Rep. Maureen Madden

Women's History Month honors the achievements of so many influential women. I recently celebrated Mrs. Gwendolyn Turner's 100th birthday and recognized her work as a trailblazing mathematician who played a pivotal role in the successful lunar landing. youtube.com/watch?v=a582N-…

As we celebrate Women's History Month, I recently visited @FromBoots2Heels to present retired Sgt. Major Claudette Williams with a #PAHouse resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of women being permitted to serve in combat roles in the U.S. military. youtube.com/watch?v=Rm3vN2…

Check out the latest episode of Monroe Matters! We visit the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest, Coolbaugh Township Historical Association, Women Veterans Museum, and talk #PABudget priorities after hearing Governor Shapiro's budget address. Don't miss it! youtu.be/nDWk2fSYSJU

@JessupJurist @RepBresnahan Did the best I could! He was walking pretty quickly to avoid me and his body guy tried shoved me out of the way!

@RepMadden @RepBresnahan Maureen, you’re a nice enough person but a horrible camerawoman!

This morning I confronted @RepBresnahan and asked if he supports ICE snatching people off the street, from cars, and from their homes. He noticed my camera and bolted. His security tried to shove me aside. I persisted. He evaded. Blank stare. No answers. No accountability.

@OccupyDemocrats Amen!

BREAKING: Vatican sends Trump’s favorite Cardinal packing as Pope Leo cleans house. In a move that sent shockwaves through both the Catholic Church and MAGA world, Pope Leo has officially shown Cardinal Timothy Dolan the door—replacing Donald Trump’s favorite cleric with a far quieter, far less political bishop from Illinois. Yes, that Cardinal Dolan. The Fox News regular. The inauguration prayer guy. The culture-war crusader who once called slain MAGA commentator Charlie Kirk a “modern-day Saint Paul.” That Dolan is now out as head of New York’s powerful Catholic archdiocese, after Pope Leo accepted his resignation and tapped Bishop Ronald Hicks to take his place. And the message from Rome couldn’t be clearer: the Trump-aligned, red-meat brand of American Catholic politics is officially out of favor. Dolan, long seen as a reliable spiritual cheerleader for Trumpism, was so beloved by the former reality-TV president that Trump once floated Dolan as a potential pope—and even mused about nominating himself for the job. But Pope Leo, the first American pope in history, apparently had other ideas. Enter Bishop Ronald Hicks: 58, low-profile, media-averse, and blessedly uninterested in cable-news culture wars. Hicks, who grew up near Pope Leo in Chicago’s south suburbs and shares a background in missionary work, represents a sharp pivot away from Dolan’s performative politics. The shake-up comes as Pope Leo has increasingly clashed with Trump’s agenda, condemning his “inhuman” immigration policies and urging him to back away from reckless saber-rattling over Venezuela. In other words, the Vatican is done pretending Trumpism and Christian compassion are compatible. Experts say the move is no accident. Dolan didn’t just retire—he was replaced. “This is a sign of change,” said one church scholar, noting that Hicks is far less likely to justify or excuse Trump’s behavior. While not a liberal firebrand, Hicks has made clear he wants a church focused on unity, healing, and cooperation—concepts that don’t exactly poll well on Truth Social. Dolan’s resignation was technically routine—bishops submit them at 75—but popes don’t have to accept them. Pope Leo did. Immediately. Bishop Hicks will be installed as New York’s new archbishop on February 6, marking the end of an era where MAGA politics enjoyed a privileged seat in America’s largest pulpit. In short, Trump lost another ally, the Vatican reclaimed the moral high ground, and the culture-war cardinal just got benched by the pope. Please like and share to thank Pope Leo for the welcome change!

With reproductive rights in jeopardy, I'm fighting to enshrine a woman's right to bodily autonomy into our state constitution, ensuring that women can continue to chart their own course in life and make their own healthcare decisions. youtube.com/watch?v=4fKnQz…

Check out the new episode of Monroe Matters, where we discuss critical investments in this year's #PABudget to help schools, working families and our senior population age with dignity. Don't miss it! youtube.com/watch?v=Ho60Fy…

My bill to support grandparents caring for grandchildren because of the opioid crisis passed the PA House 200–3! It provides emergency grants to help cover essentials like food, clothing & housing. Families deserve stability — and we delivered.

@GavinNewsom Of course he is!

Donald Trump is already claiming the outcome of today’s election is rigged. He knows he's losing. We need to stand up to Trump and his authoritarianism.

We can’t go back to a time when tens of millions of Americans had no health insurance. We can’t cut millions off SNAP. Our social contract with each other is built on a basic principle of human kindness.

*Out of PA Friends: this is a Must Read.*

@TheOnlyEsta @cardon_brian Yes!

Gavin Newsom 2028? YES or NO

It would be difficult even for ice to take these guys down.

Masked thugs threw Debbie to the ground and trampled her first amendment rights. This wasn’t just a violation, it was an assault of freedom itself. A warning shot to us all! #resisttyranny #wewillnotbesilenced #Defendfreespeech #FreeSpeechMatters

Love JB Pritzker!

@EastEndJoe Wonderful!

The cherry on the top is that, not only is she a woman, she's Latina.

I was honored to offer a #PAHouse Resolution recognizing Oct. 9, 2025 as Ageism Awareness Day in Pennsylvania. Ageism is one of the most widespread and socially accepted forms of prejudice. By raising awareness, we can change that.

You spoke. We listened! I'm excited to partner with the PA Department of Aging to help roll out the PA CareKit, a one-stop-shop website with information to help seniors age gracefully and also provide caregivers vital resources and assistance to make their jobs easier.

@StephenJ_Caruso 😳

Four top Pennsylvania House Republicans (including Minority Leader Jesse Topper and campaign arm chair Jamie Barton) are hosting a $30,000 a pop golf retreat at a 5-star South Carolina resort for the RLCC, which helps elect GOP state legislators nationwide.