Welcome to The Madden Memo

The Madden Memo is a collection of articles and news stories, categorized by topic. This allows readers to view differing opinions on a single topic, rather than having to search for them.

Today, the role of academia, the media and even science is to shape public opinion rather than reflect or report on it. Generally, a template or narrative is established first (the war on women and global warming, as examples). Then data is collected and news is reported that will support the narrative.

What’s missing, is any data or news that might conflict with the narrative. The Madden Memo gathers these contrary articles making it easier for readers to get a fuller story. You’ll get a glimpse on how these narratives are created and why. You’ll also discover the lengths the media goes to advance their position by covering up or discrediting any information that contradicts the narrative.

One nefarious aspect of the way the media works is that their message is then taught in schools. This practice allows politicians and government officials to control public opinion and behavior, with the ultimate goal in mind… to advance liberalism.

A good way to understand the relationship between the various players involved is to begin with the “Liberals/Liberalism” page. You must understand the mindset and motives of liberals in order to debate them. Logic and reason do not apply; it is a grievance movement born out of victimhood.

The news feeds to the right are from prominent liberal media sources: CNN, the Huffington Post, MSNBC and the Politico. They serve as excellent examples of the liberal bias in media. Just pay attention to the political feeds and in no time you’ll notice the glowing reports on democrats and the liberal agenda and the condemnation of republicans. You’ll see first hand, every madcap idea flowing out of the democrat party.

Note: Most of the topics we discuss show a “narrative” at the beginning of the topic. The narrative is the commonly-held liberal belief, popularized by the media, academia and science. Throughout the topic you’ll see opposing views from a variety of sources. The sources we use for articles vary based on their readability and completeness on a topic. Some are used because they clearly illustrate a bias. Most of the source we use are popular and well-known publications and news organizations (NY Times, Washington Post, CNN etc). We avoid unknown or little-known sources but sometimes they’ll have a point worth sharing.

CNN

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions [...]

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day [...]

Vice President Kamala Harris, a former US senator from California who previously served as the state's attorney general, could be [...]

Fareed explains why AI's massive energy demands are straining the power grid, but also why AI could enable big breakthroughs [...]

In the wake of the Republican National Convention earlier this month, Fareed speaks with historian Niall Ferguson about how and [...]

Fareed speaks with New York Times opinion columnist Ezra Klein about the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris' early career [...]

New York Times opinion columnist Ezra Klein speaks with Fareed about the effects of President Joe Biden's decision to not [...]

CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson, Jamal Simmons and Kate Bedingfield tell CNN's Jake [...]

On CNN's State of the Union, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton criticizes Harris' comments on the war in Gaza and calls [...]

Years before he became president, many Americans first met Barack Obama during the 2004 Democratic National Convention. [...]

Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States, announced on Sunday, July 21, that he is not seeking reelection. [...]

Fareed is joined by Jane Gilbert, chief heat officer for Miami-Dade County, Fla., who discusses how she is working to [...]

Fareed speaks with David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic, about how Sen. JD Vance went from being a fierce [...]

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Biden needs to show Democrats that he can turn his campaign [...]

Huffington Post

"I may have voted for Trump, but..." the controversial pugilist posted on social media. [...]

The "Late Show" host mocked the president's inability to answer a question about a show he's seen "a number of [...]

Desi Lydic revealed why she's "glad" the billionaire backtracked after his public breakup with the president. [...]

The late night host said this Trump revelation opens up an "alternate reality." [...]

Newsom offered a brief yet blistering summary of his talk with the president just before he deployed the National Guard [...]

The Homeland Security secretary's claim about Sen. Alex Padilla quickly backfired on social media. [...]

The congresswoman shaded Rep. Tim Burchett over his immigration question by making one thing "very clear" about the Republican Party. [...]

The ruling Thursday night came only hours after a federal judge’s order was to take effect at noon Friday. [...]

Jason Houser criticized the administration for ordering troops to do something "not within their mission set or their training." [...]

Kim Kardashian, Doechii and more stars joined Los Angeles protesters in speaking out against the administration's militarized immigration raids this [...]

MAGA influencer Bo Loudon claims he got some "buddies in the administration" to have the world's most-followed TikTok creator, Khaby [...]

"It is shocking at every level," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said Thursday after her Democratic colleague was forcibly removed from [...]

Passengers on the flight from Chicago deplaned on the grass, and a ground stop on all flights was enacted. [...]

“You insist on exaggerating,” Padilla said as Noem was speaking, seemingly prompting at least two men to approach and shove [...]

An attorney representing the cancer researcher said she may move to another country to continue her work. [...]

The "science guy" shared what Men's Health described as "miles and miles" of texts from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. [...]

Turns out the popular Amazon purchase can get a little ... toasty. [...]

A senior Iranian official has said that the country will not abandon its right to uranium enrichment. [...]

Fans are dressing up in bald caps, goatees and suits for Mr. Worldwide's concert at the O2 Arena. [...]

The Fox News host recently argued former FBI Director James Comey was "trying to put out a hit" on the [...]

It’s “just horrible across the board,” said Harry Enten. [...]

The moment drew applause from others attending the "Les Misérables" production. [...]

“Canada can no longer view the United States as an ally,” warned Charlie Angus. [...]

The president got a decidedly mixed reaction at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday night. [...]

The Kennedy Center red carpet moment prompted plenty of mockery on social media. [...]

The "Late Show" host mocked the president's obsession with Confederate figures. [...]

“I can’t wait to get at it," said the reporter, whose criticism of the president and his top aide Stephen [...]

The late night host tore into the right-wing network for its coverage of the president's response to protests in Los [...]

He stressed that protests were "nowhere near" the level required to deploy the troops. [...]

They're due to arrive in the city within two days despite vocal pushback from state and local leaders. [...]

The vice president claimed to know nothing about the musical he was going to see. [...]

The companies said Midjourney’s "bootlegging business model" is an attack on "the hard-working creative community that brings the magic of [...]

Of course, social media pontificated about the pontiff's shout-out to his hometown. [...]

The president said states need to bear the costs of their own recovery and if a state's governor can't do [...]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called the troop deployment a “serious breach of state sovereignty” and a power grab by [...]

A jury found the former movie mogul guilty of one of the top charges in his retrial but acquitted him [...]

Although Nick Watt seemed to hint that tensions might lead to violence, people pointed out that pot just makes people [...]

“The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale,” read an ad in The New York Times [...]

The ESPN sports analyst has floated a potential run before, but revealed Tuesday that he already has some famous supporters [...]

The California governor explained why the president’s orders regarding LA make it “about all of us.” [...]

The MSNBC anchor also summed up Donald Trump's deployment of troops to Los Angeles as being all about one thing. [...]

The president’s highly partisan address to U.S. servicemembers at Fort Bragg was widely condemned online. [...]

"I can’t fight back; I’m pregnant," she said of the encounter with officers. [...]

The “Late Night” host zinged the president with a scathing line. [...]

Members of the National Guard stood watch behind plastic shields, but did not appear to participate in the arrests. [...]

The billionaire’s middle-of-the-night move struck some as a mark of desperation. [...]

Trump's former national security adviser also suggested the president is just trying to make a point. [...]

It’s “always possible,” suggested The New York Times journalist. [...]

The late night host tore into the president for sending the military to deal with protests in Los Angeles. [...]

Politico

A new wave of candidates is putting motherhood front and center

Political moms are getting a boost from Vote Mama, a PAC focused on mothers of young children. [...]

Democrats reclaim the American flag

Ambitious Democrats are leaning on their credentials as veterans to draw a contrast with Republicans. [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

Democrats tested immigration messaging in battleground districts. Here's what they found.

A survey by two key Democratic groups found focusing on Trump's overreach blunts the president's advantage on the issue. [...]

Why ‘Hellcats’ could be the answer to Democrats troubles

Democrats believe veterans and former national security officials can help dig them out of the perception that they're weak. [...]

Hogg declines to run again for DNC vice chair after new election is called

The 25-year-old activist said he will devote his efforts to Leaders We Deserve. [...]

Former Rep. Joe Walsh is considering a bid against GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham

The former Tea Party congressman has become a registered Democrat. [...]

‘Big, beautiful bill’ spurs Democratic plans for emergency actions to counter cuts

California, Connecticut, New York, New Mexico and Minnesota are among the states weighing plans to call lawmakers back to address [...]

Rahm Emanuel wants to save the 'weak’ and ‘woke’ Democratic Party brand | The Conversation

Rahm Emanuel wants to save the 'weak’ and ‘woke’ Democratic Party brand | The Conversation lead image [...]

The Great Un-Awokening

Democrats eyeing a presidential bid in 2028 scramble to move to the center. [...]

Elon Musk goes on a warpath against Trump and the GOP

The fallout from the very public breakup could engulf Republican hopes of holding onto the House. [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

State Democrats set up a digital ad business with an influential private company. Now a key Dem official is becoming its CEO.

The Association of State Democratic Committees recommended TargetSmart as a one-stop shop. That's triggering complaints over a perceived conflict of [...]

Trump just took his public feud with Musk to a new level: Going after his money

Musk announced his company SpaceX will withdraw from service its Dragon spacecraft — critical to the American space program. [...]

Democrats eye a villain-to-ally arc for Elon Musk

The messy public breakup between two MAGA heavyweights makes some Dems wonder if there's a role for them to play. [...]

Democrats’ online problem: They’re not doing enough year-round

A new report argues Democrats and their allied media go too quiet in off years, in contrast with Republicans’ continued [...]

Nashville ICE raid reignites city’s turmoil with GOP leaders

The feud comes with real potential consequences for Nashville and other blue cities in red states being targeted over their [...]

Fetterman's chief of staff leaves amid string of departures

Fetterman's chief of staff leaves amid string of departures [...]

‘Disgusting abomination’: Musk goes nuclear on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

"Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong," he wrote. [...]

Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker [...]

Trump's approval among Latino voters is crashing, new poll shows

A new poll shows the president's approval has dropped by 14 points since February among independents. [...]

Fetterman defends mental health, desire to stay in Congress

Sen. John Fetterman on Monday pushed back on claims that he no longer wishes to be in Congress amid growing [...]

Beshear, Khanna to headline Dem mayor summit in July

The potential primary contenders are making a stop to rub elbows with key surrogates. [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

Kennedy Center VP dismissed after inquiry about history of anti-LGBTQ+ comments

Floyd Brown accused Richard Grenell, a close ally of the president’s, of “preemptively” firing him. [...]

GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga is preparing to run for Michigan's open Senate seat

His candidacy would set up a divided Republican primary in the state Trump won last November. [...]

The Biden ads that never ran

A buzzy book about Biden's decision to run for reelection reported footage from a staged town hall was "wasn't usable." [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

'It betrays our values': Progressives grapple with deadly shooting

After shooting two Israeli embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum, the suspect yelled “free, free Palestine.” [...]