Political

The Colonization Of Hawai’i: A Story Of Greed, Betrayal

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 5:00am

A rainbow is seen over the mountains off the coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. (GPA Photo Archive)

As we celebrate another Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, it is important to remember the story of how Hawaii became part of the United States. While it is not a new story to tell during this time, as more and more native Hawaiians are flocking to the continental United States for affordable homes – with a large influx moving to Las Vegas, where housing is half the cost as it currently is on the islands – it is important to take the time to recall how the 50th State joined the union.

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Disability: Part Of The Equity Equation

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 10/28/2022 - 4:00am

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Established in 1945 by President Truman, National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes and embraces the contributions disabled people have made in the workforce. The theme for NDEAM 2022 is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.”

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Remembering, Awareness, Healing Lights The Future

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 5:00am

October is Pregnancy And Infancy Loss (PAIL) awareness month. A variety of nonprofits in the Lincoln and Omaha areas offer services to those who have experienced loss. (Shutterstock)

In March 2016, Makaela Parsons was 38 weeks pregnant and eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby girl named Kemptynn. She began feeling pain and fatigue but knew that women at this stage of pregnancy are often uncomfortable and thought that any discomfort was typical. When she noticed that Kemptynn had stopped moving regularly, her doctor advised her to count the baby’s kicks. After 30 minutes of feeling no movement, she and her husband Travis decided it was time to go to the hospital.

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Megan Hunt Wants To Make The Good Life Better

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 10/03/2022 - 5:00am

State Senator Megan Hunt (left) and son Ash with their dog Cricket. Sen. Hunt represents District 8, which includes the neighborhoods of Benson, Dundee, Keystone, and Happy Hollow. (Ariel Panowicz)

A mother’s concern spurred her into politics. There was not only a concern for her young son, but for the welfare of all Nebraska’s children.

At the time, Omaha Public Schools were revising their sex education curriculum.

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Aaron Hanson Seeks To Balance Crime Enforcement With Community Policing As Douglas County Sheriff

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 2:00am

(Courtesy of the Aaron Hanson for Sheriff Campaign)

It’s not often that a geology student drops their plans to examine rocks and become a police officer, but a job catching shoplifters at a Shopko led Aaron Hanson to leave the University of Nebraska-Omaha and join the Omaha Police Department.

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Greg Gonzalez Envisions Improving Sheriff’s Office Through Community Engagement, Balanced Staffing

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 2:00am

(Courtesy of the Greg Gonzalez for Sheriff Campaign)

Whether on the ballfield or patrolling a neighborhood, Greg Gonzalez, the Democratic candidate for Douglas County sheriff, believes community engagement goes a long way in building public trust and reducing crime.