murchgator
@murchgator.bsky.social
He/him. Outdoorsman, football junkie, conservation advocate, veteran, and in search of the perfect chocolate croissant.
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🚨 Trump & Republicans are coming for Veterans’ care and the benefits millions rely on.
They think no one will fight back. They’re wrong.
If you’ll be impacted, we need your story.
Speak out now ➡️ bit.ly/44CSgLT
They think no one will fight back. They’re wrong.
If you’ll be impacted, we need your story.
Speak out now ➡️ bit.ly/44CSgLT
June 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🚨 Trump & Republicans are coming for Veterans’ care and the benefits millions rely on.
They think no one will fight back. They’re wrong.
If you’ll be impacted, we need your story.
Speak out now ➡️ bit.ly/44CSgLT
They think no one will fight back. They’re wrong.
If you’ll be impacted, we need your story.
Speak out now ➡️ bit.ly/44CSgLT
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Together with my fellow Democrats, I am determined to defend every day the Constitution and Bill of Rights—and all the programmatic achievements of democracy like Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security—until we end Trump’s reign of lawlessness and injustice.
June 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Together with my fellow Democrats, I am determined to defend every day the Constitution and Bill of Rights—and all the programmatic achievements of democracy like Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security—until we end Trump’s reign of lawlessness and injustice.
"Reelecting an individual culpable for January 6 who has twice made a mockery of the presidential oath of office is itself a constitutional crisis. Nothing in his past or current behavior suggests that Trump has ever felt fidelity to his constitutional duties." washingtonmonthly.com/2025/06/27/i...
It’s Not Just a Constitutional Crisis in the Trump Era. It’s Constitutional Failure | Washington Monthly
While Trump defies constitutional norms, Congress remains conspicuously silent and the Supreme Court has abdicated its responsibility.
washingtonmonthly.com
June 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"Reelecting an individual culpable for January 6 who has twice made a mockery of the presidential oath of office is itself a constitutional crisis. Nothing in his past or current behavior suggests that Trump has ever felt fidelity to his constitutional duties." washingtonmonthly.com/2025/06/27/i...
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Murkowski plans amendment to ease solar, wind tax credit phaseouts.
Murkowski plans amendment to ease solar, wind tax credit phaseouts
www.politico.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Murkowski plans amendment to ease solar, wind tax credit phaseouts.
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Benjamin Wallace-Wells writes about the Minneapolis shootings and the dangers of a political environment in which it’s unclear who represents what area of law enforcement—and where the limits of their mission lie. nyer.cm/sn7MBGV
June 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Benjamin Wallace-Wells writes about the Minneapolis shootings and the dangers of a political environment in which it’s unclear who represents what area of law enforcement—and where the limits of their mission lie. nyer.cm/sn7MBGV
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I signed the final bills Melissa Hortman shepherded through the most narrowly divided legislature in the county. All of them bipartisan.
We debated, we found common ground, and we compromised.
That’s how democracy should function.
We debated, we found common ground, and we compromised.
That’s how democracy should function.
June 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I signed the final bills Melissa Hortman shepherded through the most narrowly divided legislature in the county. All of them bipartisan.
We debated, we found common ground, and we compromised.
That’s how democracy should function.
We debated, we found common ground, and we compromised.
That’s how democracy should function.
apnews.com/article/supr...
Correction from the AP text: a stunning setback for parents' rights to make medical decisions on behalf of their children rather than the government making those decisions.
Correction from the AP text: a stunning setback for parents' rights to make medical decisions on behalf of their children rather than the government making those decisions.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights
An American Civil Liberties Union lawyer says the Supreme Court decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors is “a devastating loss for transgender people” and "e...
apnews.com
June 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
apnews.com/article/supr...
Correction from the AP text: a stunning setback for parents' rights to make medical decisions on behalf of their children rather than the government making those decisions.
Correction from the AP text: a stunning setback for parents' rights to make medical decisions on behalf of their children rather than the government making those decisions.
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Don’t rank Cuomo.
June 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Don’t rank Cuomo.
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Great line here: "Considered individually, defendants’ legal arguments are meritless. Considered in the aggregate, they are terrifying."
June 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Great line here: "Considered individually, defendants’ legal arguments are meritless. Considered in the aggregate, they are terrifying."
Observation from the Rockville, MD "No Kings" event along Rockville Pike and had fantastic turnout. Positive honks and waves from drivers outnumbered middle fingers about 50:1. Of the fingers, all but one were from angry middle aged white guys alone in vehicles on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
June 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Observation from the Rockville, MD "No Kings" event along Rockville Pike and had fantastic turnout. Positive honks and waves from drivers outnumbered middle fingers about 50:1. Of the fingers, all but one were from angry middle aged white guys alone in vehicles on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
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My law firm is currently litigating 55 voting and election cases in 24 states. Two points:
This is a very large caseload for this point in the election cycle.
It is more evenly spread across states than usual which reflects the creep of voter suppression laws into even safe GOP states.
This is a very large caseload for this point in the election cycle.
It is more evenly spread across states than usual which reflects the creep of voter suppression laws into even safe GOP states.
June 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
My law firm is currently litigating 55 voting and election cases in 24 states. Two points:
This is a very large caseload for this point in the election cycle.
It is more evenly spread across states than usual which reflects the creep of voter suppression laws into even safe GOP states.
This is a very large caseload for this point in the election cycle.
It is more evenly spread across states than usual which reflects the creep of voter suppression laws into even safe GOP states.
Walking from work to my dentist in downtown DC, early on a Thursday afternoon. A disheveled obviously drunk man comes stumbling out of Camelot (if you know you know) onto the sidewalk. It was Bob Novak.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
June 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Walking from work to my dentist in downtown DC, early on a Thursday afternoon. A disheveled obviously drunk man comes stumbling out of Camelot (if you know you know) onto the sidewalk. It was Bob Novak.
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shoutout to every idiot who believed that trump would "end the wars"
June 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
shoutout to every idiot who believed that trump would "end the wars"
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BREAKING: HHS just killed a $600M Moderna contract for pandemic flu vaccines.
The platform: mRNA—the fastest we have against threats like H5N1.
The reason? RFK Jr.’s skepticism.
The risk? Deadly delays when the next pandemic hits.
www.statnews.com/2025/05/28/m... #BlueSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky
The platform: mRNA—the fastest we have against threats like H5N1.
The reason? RFK Jr.’s skepticism.
The risk? Deadly delays when the next pandemic hits.
www.statnews.com/2025/05/28/m... #BlueSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky
HHS cancels nearly $600 million Moderna contract on vaccines for flu pandemics
HHS has notified Moderna that it is canceling a nearly $600 million contract for vaccines for flu strains that could trigger future pandemics.
www.statnews.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
BREAKING: HHS just killed a $600M Moderna contract for pandemic flu vaccines.
The platform: mRNA—the fastest we have against threats like H5N1.
The reason? RFK Jr.’s skepticism.
The risk? Deadly delays when the next pandemic hits.
www.statnews.com/2025/05/28/m... #BlueSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky
The platform: mRNA—the fastest we have against threats like H5N1.
The reason? RFK Jr.’s skepticism.
The risk? Deadly delays when the next pandemic hits.
www.statnews.com/2025/05/28/m... #BlueSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky
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One might have thought that last November, when Missourians voted to enshrine “reproductive freedom" in the state constitution, that would have been the end of the conversation.
Alas, the Missouri Supreme Court doesn’t seem to be inclined to listen. This week, the court halted abortions.
Alas, the Missouri Supreme Court doesn’t seem to be inclined to listen. This week, the court halted abortions.
Missouri Supreme Court defies voters, halts abortions in the state
Despite passage of a constitutional amendment last fall, the ping-pong battle over "reproductive freedom" continues.
www.motherjones.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
One might have thought that last November, when Missourians voted to enshrine “reproductive freedom" in the state constitution, that would have been the end of the conversation.
Alas, the Missouri Supreme Court doesn’t seem to be inclined to listen. This week, the court halted abortions.
Alas, the Missouri Supreme Court doesn’t seem to be inclined to listen. This week, the court halted abortions.
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When the Trump admin says they love the military and our veterans, make sure everyone understands the number of VA employees who are being cut. Not to mention, a vast portion of the federal workforce being let go are veterans.
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At Veterans Affairs, plan for sweeping cuts tanks morale
The government’s second-largest agency, serving some of America’s most vulnerable citizens, is slated to lose 83,000 employees under Trump administration cutbacks.
wapo.st
May 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
When the Trump admin says they love the military and our veterans, make sure everyone understands the number of VA employees who are being cut. Not to mention, a vast portion of the federal workforce being let go are veterans.
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Another terrible idea
Another terrible idea
Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear power, speed up approvals
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to speed up the development of nuclear power and grant the energy secretary authority to approve advanced reactor designs and projects.
apnews.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
apnews.com/article/new-...
Another terrible idea
Another terrible idea
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And it’s coming from inside the house
BREAKING: Scott Pelley just risked everything to make one thing clear:
The attack on free speech isn’t coming—it’s already here.
Journalists are being silenced, critics are being punished, and most of the media’s playing dead.
This is state-sponsored suppression. This is dictatorship in real time.
The attack on free speech isn’t coming—it’s already here.
Journalists are being silenced, critics are being punished, and most of the media’s playing dead.
This is state-sponsored suppression. This is dictatorship in real time.
May 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
And it’s coming from inside the house
apnews.com/article/alab... study reveals hurricane resilience programs are paying off for homeowners and insurers
Alabama study reveals hurricane resilience programs are paying off for homeowners and insurers
A new Alabama study of hurricane-affected homes sends a clear message to insurers and homeowners nationwide: climate-resilient construction methods can protect homes, and save a lot of money.
apnews.com
May 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
apnews.com/article/alab... study reveals hurricane resilience programs are paying off for homeowners and insurers
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Well payed, Harvard, well played.
Harvard offers FREE American Government course.
Harvard offers FREE American Government course.
May 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Well payed, Harvard, well played.
Harvard offers FREE American Government course.
Harvard offers FREE American Government course.