Hal Madsen
@halmadsen.bsky.social
Retired copy editor living on the Maine coast, loving my family and friends, and looking forward to the day Americans realize how badly they’ve been duped. And oh yes, an AFC Wimbledon supporter. Go Wombles! #ProudBlue
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JD Vance gets loudly booed at the Olympics:
"There is the Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha. Oop—those are a lot of boos for him."
"There is the Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha. Oop—those are a lot of boos for him."
February 6, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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#ProudBlue
Greed is Killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.
Great choice of clip. Except, Gordon, it isn't free market capitalism. It's vulture capitalism politically rigged to make the rich richer at the expense of, and future of, the rest of the country.
Greed is Killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.
Great choice of clip. Except, Gordon, it isn't free market capitalism. It's vulture capitalism politically rigged to make the rich richer at the expense of, and future of, the rest of the country.
#ProudBlue
#USDemocracy Live !!!
Now you're not naive enough to think
we're living in a democracy, are you?
- The Scott Bessent Virus -
#USDemocracy Live !!!
Now you're not naive enough to think
we're living in a democracy, are you?
- The Scott Bessent Virus -
February 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM
#ProudBlue
Greed is Killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.
Great choice of clip. Except, Gordon, it isn't free market capitalism. It's vulture capitalism politically rigged to make the rich richer at the expense of, and future of, the rest of the country.
Greed is Killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.
Great choice of clip. Except, Gordon, it isn't free market capitalism. It's vulture capitalism politically rigged to make the rich richer at the expense of, and future of, the rest of the country.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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Keep speaking up until we know ALL the names of the monsters who raped and abused young girls come out. Fight for JUSTICE!
Massive trove of Epstein files released by DOJ, including 3 million documents and photos
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
#Resist
#Resistance
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#Pinks
Massive trove of Epstein files released by DOJ, including 3 million documents and photos
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
#Resist
#Resistance
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#Pinks
Massive trove of Epstein files released by DOJ, including 3 million documents and photos
The Justice Department released more new documents Friday from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after the DOJ's original deadline to do so.
www.cbsnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Keep speaking up until we know ALL the names of the monsters who raped and abused young girls come out. Fight for JUSTICE!
Massive trove of Epstein files released by DOJ, including 3 million documents and photos
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
#Resist
#Resistance
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#Pinks
Massive trove of Epstein files released by DOJ, including 3 million documents and photos
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
#Resist
#Resistance
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#Pinks
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We’re reaching Bond villain levels.
The latest Epstein release reveals a photo of a trapdoor that led to the sea from inside Epstein's house on the island.
@briantylercohen.bsky.social
The latest Epstein release reveals a photo of a trapdoor that led to the sea from inside Epstein's house on the island.
@briantylercohen.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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For ten years, Republicans have clung to Trump like a lifeline, counting on his MAGA base to save their seats and dress up a lame‑duck president as an indispensable leader.
#ProudBlue #DV1
#ProudBlue #DV1
February 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
For ten years, Republicans have clung to Trump like a lifeline, counting on his MAGA base to save their seats and dress up a lame‑duck president as an indispensable leader.
#ProudBlue #DV1
#ProudBlue #DV1
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If you’re not horrified, you’re not paying attention!
Listen to a MN resident, “I’m immediately concerned for other states. If 700 agents leave here, they’ll go somewhere else. One kid pulled off a bus or out of school is too many. Everyone is afraid & is hiding.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
Listen to a MN resident, “I’m immediately concerned for other states. If 700 agents leave here, they’ll go somewhere else. One kid pulled off a bus or out of school is too many. Everyone is afraid & is hiding.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
February 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM
If you’re not horrified, you’re not paying attention!
Listen to a MN resident, “I’m immediately concerned for other states. If 700 agents leave here, they’ll go somewhere else. One kid pulled off a bus or out of school is too many. Everyone is afraid & is hiding.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
Listen to a MN resident, “I’m immediately concerned for other states. If 700 agents leave here, they’ll go somewhere else. One kid pulled off a bus or out of school is too many. Everyone is afraid & is hiding.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
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My brand new article is out
❤️✊️Remembering Renee Good And Alex Pretti:Minneapolis Demands Love &justice!
Bruce Springsteen you have inspired this article your song inspired it ❤️✊️ #Demcast #ProudBlue
@demcast.com
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❤️✊️Remembering Renee Good And Alex Pretti:Minneapolis Demands Love &justice!
Bruce Springsteen you have inspired this article your song inspired it ❤️✊️ #Demcast #ProudBlue
@demcast.com
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❤️✊️Remembering Renee Good & Alex Pretti: Minneapolis Demands Love &Justice! ❤️✊️
✊❤️ Remembering Renee Good & Alex Pretti: Minneapolis Demands Love & Justice! ❤️✊ The streets of Minneapolis beat with a powerful heart—a heart that remembers, resists, and rebuilds. Today,…
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February 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
My brand new article is out
❤️✊️Remembering Renee Good And Alex Pretti:Minneapolis Demands Love &justice!
Bruce Springsteen you have inspired this article your song inspired it ❤️✊️ #Demcast #ProudBlue
@demcast.com
ashleygandy5writer.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/%...
❤️✊️Remembering Renee Good And Alex Pretti:Minneapolis Demands Love &justice!
Bruce Springsteen you have inspired this article your song inspired it ❤️✊️ #Demcast #ProudBlue
@demcast.com
ashleygandy5writer.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/%...
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#ProudBlue
I guarantee you that not a day goes by that Barack Obama doesn’t cross the convicted felon-adjuticated rapist’s mind.
Posting a racist video of the Obamas further proves what a POS you are.
You, CONVICT, are in the #EpsteinFiles and Barack Obama is NOT.
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I guarantee you that not a day goes by that Barack Obama doesn’t cross the convicted felon-adjuticated rapist’s mind.
Posting a racist video of the Obamas further proves what a POS you are.
You, CONVICT, are in the #EpsteinFiles and Barack Obama is NOT.
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Trump removes racist video depicting the Obamas as apes — NBC News
The White House initially defended Trump's post, saying it was
apple.news
February 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
#ProudBlue
I guarantee you that not a day goes by that Barack Obama doesn’t cross the convicted felon-adjuticated rapist’s mind.
Posting a racist video of the Obamas further proves what a POS you are.
You, CONVICT, are in the #EpsteinFiles and Barack Obama is NOT.
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I guarantee you that not a day goes by that Barack Obama doesn’t cross the convicted felon-adjuticated rapist’s mind.
Posting a racist video of the Obamas further proves what a POS you are.
You, CONVICT, are in the #EpsteinFiles and Barack Obama is NOT.
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JFC!
47 needs the 25th. He's a narcissistic mob boss who doesn't GAF about anyone but himself.
If you’re a Convicted Felon Donald Trump supporter and still think he cares about you, seek professional help.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsACriminal
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47 needs the 25th. He's a narcissistic mob boss who doesn't GAF about anyone but himself.
If you’re a Convicted Felon Donald Trump supporter and still think he cares about you, seek professional help.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsACriminal
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
Democrats Blast Trump's Reported Bid To Rename Penn Station And Dulles Airport
Trump reportedly told Schumer that he will unfreeze infrastructure funds for New York in exchange for support for renaming Penn Station and Dulles International Airport after himself.
www.forbes.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:22 PM
JFC!
47 needs the 25th. He's a narcissistic mob boss who doesn't GAF about anyone but himself.
If you’re a Convicted Felon Donald Trump supporter and still think he cares about you, seek professional help.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsACriminal
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
47 needs the 25th. He's a narcissistic mob boss who doesn't GAF about anyone but himself.
If you’re a Convicted Felon Donald Trump supporter and still think he cares about you, seek professional help.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsACriminal
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
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This is wrong. Federal workers care for our veterans, make sure our communities are safe, help seniors get the benefits they’ve earned & much more. They have a right to collective bargaining rights & protections to do that work. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
Trump Strips Job Protections From Thousands of Federal Workers
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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ICE is arresting people who are here LEGALLY, then sending them to a Texas detention camp. Once it's determined those people shouldn't be arrested, they are abandoned, left on their own to make it home. /1
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #FuckICE
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #FuckICE
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
Trump’s Migrant Detention Pipeline Extends From Minnesota to El Paso
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:57 PM
ICE is arresting people who are here LEGALLY, then sending them to a Texas detention camp. Once it's determined those people shouldn't be arrested, they are abandoned, left on their own to make it home. /1
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #FuckICE
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #FuckICE
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
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#ProudBlue
The convicted felon is a predator and so are his disgusting friends.
They ALL must be held accountable!
Monsters with money is exactly who they are!
The convicted felon is a predator and so are his disgusting friends.
They ALL must be held accountable!
Monsters with money is exactly who they are!
Trump wants you to hate predators and criminals, unless it's him and his buddies. Accountability never seems to reach the top, but these files are pulling back the curtain. Watch the LP Podcast here: https://youtu.be/lM7KCzKJwHY
February 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#ProudBlue
The convicted felon is a predator and so are his disgusting friends.
They ALL must be held accountable!
Monsters with money is exactly who they are!
The convicted felon is a predator and so are his disgusting friends.
They ALL must be held accountable!
Monsters with money is exactly who they are!
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#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
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#PA If you live in Allegheny County House District 42 vote for Jen Mazzocco in the Special Election on Feb 24. VOTE to keep our one-seat majority in the State House.
Last day to register is Feb 9
vote.pa/register
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#PA If you live in Allegheny County House District 42 vote for Jen Mazzocco in the Special Election on Feb 24. VOTE to keep our one-seat majority in the State House.
Last day to register is Feb 9
vote.pa/register
February 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
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#PA If you live in Allegheny County House District 42 vote for Jen Mazzocco in the Special Election on Feb 24. VOTE to keep our one-seat majority in the State House.
Last day to register is Feb 9
vote.pa/register
📣 📣 📣
#PA If you live in Allegheny County House District 42 vote for Jen Mazzocco in the Special Election on Feb 24. VOTE to keep our one-seat majority in the State House.
Last day to register is Feb 9
vote.pa/register
MAGA went insane over Hunter Biden’s laptop and the possibility he sold access to his father. But the total actual, open-for-everyone-to-see corruption in this regime? Nothing. Crickets.
What does it take to be in the GOP? Hypocrisy and cowardice, with the usual sides of racism, etc. #ProudBlue
What does it take to be in the GOP? Hypocrisy and cowardice, with the usual sides of racism, etc. #ProudBlue
February 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
MAGA went insane over Hunter Biden’s laptop and the possibility he sold access to his father. But the total actual, open-for-everyone-to-see corruption in this regime? Nothing. Crickets.
What does it take to be in the GOP? Hypocrisy and cowardice, with the usual sides of racism, etc. #ProudBlue
What does it take to be in the GOP? Hypocrisy and cowardice, with the usual sides of racism, etc. #ProudBlue
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@judgeluttig.bsky.social “It actually takes courage to defend our country today. And if we don’t summon that courage from deep within now, we won’t have another opportunity,” says J. Michael Luttig, former judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit #ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
“it actually takes courage to defend our country today. And if we don’t summon that courage from deep within now, we won’t have another opportunity,” says J. Michael Luttig, former judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-sto...
www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-sto...
The Urgent Work of Our Moment: The Rule of Law & Democracy - Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation President Heather Gerken, J. Michael Luttig, and Jeh Johnson talk about strengthening democracy, elections, and the rule of law.
www.fordfoundation.org
February 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM
@judgeluttig.bsky.social “It actually takes courage to defend our country today. And if we don’t summon that courage from deep within now, we won’t have another opportunity,” says J. Michael Luttig, former judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit #ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
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Brevity is often best. Senator @sen-ronwyden.bsky.social did just that.
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
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#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
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Democratic senator raises eyebrows with two-sentence letter to CIA director
Correspondence between senators and intelligence agencies is routine and generally unremarkable. There are, however, exceptions.
www.ms.now
February 6, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Brevity is often best. Senator @sen-ronwyden.bsky.social did just that.
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
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February 6, 2026 at 2:18 AM