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Nebraska Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Felon Voting Law

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 5:00am

ACLU Nebraska attorney Jane Seu speaks after Nebraska Supreme Court oral arguments in Lincoln.
(Aaron Sanderford / Nebraska Examiner)

LINCOLN — Nebraska Supreme Court justices on Wednesday peppered lawyers from the ACLU and the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office with questions about whether the Legislature has the constitutional authority to restore the voting rights of people who committed felonies.

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What’s IUI? What’s IVF? A Look At The Fertility Treatments The Walz Family Is Talking About

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 4:00am

The broader scope of fertility treatments entered the spotlight last week after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen, shared that they had children through a less commonly known procedure.

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The Harris Campaign Takes Its ‘Freedom’ Message To South Georgia — And Conservative White Women

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 3:00am

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pose for a photo with marching band members at Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Ga., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.
(Jacquelyn Martin / AP Photo)

Originally published by The 19th

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Walz Touts Nebraska Roots In Visit To His Home State Where There's A Battle Over One Electoral Vote

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 8:00am

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at The Astro in La Vista, Neb.
(Bonnie Ryan / AP Photo)

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tim Walz touted his Nebraska roots Saturday in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and drew sharp contrasts between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

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What Do You Do With An 11 Year Old Murderer?

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 7:00am

I wish I was really as smart as I sometimes think I am. When it comes to many problems I’ve got the solutions. And if you don’t believe me, just ask me.

But when it comes to how we deal with juvenile crime and the new downtown Juvenile Justice building I’m right there with the Douglas County Commissioners and I haven’t got a clue.

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‘Hope Is Making A Comeback’: The Obamas Make The Case For Kamala Harris

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 6:00am

Former first lady Michelle Obama speaking during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
(J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo

CHICAGO — As he did in his first speech to a Democratic National Convention 20 years ago, former President Barack Obama emphasized the connections binding Americans together and called for a more positive national atmosphere on the second night of this year’s convention Tuesday, while rallying Democrats to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris.

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GOP U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance Visits Omaha For A Trump Fundraiser And A Grassroots Meeting At Bar

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 5:00am

OMAHA — At least two types of local conservatives met Wednesday with U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, the Republican vice presidential nominee, during his visit to Nebraska: grassroots and donors.

More than 175 Republican activists attended a private event at the downtown DJ’s Dugout to meet former President Donald Trump’s running mate, some wearing flag apparel or MAGA hats.

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Do Charli XCX’s And Kid Rock’s Endorsements Make A Difference? 19% Of Young People Admit They Might

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 4:00am

Real estate developer Donald Trump holds the World Wrestling Federation Championship belt as he flanked by Wrestlers Hulk Hogan, left and Andre the Giant at a news conference Tuesday, March 15, 1988 in New York announcing "WrestleMania IV"on March 27 at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City.
(Susan Ragan / AP Photo)

British pop star Charli XCX sent many young people’s group text chats and social media feeds wild when she endorsed Kamala Harris by playing off a term she coined in a song, and posted on X, that “kamala IS brat.”

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How The DNC Is Prioritizing Accessibility For All At This Year’s Convention

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:00am

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Crazy

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 7:00am

Donald Trump is clearly flailing. He has reportedly taken to complaining about his campaign, which candidates tend to do when they are looking for someone to blame. He is, in the words of The Washington Post, "steaming" at what has happened to him. This is what he posted on Truth Social on Tuesday afternoon: