James R Benn

@JimmyWriter
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Writer. Voter. What else do you need to know?
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NEW: It took Republicans no time at all to take the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision and use it to attack other educational initiatives intended to support people of color. https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/supreme-court-affirmative-action-minority-scholarships-republicans-1234783254/
Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling Used to Target Scholarships

Missouri went on the attack the day the Court ruled, and Wisconsin may be next

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My first novel, On Desperate Ground, is on sale today for 1.99 in all ebook formats.
"A tight-paced adventure, a multi-layered set of events...the beat, the quick tempo never lets the reader down...this is a very good novel, and great reading entertainment." - Ben Pastor, author of The Water Thief, Lumen, and other novels.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J3EU44G#SalesRank
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Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. 54 years ago, members of the LGBTQ+ protested for our right to be seen, heard, and protected. It was a moment in time that forever transformed the gay liberation movement.

For more information on how to preserve and honor the legacy of Stonewall, check out the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, https://stonewallvisitorcenter.org/.

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One of the many reasons actual doctors and scientists shouldn't debate RFK Jr: because he constantly lies about everything, even simple indisputable facts.

He claims comparative studies aren't done on vaccines.

Yes, they are. Here's one showing the efficacy of the COVID vaccine, and one showing autism is *less* common in kids who received the MMR vaccine.

His whole shtick relies on repeating lies until the audience starts thinking they might be true. No use in helping him.

A terrific starred review from Publisher's Weekly for PROUD SORROWS! Pub date 9/5/23.
The first review for Proud Sorrows is in, and it's a great one from Kirkus Reviews!
"Benn skillfully advances the stories of the characters he’s developed over several previous novels while strategically revealing pieces of the complex murder puzzle.
This long-running series grows in breadth and depth with every installment."
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/james-r-benn/proud-sorrows/?fbclid=IwAR2YdKb_RDRKXPJesBpaeZvVXHgvWsfKsAY8G3avzU_OxVVz8Rd0wjqNF28
PROUD SORROWS | Kirkus Reviews

During World War II, deadly secrets surround the wreckage of a German aircraft discovered in the North Sea.

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Today in 1942, 81 years ago: The Holocaust: Kazimierz Piechowski and three others, dressed as members of the SS-Totenkopfverbände, steal an SS staff car and escape from the Auschwitz concentration camp.

#OnThisDay

“DeSantis currently has a net approval rating of negative 19 points….with 55 percent of respondents disapproving of him, compared with 36 percent who have a favorable view….”

People know evil when they see it.

Poor guy.

From the recent review in the NYT Book Review of Goodnight, Irene, by Luis Urrea. I love the line about the “historical novelist’s gold”. Indeed.
#writing #HIstoricalfiction
Peas and Love, folks!
Meet my new shoulder, brought to you by modern medical technology. Looking forward to pain-free freedom of movement. The folks at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center were terrific. Walked in at 10:30 and was out by 6:00.