John P. Morse, Ph.D., CPA
@johnpmorsephd.bsky.social
Paramedic • Cop • Colorado Senate President • Accountant I did hard things because they were right, not easy. Recalled in 2013, still proud of the work. Writing “The John Morse Code” to spark better citizenship and honest leadership.
Have a safe and peaceful holiday weekend. #joytotheworld
December 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Have a safe and peaceful holiday weekend. #joytotheworld
When political survival is on the line, do you follow conscience? I chose conscience over career—and paid the price. But the #gunsafety laws I ushered through in 2013 are still on the books. The question for all of us: What are we willing to stand for? #CivicResponsibility #Leadership #CourageToLead
December 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
When political survival is on the line, do you follow conscience? I chose conscience over career—and paid the price. But the #gunsafety laws I ushered through in 2013 are still on the books. The question for all of us: What are we willing to stand for? #CivicResponsibility #Leadership #CourageToLead
Gun makers often market firearms in ways that put the public at risk—appealing to kids with cartoonish imagery, video game references, or images of children with guns. Like Big Tobacco once did, they aim to hook future customers and encourage parents to “start them young."
December 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
My story—the recall, the courage it took to stand up, the lessons learned—is being woven into "The John Morse Code," coming 2026.
If you believe in transparent leadership and want to be part of this journey, follow along. Your voice matters too.
#RealStories #VoicesOfChange #ServiceMatters
If you believe in transparent leadership and want to be part of this journey, follow along. Your voice matters too.
#RealStories #VoicesOfChange #ServiceMatters
December 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
My story—the recall, the courage it took to stand up, the lessons learned—is being woven into "The John Morse Code," coming 2026.
If you believe in transparent leadership and want to be part of this journey, follow along. Your voice matters too.
#RealStories #VoicesOfChange #ServiceMatters
If you believe in transparent leadership and want to be part of this journey, follow along. Your voice matters too.
#RealStories #VoicesOfChange #ServiceMatters
Looking back, no regrets. Looking forward, more work to do.
Join the fight for safer communities.
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#NoRegrets #Progress #CivicResponsibility
Join the fight for safer communities.
Add your name to our mailing list:
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#NoRegrets #Progress #CivicResponsibility
John P. Morse, PhD, CPA
The John Morse Code is a political memoir recounting John Morse’s journey from first responder to Colorado Senate President, his historic recall, and his advocacy for voter activism and integrity....
www.thejohnmorsecode.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Looking back, no regrets. Looking forward, more work to do.
Join the fight for safer communities.
Add your name to our mailing list:
www.thejohnmorsecode.com/join-the-joh...
#NoRegrets #Progress #CivicResponsibility
Join the fight for safer communities.
Add your name to our mailing list:
www.thejohnmorsecode.com/join-the-joh...
#NoRegrets #Progress #CivicResponsibility
Looking back, I have zero regrets. The #gunsafety laws we passed in 2013 still protect Colorado families to this day.
The fight for safer communities continues—will you join me?
#RecallStory #TheJohnMorseCode #NoRegrets #Progress #CivicEngagement
The fight for safer communities continues—will you join me?
#RecallStory #TheJohnMorseCode #NoRegrets #Progress #CivicEngagement
December 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Looking back, I have zero regrets. The #gunsafety laws we passed in 2013 still protect Colorado families to this day.
The fight for safer communities continues—will you join me?
#RecallStory #TheJohnMorseCode #NoRegrets #Progress #CivicEngagement
The fight for safer communities continues—will you join me?
#RecallStory #TheJohnMorseCode #NoRegrets #Progress #CivicEngagement
Reposted by John P. Morse, Ph.D., CPA
If you think passing tough effective gun laws is hard, try picking out your child’s tombstone.
That’s much, much harder but something Americans are forced to do every day because of guns.
We know because that’s what we had to do.
July 2012.
Always for Jessi.
That’s much, much harder but something Americans are forced to do every day because of guns.
We know because that’s what we had to do.
July 2012.
Always for Jessi.
December 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
If you think passing tough effective gun laws is hard, try picking out your child’s tombstone.
That’s much, much harder but something Americans are forced to do every day because of guns.
We know because that’s what we had to do.
July 2012.
Always for Jessi.
That’s much, much harder but something Americans are forced to do every day because of guns.
We know because that’s what we had to do.
July 2012.
Always for Jessi.
My legislative focus wasn’t always on gun safety, but gun violence could not be ignored.
#thejohnmorsecode #recalledbutnotsilenced
#thejohnmorsecode #recalledbutnotsilenced
December 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My legislative focus wasn’t always on gun safety, but gun violence could not be ignored.
#thejohnmorsecode #recalledbutnotsilenced
#thejohnmorsecode #recalledbutnotsilenced
As a paramedic, police officer, and Senate President, I’ve seen the toll of gun violence up close. Passing Colorado’s gun safety laws cost me my job—but I have no regrets.
Read why I’d do it again: medium.com/@john.p.mors...
#Leadership #PublicService #GunSafety
Read why I’d do it again: medium.com/@john.p.mors...
#Leadership #PublicService #GunSafety
This article was published in the Sept.
By Newsweek Staff
medium.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As a paramedic, police officer, and Senate President, I’ve seen the toll of gun violence up close. Passing Colorado’s gun safety laws cost me my job—but I have no regrets.
Read why I’d do it again: medium.com/@john.p.mors...
#Leadership #PublicService #GunSafety
Read why I’d do it again: medium.com/@john.p.mors...
#Leadership #PublicService #GunSafety
Mountains & Modern Politics: A Metaphor for the Climb
Navigating today’s political environment feels a lot like climbing a mountain. The path is steep, the air gets thin, and every step forward can feel like a battle against gravity itself.
#InternationalMountainDay
Established December 11, 2003.
Navigating today’s political environment feels a lot like climbing a mountain. The path is steep, the air gets thin, and every step forward can feel like a battle against gravity itself.
#InternationalMountainDay
Established December 11, 2003.
December 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Mountains & Modern Politics: A Metaphor for the Climb
Navigating today’s political environment feels a lot like climbing a mountain. The path is steep, the air gets thin, and every step forward can feel like a battle against gravity itself.
#InternationalMountainDay
Established December 11, 2003.
Navigating today’s political environment feels a lot like climbing a mountain. The path is steep, the air gets thin, and every step forward can feel like a battle against gravity itself.
#InternationalMountainDay
Established December 11, 2003.
Behind every law is a story. Ours began in Aurora and Newtown, and led to five new gun safety laws in Colorado. The fight for safer communities is far from over.
Article reprinted from Newsweek: johnpmorsephd.substack.com/p/rampage-re...
#ChangeMakers #Community
@survivorsempowered.bsky.social
Article reprinted from Newsweek: johnpmorsephd.substack.com/p/rampage-re...
#ChangeMakers #Community
@survivorsempowered.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Behind every law is a story. Ours began in Aurora and Newtown, and led to five new gun safety laws in Colorado. The fight for safer communities is far from over.
Article reprinted from Newsweek: johnpmorsephd.substack.com/p/rampage-re...
#ChangeMakers #Community
@survivorsempowered.bsky.social
Article reprinted from Newsweek: johnpmorsephd.substack.com/p/rampage-re...
#ChangeMakers #Community
@survivorsempowered.bsky.social
Even when the press or public overlooks the truth or moves onto the next headline screaming for attention, time and light on a subject eventually reveals the truth. That’s worth noticing. Read the whole story:
Substack
johnpmorsephd.substack.com/p/166-days-t...
Substack
johnpmorsephd.substack.com/p/166-days-t...
December 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Even when the press or public overlooks the truth or moves onto the next headline screaming for attention, time and light on a subject eventually reveals the truth. That’s worth noticing. Read the whole story:
Substack
johnpmorsephd.substack.com/p/166-days-t...
Substack
johnpmorsephd.substack.com/p/166-days-t...
We passed laws to keep Colorado safe: background checks, magazine limits, and more. Policy saves lives.
#PolicyInAction #GunSafety #ChangeMakers
#PolicyInAction #GunSafety #ChangeMakers
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We passed laws to keep Colorado safe: background checks, magazine limits, and more. Policy saves lives.
#PolicyInAction #GunSafety #ChangeMakers
#PolicyInAction #GunSafety #ChangeMakers
I'm proud that the gun-safety laws we passed will remain on the books despite my removal from office. Going forward, I hope that politicians and voters across the country will find ways to build on our successes in Colorado... Read this #Newsweek article from 2013: www.newsweek.com/2013/09/20/c...
Rampage. Regret. Repeat.
Can we ever stop the cycle? How one lawmaker lost his job fighting for gun control. And why he'd do it again.
www.newsweek.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I'm proud that the gun-safety laws we passed will remain on the books despite my removal from office. Going forward, I hope that politicians and voters across the country will find ways to build on our successes in Colorado... Read this #Newsweek article from 2013: www.newsweek.com/2013/09/20/c...
The 2013 recall was more than an election—it was a test of our democracy. Using recalls as a weapon threatens every leader who dares to do what’s right. We can’t let intimidation win.
#RecallAbuse #Democracy #PublicService
#RecallAbuse #Democracy #PublicService
December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The 2013 recall was more than an election—it was a test of our democracy. Using recalls as a weapon threatens every leader who dares to do what’s right. We can’t let intimidation win.
#RecallAbuse #Democracy #PublicService
#RecallAbuse #Democracy #PublicService
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward
November 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward
@crow.house.gov - thank you.
Donald Trump is threatening me with arrest and execution because I’m upholding my oath to the Constitution and standing with our troops.
It tells you all you need to know about this President’s disregard for the rule of law.
It tells you all you need to know about this President’s disregard for the rule of law.
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
@crow.house.gov - thank you.
When I stood up for #gunsafety, I knew the risks. I said, “If passing these bills cost me my political career, that’s a small price to pay.”
I have no regrets—lives matter more than politics.
#CivicResponsibility #Leadership
I have no regrets—lives matter more than politics.
#CivicResponsibility #Leadership
November 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
When I stood up for #gunsafety, I knew the risks. I said, “If passing these bills cost me my political career, that’s a small price to pay.”
I have no regrets—lives matter more than politics.
#CivicResponsibility #Leadership
I have no regrets—lives matter more than politics.
#CivicResponsibility #Leadership
Leadership sometimes means risking your career for someone else’s safety.
#CourageToLead #PublicService
#CourageToLead #PublicService
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Leadership sometimes means risking your career for someone else’s safety.
#CourageToLead #PublicService
#CourageToLead #PublicService
At age 14, I was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. (I've been told that only 2-3% earn that recognition at that age). 32 years later, another 14-year-old, Ben Wolman, heard my recall story in 2013 and wrote his award-winning 2014 Profile in Courage essay about it.
www.jfklibrary.org/learn/educat...
www.jfklibrary.org/learn/educat...
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
At age 14, I was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. (I've been told that only 2-3% earn that recognition at that age). 32 years later, another 14-year-old, Ben Wolman, heard my recall story in 2013 and wrote his award-winning 2014 Profile in Courage essay about it.
www.jfklibrary.org/learn/educat...
www.jfklibrary.org/learn/educat...
My folks gave me a moral compass, but it was in the push-and-pull with my three brothers and six sisters that my leadership, grit, and sense of fairness took root.
www.thejohnmorsecode.com/blog-recalle...
www.thejohnmorsecode.com/blog-recalle...
When folks learn I am the eldest of 10 children, they often ask what that was like.
It helps to understand that was probably where my core values developed. Life in such a large family is its own kind of apprenticeship.
www.thejohnmorsecode.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
My folks gave me a moral compass, but it was in the push-and-pull with my three brothers and six sisters that my leadership, grit, and sense of fairness took root.
www.thejohnmorsecode.com/blog-recalle...
www.thejohnmorsecode.com/blog-recalle...
We must speak plainly, civilly, and refuse to let vitriol drown out reason.
#civiceducation #politics #wisdom #thejohnmorsecode
#civiceducation #politics #wisdom #thejohnmorsecode
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We must speak plainly, civilly, and refuse to let vitriol drown out reason.
#civiceducation #politics #wisdom #thejohnmorsecode
#civiceducation #politics #wisdom #thejohnmorsecode
Reposted by John P. Morse, Ph.D., CPA
It's #WorldKindnessDay! This quote from our patron Stephen Fry says it all. 🥰
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
It's #WorldKindnessDay! This quote from our patron Stephen Fry says it all. 🥰
I told my caucus to stop reading hate mail.
Not to ignore people — but to protect purpose.
We stopped reading thousands of emails that did nothing to inform deliberation.
#civiceducation #politics #lessonslearned #thejohnmorsecode
@maddow.msnbc.com
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Not to ignore people — but to protect purpose.
We stopped reading thousands of emails that did nothing to inform deliberation.
#civiceducation #politics #lessonslearned #thejohnmorsecode
@maddow.msnbc.com
www.thejohnmorsecode.com/blog-recalle...
Discernment Over Emails
A galvanizing moment used against me during the 2013 Senate recall came from an interview I did with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC . My opponents seized on a comment, taken out of context, in which I...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I told my caucus to stop reading hate mail.
Not to ignore people — but to protect purpose.
We stopped reading thousands of emails that did nothing to inform deliberation.
#civiceducation #politics #lessonslearned #thejohnmorsecode
@maddow.msnbc.com
www.thejohnmorsecode.com/blog-recalle...
Not to ignore people — but to protect purpose.
We stopped reading thousands of emails that did nothing to inform deliberation.
#civiceducation #politics #lessonslearned #thejohnmorsecode
@maddow.msnbc.com
www.thejohnmorsecode.com/blog-recalle...