Veterans Day Open Thread

Sun, Nov 11 10:43 AM CST

Today and tomorrow we take time to remember those among us who answered the call of service to our great nation. We have lost many in our struggles for freedom and certainly two days is not enough time to remember their sacrifice.

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Peter Hoagland, 1941-2007

Wed, Oct 31 08:46 AM CST

Former Nebraska Congressman and State Senator Peter Hoagland died yesterday in Washington, D.C.

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Remembering Frances Ohmstede

Tue, Sep 18 01:20 PM CST

Former National Committeewoman from Nebraska Frances Ohmstede died Friday. She served as one of our voices at the DNC for nine years, from 1972 to 1981. In 1976, she was one of the 13 drafters of our Party’s national platform.

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Happy Birthday, Eric!

Wed, Jul 25 11:39 AM CST

Our Deputy Director, Eric Fought, turns 31 today.

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Independence Day Open Thread

Tue, Jul 3 04:36 PM CST

A little 4th of July trivia.

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Final Draft of Caucus Rules Released

Fri, Jun 15 01:10 PM CST

Today—after much input, deliberation, and hard work—the NDP’s Rules Committee released their final proposal for our Presidential Caucuses to be held in February.

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Open Thread

Tue, Jun 5 12:36 PM CST

Some random thoughts on this Tuesday…

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, May 25 03:16 PM CST

Coming next week…our first podcast with special guest, Governor Howard Dean!

Tickets still available for the 2007 Morrison-Exon Dinner in Omaha on June 23. Click here to reserve your spot.

Have a great holiday weekend everyone.

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Caucus Rules Available for Comment

Wed, May 16 08:44 AM CST

A draft of the rules for the Nebraska Democratic Party’s Presidential Caucuses on February 9th is now available for public comment.

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Open Thread

Thu, May 10 05:35 PM CST

Sorry for the lack of content as of late…we’ll get some stuff up shortly. Until then, here’s an open thread for ya.

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, Apr 13 02:13 PM CST

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Open Thread

Wed, Mar 21 07:58 AM CST

Happy Wednesday. Here’s an open thread…

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Feb 24 11:42 AM CST

In announcing that he was dropping out of the 2008 Presidential race, former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack said that his campaign had “everything to win the nomination and general election – everything except money.”

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Feb 17 05:18 AM CST

“The problem is that his gut-level bond with the American public has been seriously damaged and may be lost.”

– Bush strategist Matthew Dodd, in a piece for Texas Monthly, on President Bush’s legacy.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Jan 27 01:50 PM CST

I was really inspired last night by the words of Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth of South Dakota. She was the keynote speaker at the Douglas County Truman Dinner in Omaha. Some of you were there…it was a very nice celebration.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Jan 24 07:55 AM CST

The Unicameral reconvenes at 10:00 a.m. Central.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Jan 23 09:23 AM CST

The Unicameral continues debate on a number of bills on this 14th day of the 100th Session

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Jan 22 08:33 AM CST

Legislative committees will hear public testimony this week on a variety of bills.

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Jan 19 08:04 AM CST

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Jan 18 08:31 AM CST

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Jan 17 08:14 AM CST

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Jan 16 09:05 AM CST

On Jan. 16, 1920, Prohibition began in the United States as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect. (It was later repealed by the 21st Amendment.)

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Open Thread

Mon, Jan 15 01:19 PM CST

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who changed the course of a nation and worked for the common good of all mankind. During his lifetime Dr. King foretold of a vision and a hope for an America full of potential and greatness. Since Dr. King’s death we have made tremendous progress toward alleviating the remnants of inequality and racial injustice, but there is still much work to be done.

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, Jan 12 03:40 PM CST

Stay warm…and safe.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Jan 11 09:41 AM CST

CNN is reporting that Denver has been selected as the site for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Do I hear anyone saying “Road Trip!”

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Jan 10 10:17 AM CST

Make sure to sign our property tax petition!

Click here to add your name to the list of Nebraska’s concerned taxpayers.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Jan 9 09:16 AM CST

A look at some of the stories in this morning’s papers.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Jan 8 11:57 AM CST

In 1964, President Johnson declared a “War on Poverty” in his State of the Union address.

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, Jan 5 03:06 PM CST

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Jan 4 11:55 AM CST

It’s a busy and historic day on both the state and national levels today.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Jan 3 08:34 AM CST

A look at some of the stories in this morning’s papers…

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Jan 2 08:56 AM CST

Hope all of you had a wonderful celebration of the holidays and enjoyed a great New Year’s despite the weather…

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Happy Holidays Open Thread

Fri, Dec 22 09:27 AM CST

I’m going to step away from the computer for the most part over the course of the next week to celebrate the holidays with my family and take a little breather before gearing up for a busy 2007.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Dec 21 11:30 AM CST

People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one.

Leo J. Burke

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Dec 20 10:58 AM CST

I need to start my Christmas shopping soon. Oh, what the heck, I still have several days.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Dec 19 08:18 AM CST

A look at some of the stories in this morning’s papers.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Dec 18 10:59 AM CST

On this date in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, was declared in effect.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Dec 16 12:41 PM CST

Life is a long lesson in humility.

James M. Barrie, Scottish dramatist and novelist

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Dec 15 08:10 AM CST

On Dec. 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights went into effect following ratification by Virginia.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Dec 14 08:00 AM CST

Our thoughts and prayers go out to U.S. Senator Tim Johnson and his family at this difficult time. May he have a speedy recovery so he might return to serving the people of South Dakota.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Dec 13 08:50 AM CST

Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn’t block traffic.

– Dan Rather

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Dec 12 12:11 PM CST

On this date in 1917, Father Edward Flanagan founded Boys Town outside Omaha, Neb.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Dec 11 08:50 AM CST

Happy Monday.

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, Dec 8 03:04 PM CST

No Saturday game this week – what will we do?

Have a great weekend, Nebraska!

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Dec 7 08:24 AM CST

Today, let’s move from movies to books. What have you read or are reading with a political theme that you would recommend?

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Dec 6 07:20 AM CST

Our recent discussion regarding the movie “Bobby” makes me wonder what politically themed movies top everyone’s list of favorites?

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Dec 5 08:37 AM CST

A look at some of the stories from this morning’s papers…

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Dec 4 02:31 PM CST

But all endings are also beginnings. We just don’t know it at the time.

– Mitch Albom

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Dec 1 10:01 AM CST

World AIDS Day 2006

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Nov 30 10:23 AM CST

On this date in 1835, Samuel Langhorne Clemens – better known as Mark Twain – was born in Florida, Mo.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Nov 29 09:14 AM CST

A look at some of the stories in this morning’s papers…

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Nov 28 07:41 AM CST

Seize opportunity by the beard, for it is bald behind.

– Bulgarian Proverb

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Nov 27 08:24 AM CST

Have a great week!

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Thanksgiving Open Thread

Wed, Nov 22 09:46 AM CST

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Nov 21 10:49 AM CST

On this date in 1922: Rebecca L. Felton of Georgia was sworn in as the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. (Felton, a Democrat appointed by Gov. Thomas Hardwick to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas E. Watson, served only a day before Watson’s elected successor, Walter F. George, took office.)

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Nov 20 02:49 PM CST

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, Nov 17 04:25 PM CST

Enjoy your weekend, Nebraska.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Nov 16 09:56 AM CST

A look at some of the stories in this morning’s papers.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Nov 15 08:20 AM CST

A look at this morning’s papers…

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Nov 14 07:34 AM CST

Our open forum discussion continues…

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Nov 13 08:43 AM CST

A look at this morning’s papers…

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Veterans Day Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Nov 11 09:04 AM CST

We remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, and those they left behind.

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Nov 10 07:57 AM CST

Happy Friday

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Nov 9 08:25 AM CST

A New Direction is Here

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The Day After Open Thread

Wed, Nov 8 01:29 PM CST

Thank you.

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Election Day Open Thread

Mon, Nov 6 08:56 PM CST

It’s up to the people now.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Nov 6 08:49 AM CST

One day left.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Nov 4 09:23 AM CST

On Wednesday…will you be able to say you did enough?

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Nov 3 10:02 AM CST

Four days.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Nov 2 09:25 AM CST

5 days.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Nov 1 09:42 AM CST

6 days.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Oct 31 07:35 AM CST

7 days.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Oct 30 09:01 AM CST

We’re in the single digits now: 8 days to go.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Oct 28 10:17 AM CST

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.

– Thomas Jefferson

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Welcome Daily Kos Visitors!

Fri, Oct 27 11:55 AM CST

Thanks to Daily Kos for highlighting our efforts here.

Great things are happening in these final days.

I was glad to be able to tell our story. (Of course, I could have written about 10 pages worth of material…)

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Oct 27 09:40 AM CST

Don’t forget – today is the last day to register to vote in person at your county election official’s office. If you aren’t registered or know someone that isn’t go and get it done!

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Oct 26 09:49 AM CST

12 days.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Oct 25 09:40 AM CST

13 days.

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Women - Vote!

Tue, Oct 24 01:00 PM CST

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Oct 24 09:27 AM CST

A look at this morning’s papers…

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Oct 23 12:18 PM CST

15 days.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Oct 21 08:12 AM CST

The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger – but recognize the opportunity.

– John F. Kennedy

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Oct 20 09:43 AM CST

Happy Friday. 18 days to change our state. What are you doing to get the job done? Share your story…

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Oct 19 07:27 AM CST

19 days.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Oct 18 08:14 AM CST

20 days.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Oct 17 09:24 AM CST

Three weeks left.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Oct 16 08:40 AM CST

A look at some of the stories in this morning’s papers.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Oct 14 11:49 AM CST

Looks like it’s going to be a great weekend to share our message for Nebraska’s future…

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Oct 13 09:10 AM CST

Enjoy the weekend Nebraska!

Let’s get out there and share our message for the future.

We have 25 days left.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Oct 12 09:29 AM CST

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

– Thomas A. Edison

26 days.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Oct 11 08:57 AM CST

A look at some of the stories in this morning’s papers…

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Oct 10 07:47 AM CST

Ahh, the crisp and cool days of fall. You know it is close now. The leaves are falling, yard signs are going up and candidates calendars are filling up with debates and appearances. Gotta love it.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Oct 9 07:01 AM CST

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Oct 7 07:01 AM CST

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

– William Hazlitt, English essayist

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Oct 6 07:50 AM CST

This weekend will mark the beginning of the last 30 days of this campaign. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating with each other on Primary night…

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Oct 5 09:59 AM CST

Politics is the art of the possible.

– Otto Von Bismarck (German Prussian politician)

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Oct 3 08:31 AM CST

On this day in 1951, the New York Giants captured the National League pennant as Bobby Thomson hit a three-run homer off the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Ralph Branca in the “shot heard ’round the world.”

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Oct 2 11:12 AM CST

36 days. Unless you vote by mail, which begins today. Go here to request your ballot application.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Sep 30 10:22 AM CST

Have at it, friends.

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Sep 29 10:30 AM CST

And now, ladies and gentlemen – the Friday Open Thread.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Sep 27 08:52 AM CST

Scott Kleeb and Adrian Smith meet tonight in their first televised debate. It’s scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. from Kearney and will be broadcast live on Fox 4 and 17.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Sep 26 07:27 AM CST

Measure not the work until the day’s out and the labor done.

– Elizabeth Barrett Browning, English Poet

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Sep 25 09:43 AM CST

On Sept. 25, 1789, the first United States Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution and sent them to the states for ratification. (Ten of the amendments became the Bill of Rights.)

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Sep 23 12:22 PM CST

If you’re in the Lincoln area this weekend at looking for something to do, don’t miss the airshow at the Lincoln Airport. The show is free and features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Army Golden Knights. The gates open at 9:30 each day and the Blues fly at 3:00 Saturday and Sunday.

And, if you’re in Lincoln on Sunday, make sure to stop by the Lancaster County Democrats “Salute to Labor” at the CWA Hall. The event goes from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Sep 22 09:45 AM CST

Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly.

– Simeon Strunsky

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Sep 21 09:46 AM CST

47 days.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Sep 20 09:23 AM CST

Coverage from last night’s gubernatorial debate in Scottsbluff:

Lincoln Journal Star – Candidates for governor pledge support for small schools

Omaha World Herald – Hahn hits Heineman on Omaha school bill

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Sep 19 08:19 AM CST

On Sept. 18, 1793, President Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Sep 18 09:17 AM CST

If your parents never had children, chances are you won’t, either.

– Nebraska’s Own Dick Cavett

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Sep 16 01:05 PM CST

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Sep 15 08:41 AM CST

This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer.

– Will Rogers

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Sep 14 08:09 AM CST

On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write his poem “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland during the War of 1812.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Sep 13 09:25 AM CST

Make sure to check out our events center on a regular basis. There are a bunch of great events coming up including a Burger Feed in Osceola on the 17th, a regional dinner being hosted by eight county parties tomorrow night in Central City, and a Fall Fest coming up in Douglas County on the 28th.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Sep 12 11:21 AM CST

56 days.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Sep 11 07:43 AM CST

There is little that can be added to today’s discussion from my perspective other than – let’s never forget.

Five years ago. It still stings.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Sep 9 06:59 AM CST

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Sep 8 10:54 AM CST

Happy Friday, Nebraska.

It’s crunch time – exactly 60 days to go to take back the state.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Sep 7 10:46 AM CST

A love of tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril; but the new view must come, the world must roll forward.

– Sir Winston Churchill

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Sep 6 09:33 AM CST

On this date in 1909, American explorer Robert Peary sent word that he had reached the North Pole five months earlier.

And, here I am, sitting at my desk frustrated that my computer is running too slow.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Sep 5 08:55 AM CST

Hope you had a great holiday weekend. We’re back at it here at HQ – the final push to November is on.

63 days.

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Labor Day Open Thread

Mon, Sep 4 11:04 AM CST

Here’s to our brothers and sisters in the Labor movement who continue to fight for our rights and freedoms…

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Sep 2 08:55 AM CST

What are you doing this weekend to get Democrats elected?

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Aug 31 09:49 AM CST

On this date in 1980, Poland’s Solidarity labor movement was born with an agreement signed in Gdansk that ended a 17-day-old strike.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Aug 30 08:18 AM CST

Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.

– P. J. O’Rourke

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Aug 29 04:13 PM CST

70 days.

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Moul Runs With the Blue Dogs

Mon, Aug 28 10:13 AM CST

Maxine Moul, Former Lt. Governor and our Candidate for Congress in NE-01, picked up the endorsement of the Blue Dog Coalition over the weekend. The Blue Dog Coalition is a group of moderate to conservative House Democrats. The group has built a reputation as a serious player in the policy arena, promoting positions which bridge the gap between ideological extremes. Many of the group’s policy proposals have been praised as fair, responsible, and positive additions to a Congressional environment too often marked as partisan and antagonistic.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Aug 28 09:27 AM CST

On this date in 1963, 200,000 people participated in a peaceful civil rights rally in Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, Aug 25 07:41 AM CST

The young have aspirations that never come to pass, the old have reminiscences of what never happened.

– Saki, British short story author

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Aug 24 09:59 AM CST

On this date in 1858, the famous debates between senatorial contenders Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas began.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Aug 22 12:19 PM CST

It’s Tuesday. The floor is yours.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Aug 21 11:50 AM CST

We’ve unloaded the van and are trying to get back into the swing of things after a very successful State Convention in Grand Island. Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of time to rest up. We have 78 days to get the job done.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Aug 17 10:17 AM CST

Grand Island or Bust!

We’re heading to Grand Island this afternoon to start preparing for the State Convention. We’ll be blogging from there through the weekend.

Hope to see you there.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Aug 16 09:56 AM CST

83 days.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Aug 15 08:34 AM CST

Happy Tuesday. What’s going on in your corner of the state?

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Aug 14 08:45 AM CST

We’re busy gearing up for this weekend’s State Convention in Grand Island. Hope to see you there.

85 days.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Aug 12 10:37 AM CST

There never seems to be enough time to write about everything that happens. So, here are a few remainders from the past week.

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Friday Open Thread

Fri, Aug 11 07:47 AM CST

Today is the first debate in the U.S. Senate race. The debate is being held at the Lincoln Cornhusker Hotel at noon, in conjunction with the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Summer Conference.

While the debate is not open to the public, many TV and radio stations throughout the state will be carrying the debate live.

Several websites, including the NET website will provide a feed as well.

Check your local listings for live broadcasts and replay information.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Aug 10 11:54 AM CST

Let’s continue the discussion from yesterday because this has tremendous significance. Adrian Smith continued what he started on the air by talking to the Omaha World Herald about the Club for Growth and how he is strangely unfamiliar with positions of a group that has financed half of his campaign thus far. Here is the story.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Aug 9 10:26 AM CST

90 days.

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New Feature: Write the Caption

Tue, Aug 8 01:55 PM CST

Today, we launch a new, entertaining feature where we present you with a photo and ask you to write the caption. Let’s have some good clean political fun…

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Aug 8 08:23 AM CST

What’s on your mind?

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Aug 7 07:30 AM CST

He who wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

Edmund Burke – Irish orator, philosopher and politician

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, Aug 4 08:57 AM CST

Happy Friday. 95 days.

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Thursday Open Thread

Thu, Aug 3 11:26 AM CST

One update for you – Lee Terry still hasn’t figured out what he has accomplished in the 109th Congress.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Aug 2 08:17 AM CST

On this date in 1776, members of the Continental Congress began attaching their signatures to the Declaration of Independence.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, Aug 1 08:32 AM CST

The countdown has begun. 98 days to election day. What’s going on in your corner of the state this week?

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Jul 31 08:54 AM CST

Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.

– U.S. Journalist and Author Walter Lippmann

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, Jul 28 04:41 PM CST

Enjoy. Stay cool. Keep hydrated. Keep up the great work.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Wed, Jul 26 11:23 AM CST

The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.

Robert Frost

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Tuesday (Eric's 30th Birthday) Open Thread

Tue, Jul 25 10:18 PM CST

Everything you can imagine is real.

Pablo Picasso

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, Jul 24 01:54 PM CST

It’s a new week. What’s going on in your neck of the woods?

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Independence Day Open Thread

Mon, Jul 3 04:56 PM CST

As we gather with friends and family to celebrate the independence of our great nation, let’s take a moment and share our thoughts on what our freedom means to us today.

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Lee Terry: Player Hater

Tue, Jun 27 11:59 AM CST

Last week, Second District Congressman and comedian extraordinaire Lee Terry was featured on Comedy Central’s Daily Show. Jon Stewart shares footage from a House committee hearing on video games, and Lee Jr. once again makes us so proud.

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Governor Heineman Announces New Task Force to Study the Effectiveness of Task Forces

Mon, Jun 26 01:51 PM CST

Dave Heineman, the state’s Republican governor, announced a new state task force to study the effectiveness of the myriad task forces created by the governor and his predecessor Mike Johanns to delay any real action on solving Nebraska’s problems.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sun, Jun 18 12:27 PM CST

The floor is yours.

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Wall Street Pete: What Would Reagan Do?

Wed, Jun 14 12:44 PM CST

Pete is gracing our TV screens once again, and this time he shouts from the rooftops that he is a “Reagan Republican” who would cut taxes.

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Adrian's Sugar Daddy Calls Farmers Communists

Fri, Jun 9 03:57 PM CST

No, the heat hasn’t gotten to my head – at least not yet. Adrian Smith (Republican Candidate for Congress) has some interesting friends, who have some interesting ideas.

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Memorial Day Open Thread

Mon, May 29 01:31 PM CST

We pause to remember.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, May 23 09:31 AM CST

We’re busy gearing up for County Party Conventions, which start next week. If you don’t know the details of the convention in your county, check out the Event Center. These events will be a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and fellow Democrats and prepare for the general election.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, May 20 05:31 PM CST

The week has come to an end. It was an interesting few days.

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Please Help Us!

Thu, May 18 09:28 AM CST

We need your help. No one is saying where Pete Ricketts is. We are compiling theories as to his whereabouts. Where do you think he is spending his holiday?

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Lee Terry: I am running on my record and I support the President

Wed, May 17 07:32 PM CST

Comedy Central has posted out-takes from Lee Terry’s interview on the Colbert Report last week. Colbert drills Terry – on the war, the President, lying, and more.

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Monday Open Thread

Mon, May 15 09:42 AM CST

It is Monday morning and there simply can not be enough coffee consumed. While I increase my caffeine levels, here are a few things that are happening today…

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Inauguration Day

Sun, May 14 12:15 PM CST

I know there are many who read this blog who share my addiction for a television show that has been a part of our lives for the past seven years. Unfortunately, tonight is the night we say goodbye to the West Wing.

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A Special Thank You

Thu, Apr 13 11:41 PM CST

Say hello to term limits and farewell to a couple of true legislative titans.

Please post your thoughts or your favorite memories of any of the departing Nebraska state senators who, on Thursday, celebrated the end of their final session in the Unicameral.

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Open Thread

Sat, Apr 8 09:53 AM CST

anything on your mind?

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Primary Colors

Tue, Mar 21 11:17 PM CST

”. . . I just can’t imagine willingly taking on the Republican label. Not as a gesture. Not even in a thoughtful act of democratic gamesmanship. Even if it is just a label, one written on a little voter registration card you keep stuffed away in your purse or wallet, the price is just too high.”

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Open Thread

Fri, Mar 17 09:00 PM CST

Stay warm this weekend, and be sure to check back on Monday for details about the 2006 Morrison-Exon Day Dinner featuring Sen. Barack Obama.

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Open Thread

Sun, Mar 5 09:46 AM CST

The government should be fearful of its people, not the other way around…

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Open Thread

Sun, Feb 26 08:30 AM CST

The Rapture is not an exit strategy…

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President's Day Open Thread

Sun, Feb 19 05:24 PM CST

Come on Mr. Gale—sunshine is the best disinfectant…

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The Case for Ben Nelson, Democrat

Sun, Feb 5 09:12 AM CST

The opinion of one Nebraska Democrat – a conversation starter.

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Groundhog Day open Thread

Thu, Feb 2 10:35 AM CST

This year, both Groundhog Day and the State of the Union occur (almost) on the same day. It is an ironic juxtaposition of events: one involves a meaningless ritual which we look to a creature of little intelligence for prognostication, while the other involves a groundhog.

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Your Prayer for the Unicameral

Wed, Jan 25 01:48 PM CST

Come on. Share. It’s just between you, your Creator, and your friends in the Nebraska Democratic Party.

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Jan 21 09:06 PM CST

Go ahead and get it off your chest…

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Open Thread

Sat, Dec 24 05:43 PM CST

I’ll keep this thread alive – Happy Holidays…

If you have something to say…

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What about that $20,000, Jeff?

Mon, Dec 5 03:07 PM CST

How about an open thread on everyone’s favorite rubberstamp, Jeff Fortenberry?

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Thanksgiving Open Thread

Thu, Nov 24 10:19 PM CST

What are you thankful for? Favorite Recipies?

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Open Thread - Intelligent Design or Evolution?

Tue, Nov 22 08:48 AM CST

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Open Thread

Sat, Nov 5 07:17 AM CST

“Moral values: From what I understand, if you cut out all the passages in the Bible where Jesus talks about the poor, about helping out the least among us, you’d have the perfect container to smuggle Rush Limbaugh’s drugs in.” – Al Franken, from his new book – “Truth (With Jokes)”

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Open Thread

Wed, Oct 19 03:09 PM CST

Check out this first post about a run-in with Rep. Fortenberry…

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Columbus Day Open Thread

Mon, Oct 10 08:15 AM CST

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Open Thread

Fri, Oct 7 10:23 PM CST

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Open Thread

Wed, Oct 5 03:04 PM CST

Anyone get indicted today?

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Open Thread

Thu, Sep 29 01:06 PM CST

It’s been a while…

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Open Thread

Fri, Sep 16 10:12 PM CST

“One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one word is—to be prepared” – George W. Bush

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Sep 10 10:38 AM CST

“We finally cleaned up public housing in New Orleans. We couldn’t do it, but God did.” Rep. Richard Baker (R – La).

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Weekend Open Thread

Fri, Sep 2 03:06 PM CST

Regardless of what you may think of Michael Moore (and I am not necessarily endorsing the following commentary), this is worth a quick read. Vacation’s Over President Bush

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Weekend Open Thread

Sun, Aug 28 12:02 PM CST

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Weekend Open Thread

Sat, Aug 20 02:09 PM CST

Be sure to catch “Sunday Hagel” on ABC’s “This Week”

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Open Thread

Thu, Aug 18 07:35 PM CST

Ask and Ye Shall Receive…

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Open Thread on the 93 County Strategy

Mon, Jul 11 01:47 PM CST

How can we build the Democratic Party in all of Nebraska’s 93 counties and elect our mainstream, common-sense candidates?

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Independence Day Open Thread

Mon, Jul 4 03:19 PM CST

Here’s an open thread, if anyone is on nebraskademocrats.org instead of spending time over the grill or watching fireworks.

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Open Thread

Thu, Jun 23 08:52 AM CST

Foxes in the Henhouse…in Nebraska?

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Open Thread

Thu, Jun 16 09:01 AM CST

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Open Thread

Wed, Dec 15 09:49 AM CST

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