Tom Murphy
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Rapidly-graying communications professional. My personal opinions do not reflect those of my employer.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2016
State legislatures all over the country are introducing dangerous legislation on homelessness. If you have not signed up to advocate against these laws, now is the time: https://t.co/zmU2cXoWuA
endhomelessness.org
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.
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Mark you this, Bassanio, The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek, A goodly apple rotten at the heart: O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” - Matthew 5:9
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James Carville on Venezuela: “Never underestimate what Trump will do to distract from Jeffrey Epstein, while average people are about to be shoved into health insurance they can’t afford and we pile on $3 trillion in new debt.”
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Imagine if Jake Paul getting knocked out was the first domino to fall in things finally taking a turn for the better in the world.
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Americans don’t support it.
New National Poll Shows Strong Doubts Over Trump Administration’s Sudden Actions to Upend Federal Homelessness Programs
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“It’s disguised as work requirements and term limits, but in reality it’s a way to strip families of their benefits,” said Deborah Thrope of the National Housing Law Project. “This is a huge departure from how the HUD programs have been run.” https://t.co/QGeqlezxE1
propublica.org
Drafts of unpublished rules obtained by ProPublica detail plans that would open the door to full-time work requirements, two-year limits on living in federally supported housing and stripping aid...
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Forcing seniors and disabled people back onto the streets isn’t “reform.” It’s cruelty. HUD’s new funding rules gut Housing First and could push 170,000 people into homelessness—right as the crisis hits historic levels. Read why advocates are sounding the alarm ⬇️
invisiblepeople.tv
HUD’s new funding rules gut Housing First, redirect money toward ideology-driven programs, and put 170,000 people at risk of homelessness.
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Thousands of Ohio households at risk of returning to homelessness due to HUD cuts
wosu.org
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development capped funds for programs that house formerly homeless people at 30% of their previous allocation.
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New polling shows strong public opposition to HUD’s plan to take permanent housing away from 170,000 people who used to be homeless
endhomelessness.org
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.
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Just because someone is unemployed does not mean they deserve to be homeless.
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New HUD guidelines could wipe out 1,400 homes for metro Phoenix's unhoused https://t.co/P5aL9qN1VQ via @azcentral
azcentral.com
Nearly 1,400 housing units for the Valley’s homeless population could vanish amid the federal government’s shift away from housing-first initiatives.
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NEW: Recent @MorningConsult polling shows that most Americans think the Trump Administration should not cut long term housing assistance for homeless people. https://t.co/NnkPyYaAAx
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Telling people to 'live within their means' is pissing me off. People are living in tents, vehicles, and shelters while working full time jobs. You cant out-budget an economy that turns basic necessity into a luxury. Stop saying that shit to people.
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the most under-appreciated local government success over the past three years? it’s actually Baltimore imo -murders down 60% -major pro-housing reforms including ending parking mandates, legalizing single-stair buildings, and permitting denser housing
Today, I signed a package of bills to make housing in Baltimore more abundant and affordable. These bills will help folks buy a home and grow wealth, counter decades of disinvestment, and make sure both long-time and new residents feel the benefits of Baltimore's Renaissance.
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Homeless services providers fear Trump cuts could push over 100,000 people back onto the streets | Here & Now
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development plans deep cuts to long-term housing.
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced changes to the Continuum of Care (CoC) program, the largest federal source of funding for homelessness assistance. The changes will limit the amount of CoC funds that can be used for permanent
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HUD’s New Homelessness Policy Will Make Things Worse — Here’s the Truth https://t.co/9obf2I3Xkm
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@darreldrowland Defunding these programs will force many of them to shut down, leaving their residents with few options but to return to the streets. https://t.co/KIVDpKpRKy
cohhio.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 14, 2025 CONTACT: Communications Director Marcus Roth HUD Jeopardizes the Homes of 10,000 Formerly Homeless Ohio Households More than 10,000 Ohio households – and 170,000...
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When guys who take punches in the head for a living can see through it all……
BREAKING: UFC fighter Brandon Royval, after refusing to fight at the White House: “I don’t give a fuck about any of our political figures right now, and it’s like to fight in front of them seems like some fucking ‘Hunger Games’ type of fucking shit. I don’t give a fuck to fight
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