We had a great turnout for the Education and Action forum in Lincoln.  We wanted to make sure folks visiting our site for the first time know where thet can get information and download the action guide. To take ACTION, click here for our new Action Guide. Below are pictures from the rally we held in Lincoln […]

TransCanada can claim to be a “friendly neighbor” all they like, but their actions speak much louder than their words.  The Canadian pipeline company has bullied Nebraska landowners and shown little regard for our state’s natural resources.  Their primary talking point as to why Nebraskans should support them is that their dangerous Keystone XL pipeline […]

Happy, happy Friday Roundup readers!  In case you missed our wonderful Emily Schlichting testifying in front of the Senate yesterday, Campus Progress has the video and transcript.  We’re so proud to have her on the Bold Nebraska team.  Here’s your Roundup: De-Nile: In an effort squash pro-democracy protests that are growing in scope and aggression, […]

Big news in Nebraska!  State senator Ken Haar and 20 other state senators (full letter and senators below) have expressed their concern about the TransCanada pipeline crossing the lifeblood of our state, the Ogallala Aquifer, and one of America’s most unique ecosystems, the Sandhills.  The letter comes after three bills have also been introduced in […]

10 Things You Can Do to Ensure Local Control of Pipeline Decisions and Protect Our Resources (Download the Action Guide as a PDF) Nebraska groups and citizens are taking action and speaking out to protect our resources from the risky TransCanada pipeline.  Groups involved include Audubon Nebraska, Bold Nebraska, Guardians of the Good Life, Nebraska […]

Update 11pm: The Omaha recall election is called and Mayor Suttle is keeping his job.  It was a close election and one that will be looked at and studied. Sen. Ben Nelson issued a statement on the SOTU, you can listen to it or watch the statement.  We agree with Senator Nelson, we need to […]

State Senator Mark Christensen has introduced legislation to allow teachers to carry guns in schools.  Neal’s not a fan. Editor’s Note: Neal Obermeyer cartoons reflect the opinions of the cartoonist and not necessarily those of BoldNebraska.org

The recall vote in Omaha has the whole state talking.  We know folks need some facts about where to vote, so those links are below. You might still be making up your minds on which way to vote. We pulled together some info as well as some of the “opinion leaders” in the recall fight […]

Thank you to Washington Post for a great story on the opposition and concerns being raised in Nebraska about the TransCanada pipeline. If you are visiting our website because of the article, below are pictures from the rally as well as some pictures of landowners who oppose the pipeline. After reading the article, if you […]

It’s been a crazy week as the snow just keeps falling around our office in Lincoln.  The Republicans have announced that Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) will give their State of the Union response.  Don’t let Ryan’s mild manners and baby blues eyes fool you.  He’s a moderate like Chuck Norris is a pacifist.  Here’s your […]