Bullying is a pervasive problem that affects countless children across the United States, damaging not only their school experience but also their mental health and well-being. As we delve into October, the month the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services designates to raise awareness about bullying, it’s imperative that Nebraskans educate themselves on the signs and harmful consequences of this torment.

Goats are particularly good at one thing: Eating. Unlike a horse or cow that leaves noxious weeds behind, goats eat the whole menu of pesky weeds, bushes and small trees. That means goats can be one of the answers to the growing problem of tinder-dry, highly flammable forests.

I went to the kickoff announcement of the Dan Osborn for Senate campaign. The event was well attended for something like that, but it wasn’t overflowing. Then again, unless you have a powerful political party with a lot of money behind you, events like these are rarely overflowing.

I’ve been to a lot of these things over the years, but this one was a little different.

You see Dan Osborn is an independent running to replace incumbent Senator Deb Fisher. As Aaron Sanderford with the Nebraska Examiner put it, he is neither helped nor hindered by a political party.