Dolly Madison
@dollymad1812.bsky.social
Social Wrkr, Gerontologist, & Patient Advocate, Love science, politics, history, sports & psychology. Educated & informed voter. UCSD & USC Trojan✌🏻Fight On!
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Let it be lawful that law bar no wrong
November 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Let it be lawful that law bar no wrong
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It is amazing that the lawyers for Texas tasked with defending Texas' racial gerrymander are essentially throwing both DOJ and the Governor under the bus.
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
It is amazing that the lawyers for Texas tasked with defending Texas' racial gerrymander are essentially throwing both DOJ and the Governor under the bus.
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BREAKING:
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says police responded to her home tonight in response to a bomb threat. Slotkin wasn't at home at the time.
This is two days after Trump said Slotkin and other Democrats committed "seditious conspiracy, punishable by death."
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says police responded to her home tonight in response to a bomb threat. Slotkin wasn't at home at the time.
This is two days after Trump said Slotkin and other Democrats committed "seditious conspiracy, punishable by death."
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
BREAKING:
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says police responded to her home tonight in response to a bomb threat. Slotkin wasn't at home at the time.
This is two days after Trump said Slotkin and other Democrats committed "seditious conspiracy, punishable by death."
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says police responded to her home tonight in response to a bomb threat. Slotkin wasn't at home at the time.
This is two days after Trump said Slotkin and other Democrats committed "seditious conspiracy, punishable by death."
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LOL, inside the White House today. Dude REALLY got red pilled this time!
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
LOL, inside the White House today. Dude REALLY got red pilled this time!
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A man died today at the Rikers Island jail complex. He was just hours away from an expected release.
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
Hours Before Expected Release, Rikers Detainee Dies After Apparent Seizure
Edwin Ramos, 38, was slated to plead guilty and walk free Friday morning. Instead, he became the 13th person to die in city custody this year.
www.thecity.nyc
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A man died today at the Rikers Island jail complex. He was just hours away from an expected release.
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
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Vanity Fair is reviewing its “ties” to Olivia Nuzzi? She WORKS there as an EDITOR. Who wrote this headline?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/s...
Vanity Fair Is Reviewing Its Ties to Olivia Nuzzi
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Vanity Fair is reviewing its “ties” to Olivia Nuzzi? She WORKS there as an EDITOR. Who wrote this headline?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/s...
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We did it on the Epstein petition, and we can do it again for healthcare:
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We did it on the Epstein petition, and we can do it again for healthcare:
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Other Federal Reserve officials have supported maintaining the current rates.
Odds Of Interest Rate Cut Double After Fed Official Signals Support
Other Federal Reserve officials have supported maintaining the current rates.
www.forbes.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Other Federal Reserve officials have supported maintaining the current rates.
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Would have loved to see the due-diligence on this one. 🤡
@financialtimes.com $UMAC
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October 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Would have loved to see the due-diligence on this one. 🤡
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FAFO, racist, sexist moron!
“I work hard, and I’m trying to survive and do it the right way and pay my way,” explained Chrissy from PA, who relies on Pennie for health care coverage.
She is just one of 24 million Americans who are going to see their premiums skyrocket if congressional Republicans don’t act NOW.
📸: AP
She is just one of 24 million Americans who are going to see their premiums skyrocket if congressional Republicans don’t act NOW.
📸: AP
October 25, 2025 at 5:35 AM
FAFO, racist, sexist moron!
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Has anyone confirmed that the priceless items in the East Wing were moved out before he demolished it?
October 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Has anyone confirmed that the priceless items in the East Wing were moved out before he demolished it?
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NEW: Court sets December 5th hearing in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia to hear arguments in Letitia James's motion to DISMISS her prosecution for "vindictive prosecution"
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NEW: Court sets December 5th hearing in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia to hear arguments in Letitia James's motion to DISMISS her prosecution for "vindictive prosecution"
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Almost every major news story this week is about how the entire economy is now gambling, scams, bribes and theft.
October 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Almost every major news story this week is about how the entire economy is now gambling, scams, bribes and theft.
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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So the US military is about to become the Drug Enforcement Agency for South America since we obviously learned nothing from the last 60 years of foreign policy.
October 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
So the US military is about to become the Drug Enforcement Agency for South America since we obviously learned nothing from the last 60 years of foreign policy.
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Does anyone actually like fake flowers? on.ft.com/4nplhAZ | opinion
Does anyone actually like fake flowers?
I loathe this trend, as does everyone with a modicum of taste
on.ft.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Does anyone actually like fake flowers? on.ft.com/4nplhAZ | opinion
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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge in Texas dismissed a GOP lawsuit against California’s new congressional redistricting plan ruling that the plaintiff, Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), had no right to sue over another state’s election laws. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Federal Court Tosses Another GOP Lawsuit Against California’s Redistricting Plan
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
🚨BREAKING: A federal judge in Texas dismissed a GOP lawsuit against California’s new congressional redistricting plan ruling that the plaintiff, Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), had no right to sue over another state’s election laws. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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"Government" isn't shutdown. The Trump administration continues to destroy the White House, kidnap people, and take bribes.
The only thing "shutdown" is the branch of government that could stop Trump (Congress), which is odd because Republican-controlled Congress is too craven to do that anyway.
The only thing "shutdown" is the branch of government that could stop Trump (Congress), which is odd because Republican-controlled Congress is too craven to do that anyway.
October 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Government" isn't shutdown. The Trump administration continues to destroy the White House, kidnap people, and take bribes.
The only thing "shutdown" is the branch of government that could stop Trump (Congress), which is odd because Republican-controlled Congress is too craven to do that anyway.
The only thing "shutdown" is the branch of government that could stop Trump (Congress), which is odd because Republican-controlled Congress is too craven to do that anyway.
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Poll watchers were a significant tool in stopping Black citizens from voting during Jim Crow. So it tracks that the white supremacist Trump administration is bringing them back.
In response to requests from state Republican parties, the Department of Justice announced plans on Friday to send federal election monitors to California and New Jersey ahead of November’s election.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/justice...
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Justice Department Announces Plans to Monitor Polling Sites in New Jersey and California
In response to requests from state Republican parties, the Department of Justice...
talkingpointsmemo.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Poll watchers were a significant tool in stopping Black citizens from voting during Jim Crow. So it tracks that the white supremacist Trump administration is bringing them back.
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Reminder that when Bovino testified under oath in the trial of Brayan Ramos-Brito, it didn't work out so well for him.
A federal judge has ordered top Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino into court next week in what could be one of the most dramatic hearings yet over the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration campaign in Chicago.
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Federal judge orders Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino into her courtroom
The order came one day after Bovino was accused of tossing tear gas into a crowd in Little Village without justification.
trib.al
October 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Reminder that when Bovino testified under oath in the trial of Brayan Ramos-Brito, it didn't work out so well for him.
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A group of US women kicked out a Nazi, while a group of US men stood around doing nothing.
People around the world are noticing that it is women who are leading the fight against fascists in the US. Whether it is Nazis or ICE.
People around the world are noticing that it is women who are leading the fight against fascists in the US. Whether it is Nazis or ICE.
October 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
A group of US women kicked out a Nazi, while a group of US men stood around doing nothing.
People around the world are noticing that it is women who are leading the fight against fascists in the US. Whether it is Nazis or ICE.
People around the world are noticing that it is women who are leading the fight against fascists in the US. Whether it is Nazis or ICE.
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What is the White House East Wing and why has it been torn down in Trump’s renovation plans
www.theguardian.com
What is the White House East Wing and why has it been torn down in Trump’s renovation plans
twp.ai
October 25, 2025 at 4:37 AM
What is the White House East Wing and why has it been torn down in Trump’s renovation plans
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October 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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If That’s a donation, it goes to the treasury and only congress can decide how to spend it. No such (lawful) thing as private payment of government obligation.
Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
If That’s a donation, it goes to the treasury and only congress can decide how to spend it. No such (lawful) thing as private payment of government obligation.
Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...