Michael Scott Moore
@michaelscottmoore.bsky.social
Bestselling author of "The Desert and the Sea," about Somali pirates; "Sweetness and Blood," about the history of surfing, and "Too Much of Nothing," a novel about LA.
The real action is here: https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelscottmoore
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On Episode 22 of Radio Free Mike, debut author Ben Weissenbach talks about flying over glaciers and avoiding bears in NORTH TO THE FUTURE, his new book and travelogue about climate change in Alaska.
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Gretna, Louisiana: Home Depot Permits ICE Pursuit of Brown Shoppers Through the Aisles, Scaring Customers www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
November 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Gretna, Louisiana: Home Depot Permits ICE Pursuit of Brown Shoppers Through the Aisles, Scaring Customers www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
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On Episode 22 of Radio Free Mike, debut author Ben Weissenbach talks about flying over glaciers and avoiding bears in NORTH TO THE FUTURE, his new book and travelogue about climate change in Alaska.
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/022-ben-we...
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/022-ben-we...
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
On Episode 22 of Radio Free Mike, debut author Ben Weissenbach talks about flying over glaciers and avoiding bears in NORTH TO THE FUTURE, his new book and travelogue about climate change in Alaska.
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/022-ben-we...
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/022-ben-we...
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Charlie Kirk was a tool.
I mean that literally. He was useful to the American right for organizing and propaganda, then they thought they could use his death to silence and persecute people they don't like, which worked a bit but fizzled, and then he was no longer of use to them so they moved on.
I mean that literally. He was useful to the American right for organizing and propaganda, then they thought they could use his death to silence and persecute people they don't like, which worked a bit but fizzled, and then he was no longer of use to them so they moved on.
one thing about this is that in the wake of all of this kirk is basically forgotten. he was barely cold in the ground before his allies — before his *wife* — started scheming over what they could take for themselves. a real life parable.
New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Charlie Kirk was a tool.
I mean that literally. He was useful to the American right for organizing and propaganda, then they thought they could use his death to silence and persecute people they don't like, which worked a bit but fizzled, and then he was no longer of use to them so they moved on.
I mean that literally. He was useful to the American right for organizing and propaganda, then they thought they could use his death to silence and persecute people they don't like, which worked a bit but fizzled, and then he was no longer of use to them so they moved on.
On Episode 22 of Radio Free Mike, debut author Ben Weissenbach talks about flying over glaciers and avoiding bears in NORTH TO THE FUTURE, his new book and travelogue about climate change in Alaska.
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/022-ben-we...
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/022-ben-we...
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
On Episode 22 of Radio Free Mike, debut author Ben Weissenbach talks about flying over glaciers and avoiding bears in NORTH TO THE FUTURE, his new book and travelogue about climate change in Alaska.
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/022-ben-we...
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/022-ben-we...
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On episode 21 of Radio Free Mike, Francisco Cantú talks about working for — and leaving — the Border Patrol, as well as mission creep north of the wire.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
On episode 21 of Radio Free Mike, Francisco Cantú talks about working for — and leaving — the Border Patrol, as well as mission creep north of the wire.
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/021-franci...
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“The Navy’s methods on this mission are too aggressive for the courtroom; they would probably not survive an American defense lawyer.”
@MichaelScottMoore.bsky.social writes on Trump’s war against drug smugglers in the Caribbean, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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@MichaelScottMoore.bsky.social writes on Trump’s war against drug smugglers in the Caribbean, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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The Intent Behind Trump's War on Drug Smugglers
A former captive of Somali pirates argues the recent US military actions in the Caribbean are overkill — and massing forces may be intended for Venezuela
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November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“The Navy’s methods on this mission are too aggressive for the courtroom; they would probably not survive an American defense lawyer.”
@MichaelScottMoore.bsky.social writes on Trump’s war against drug smugglers in the Caribbean, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
newlinesmag.com/argument/the...
@MichaelScottMoore.bsky.social writes on Trump’s war against drug smugglers in the Caribbean, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
newlinesmag.com/argument/the...
On episode 21 of Radio Free Mike, Francisco Cantú talks about working for — and leaving — the Border Patrol, as well as mission creep north of the wire.
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/021-franci...
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/021-franci...
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
On episode 21 of Radio Free Mike, Francisco Cantú talks about working for — and leaving — the Border Patrol, as well as mission creep north of the wire.
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/021-franci...
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/021-franci...
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NEW: Critics once wanted NATO forces to shoot to kill at Somali skiffs suspected of piracy, just as U.S. forces now do at suspected drug boats. But drug mules are not pirates, argues former piracy hostage @michaelscottmoore.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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Trump’s Strikes on Drug Smugglers Are Unjustified
A former captive of Somali pirates argues the recent US military actions in the Caribbean are overkill — and massing forces may be intended for Venezuela
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November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NEW: Critics once wanted NATO forces to shoot to kill at Somali skiffs suspected of piracy, just as U.S. forces now do at suspected drug boats. But drug mules are not pirates, argues former piracy hostage @michaelscottmoore.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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Here is DHS making false allegations about @katmabu.bsky.social.
Read the affidavit and show me where it alleges that she assaulted anyone.
Spoiler: it doesn't.
The conspiracy charge / title of the statute is throwing people off / leading to a lot of bad faith attacks.
Read the affidavit and show me where it alleges that she assaulted anyone.
Spoiler: it doesn't.
The conspiracy charge / title of the statute is throwing people off / leading to a lot of bad faith attacks.
October 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Here is DHS making false allegations about @katmabu.bsky.social.
Read the affidavit and show me where it alleges that she assaulted anyone.
Spoiler: it doesn't.
The conspiracy charge / title of the statute is throwing people off / leading to a lot of bad faith attacks.
Read the affidavit and show me where it alleges that she assaulted anyone.
Spoiler: it doesn't.
The conspiracy charge / title of the statute is throwing people off / leading to a lot of bad faith attacks.
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On Episode 20 of Radio Free Mike, Brian Klaas talks about political corruption, how it festers, and how it dries up:
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October 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
On Episode 20 of Radio Free Mike, Brian Klaas talks about political corruption, how it festers, and how it dries up:
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In case you’re wondering why prices are going up
October 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
In case you’re wondering why prices are going up
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Here's a photo of my friend and colleague, Jorge Bautista, getting shot in the face with a flashbang grenade. The ICE Agent is so afraid of Jorge (who was posing no threat) that he has wet himself. Please share this photo. Everyone needs to know what cowards ICE agents are.
October 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Here's a photo of my friend and colleague, Jorge Bautista, getting shot in the face with a flashbang grenade. The ICE Agent is so afraid of Jorge (who was posing no threat) that he has wet himself. Please share this photo. Everyone needs to know what cowards ICE agents are.
On Episode 20 of Radio Free Mike, Brian Klaas talks about political corruption, how it festers, and how it dries up:
michaelscottmoore.substack.com
michaelscottmoore.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
On Episode 20 of Radio Free Mike, Brian Klaas talks about political corruption, how it festers, and how it dries up:
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michaelscottmoore.substack.com
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Seen in West Virginia:
October 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Seen in West Virginia:
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Durer’s hare has moved to the forest, for a snack. Yum! By Hans Hoffmann, 1585, at the end of his day.
October 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Durer’s hare has moved to the forest, for a snack. Yum! By Hans Hoffmann, 1585, at the end of his day.
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Tom Zoellner on his new book THE ROAD WAS FULL OF THORNS and the bizarre legal theory that forced Lincoln's hand during the Civil War. Episode 20 of Radio Free Mike:
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October 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tom Zoellner on his new book THE ROAD WAS FULL OF THORNS and the bizarre legal theory that forced Lincoln's hand during the Civil War. Episode 20 of Radio Free Mike:
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/019-tom-zo...
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My talk from @TEDxFoggyBottom about the parallels between hostage-taking and human trafficking.
Share if you think it's worthwhile; I can also deliver an expanded version of it at universities, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHF...
Share if you think it's worthwhile; I can also deliver an expanded version of it at universities, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHF...
What I know about human trafficking—as a former hostage | Michael Scott Moore | TEDxFoggyBottom
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October 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
My talk from @TEDxFoggyBottom about the parallels between hostage-taking and human trafficking.
Share if you think it's worthwhile; I can also deliver an expanded version of it at universities, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHF...
Share if you think it's worthwhile; I can also deliver an expanded version of it at universities, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHF...
Since everyone’s reading Pynchon again it’s worth pointing out that the slangy, jangling tone that so many people hate in Vineland is not different in principle from his 17th c. voice in Mason & Dixon or, I’ll guess, his 1930s narration in the new novel.
October 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Since everyone’s reading Pynchon again it’s worth pointing out that the slangy, jangling tone that so many people hate in Vineland is not different in principle from his 17th c. voice in Mason & Dixon or, I’ll guess, his 1930s narration in the new novel.
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PAY ATTENTION: ICE is filing fake 911 calls in Chicago, weaponizing emergency services to provoke local police.
Ordinary citizens would be charged with a felony. ICE calls it strategy.
Ordinary citizens would be charged with a felony. ICE calls it strategy.
October 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
PAY ATTENTION: ICE is filing fake 911 calls in Chicago, weaponizing emergency services to provoke local police.
Ordinary citizens would be charged with a felony. ICE calls it strategy.
Ordinary citizens would be charged with a felony. ICE calls it strategy.
Tom Zoellner on his new book THE ROAD WAS FULL OF THORNS and the bizarre legal theory that forced Lincoln's hand during the Civil War. Episode 20 of Radio Free Mike:
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/019-tom-zo...
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/019-tom-zo...
October 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tom Zoellner on his new book THE ROAD WAS FULL OF THORNS and the bizarre legal theory that forced Lincoln's hand during the Civil War. Episode 20 of Radio Free Mike:
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/019-tom-zo...
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/019-tom-zo...
My talk from @TEDxFoggyBottom about the parallels between hostage-taking and human trafficking.
Share if you think it's worthwhile; I can also deliver an expanded version of it at universities, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHF...
Share if you think it's worthwhile; I can also deliver an expanded version of it at universities, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHF...
What I know about human trafficking—as a former hostage | Michael Scott Moore | TEDxFoggyBottom
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
My talk from @TEDxFoggyBottom about the parallels between hostage-taking and human trafficking.
Share if you think it's worthwhile; I can also deliver an expanded version of it at universities, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHF...
Share if you think it's worthwhile; I can also deliver an expanded version of it at universities, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHF...
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"When people fight back and they win, like Jimmy Kimmel did recently, I feel like it actually has a good effect." - @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social to @weissmann.substack.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"When people fight back and they win, like Jimmy Kimmel did recently, I feel like it actually has a good effect." - @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social to @weissmann.substack.com
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Bravo to New Mexico on two fronts:
📌 Universal Childcare for every family
📌 Special Session next week to address Medicaid cuts and exploding insurance premiums caused by Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and to take on the corporate hospital crisis
This should be nationwide!
📌 Universal Childcare for every family
📌 Special Session next week to address Medicaid cuts and exploding insurance premiums caused by Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and to take on the corporate hospital crisis
This should be nationwide!
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Bravo to New Mexico on two fronts:
📌 Universal Childcare for every family
📌 Special Session next week to address Medicaid cuts and exploding insurance premiums caused by Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and to take on the corporate hospital crisis
This should be nationwide!
📌 Universal Childcare for every family
📌 Special Session next week to address Medicaid cuts and exploding insurance premiums caused by Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and to take on the corporate hospital crisis
This should be nationwide!
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Sonia Kennebeck on her film REALITY WINNER, and the unfashionable topic of interference in the 2016 election. Episode 18 of Radio Free Mike:
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September 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Sonia Kennebeck on her film REALITY WINNER, and the unfashionable topic of interference in the 2016 election. Episode 18 of Radio Free Mike:
michaelscottmoore.substack.com/p/018-sonia-...
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An archaeological dig on the Greek island of Naxos is overturning our assumptions about what it is to be human, writes Sophie Holloway for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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A Greek Island’s First Settlers Weren’t Human
An archaeological dig on Naxos is overturning our assumptions about who Neanderthals were — and how they differed from Homo sapiens
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September 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
An archaeological dig on the Greek island of Naxos is overturning our assumptions about what it is to be human, writes Sophie Holloway for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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