Archive - From the Desk of Honorable Patrick J. Murphy

Reporting On a Divided Nation

My conversation with Salena Zito, author of 'Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland'

Jul 15 •

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Be a Patriot (Not a Parrot)

Taking care of your neighbor isn’t socialism. It’s American.

Jul 8 •

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Pride Is Patriotism - Fight the Good Fight

What 10 Years of Marriage Equality Teaches Us About America

Jul 1 •

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June 2025

What You Need to Know About Iranian Counterattacks

Cyber retaliation is real and veterans need to be ready.

Jun 24 •

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The Alarming Normalization of Political Violence in America

Political violence in America is no longer a bug, but a feature.

Jun 17 •

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Always Kiss Your Father Goodbye

This week’s Father’s Day Substack is brought to you by two former prosecutors, proud sons of law enforcement, and past and present members of Congress:

Jun 15 •

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Trump Is Literally Deporting Jesus

A man who portrayed Jesus Christ in his local church’s play has been deported by ICE.

Jun 10 •

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Where is Congress’s Moral Courage to do Its Job?

Medicaid is shrinking. The debt is exploding. International students are leaving. And Congress isn’t doing a thing.

Jun 3 •

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May 2025

Time for a Sacred Pause

America needs more than cookouts on Memorial Day—we need a collective reckoning with where we’re at.

May 27 •

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The Keynote Speech I Wanted to Give, But Didn’t

A message to the next generation: I’m sorry. You deserve better.

May 20 •

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10 Years Later: Surviving the Philadelphia Amtrak Crash

Ten years ago, I survived a train crash that killed eight and injured over 200. I haven’t stopped thinking about it since.

May 12 •

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My Mom Dumped Jesus For Jack Murphy (While Keeping Her Faith)

And Thank God She Did.

May 11 •

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