Sean Morrow

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Senior Writer, The Class Room at More Perfect Union

"the most effective troll in history" and writer for The Class Room @moreperfectus.

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Articles

This Is the Loophole That’s Screwing Up the Tax System

2 months ago | substack.perfectunion.us | Sean Morrow

By Sean Morrow, More Perfect UnionYou likely pay a larger percentage in taxes than billionaire Stephen A. Schwarzman, the CEO and founder of Blackstone, pays for one of his main income streams. Of course, you don’t pay more total than he does: billionaires pay some tax. But if you make more than $45,000 a year, you’re paying more per dollar than Schwarzman — the 28th richest person in the world, according to Forbes.
Kids need digital skills. It's never too early to get tots tech-ready

2 months ago | bigissue.com | Sean Morrow

Rosemount Lifelong Learning supports the learning and development of individuals in North Glasgow and beyond.
Medicare Advantage Denied My Dying Mom a Bed

Dec 6, 2024 | substack.perfectunion.us | Sean Morrow

By Sean Morrow, More Perfect UnionWe don’t need to tell you the American health care system is broken. But I want to talk about one particularly egregious way health insurance companies have managed to make this system even worse. In May 2023, my mom was suffering from late-stage cancer and staying in a rehab nursing facility while we tried to figure out the next steps in her care plan.
The Bams of Grasslands Farm

Dec 5, 2024 | bbrief.co.za | Sean Morrow

A Family HistoryBy Seán MorrowThe Bam family hailed from Goqwana, near Tsolo, in the Transkei region of South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The Bams of Grasslands Farm focuses on six siblings, their ancestors and particularly Fikile and Brigalia Bam. Notably, Fikile and Brigalia emerged as prominent public figures in their respective spheres. Biographies focus on individuals rather than broad political, economic or social movements.
Combating Terrorism Center at West Point

Nov 22, 2024 | ctc.westpoint.edu | Kristina Hummel |Don Rassler |Sean Morrow |Brian Dodwell

From the DirectorI’m thankful to borrow this space from our Editor-in Chief, Paul Cruikshank. Our CTC Sentinel, its editorial board, and our incredible contributors have long provided our readers with details, data, and insight on terrorist groups, tools of violence, trends, and counterterrorism. In short, Sentinel has helped drive the conversations on what to think about for our global audience.
Convergence and the CT Return on Investment: A Framework

Nov 22, 2024 | ctc.westpoint.edu | Kristina Hummel |Don Rassler |Sean Morrow

Abstract: Since 2018, the United States has been trying to figure out what counterterrorism looks like during an era of strategic competition, and how it can maximize and optimize returns from its counterterrorism investments.
A View from the CT Foxhole: General Bryan Fenton, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command

Nov 22, 2024 | ctc.westpoint.edu | Kristina Hummel |Sean Morrow |Don Rassler

General Bryan P. Fenton is a career Special Forces (Green Beret) Officer. He currently serves as the 13th Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) where he oversees all Special Operations for the U.S. Department of Defense. Before assuming command of USSOCOM, General Fenton served as the Commander of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Prior to that, he was the Senior Military Assistant for two U.S. Secretaries of Defense.
The Lobbying Campaign to Keep Microplastics in the Water

Oct 10, 2024 | substack.perfectunion.us | Sean Morrow

by Sean Morrow, More Perfect UnionRemember microbeads? The mid-2010s panic around the little plastic beads in soaps, exfoliating face washes, and whitening toothpaste that got everyone all riled up? In 2015, the Microbead-Free Waters Act was passed to ban rinse-off cosmetics that contain intentionally added plastic microbeads. It was hardly controversial; the Senate approved it with unanimous support. But the bill also had a surprising ally: the plastics industry.
April 2024 – Combating Terrorism Center at West Point

Apr 30, 2024 | ctc.westpoint.edu | Kristina Hummel |Michael Knights |Sean Morrow |Paul Williams

From the EditorIn this month’s feature article, Michael Knights provides a highly detailed assessment of the six-month Houthi war effort that has seen the Tehran-backed group launch missiles at Israel and attack shipping off the coasts of Yemen.
February 2024 – Combating Terrorism Center at West Point

Feb 22, 2024 | ctc.westpoint.edu | Kristina Hummel |Don Rassler |Sean Morrow |Daisy Muibu

From the EditorLong-range aerial attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group, including a ballistic missile that traveled at least a thousand miles toward Israel before being intercepted (reportedly in space) on October 31, 2023, are focusing minds on long-range stand-off terrorism.