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Bold Roundup: Feb 28 – Mar 4

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It’s going to be a crazy weekend.  We kick off with Americans for Prosperity who is hosting a “do-over” rally against organized workers and the middle class in front of the state capitol.  Our favorite Republican candidates Don Stenberg and “Wrong Way” Jon Bruning will be there.  But we’re ending the weekend on a high […]
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Decrease the Vote?

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Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont introduced a bill — and promised to make it his “priority bill” — that would cost our state millions, decrease voting and “answers” a problem that does not even exist. The so-called “voter-ID law” is widely seen as a voting suppression tactic and is often criticized on numerous levels.  Janssen’s […]
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Neal Obermeyer Cartoon: Not Charlie Rose!

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As Congress debates funding for the federal government, Neal reminds us of what’s truly important in the federal budget: Charlie Rose. Editor’s Note: Neal Obermeyer cartoons reflect the opinions of the cartoonist and not necessarily those of BoldNebraska.org
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Updated, Pics: Support the Middle Class Rally

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Update, Saturday: Here is a link to some great pics from today. UPDATE Friday, 2:00pm: Nebraska State Senators Conrad, Cook, Mello, McGill and Nordquist have signed the Progressive States Network open letter supporting the Wisconsin State Senators who are opposing the governor’s attempt to strip public workers’ collective bargaining rights.  Email a thank you to the State Senators! […]
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Bold Roundup: Feb 21-25

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Are you one of the 61% of Americans who think workers should have the right to collectively bargain?  Think the Middle Class is totally awesome and needs to be protected?  Or maybe you believe teachers and police officers should be able to buy groceries.  Then join us tomorrow at noon in front of the State […]
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Lee Terry Doesn’t Get Net Neutrality

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When I listen to Rep. Lee Terry speak about the evils of net neutrality it is patently clear that his opinion is not one based in the reality that most of us live in.  Rather, it is based in the reality of pro-corporate, pro-big government which is plaguing our political system. What Mr. Terry fails […]
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OWH Profiles Kleeb and Bold

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OWH profiles Bold’s Jane Kleeb in Sunday’s paper.  If you are visiting us because of the article, welcome!  Bold Nebraska is focused on various bills in our state legislature, which you can read all about in our “Bold Bill Guide.”   The issue we are dedicating a majority of our time to is the TransCanada […]
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Bold Roundup: Feb 14-18

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Happy Friday folks!  Compared to last week with the pipeline bills and attempt to repeal Nebraska’s Dream Act, it’s been relatively quiet in the state legislature.  Contrast that with the massive protests in Wisconsin, and it’s definitely been a quiet week.  Here’s your Roundup: Labor Unrest:  The protests in Egypt kept us all riveted to […]
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New Tar Sands Oil Products Increase Likelihood of Spills

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This is a copy of a national press release sent out to highlight a new report exploring the dangers of tar sands oil in pipelines compared to standard crude oil. A report released today highlights the elevated risk of pipeline spills throughout the nation as a result of new corrosive oil products being increasingly delivered […]
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