Michael Kelley
@michael-kelley.bsky.social
Public Interest Attorney based out of Hartford, Connecticut
<3 for my Santa Fe / NYC / Miami / San Diego fams
<3 for my Santa Fe / NYC / Miami / San Diego fams
The Venn diagram between the Trump Administration and Taylor Lorenz confirms the validity of the Venn diagram
December 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Venn diagram between the Trump Administration and Taylor Lorenz confirms the validity of the Venn diagram
Twitter users really experienced the frog-in-a-boiling-pot parable when it comes to videos showing people losing their lives. Hard to believe, but you can log on one of the top social media sites in the world and be shown videos, unprompted, of death. Depraved on so many levels.
It's important to note for the consultant people: Kat is tied for first place, she's raised more money in this race than anyone else, and she hasn't used Twitter in months.
It's a website filled with racist AI snuff films and it's rigged against you specifically. There's no good reason to use it.
It's a website filled with racist AI snuff films and it's rigged against you specifically. There's no good reason to use it.
This has always been a Bluesky-first campaign. But as of today, we will no longer be using Twitter. At all.
And I'm calling on other candidates to follow suit.
And I'm calling on other candidates to follow suit.
December 23, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Twitter users really experienced the frog-in-a-boiling-pot parable when it comes to videos showing people losing their lives. Hard to believe, but you can log on one of the top social media sites in the world and be shown videos, unprompted, of death. Depraved on so many levels.
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The segment seems to contradict Bari’s assertion that the Trump administration didn’t respond to request for comment. Per the report, 60 Minutes reached out to DHS who declined a request for an interview and referred all questions about CECOT to El Salvador.
December 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The segment seems to contradict Bari’s assertion that the Trump administration didn’t respond to request for comment. Per the report, 60 Minutes reached out to DHS who declined a request for an interview and referred all questions about CECOT to El Salvador.
The intensity of this speech is raising questions that are answered by the sniffles
December 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The intensity of this speech is raising questions that are answered by the sniffles
Just another opportunity to point out that, for a supposed “dyed blue” state like Connecticut with 7 Dem members in Congress, the list of those speaking out against war in Venezuela is shockingly small.
#CTpol #Nutmegsky
#CTpol #Nutmegsky
This would be a very good moment for Democratic leaders to increase the political salience of unnecessary wars
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Just another opportunity to point out that, for a supposed “dyed blue” state like Connecticut with 7 Dem members in Congress, the list of those speaking out against war in Venezuela is shockingly small.
#CTpol #Nutmegsky
#CTpol #Nutmegsky
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If Trump announces a new and illegal regime change war against Venezuela tonight pay attention to which elected Democrats stay silent and don’t vociferously oppose and condemn him for it - and then make sure those Dems are subjected to primary challenges next year.
December 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
If Trump announces a new and illegal regime change war against Venezuela tonight pay attention to which elected Democrats stay silent and don’t vociferously oppose and condemn him for it - and then make sure those Dems are subjected to primary challenges next year.
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New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker stressed that the city he leads “[does] more than any other city in the state” for those experiencing homelessness.
One advocate balked.
“Doing more than nothing doesn't mean that it's enough. If someone is still at risk of dying on the street, then it's not enough.”
One advocate balked.
“Doing more than nothing doesn't mean that it's enough. If someone is still at risk of dying on the street, then it's not enough.”
After man dies on New Haven Green, homeless advocates push for better cold-weather services
The death of the 65-year-old is still under investigation, city officials said.
www.ctpublic.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker stressed that the city he leads “[does] more than any other city in the state” for those experiencing homelessness.
One advocate balked.
“Doing more than nothing doesn't mean that it's enough. If someone is still at risk of dying on the street, then it's not enough.”
One advocate balked.
“Doing more than nothing doesn't mean that it's enough. If someone is still at risk of dying on the street, then it's not enough.”
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This is absolutely correct. A constitution is every citizen's compact with the government, not some secret scroll that only members of a priest caste are allowed to access.
It's largely lost today because we've allowed constitutional law to become the exclusive preserve of lawyers, but the original idea of written constitutionalism was partly one of public education, publicity, & (proto-)democracy—people should be able to read & come to know the law which binds them
The evidence is the text. All you have to do is read the Constitution.
December 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This is absolutely correct. A constitution is every citizen's compact with the government, not some secret scroll that only members of a priest caste are allowed to access.
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The fact that people won't even leave a high tax jurisdiction when it means just moving across a river should tell you how absurd it is that taxes would make wealthy people leave an entire state.
I was told everyone was leaving.
@fortune.com #NYC
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December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The fact that people won't even leave a high tax jurisdiction when it means just moving across a river should tell you how absurd it is that taxes would make wealthy people leave an entire state.
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a legit "what they took from us"
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
a legit "what they took from us"
Is there anyone from Connecticut's Congressional delegation speaking out about preventing an impending war against Venezuela other than Murphy? I'm seeing more outrage over war crimes than conducting a war without authorization. #Nutmegsky #CTPol
December 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Is there anyone from Connecticut's Congressional delegation speaking out about preventing an impending war against Venezuela other than Murphy? I'm seeing more outrage over war crimes than conducting a war without authorization. #Nutmegsky #CTPol
Not sure if Hartford-area drivers are prepared for the sheer mileage of middle turn lanes they’re getting.
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Not sure if Hartford-area drivers are prepared for the sheer mileage of middle turn lanes they’re getting.
What's stopping the state from telling the City of Bridgeport "you guys don't need to worry, we're setting up a commission to conduct your next several elections"? Reducing corruption in Connecticut's largest city sounds like a bipartisan goal. #CTPol #Nutmegsky
Sigh...
Bridgeport City Council member Castillo charged in ballot fraud case arrested again. Article below.:
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
Bridgeport City Council member Castillo charged in ballot fraud case arrested again. Article below.:
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
Bridgeport City Council member charged in ballot fraud case arrested for fourth time
The councilman already is facing multiple charges in connection with ballot fraud accusations.
www.ctpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
What's stopping the state from telling the City of Bridgeport "you guys don't need to worry, we're setting up a commission to conduct your next several elections"? Reducing corruption in Connecticut's largest city sounds like a bipartisan goal. #CTPol #Nutmegsky
Just wild that, a hundred years later, residents in West Hartford are making the same exact arguments to try and stop the redevelopment of the old Uconn campus. Shouldn't surprise folks that the most popular book on redlining mentions the town by name.
And to my fellow New England Democrats: our single SF-only neighborhoods didn’t inadvertently cause segregation, segregation was the intent. Here is Josiah Woods, the pioneer of zoning in CT, saying the goal was to make West Hartford a suburban town for “real homes.”
November 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Just wild that, a hundred years later, residents in West Hartford are making the same exact arguments to try and stop the redevelopment of the old Uconn campus. Shouldn't surprise folks that the most popular book on redlining mentions the town by name.
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The perfect Metroid movie is directed by Terrence Malick and has practical puppets by The Henson Company, send skeet.
I still think about that @marioprime.bsky.social post about how the Metroid movie should just be shots of alien landscapes with Chozo poetry
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The perfect Metroid movie is directed by Terrence Malick and has practical puppets by The Henson Company, send skeet.
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Lamont’s contempt for Connecticut’s public institutions and working people should be disqualifying 🚮
Gov. Ned Lamont has events planned Friday to define himself as central to continuing a fiscal recovery brought to life on his watch.
Today, the curtain goes up on Ned Lamont's bid for a third term
Gov. Ned Lamont has events planned Friday to define himself as central to continuing a fiscal recovery brought to life on his watch.
ctmirror.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Lamont’s contempt for Connecticut’s public institutions and working people should be disqualifying 🚮
Real 4D-Chess move. The obvious answer for "why did the Democrats never release the Epstein files?" is because high-level politicians and funders are in them. Now we're going to see all of that -- with anything that may implicate Trump continued to be held back.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
After email release, Trump calls on DOJ to probe Democrats tied to Epstein
Trump's call came after House Democrats released emails in which Epstein, a convicted sex offender, alleged the president "knew about the girls."
www.usatoday.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Real 4D-Chess move. The obvious answer for "why did the Democrats never release the Epstein files?" is because high-level politicians and funders are in them. Now we're going to see all of that -- with anything that may implicate Trump continued to be held back.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
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Fascism demands to be taken seriously and to be feared. That makes mockery a powerful tool. Is it how you "beat" fascism? I wouldn't go that far. But inflatable Reptar has surely poked a clearer hole in the story the White House is telling that the Democratic Party's multimillion dollar comms shops.
This video is everywhere because it's a hilarious visual refutation of Portland being on fire. You can't get a mass movement going without convincing the masses
so yes, this does do something actually
so yes, this does do something actually
October 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Fascism demands to be taken seriously and to be feared. That makes mockery a powerful tool. Is it how you "beat" fascism? I wouldn't go that far. But inflatable Reptar has surely poked a clearer hole in the story the White House is telling that the Democratic Party's multimillion dollar comms shops.
Never forget that Senator Murphy spent the last year of the Biden administration campaigning for an immigration reform bill that would have given billions to DHS to expand their enforcement & detention abilities. He is part of the problem, not the solution.
#CTPol #Nutmegsky
#CTPol #Nutmegsky
October 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Never forget that Senator Murphy spent the last year of the Biden administration campaigning for an immigration reform bill that would have given billions to DHS to expand their enforcement & detention abilities. He is part of the problem, not the solution.
#CTPol #Nutmegsky
#CTPol #Nutmegsky
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Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
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I just watched a video of an ICE agent trying to find a costumed frog's rear air hole to stick pepper spray in it, and, like, why are we paying people to do this
October 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I just watched a video of an ICE agent trying to find a costumed frog's rear air hole to stick pepper spray in it, and, like, why are we paying people to do this
Deleted Nextdoor because introducing "local news" (crime reports) coupled with AI prompts has turned the neighbors-helping-neighbors website into Facebook Lite. The enshittification of the Internet is real.
October 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Deleted Nextdoor because introducing "local news" (crime reports) coupled with AI prompts has turned the neighbors-helping-neighbors website into Facebook Lite. The enshittification of the Internet is real.
"But missing are hints of what else Edward Miner Lamont Jr. wants to accomplish if reelected[.]"
When you can't even drum up interest from the reporter who has never turned down an opportunity to cover you, it's time to hang it up.
#CTPol #Nutmegsky
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When you can't even drum up interest from the reporter who has never turned down an opportunity to cover you, it's time to hang it up.
#CTPol #Nutmegsky
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It's clear Lamont wants a 3rd term, less so what he would do
Gov. Ned Lamont has intended to contrast his steady pragmatism with the drama of Trump. To that end, the federal shutdown has been a gift.
ctmirror.org
October 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"But missing are hints of what else Edward Miner Lamont Jr. wants to accomplish if reelected[.]"
When you can't even drum up interest from the reporter who has never turned down an opportunity to cover you, it's time to hang it up.
#CTPol #Nutmegsky
ctmirror.org/2025/10/05/n...
When you can't even drum up interest from the reporter who has never turned down an opportunity to cover you, it's time to hang it up.
#CTPol #Nutmegsky
ctmirror.org/2025/10/05/n...