From an early age in our schools, children are taught about, “Environmental absolutes.” They are not titled so, rather that is a term I have just come up with to better conceptualize their necessity. Trees (especially old-growth trees) provide oxygen to all living things. They provide homes to many small creatures and a plethora of bugs, moss, and vines; as well as maintaining erosion with widespread roots, providing shade and ultraviolet-light protection to that which grows and lives on the ground.

LINCOLN — State lawmakers are looking to boost action by recent governors to combat suicide in Nebraska through new legislation with an extra focus on veterans and their families.

Across the country, states like Texas, North Carolina, and Florida have sought to weaken or eliminate tenure in public higher education.

Now, Nebraska is considering Legislative Bill 551, a bill that would abolish tenure at public colleges and universities statewide. Supporters argue that tenure hinders flexibility, protects underperforming faculty and suppresses ideological diversity.