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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 20h

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 20h

Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

#WarRavagedPortland

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 20h

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 20h

I'm about to vote on the SAME Republican budget proposal for the 6th time.

Why?

Instead of working with Democrats to lower health care costs, Republicans are forcing us to vote over and over again on a budget that would let 15 million Americans lose their coverage.

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I'm about to vote on the SAME Republican budget proposal for the 6th time.

YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 20h

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A DEATH AT THE WALDORF

(an Achille Poirot Mystery)

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 21h

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Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public television stations after funding cuts

"I can’t think of a more meaningful way to share his works of art than by supporting public television’s mission to educate and inspire," said the president of Bob Ross Inc.

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 21h

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Another Reason to Love Canada

Guaranteed laughter.

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 1d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

BEHN: “Feed kids. Fix roads. And fund hospitals. Instead of handing out corporate tax breaks.”

TN-07 Democratic nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social puts her people-first priorities front and center in a high-energy victory speech

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 1d

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Flying to the end of the shutdown

Friends,

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 1d

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Scream Diego 2025

The 2nd Annual Horror/Halloween Convention

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 2d

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 3d

News: A majority of Calif. voters, 54%, back Prop 50, the mid-decade redistricting initiative backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and former President Obama, per a new co/efficient poll shared first with Punchbowl News.
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Majority of Calif. voters back Prop 50 in new poll

News: We’ve got some fresh polling on California’s redistricting ballot initiative ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 2d

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Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 4d

I've Got a Better Way to Choose a President
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I Have a Better Way to Choose a President

The Andy Borowitz Show

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 4d

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KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO: Episode 97 - Remembering Our City's First Tour Guide

Remembering our city's first tour guide; a look back at the radio art of Padre baseball re-creations; history of the North Park Water Tank, things sent in by viewers and more!

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 4d

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When food banks need bread, 900 home bakers answer the call

A Seattle-area nonprofit group called Community Loaves donates home-baked bread and cookies to food banks in four states.

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 4d

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FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

This is false. Democrats say they are pushing for the inclusion of key health care provisions in the next congressional spending package.

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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Take a look! 'Reading Rainbow' is back

Mychal Threets, a social media star librarian, is hosting the new iteration of the series. It's back for four episodes starting on Saturday.

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 5d

I know it sounds wild, but my story “Don’t Go Into the Woods Alone” is part of Ghost Box IV (available now!), edited by the great @pattonoswalt.bsky.social! Dig it:
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Ghost Box IV — Hingston & Olsen Publishing

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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J A Jensen @jajensenbooks.com · 9d

Enjoy the journey. #writing #reading

Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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J A Jensen @jajensenbooks.com · 9d

Edgar didn’t drop by for breakfast. However, he showed up for dinner. #crow #corvid #bird #nature

Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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J A Jensen @jajensenbooks.com · 7d

The time has come. #october

Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 7d

Get ready for spooky happenings on Saturday!! Join us at #ScreamDiego for author readings, panels, signings performances, vendors, a kids’ area & other offerings at this one-day Halloween con.

Swipe for discount code for 25% off pre-purchased admission.
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#SanDiego

Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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George Hahn @georgehahn.com · 7d

Support public media. Now more than ever.

NPR @npr.org · 7d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 7d

Happy October! If you’re in the mood for free spooky short stories, I’ve compiled a few of mine here for easy reading/listening! 🎃👻😈 scifiwri.com/2025/09/16/f...

#october #Halloween #scarystories

Free horror stories to listen to and read for the spooky season

October is fast approaching! To gear up for the Halloween season, I’m offering a handy list of several of my short spooky stories available for free in audio form and print! These stories spa…

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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J A Jensen @jajensenbooks.com · 6d

Reading is a wonderful coping mechanism. #books #read

Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 6d

I joined HORROR REALM as a returning guest to talk about the “weird west,” horror and more!

Please hit “like” and “hype” to support up-and-coming creators:

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#horror #horrorcommunity #halloween #October

Women Of Horror Spotlight: Interview With The Author Of MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN

YouTube video by Horror Realm

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Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 5d

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 6d

Here’s some Beatriz Badraschii art to make your Thursday a little better.