Will they / won’t they debate only goes so far

We are just one week and change away from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly crowned running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will be officially nominated at the convention, which runs from Aug. 19-22.

Summertime, and living isn’t so easy at the Capitol

Summer is usually a relaxing time in Lincoln.College students have left, state lawmakers have gone home, the weather gets hot, the backyard tomatoes get ripe, and the biggest debate around town is whether this is the year the Huskers become relevant again in football.

Biden Title 9 rewrite goes wrong

In June of 1972 President Richard Nixon signed into the federal civil rights law Title 9 which gave young women the same access to classes and sports as young men enjoyed.

Bringing online protections for kids into the 2020s

In June, the Wall Street Journal published a sobering review of social media outlets’ content protections for teens.Studies found that Instagram pushed adult content on teen accounts within minutes of their creation.

Major wins for online child privacy & safety

Since their creation, social media platforms have connected people and communities. That connectivity is often positive.High school friends can reconnect after decades. Grandparents can see photos of loved ones who live far away.

To protect the independence of the judiciary

This week, the White House announced a radical set of policy proposals to remake the Supreme Court of the United States.

Representing You

The recent attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump has brought into focus the inner workings of the U.S.Secret Service–and government agencies in general. It’s not a pretty picture. The obvious breach of security by a 20-yearold novice to come within rifle range of a U.S.

Water talk continues

Red Water issues. There are all kinds. Red Water staining, serious Red Water sediment issues in wells/water systems/ filter plugging problems and Red Water Heavy Metal health issues. House cleaning couple recently said Red Water cleaning in their jobs is expanding.

All Things Nebraska

Rural communities across Nebraska have struggled with population loss for decades.The last census indicated that of the state’s 93 counties, 69 had lost population between 2010 and 2020.

View From the Sideline

The Nebraska Legislature was called back to work by Governor Jim Pillen to fix what he has called a property tax crisis.While I applaud the sentiment, I do not think a rushed solution can really fix a crisis.Some have said the special session could last two weeks.Others said it could drag on longer.