There was a big wedding in Britain today, and they’ve now got a new princess. Considering the glut of media coverage this has gotten, that’s all we’re saying about it. Don’t forget to comment on the State Dept.’s SEIS for the Keystone XL.  Here’s your Roundup: More Hot Water: Jon Bruning’s already in trouble for […]

It’s going to be a busy, busy weekend.  Saturday is Earth Day, and we hope to see many of you at the Lincoln and Omaha celebrations.  Sunday is Easter and Passover wraps up on Monday.  Whether you’re hugging a tree, eating chocolate bunnies or still searching for that Afikomen, here’s your Roundup: Hard Heads: In […]

Thank you to EVERYONE who called the unicam yesterday and demanded that our state leaders take action to protect our homes and water from oil spills.  Nebraska is at the center of this fight, and it’s because of you that we’ve made headway.  Keep up your enthusiasm!  Here’s your Roundup: Change of Plans: Working in […]

The federal government is gearing up for a shutdown if Congress doesn’t pass a budget or stopgap measure before midnight tonight.  In all this hullabaloo, we have to cheer on Sen. Ben Nelson who is refusing to accept pay during a shutdown.  The rest of the Nebraska delegation has remained silent on the issue.  Here’s […]

Today is the last day of Bold Nebraska.  We’re packing up shop, selling our domain name to Mark Fahleson and joining the Tea Party.  Good luck to all the landowners trying to fight TransCanada, teachers trying to keep their jobs and mothers who need prenatal care.  Your crusades for justice aren’t our problem any more. […]

Bold’s intern Emily is in DC helping getting the word out about how Young Nebraskans and their parents can “get covered,” Bob Kerrey goes after the “radical-right,” Jane thinks we need gas pumps turned into ears of corn and we are 40 “likes” away from sending Heineman a special delivery. Here’s your Roundup: Getting Covered: […]

Happy Friday, Bold Readers!  We hope you all enjoyed the luck o’ the Irish yesterday. You don’t have to let the weekend be a drag just because Thursday was St. Patty’s.  This weekend is Sherlock Holmes Weekend.  We’ll get you started with our Holmes-themed Roundup.  Can you deduce each heading’s origin?: Elementary, Dear Watson: Gov. […]

The Unicameral’s not in session today, so we’re using it as a chance to catch our breath from DC.  Some bad bills got held back or killed in committee, and some bad ones got through.  Keep following our Bill Roundup for progress on our priority legislation.  Here’s your Roundup: Abortion or the Budget?: Nebraska is […]

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 […]

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 […]