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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While millions scrounge to pay for groceries and medical procedures, FBI Director Kash Patel flies his taxpayer-paid private jet to “date night” with his girlfriend and the “Boondoggle Ranch” (its real name, I kid you not).
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
House Democrats allege Patel has used the FBI's Gulfstream jet for a "date night" in Tennessee and an outing with friends in Texas.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
While millions scrounge to pay for groceries and medical procedures, FBI Director Kash Patel flies his taxpayer-paid private jet to “date night” with his girlfriend and the “Boondoggle Ranch” (its real name, I kid you not).
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
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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.
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.
November 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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.
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.
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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.
November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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.
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I’m outside the Supreme Court, where SCOTUS is once again threatening the Voting Rights Act—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.
We can’t let extremists turn back the clock. Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and protect every vote.
October 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I’m outside the Supreme Court, where SCOTUS is once again threatening the Voting Rights Act—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.
We can’t let extremists turn back the clock. Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and protect every vote.
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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.
I will stand up for the law and the Constitution. That’s what we do in the State of Illinois.
October 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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.
I will stand up for the law and the Constitution. That’s what we do in the State of Illinois.
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.
Mapping Black California turns data into stories of equity and resilience. www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/mapp...
Mapping Black California turns data into stories of equity and resilience - Editor and Publisher
What if a map could reveal more than streets and cities — what if it could expose redlining, track broken promises on racial justice, and chart the health crises hitting Black communities hardest? Tha...
www.editorandpublisher.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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.
Sums up my feelings about the orange moron.
“And 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
“And 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
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Sums up my feelings about the orange moron.
“And 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
“And 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
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Thanks, Congress.
Brace for the largest-ever spike in health insurance premiums
The GOP's backdoor plan to gut Obamacare: Kill the tax credits.
www.motherjones.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Thanks, Congress.
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2/ These cuts threaten Delaware jobs, raise energy costs for working families, and set us back in the fight for affordable, reliable power.
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.
delawareonline.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
2/ These cuts threaten Delaware jobs, raise energy costs for working families, and set us back in the fight for affordable, reliable power.
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We don't give enough credit to journalists who risk life and limb to bring us the truth
Portland is a “war-ravaged” city that is “on fire,” President Trump warns. But I braved the artillery fire and militia checkpoints to bring you this video report from the front lines.
October 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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.
September 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Wake up, America, or I fear we may not have elections in 2028.
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Today, Trump criticized the UN for "empty words" that “don’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.
As the people who are dying in Ukraine and Gaza know better than anyone, Trump’s words are as empty as they come.
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today, Trump criticized the UN for "empty words" that “don’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.
As the people who are dying in Ukraine and Gaza know better than anyone, Trump’s words are as empty as they come.
Good news, from @apnews.com
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
September 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Good news, from @apnews.com
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
I don't know what happened to the photo.
September 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I don't know what happened to the photo.
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!
September 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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!
@stephenseattle.bsky.social @muckrack.com
“In 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.
“In 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.
September 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
@stephenseattle.bsky.social @muckrack.com
“In 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.
“In 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.
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Political violence and threats are not the answer.
This is a watershed moment — 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.
This is a watershed moment — 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.
September 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Political violence and threats are not the answer.
This is a watershed moment — 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.
This is a watershed moment — 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.
September 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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.
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Chicagoans reject Trump’s proposed invasion of our city — 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.
The President should know that the people of Chicago, of Illinois, and of the nation don’t take well to brazen federal overreach.
September 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Chicagoans reject Trump’s proposed invasion of our city — 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.
The President should know that the people of Chicago, of Illinois, and of the nation don’t take well to brazen federal overreach.
Some good news in the world of journalism.
Longtime Wyoming newspaper executives to buy, reopen eight shuttered newspapers - WyoFile wyofile.com/longtime-wyo...
Longtime Wyoming newspaper executives to buy, reopen eight shuttered newspapers - WyoFile wyofile.com/longtime-wyo...
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.
wyofile.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Some good news in the world of journalism.
Longtime Wyoming newspaper executives to buy, reopen eight shuttered newspapers - WyoFile wyofile.com/longtime-wyo...
Longtime Wyoming newspaper executives to buy, reopen eight shuttered newspapers - WyoFile wyofile.com/longtime-wyo...
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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...
#journalism
Stop the presses: Wyoming press corps suffers historic blow - WyoFile wyofile.com/stop-the-pre...
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...
wyofile.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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...
#journalism
Stop the presses: Wyoming press corps suffers historic blow - WyoFile wyofile.com/stop-the-pre...