Ali Madden
@alimadd.bsky.social
Progressive independent libertarian (with a small "L," ~ not an anarchocapitalist or Koch libertarian). Progressivism is pragmatic populism ~ effective, problem solving, I'm a prog b/c I'm a Futurist not a liberal. #ReverseVoterPurging
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Not me singing the beginning of St Stephen EVERY single time an elevator door opens and sings “Bum Bum” announcing its arrival.
Once you hear it, you’ll never, not. Then you can share knowing looks like these guys.
Once you hear it, you’ll never, not. Then you can share knowing looks like these guys.
a man with a beard is playing a keyboard and singing into a microphone on a stage .
Alt: Brent Mydland is playing a keyboard and singing into a microphone on a stage while giving knowing looks to Jerry Garcia.
BUM BUM
Ba da ba da Bum Bum
Ba da ba da Bum BUM
Ba da ba da ba da St Stephen with a a rose
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January 13, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Not me singing the beginning of St Stephen EVERY single time an elevator door opens and sings “Bum Bum” announcing its arrival.
Once you hear it, you’ll never, not. Then you can share knowing looks like these guys.
Once you hear it, you’ll never, not. Then you can share knowing looks like these guys.
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"Here are the demands we all need to make: Use the National Guard to protect our citizens. Arrest agents who commit crimes. Charge police, National Guard, and ICE with crimes when they commit or refuse to stop them. . . . Do it now."
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My First 72 Hours in Minneapolis and How I Got an ICE Agent to Scream “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN”
The activists on the ground are doing the work, that should give you hope.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
"Here are the demands we all need to make: Use the National Guard to protect our citizens. Arrest agents who commit crimes. Charge police, National Guard, and ICE with crimes when they commit or refuse to stop them. . . . Do it now."
cmarmitage.substack.com/p/my-first-7...
cmarmitage.substack.com/p/my-first-7...
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They refused to probe a murder. The people with consciences walked out.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
January 13, 2026 at 4:31 AM
They refused to probe a murder. The people with consciences walked out.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
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I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
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I don’t think the law passed by Congress said that DOJ has to release less than 1% of the materials by Dec 19.
December 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I don’t think the law passed by Congress said that DOJ has to release less than 1% of the materials by Dec 19.
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The left joins with right against the middle takes on the Trump/Mamdani meeting are way off. There is nothing substantive here. There will be no policy breakthroughs. That’s not what this is about. It’s about a young smart guy who knew how to play an old fool who worships stars.
November 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The left joins with right against the middle takes on the Trump/Mamdani meeting are way off. There is nothing substantive here. There will be no policy breakthroughs. That’s not what this is about. It’s about a young smart guy who knew how to play an old fool who worships stars.
I called Durbin’s Chi. office & can’t lv msg-it’s full & they didn’t connect to operator like they said they would. I also called DC office & they’re experiencing high volume so keep it up flood his offices w/calls. also do webform on website: I said don’t do it! He’s gonna really screw E St. Louis
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I called Durbin’s Chi. office & can’t lv msg-it’s full & they didn’t connect to operator like they said they would. I also called DC office & they’re experiencing high volume so keep it up flood his offices w/calls. also do webform on website: I said don’t do it! He’s gonna really screw E St. Louis
Everyone that is from a state of one of these senators that are Democrats are going to join to reopen the government without any assurances, call them tell them you’re from their district, especially if you ever voted for them. — Nextdoor - Nextdoor
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November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Everyone that is from a state of one of these senators that are Democrats are going to join to reopen the government without any assurances, call them tell them you’re from their district, especially if you ever voted for them. — Nextdoor - Nextdoor
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I'm attending California Working Families Party's event, “San Francisco Election Night Watch Party - Prop 50 and more!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ca-wfp/event...
San Francisco Election Night Watch Party - Prop 50 and more! · California Working Families Party
Join CA WFP, the SF Labor Council, Working Families for Fair Elections, and Team Pelosi in San Francisco on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 for an election-night watch party as results roll in from across t...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I'm attending California Working Families Party's event, “San Francisco Election Night Watch Party - Prop 50 and more!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ca-wfp/event...
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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Who ever is responsible for the terrorist attack that has destroyed the East Wing of the Whitehouse should be found and sent to Guantanamo
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Who ever is responsible for the terrorist attack that has destroyed the East Wing of the Whitehouse should be found and sent to Guantanamo
Guys, sounds loony but listen to Brian Entin (that part not looney) he has a pod and is on NewsNation which does crime and disclosure well. Brain interviews retired NYC cop and P.I. ~ something weird going on. Smiley Face gang disappearing black/brown men, make it look like drowning. Listen & warn
October 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Guys, sounds loony but listen to Brian Entin (that part not looney) he has a pod and is on NewsNation which does crime and disclosure well. Brain interviews retired NYC cop and P.I. ~ something weird going on. Smiley Face gang disappearing black/brown men, make it look like drowning. Listen & warn
My cousin Mary Rose Madden launched a podcast this year and it’s up for an award - pls help boost it by voting for it to win an anthem award!
Voting ENDS Wednesday (10/29) night. Vote at celebrate.anthemawards.com
“You, Me and My (Mental) Illness"
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Voting ENDS Wednesday (10/29) night. Vote at celebrate.anthemawards.com
“You, Me and My (Mental) Illness"
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YOU can amplify the voices that spark global change
Join me in celebrating the impact of this Anthem Awards finalist.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
My cousin Mary Rose Madden launched a podcast this year and it’s up for an award - pls help boost it by voting for it to win an anthem award!
Voting ENDS Wednesday (10/29) night. Vote at celebrate.anthemawards.com
“You, Me and My (Mental) Illness"
Click Celebrate! to Vote
Voting ENDS Wednesday (10/29) night. Vote at celebrate.anthemawards.com
“You, Me and My (Mental) Illness"
Click Celebrate! to Vote
And, he's even worse, MAGA Mike (Magic MAGA Mike) b/c he has the silver tongue of the snake/Lucifer the way he rattles on about being Aaron and omg Aaron to Moses and all his faux religiosity. It makes me puke.
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
And, he's even worse, MAGA Mike (Magic MAGA Mike) b/c he has the silver tongue of the snake/Lucifer the way he rattles on about being Aaron and omg Aaron to Moses and all his faux religiosity. It makes me puke.
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Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Frogs in slowly heating water is a popular allegory for being unaware that you are being destroyed in an incrementally worsening situation.
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
October 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Frogs in slowly heating water is a popular allegory for being unaware that you are being destroyed in an incrementally worsening situation.
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
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Thank you to the organizers of today's wildly successful (and peaceful) "No Kings" rallies. You did an amazing job. And thanks to all the millions of people who showed up to give us faith. And a special shout out to the White House regime and the Speaker of the House for all the free publicity!
October 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Thank you to the organizers of today's wildly successful (and peaceful) "No Kings" rallies. You did an amazing job. And thanks to all the millions of people who showed up to give us faith. And a special shout out to the White House regime and the Speaker of the House for all the free publicity!
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I had the great privilege of meeting James Baldwin a few times when he taught at my college toward the end of his life. This final scene from the documentary The Price of the Ticket really speaks to me today.
October 19, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I had the great privilege of meeting James Baldwin a few times when he taught at my college toward the end of his life. This final scene from the documentary The Price of the Ticket really speaks to me today.
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🚨 NEWS: Colombian President Gustavo Petro accuses U.S. government officials of murder and violating Colombia’s sovereignty and says the Trump-ordered strike of a boat in the Caribbean killed a fisherman named Alejandro Carranza.
October 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
🚨 NEWS: Colombian President Gustavo Petro accuses U.S. government officials of murder and violating Colombia’s sovereignty and says the Trump-ordered strike of a boat in the Caribbean killed a fisherman named Alejandro Carranza.
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The love America rally
Hark, Speaker Mike Johnson! Looking at all the many, many pics of the enormous, joyous “No Kings” rallies throughout the United States today, I am struck by what lovely weather your Lord and Savior provided. Apparently, God is a fan of, as you claimed, "America-hating Antifa terrorists." Glory!
October 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The love America rally
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So no terrorism then?
October 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So no terrorism then?
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Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the most important redistricting and voting rights case of the term. Democracy Docket isn't just covering it for the day. It has been covering this case for years.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the most important redistricting and voting rights case of the term. Democracy Docket isn't just covering it for the day. It has been covering this case for years.
Support its vital work to help keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Imagine being mad you didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize while you’re busy stirring up Civil War in your own country.
October 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Imagine being mad you didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize while you’re busy stirring up Civil War in your own country.
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The constant lies to steal power and money . . .
October 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The constant lies to steal power and money . . .