On January 5th, as our state legislature starts their new session, advocates will be at our state capitol reminding our elected officials they have a clear role and several areas of responsibility when it comes to the current TransCanada Keystone I and the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.   This is critically important, especially given recent […]

Only one day until 2011.  We want to thank you all for making 2010 such a memorable year for Bold Nebraska.  From protesting the pipeline to Trick or Vote, we’ve met some amazing activists across the state that we can’t wait to work with more in 2011.  That’s really our only resolution for 2011.  We’d […]

This is a letter we received from David Daniel, a landowner in Texas who’s property is threatened by TransCanada’s Keystone XL.  He gave us permission to share his thoughts on some recent TransCanada developments with you: TransCanada is passing the buck like you’d pass a hot potato. After sending a copy of the NRDC report […]

According to every conservative pundit and politician, the message from the mid-term Election was loud and clear: Americans want a change in Washington — starting with fiscal accountability. Incoming House Speaker John Boehner embraced this perceived mandate with a promise to cut spending and a new list of House rules.  Instead of PayGo, instituted by […]

We were a nation that was founded upon Christian values where we prided ourselves on welcoming immigrants, the poor and down trodden who wanted nothing more but to make a better life for our families.  Extreme Arizona SB1070-style legislation in Nebraska will indeed betray what made the United States of America a great nation, and […]

Christmas is over, which means you might be stopping by the customer service desk to return a few “interesting” gifts.  Here’s Neal Obermeyer’s take: Editor’s Note: Neal Obermeyer cartoons reflect the opinions of the cartoonist and not necessarily those of BoldNebraska.org

Meet our state bird and our spokesperson on the pipeline, the Meadowlark… “I like singing, making my nest, sitting on fences and eating bugs. I dislike cats, my shrinking habitat and the Keystone XL pipeline. You can help me protect Nebraska. Take action today using the all the links below. Be sure to follow me, A Little […]

It’s Christmas Eve and you might be doing last minute shopping (we have some ideas for gifts) or surfing online or just hanging out with your family. We are watching how news sites and blogs react to a right-wing polling firm try to set up the Senate 2012 race for the GOP.  And of course, […]

A new poll from Magellan Strategies that pits Jon Bruning against Ben Nelson is making national and local news.  The bad news for Nelson: in a hypothetical match-up, he trails Bruning by 14 points, 52%-38%.  The good news for Nelson: Magellan Strategies is a just a front group for conservatives.   Its too bad national […]

Christmas is right around the corner, and we couldn’t help but help but place ourselves in Santa’s shoes.  Every year, the big guy in a red suit decides which children have been naughty and which have been nice. We’re taking Santa’s list a step further and sorting out Nebraska’s politicians.  Read on to find out […]