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I Support Systemic Change That Will Prevent This From Ever Happening Again

June 6, 2020 michaelmurtaugh

5/31/2020 (Originally From Michael Murtaugh Facebook Post) As a native of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul (my hometown), I…

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Resolve.

March 21, 2020 michaelmurtaugh 3 Comments

Resolve, in a time of great challenge, defines us and leads us through difficult times. It has been months since…

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Posted in: News, Politics

Walk.

October 5, 2019 michaelmurtaugh 2 Comments

Walk. I know you can do this… In your own way: 21 days ago, I woke up on a Sunday…

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Presidential words (clearly) matter: Decency matters, more.

July 28, 2019 michaelmurtaugh

Just imagine for just a second, these words being written by a President of the United States in (let’s say)…

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11/06/2018: Vote

November 3, 2018 michaelmurtaugh 1 Comment

Mike’s Commentary: In two days, America has an opportunity to change political course.  Will it? It should. In February, I…

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Enough – Leading to Action – Preventing Gun Violence in America

March 27, 2018 michaelmurtaugh 1 Comment

Hi folks, Please see my previous post from 2/18/18 for additional context: http://michaelmurtaugh.com/story-of-the-week-after-parkland-more-of-the-same-or-a-change/ Saturday marked the first political march I’ve…

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Story of the Week: After Parkland – More of the same… or a change?

February 18, 2018 michaelmurtaugh

For this post, I have decided to take a step back and let the people that are part of the…

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Story of the Week: U.S. Offshore Drilling – Roll Back of Ban? (Part II)

January 14, 2018 michaelmurtaugh

See previous blog post on this subject: Story of the Week: U.S. Offshore Drilling – Roll Back of Ban (Part…

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Story of the Week: U.S. Offshore Drilling – Roll Back of Ban (Part I)

January 6, 2018 michaelmurtaugh

Happy new year, folks!  I had a great time celebrating Christmas and New Year’s with family and friends up in…

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A Strong Middle Class = A Strong Nation

December 16, 2017 michaelmurtaugh

I know I haven’t written in a while, but I wanted to take a little break.  Wow, what a few…

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Senate Tax Cut Bill – Can’t We Do Better?

December 2, 2017 michaelmurtaugh

I am trying to look at this issue from a bipartisan standpoint, but I am having great difficulty in doing…

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Sexual Assault: Bigger Than Party. Not Acceptable.

November 16, 2017 michaelmurtaugh 2 Comments

Folks, the last few weeks have been dizzying.  From Harvey Weinstein to Kevin Spacey to Roy Moore to Al Franken. …

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Election 2017 – Breath of Fresh Air!

November 7, 2017 michaelmurtaugh

Some great political stories about tonight.  PLUS, history MADE in my state!!!  Definitely a breath of fresh air: History Made…

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Another Awful Night

November 5, 2017 michaelmurtaugh

A week of awful terror… book-ended by New York City, New York and Sutherland Springs, Texas (outside of San Antonio). …

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  • I Support Systemic Change That Will Prevent This From Ever Happening Again June 6, 2020
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