We are getting numerous phone calls and emails from folks across the state saying they are getting a robo-survey about the TransCanada Keystone pipeline.  The calls are coming from “Nebraskans for Jobs and Prosperity,” a group we have never heard of before. If you get a robo-call, please email info@boldnebraska.org with the time of the call and […]

“Fair” is a word that gets thrown around a lot in American political discourse.  If you really look closely, you quickly realize that the current state of politics can be called many things, but “fair” is likely not one of them.  Last January, the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Citizens United case gave groups free […]

Governor Heineman and Attorney General Bruning both took highly questionable (and potentially illegal) campaign contribution checks from TransCanada, a foreign company. They both potentially broke a federal law enacted in 1966, the FEC will determine if they broke the law. “One of Bold Nebraska’s goals is to keep elected officials accountable,” said Jane Kleeb, editor […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a letter Tammy forwarded to us after she sent it to Senator Johanns. Senator Johanns,  It was with huge disappointment that I read your letter dated September 24, 2010, in which you responded to my request that you consider supporting legislation which would allow American women fighting for the United […]

Last time we checked, voters want strong, bold candidates to represent them.  The last thing we want is a candidate who uses someone else sticking up for him as a first line of defense.  That is exactly what incumbent Rep. Lee Terry did this week when a fair ad showcasing his lobbyist loving ways hit […]

Yes, Adrian really does think the GOP’s Contract with America 2.0 is a good idea. Editor’s Note: Neal Obermeyer cartoons reflect the opinions of the cartoonist and not necessarily those of BoldNebraska.org

In the next few weeks there is a lot happening where you can ask questions and take action on the TransCanada pipeline.  While TransCanada continues their misinformation campaign about the merits of the pipeline, we continue to mobilize folks.  In Nebraska, we want to protect our land, water and economic activity.   We might not have […]

“Darkness falls across the land The midterm vote is close at hand Creatures crawl in search of voters To terrorize y’alls neighborhood” Ok, so that’s not exactly how the creepy deep-sounding voice-over in Michael Jackson’s famous Thriller goes, but nonetheless, my substitute lyrics still ring true.  We only have a few weeks left until election […]

I must admit that until just recently Governor Dave Heineman’s position on the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline baffled me.  He repeatedly said that he’s not taking a position on the pipeline because it’s a “federal regulatory” issue.  That left me scratching my head.  Since when has something being a federal issue stopped the Governor from […]

Our beloved Huskers soundly beat the KSU Wildcats last night, 48-13 (but many of you probably already knew that).  Taylor Martinez is quickly earning his nickname “T-Magic.” But the game last night means our weekend can be devoted to other things like catching up on sleep.  We’ve lost quite a bit working late on the […]