Nebraska is unique and we are proud about that fact.  We are the only state in the country to have a non-partisan Unicameral. We are the only state in the country to have 100% public power. And, we are one of only two states that splits our electoral votes for the US President by Congressional […]

The Nebraska Sierra Club, Nebraska Wildlife Federation and Bold Nebraska today announced the delegation of Nebraskans traveling to Washington, DC to express their concerns about TransCanada’s proposed tar sands pipeline to members of Nebraska’s Congressional Delegation, the EPA and the State Department. “I have heard many advocates and landowners stories and the words that best […]

The assault on public employees and middle class families that we are seeing nationwide is too important to allow multinational corporate America to try to redefine the rights and values of American citizens. Last Saturday, more than 350 public employees, teachers, trades workers, union members and middle class families gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol supporting […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]