George Murray
@bookninja.bsky.social
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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Who's going to tell him? Not me.
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Who's going to tell him? Not me.
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behold! the end result of the conservative Christian values movement!
Wait, I'm supposed to believe that the convicted child sex trafficker who was inexplicably moved to a minimum security prison after an interview with the president's personal lawyer and who the president's allies have been portraying as a victim has blackmail material on the president?
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
behold! the end result of the conservative Christian values movement!
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I'm doing 2 workshop webinars for 1 price for the Writers Guild of Alberta on Writing Very Short Narratives and Book Publicity (that you can live with)
Open to all! Recording available after.
writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
Open to all! Recording available after.
writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
Tickets Available Now: Kathryn Mockler 2-for-1 Webinar Bundle
writersguild.ca
October 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I'm doing 2 workshop webinars for 1 price for the Writers Guild of Alberta on Writing Very Short Narratives and Book Publicity (that you can live with)
Open to all! Recording available after.
writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
Open to all! Recording available after.
writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
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I’m gifting this article so you can read it without a subscription.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I’m gifting this article so you can read it without a subscription.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
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Other folks have said it, but let me just note that:
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Other folks have said it, but let me just note that:
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
This digital version of my poem from @thewalrus.ca includes an AI tool that will "read the article" for you. I am too chicken to even click it in case it does a better job than me. 🧵
thewalrus.ca/grawlix/
thewalrus.ca/grawlix/
Grawlix | The Walrus
Sharp cornered, nonsensical, / yet fully understood
thewalrus.ca
November 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This digital version of my poem from @thewalrus.ca includes an AI tool that will "read the article" for you. I am too chicken to even click it in case it does a better job than me. 🧵
thewalrus.ca/grawlix/
thewalrus.ca/grawlix/
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What happens to trust when every minute of your workday is monitored? Writer Mihika Agarwal explores how surveillance has quietly transformed the modern workplace—and what it’s costing us. thewalrus.ca/workplace-survei...
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What happens to trust when every minute of your workday is monitored? Writer Mihika Agarwal explores how surveillance has quietly transformed the modern workplace—and what it’s costing us. thewalrus.ca/workplace-survei...
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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
Kim Davis who tried to get the #SupremeCourt to overturn same sex marriage now owes a gay couple $360k — Fabulous 🏳️🌈
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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
a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
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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 🤬🤬
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
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 🤬🤬
We know there is no low too low for them, but seeing it in action sucks every freaking time 🤬🤬
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
I always find it amusing to watch people in a hipster coffee shop try to order a pumpkin spice latte.
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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
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
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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:
trib.al/CUazMCQ
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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
“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:
trib.al/CUazMCQ
trib.al/CUazMCQ
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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
25/47
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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
25/47
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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.
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
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.
They understand the value of supporting artists & I wish Canada did, too.
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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.
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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
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
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
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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
A note to politicians hoping to emulate Mamdani’s social media strategy: without the right policies, it’s pointless | Rohan Sathyamoorthy
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...
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
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...
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...
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