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Jon Murad retweeted
I always speak about the police running towards danger when everyone else runs away — that happened today.
Officers ran towards a man carrying an ignited suspicious device. They put the safety of others above their own.
Today, as always, I thank them for their noble service.
Jon Murad retweeted
I want to congratulate my good friend and professional colleague, Jon Murad, on his permanent appointment as Commissioner of Corrections for the State of Vermont. Jon is a visionary leader and exceptional, motivational manager who will continue to bring these talents and abilities to this very important position. I wish him and his agency every success as they go forward. All the best, Jon. They are lucky to have you.
🔗governor.vermont.gov/press-r…
Jon Murad retweeted
Wait. An organic unregulated free market creates downward price pressure on a remarkably popular product?
Like, wow.
Has anyone ever heard of anything like this transpiring before?
Fascinating: Eager GLP-1 consumers bypassed the traditional employer-based insurance system and instead turned to cash/direct-payments (+ telehealth scrips), leading to a Big Pharma price war and now cheap brand-name drugs: wsj.com/health/pharma/the-we…
Jon Murad retweeted
Andy Serkis recording The Lord of the Rings audiobook, casually shifting into pure unhinged brilliance about 25 seconds in.
"I realized that what was holding me up was exactly what would resolve the problem." - Sir Andrew Wiles. Even when it's 358 years of questing for the proof for Fermat's Last Theorem.
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Jon Murad retweeted
Saddened by the news of Tom Stoppard’s passing. Possibly the greatest playwright of his era—definitely the most playful. ‘Shakespeare in Love’ is full of clever tributes for Bard fans, plus this gem: for anyone who’s acted, it’s the truest line about theatre ever written.
Jon Murad retweeted
After Anthony Barksdale became deputy police commissioner in Baltimore, homicides plummeted, falling under 200/year for the first time in decades in 2011. Arrests fell sharply too, as the dep't targeted the most violent offenders.
He left the job for health reasons.
After Freddie Gray's death and ensuing unrest in 2015, homicides surged to over 300, year after year.
Barksdale returned as deputy mayor for public safety, in 2022. Homicides have since plummeted again, with 113 so far this year.
Correlation is not causation. But Tony Barksdale's impact in Baltimore is undeniable.
He died today, at 53. RIP.
This is a worthwhile read.
Forced Drug Treatment Isn’t Horrific. It’s a Relief. nytimes.com/2025/09/02/opini…
Jon Murad retweeted
🧵This morning's @nytimes editorial on crime is really remarkable in that it seems to reflect really genuine shifts on the editorial board with respect to policing and public safety. Consider the following excerpts:
Jon Murad retweeted
Beautiful evening in Catamount Country with new @uvmvermont President Dr. Tromp, @UVMmsoccer Head Coach Rob Dow & Director of Athletics Jeff Schulman '89 watching on as @VermontGreenFC completed their undefeated 2025 campaign with another Vermont National Title.
#UTG | #LetsRally
Jon Murad retweeted
NYPD Detective Didarul Islam was murdered while protecting our city from the very evil most people avoid. He went toward danger because it is a calling. His legacy is forever one of service, courage, and the ultimate sacrifice — a life that mattered. We will #NeverForget.
