Opinion

Senators: Defund Nebraska State Colleges, Universities

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 12/01/2021 - 12:00am

What value is there in a college education today? Where can a student go today for higher education which isn’t laced with left-wing propaganda such as critical race theory? Nebraska’s state’s colleges and universities are now devolving at an alarming rate. Many Nebraskans now believe there may be more hope for the Cornhuskers to play in a bowl game this year than for our own colleges and universities to recover their good names and reputations.

Representative Stripped of Committee Assignment Holds 2 Degrees From Creighton

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

Happy Thanksgiving from Denver, where we have just moved from the Arizona Congressional District represented by Paul Gosar.

Support Women-Owned Small Businesses to Fuel Our Recovering Economy

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 11/12/2021 - 12:00am

Over a year and a half later, the pandemic continues to negatively impact our female-owned small business economy on a grand scale. Throughout Omaha, we’ve seen neighborhood favorites close their doors and a multitude of others lay off workers. Every one of these losses hurts not only our hearts, but also the economic health of our community. 

Supreme Court Taking on Blockbuster Cases This Term

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 11/10/2021 - 12:00am

Who would have thought that the recent U.S. Supreme Court arguments over Texas’ new abortion limitation would have centered on an old, obscure ruling from 1908:  Ex Parte Young?

Support the Local Economy

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 12:00am

It’s no secret the last 18 months have been difficult on the Omaha small business community. As COVID-19 continues to play a role in everyday operations, a strong sense of uncertainty remains. National Small Business Week, held last month, offered a perfect reminder for Nebraskans to reaffirm our commitment to our small business community by celebrating their accomplishments and shopping locally.

Freshly Minted Law School Debt Follows New Grads

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/29/2021 - 12:00am

To those who passed the July bar exam, congratulations!

To those facing years of education debt, condolences.

Only a Select Few Will Witness Upcoming Term’s Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 12:00am

If you’re planning to watch the United States Supreme Court hear arguments in person this fall, forget about it.

While the top court announced that this fall’s docket will be heard live in the majestic chamber, the public will not be admitted to the building. Practically speaking, only the justices, court personnel, the credentialed press and counsel will attend.

Looking Ahead to Next Month’s New Court Term

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am

In just a month, the U.S. Supreme Court — with all nine seats filled as of this writing — will begin hearing oral arguments for what could be a bombshell term, ending just in time for the country’s mid-term elections.

Criticisms of Supreme Court Might Apply to Biden’s Commission Charged With Proposing Reform Report

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 12:00am

Since President Joe Biden created a Commission on the Supreme Court this past April, you have wondered, “wha’ happened?”

New Addition to Joslyn Will Add to Museum’s Majesty

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 08/06/2021 - 12:00am

The stuck-in-the mud whiners unhappy with the fresh 21st century design of the Joslyn Art Museum’s Rhonda and Howard Hawks Pavilion addition announced last week ought to get out of town more.

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