be released soon enough.

25/47
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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One of the most beautiful things about the Irish is their respect for the arts. You find live music at most bars, I went to a literary pub crawl & saw monuments & museums dedicated to writers, poets, musicians, etc.

They understand the value of supporting artists & I wish Canada did, too.
Ireland is locking down basic income for artists. Could Canada follow suit? | CBC Radio
Ireland has made permanent its three-year pilot program that gave monthly income payments to thousands of artists. Canadian artists are hoping to use that program's success to build momentum for guara...
www.cbc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We’re hiring!

Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.

Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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A note to politicians hoping to emulate Mamdani’s social media strategy: without the right policies, it’s pointless | Rohan Sathyamoorthy
A note to politicians hoping to emulate Mamdani’s social media strategy: without the right policies, it’s pointless | Rohan Sathyamoorthy
Forget the medium and focus on the New York City mayor-elect’s message – centrists can’t compete with rent freezes, free buses and support for Palestine, says writer Rohan Sathyamoorthy
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Overheard today on the street:

Young woman: Did you read the book he gave us?

Young man: I tried. I mean, it's totally incomprehendable.

Me, in my head: Hm, I wonder why...
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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There's NewPoetry today from EC Daley.

newpoetry.ca/2025/11/03/v...
Valence
EC Daley   Flesh & blood is all about survival. Not so the inorganic: it cleaves, slips, ………..folds; rounded down, ……………..it tumbles ……
newpoetry.ca
November 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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New awareness campaign
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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"exododus"

The New York Post: Come for the shameless propaganda, stay for the embarrassing illiteracy.
November 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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What he said Part 3: 💯 🎯
November 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
There's NewPoetry today from EC Daley.

newpoetry.ca/2025/11/03/v...
Valence
EC Daley   Flesh & blood is all about survival. Not so the inorganic: it cleaves, slips, ………..folds; rounded down, ……………..it tumbles ……
newpoetry.ca
November 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Cool optics bro
November 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Here's the digital version of my latest poem from The Walrus.

thewalrus.ca/grawlix/
Grawlix | The Walrus
Sharp cornered, nonsensical, / yet fully understood
thewalrus.ca
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I was going to check it out, but the entrance requirements seemed needlessly complex.
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Lavazza booth at the Prague airport still being closed at 12:35 with a sign that reads "back at noon" is at least truly and authentically Italian.
October 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Reminder:
October 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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🫢 😳 😧 🤢 🤮 😡

I have an even worse feeling about THIS:
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM