Madelyne 🌴
@madelynerants.bsky.social
South Carolina #DemocracyBuilder - one🚪at a time. GenX. Feminist AF. Data Scientist. Map Nerd. TreeHugger. Secular Humanist. Bleeding 💙 Liberal.🌱🫘🫛. Swiftie🐍 she/her🏳️🌈Ally🏳️⚧️
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* VIEWS ARE MINE ALONE *
➡️If you're a SC 🔵, ask me to add you to our starter pack⬅️
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Upstate measles outbreak surpasses 200 cases; 2 schools, 4 churches exposed www.live5news.com/2026/01/06/u...
www.live5news.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Upstate measles outbreak surpasses 200 cases; 2 schools, 4 churches exposed www.live5news.com/2026/01/06/u...
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With a 21 vote spread we should wait for 100% of the count and a recount. IMO
So, if these are all the votes, the Republican Greg Ford won the SC House race tonight by just 21 votes.
www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/Dorcheste...
www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/Dorcheste...
January 7, 2026 at 2:03 AM
With a 21 vote spread we should wait for 100% of the count and a recount. IMO
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With this victory, Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger will continue to have a Democratic trifecta when she is sworn in next week.
Congrats, Senator-elect Jones!
Congrats, Senator-elect Jones!
January 7, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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In my hometown, the local GOP posted the meme on January 5, 2021. The photo has members of the community who went to DC on Jan 6. One posted the photo on Jan 6, then deleted the next day. Included are a city council member, a township trustee, and a husband of a school board member. We won’t forget
January 7, 2026 at 2:02 AM
In my hometown, the local GOP posted the meme on January 5, 2021. The photo has members of the community who went to DC on Jan 6. One posted the photo on Jan 6, then deleted the next day. Included are a city council member, a township trustee, and a husband of a school board member. We won’t forget
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A Statement From Chair Christale Spain On The Significant Gains Made In House District 98
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A Statement From Chair Christale Spain On The Significant Gains Made In House District 98
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So, if these are all the votes, the Republican Greg Ford won the SC House race tonight by just 21 votes.
www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/Dorcheste...
www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/Dorcheste...
January 7, 2026 at 1:58 AM
So, if these are all the votes, the Republican Greg Ford won the SC House race tonight by just 21 votes.
www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/Dorcheste...
www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/Dorcheste...
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Did you know the plaque honoring the Capitol Police had been taken down, even though a law was passed to always have it on display? Well, it's on display again outside my Rep Sam Liccardo's office! The other photo is the Dem Reps remembering Jan 6 today in DC.
Thank you @liccardo.house.gov!
Thank you @liccardo.house.gov!
January 7, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Did you know the plaque honoring the Capitol Police had been taken down, even though a law was passed to always have it on display? Well, it's on display again outside my Rep Sam Liccardo's office! The other photo is the Dem Reps remembering Jan 6 today in DC.
Thank you @liccardo.house.gov!
Thank you @liccardo.house.gov!
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From
Joachim Lykke
Who lives in Greenland....
I understand why he is outraged
Aren't you ?
As the whole world is watching
Joachim Lykke
Who lives in Greenland....
I understand why he is outraged
Aren't you ?
As the whole world is watching
January 7, 2026 at 1:21 AM
From
Joachim Lykke
Who lives in Greenland....
I understand why he is outraged
Aren't you ?
As the whole world is watching
Joachim Lykke
Who lives in Greenland....
I understand why he is outraged
Aren't you ?
As the whole world is watching
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I’m raising money for @alsassociation.bsky.social on behalf of my son-in-law. (See ALT TEXT for what’s happening in the photos.)
I have to walk 50 miles this month. I’m on track. 😅
My FB fundraiser is here:
www.facebook.com/share/16dVj8...
And the #ALS website:
www.als.org/get-involved...
I have to walk 50 miles this month. I’m on track. 😅
My FB fundraiser is here:
www.facebook.com/share/16dVj8...
And the #ALS website:
www.als.org/get-involved...
January 7, 2026 at 2:21 AM
I’m raising money for @alsassociation.bsky.social on behalf of my son-in-law. (See ALT TEXT for what’s happening in the photos.)
I have to walk 50 miles this month. I’m on track. 😅
My FB fundraiser is here:
www.facebook.com/share/16dVj8...
And the #ALS website:
www.als.org/get-involved...
I have to walk 50 miles this month. I’m on track. 😅
My FB fundraiser is here:
www.facebook.com/share/16dVj8...
And the #ALS website:
www.als.org/get-involved...
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Interesting theory. And it makes some sense of the random insanity we keep seeing.
“Neo-royalism says that the state, the country, is not the key actor. It’s groups of elites that are organized around political leaders. That system doesn’t play by the same rules.”
If that sounds like a return to the era of kings, you’re on the right track.
If that sounds like a return to the era of kings, you’re on the right track.
A new theory explains why Trump keeps threatening global takeovers
Neo-royalism challenges us to look beyond a century-old paradigm and see the hierarchical lens through which Trump justifies domination.
www.motherjones.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Interesting theory. And it makes some sense of the random insanity we keep seeing.
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Join me for a public information session about the South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program on Thursday, January 8 from 6 PM – 7:30 PM at the Keenan High School Theatre, 361 Pisgah Church Road, Columbia, SC 29203. This event is free and open to the public
January 7, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Join me for a public information session about the South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program on Thursday, January 8 from 6 PM – 7:30 PM at the Keenan High School Theatre, 361 Pisgah Church Road, Columbia, SC 29203. This event is free and open to the public
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On this day, 5 years ago, thousands of Americans participated in treason at the instigation of the then President.
Almost a year ago, that traitorous 💩 pardoned over 1k people 600 committed violence in his name.
Do not be a sunshine patriot.
Keep making noise, call them out as traitors.
8647
Almost a year ago, that traitorous 💩 pardoned over 1k people 600 committed violence in his name.
Do not be a sunshine patriot.
Keep making noise, call them out as traitors.
8647
January 7, 2026 at 1:10 AM
On this day, 5 years ago, thousands of Americans participated in treason at the instigation of the then President.
Almost a year ago, that traitorous 💩 pardoned over 1k people 600 committed violence in his name.
Do not be a sunshine patriot.
Keep making noise, call them out as traitors.
8647
Almost a year ago, that traitorous 💩 pardoned over 1k people 600 committed violence in his name.
Do not be a sunshine patriot.
Keep making noise, call them out as traitors.
8647
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A dream takes shape: One man’s vision to bring baseball back to North Charleston kids abcnews4.com/newsletter-d...
A dream takes shape: One man’s vision to bring baseball back to North Charleston kids
Right now, it’s just an old cow pasture.
abcnews4.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM
A dream takes shape: One man’s vision to bring baseball back to North Charleston kids abcnews4.com/newsletter-d...
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Mount Pleasant residents question e-bike enforcement after ordinance updates abcnews4.com/newsletter-d...
Mount Pleasant residents question e-bike enforcement after ordinance updates
E-bikes continue to grow in popularity across Mount Pleasant, but some residents say unsafe riding and a lack of enforcement are putting pedestrians at risk — e
abcnews4.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Mount Pleasant residents question e-bike enforcement after ordinance updates abcnews4.com/newsletter-d...
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According to a new report, 33 of the January 6 rioters Trump pardoned on his first day in office have since been charged, arrested, or convicted of new crimes.
Trump is happy to put criminals back on our streets so long as they are loyal to him.
Trump is happy to put criminals back on our streets so long as they are loyal to him.
Ahead of 5-year anniversary of Jan. 6, report examines aftermath following Trump's return to office
Ahead of the five-year anniversary of Jan. 6, House Democrats are examining the aftermath of the Capitol attack during the first year of President Trump's second term.
abcnews.go.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM
According to a new report, 33 of the January 6 rioters Trump pardoned on his first day in office have since been charged, arrested, or convicted of new crimes.
Trump is happy to put criminals back on our streets so long as they are loyal to him.
Trump is happy to put criminals back on our streets so long as they are loyal to him.
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Mace proposes jail time for 'sanctuary sheriffs' amid larger statehouse immigration crackdown www.postandcourier.com/politics/nan...
Mace proposes jail time for 'sanctuary sheriffs' amid larger statehouse immigration crackdown
SC Congresswoman and current candidate for Governor Nancy Mace is shopping a plan to jail sheriffs who don’t comply with detainer requests by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
www.postandcourier.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Mace proposes jail time for 'sanctuary sheriffs' amid larger statehouse immigration crackdown www.postandcourier.com/politics/nan...
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Coffee prices have increased multiple times over the past year. Here's why. www.postandcourier.com/business/ret...
Coffee prices have increased multiple times over the past year. Here's why.
Worldwide coffee bean prices have gone up and coffee roasters like Charleston Coffee Roasters and Big Kick Coffee have increased prices for consumers.
www.postandcourier.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Coffee prices have increased multiple times over the past year. Here's why. www.postandcourier.com/business/ret...
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Time to Boycott Hilton
#DV1 #DemVoice 1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
🧵A Hampton Inn in Lakeville, Minnesota, which is one of the many hotels brands under the Hilton umbrella, was removed by Hilton after a video appeared to show the inn was still refusing to offer
1/6
www.reuters.com/world/us/hil...
🧵A Hampton Inn in Lakeville, Minnesota, which is one of the many hotels brands under the Hilton umbrella, was removed by Hilton after a video appeared to show the inn was still refusing to offer
1/6
www.reuters.com/world/us/hil...
Hilton drops Minneapolis hotel over cancelled ICE bookings
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has removed from its system a Minneapolis hotel that has refused to accept the bookings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the hotel operator said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Time to Boycott Hilton
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Remember where Trump sent Kimberly Guilfoyle, Don Jr’s scary ex-GF that Trump sent to Greece to be an ambassador?
Well, they’re burning US flags in Athens now in protest. I’ll bet she didn’t see that coming when she got shuffled off to Greece to make room for Don Jr’s newer, younger GF.
#Greece
Well, they’re burning US flags in Athens now in protest. I’ll bet she didn’t see that coming when she got shuffled off to Greece to make room for Don Jr’s newer, younger GF.
#Greece
January 7, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Remember where Trump sent Kimberly Guilfoyle, Don Jr’s scary ex-GF that Trump sent to Greece to be an ambassador?
Well, they’re burning US flags in Athens now in protest. I’ll bet she didn’t see that coming when she got shuffled off to Greece to make room for Don Jr’s newer, younger GF.
#Greece
Well, they’re burning US flags in Athens now in protest. I’ll bet she didn’t see that coming when she got shuffled off to Greece to make room for Don Jr’s newer, younger GF.
#Greece
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He's got that right. Congress went back to work this week to discuss... Showerheads. Sigh.
Let's send @macdeford.bsky.social to DC this year! #scpol #sc01 #southcarolina #bluewave
Let's send @macdeford.bsky.social to DC this year! #scpol #sc01 #southcarolina #bluewave
If the U.S. government were serious about combating fentanyl, it would be putting sustained pressure on China and India.
And if Congress were serious, it would stop deferring to slogans and demand a coherent, lawful policy.
And if Congress were serious, it would stop deferring to slogans and demand a coherent, lawful policy.
January 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM
He's got that right. Congress went back to work this week to discuss... Showerheads. Sigh.
Let's send @macdeford.bsky.social to DC this year! #scpol #sc01 #southcarolina #bluewave
Let's send @macdeford.bsky.social to DC this year! #scpol #sc01 #southcarolina #bluewave
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www.upstreamonline.com/energy-secur...
ICYMI...Per Reuters
Yesterday a group of sanctioned oil tankers attempted a mass breakout through the US Naval Blockade of Venezuela
At least a dozen vessels trying to defy
Please read the article, I think
Some tankers got through think Chinese owned ?
ICYMI...Per Reuters
Yesterday a group of sanctioned oil tankers attempted a mass breakout through the US Naval Blockade of Venezuela
At least a dozen vessels trying to defy
Please read the article, I think
Some tankers got through think Chinese owned ?
Oil tankers attempt breakout from US oil blockade around Venezuela
Group of three ships spotted in a satellite image heading northeast
www.upstreamonline.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
www.upstreamonline.com/energy-secur...
ICYMI...Per Reuters
Yesterday a group of sanctioned oil tankers attempted a mass breakout through the US Naval Blockade of Venezuela
At least a dozen vessels trying to defy
Please read the article, I think
Some tankers got through think Chinese owned ?
ICYMI...Per Reuters
Yesterday a group of sanctioned oil tankers attempted a mass breakout through the US Naval Blockade of Venezuela
At least a dozen vessels trying to defy
Please read the article, I think
Some tankers got through think Chinese owned ?