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Shelley Ridenour

@shelleyridenour.bsky.social

Print journalist living at the edge of the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48. Fascinated with Bob Dylan. Ditched Twitter Nov. 6, 2024. Spoiling my black tuxedo cat whose name is Recycle.

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I want to see this shutdown ended as soon as possible.

What we need is an agreement that will protect health care for the American people.

But if there's no legislation that will pass the House and be signed by President Trump, it will simply be meaningless gesture.

07.11.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1449    πŸ” 280    πŸ’¬ 76    πŸ“Œ 23

I don't remember Jesus Christ commanding his followers to starve poor people or tear-gas children. But maybe Project 2025 came up with a new book of the Bible.

07.11.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 442    πŸ” 134    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 9
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I’m outside the Supreme Court, where SCOTUS is once again threatening the Voting Rights Actβ€”one of our most vital civil rights protections.

We can’t let extremists turn back the clock. Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and protect every vote.

16.10.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 293    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 5

I'm not afraid. Come and get me, Donald.

I will stand up for the law and the Constitution. That’s what we do in the State of Illinois.

14.10.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 9594    πŸ” 1692    πŸ’¬ 252    πŸ“Œ 91

Thanks, E&P for this fascinating story. I was not aware of this project until I got an email from E&P this morning. Super read about an amazing effort.

10.10.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sums up my feelings about the orange moron.

β€œAnd I hope that you die
And your death will come soon
I’ll follow your casket
By the pale afternoon
And I’ll watch as you’re lowered
Down to your deathbed
And I’ll stand over your grave
’Til I’m sure that you’re dead.”
-- Bob Dylan

10.10.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brace for the largest-ever spike in health insurance premiums The GOP's backdoor plan to gut Obamacare: Kill the tax credits.

Thanks, Congress.

09.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 212    πŸ” 93    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 5
Delaware clean energy projects in jeopardy from Trump cuts of projects in blue states This announcement comes days after the federal government shut down on Oct. 1.

2/ These cuts threaten Delaware jobs, raise energy costs for working families, and set us back in the fight for affordable, reliable power.

06.10.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We don't give enough credit to journalists who risk life and limb to bring us the truth

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Wake up, America, or I fear we may not have elections in 2028.

24.09.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 16325    πŸ” 4819    πŸ’¬ 673    πŸ“Œ 296
Trump criticizes U.N. for failing to end wars and address immigration concerns
Trump delivered a critical address to the U.N. during a tense period for America and its allies abroad, as wars in the Middle East and Europe continue to rage.

Trump criticizes U.N. for failing to end wars and address immigration concerns Trump delivered a critical address to the U.N. during a tense period for America and its allies abroad, as wars in the Middle East and Europe continue to rage.

Today, Trump criticized the UN for "empty words" that β€œdon’t solve war.” But who is he kidding?

As the people who are dying in Ukraine and Gaza know better than anyone, Trump’s words are as empty as they come.

23.09.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 73    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Good news, from @apnews.com
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday

22.09.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Glad to hear that. It was not the case on the livestream.

21.09.2025 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Could not agree more. The awful mic issue didn't help Mellencamp. And 5 songs from Dylan! WOW 😲
Neil Young next. It's a good night for me!

21.09.2025 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't know what happened to the photo.

21.09.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My 1985 @farmaid.org kerchief. Can't believe I watched it 40 years ago. But #bobdylan is on stage next! Four decades later he's still amazing! Thanks Willie Nelson for never giving up!

21.09.2025 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@stephenseattle.bsky.social @muckrack.com
β€œIn case you wondered if we were really in a fascist state, we are,” adds Stephen Hegg.
In response to action taken against @jimmykimmel.com

It gets more scary every day in this country.

18.09.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Political violence and threats are not the answer.

This is a watershed moment β€” we can choose to stay silent and live in fear, or we can choose to be loud for peace and compassion.

We must work together to stop this crisis, and it should start from the top with the President.

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As a governor who cares about the well-being of my people, I can’t live in a fantasy land where I pretend Trump is not tearing this country apart for personal greed and power.

03.09.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7098    πŸ” 1428    πŸ’¬ 125    πŸ“Œ 48
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Chicagoans reject Trump’s proposed invasion of our city β€” and Chicago’s business community has been clear: no tariffs, no troops, and cut the chaos.

The President should know that the people of Chicago, of Illinois, and of the nation don’t take well to brazen federal overreach.

03.09.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2035    πŸ” 440    πŸ’¬ 47    πŸ“Œ 12
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Longtime Wyoming newspaper executives to buy, reopen eight shuttered newspapers - WyoFile Overjoyed newsroom staff in communities across Wyoming are back on the job with pay after corporate closure laid off 30 employees.

Some good news in the world of journalism.

Longtime Wyoming newspaper executives to buy, reopen eight shuttered newspapers - WyoFile wyofile.com/longtime-wyo...

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Stop the presses: Wyoming press corps suffers historic blow - WyoFile Uinta, Platte, Niobrara, Goshen and Sublette counties become "news deserts" as News Media Corp shutters eight local Wyoming newspapers with no notice. The oldest had been in print for 122 years. Thirt...

Thanks to WyoFile for helping people understand the significance of small newspapers closing.
#journalism

Stop the presses: Wyoming press corps suffers historic blow - WyoFile wyofile.com/stop-the-pre...

08.08.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Wyoming newspaper owners, staffers race to rescue community news - WyoFile A deal is in the works to keep news online and in print in Wheatland, Torrington and Lusk as communities chip in to support newsroom staff fired without notice. (Lisa Phelps)

More heartbreaking news about rural Western newspapers.
As a longtime Wyoming journalist, I'm saddened, but not surprised to hear people are stepping forward looking for a solution.
#journalism

Wyoming newspaper owners, staffers race to rescue community news - WyoFile wyofile.com/wyoming-news...

08.08.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still Motoring: Micky and the Motorcars Race into Their Third Decade With Fierce New Album Micky and the Motorcars' new album establishes them as one of the most indie of Red Dirt country bands.

Talked to Micky and the Motorcars about their new album and about 20-plus years as a band. It's up at @rollingstone.com now

www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

04.07.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond parody

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Count me in for that lineup!

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