For a couple years, I’ve been covering local politics under the name “Right Cheer.” I’ve enjoyed the experience, and I hope it continues, but for the most part, it’s been something I’ve done entirely for free.
If you notice that my contributions to this blog have been a little scarce lately, there’s a reason for that. I now contribute to a new local news venture called the Plains Sentinel. And for the first time ever, it will be actual freelance journalism, rather than just free. Give it a read!
Here’s a list of my contributions over the past few months.
February 2026
- Feb 10, 2026: GOP forum highlights property taxes, girls’ sports, out-of-state money
- Feb 13, 2026: Secretary of State Evnen Faces Likely GOP Challenger
- Feb 16, 2026: Mike Flood Kicks off Campaign for Reelection
- Feb 17, 2026: Osborn Blasts Ricketts’ PAC Support, Defends His Own
- Feb 26, 2026: ‘Lit a Fire’: TPUSA Chapters Growing in Nebraska Despite Continued Pushback (byline)
- Feb 24, 2026: Candidates Speak at Leg Forum on Taxes, State’s Budget Deficit
- Feb 25, 2026: ‘It’s Common Sense’: Lawmakers React to University Backing Away From Gender Identity
March 2026
- Mar 2, 2026: Herbster Decides Against GOP Primary Challenge of Governor Pillen
- Mar 4, 2026: Walz Adopts Populist Tone in Bid for Governor
- Mar 2, 2026: Ukrainians in Nebraska Rally at State Capitol to Remember Four Years of War
- Mar 9, 2026: Democrats Warn Against Negative Ads in Crowded CD-2 Race
- Mar 11, 2026: Harding Sees Opening with Democratic Infighting in CD-2
- Mar 11, 2026: CAPITAL CASH: Nonpartisan Regent Candidate Brought in Millions from Democratic Consulting
- Mar 18, 2026: Property Tax Proposals and Petitions Struggle to Find Support This Year
- Mar 23, 2026: The ‘Trump Barn’ Unexpectedly Loses Its Banner, Sparking Speculation
- Mar 24, 2026: Secretary of State Highlights ‘Generosity of Nebraskans’ In the Wake of Wildfire Devastation
- Mar 26, 2026: Secretary of State Challenger Renews Election Integrity Debate Among GOP
- Mar 26, 2026: Nebraska Dems Push Beer and Bar Boycott as Union Strike Continues
- Mar 31, 2026: Progressives Punch Back Against ICE Nationwide and in Nebraska
April 2026
- Apr 1, 2026: Omaha Mayor Accuses Sheriff of Leading an ‘Occupying Army’ in Endorsement of Challenger
- Apr 2, 2026: New Powell Memo Sends Signal to Super PACs: Attack Cavanaugh (shared byline)
- Apr 13, 2026: Behind the Scenes at Nebraska’s 2nd District Democratic Debate
- Apr 14, 2026: Pillen Dishes on Filibuster, Lobbyists, and Conservative Infighting as Session Draws to a Close
- Apr 16, 2026: A Married Couple Battle Each Other, Incumbent in Legislative Race
- Apr 16, 2026: Bacon Breaks With GOP in Vote to Stop Deportations of Haitians
- Apr 18, 2026: State Treasurer Touts New Legislation as He Readies Run for Full Term
- Apr 22, 2026: Sparks Fly in SOS Race Over Accusations of Vote Tampering in NEGOP Elections, Antisemitism by Challenger’s Supporters
- Apr 29, 2026: New Trump Sign Hung on Ashland’s Iconic Trump Barn
May 2026
- May 12, 2026: Denise Powell Embraces Outside PAC Support Moments After Voting in Primary Election
- May 12, 2026: Ricketts, Osborn Prepare for Contentious General Election as ‘Weirdest’ Primary Race Comes to a Close
- May 13, 2026: Brinker Harding and Omaha Republicans Gather for Post-Primary ‘Unity Rally’
- May 14, 2026: Sheriff Hanson Hits Back at Mayor for ‘Occupying Army’ Jab, Blames Rhetoric for Violence Against Law Enforcement
- May 18, 2026: Independent Austin Ahlman Sees Path to Victory in Last-Minute Bid for Congress
- May 19, 2026: World’s Largest American Flag to be Unfurled at Memorial Park in Omaha on Friday
- May 25, 2026: Osborn Talks Gaza, Transgender Ballot Initiative in Press-Barred Event
- May 25, 2026: Bipartisan Memorial Day Tributes Interrupted by Weather, Anti-War Protesters
- May 28, 2026: ‘We Literally Cannot Keep Up’: Auditor on Nebraska’s Flood of Fraud Tips
June 2026
- Jun 1, 2026: Lindstrom Close to Announcement, Working on ‘Manifesto’ to Address Chaos and Instability in State Government
- Jun 1, 2026: Politicians and Parades: Summer Kicks Off Parade-Walking Season for Local Candidates
- Jun 8, 2026: Osborn Proposes 5-Year Mental Health Evaluations for Gun Owners to ‘Re-Register’ Assault-Style Weapons
- Jun 10, 2026: Petersen Cites California Election as Key Example of Election Integrity Issues
- Jun 10, 2026: Petersen Cites California Election as Key Example of Election Integrity Issues
- Jun 13, 2026: Ricketts Holds Rally With Ted Cruz in Wake of Zipline Shutdown Controversy (shared byline)
- Jun 16, 2026: Walz Pitches Herself as ‘Purple’ Alternative in Governor’s Race
- Jun 22, 2026: Council Member Warns Omaha Not to Follow Lincoln’s Lead on Minimum Wage
- Jun 26, 2026: ‘Back the Blue’ Petition Organizer Says Canceled Statewide Campaign Provided Lessons for New Effort
July
- July 6, 2026: America 250: Candidates and Elected Officials Reflect on What It Means to Be an American
- July 8, 2026: Mike Flood Holds Combative Town Hall in Bellevue
- July 10, 2026: Former GOP State Senator Endorses Walz in Gubernatorial Race
- July 13, 2026: Petitioner Says New ‘America First Party’ Created to Help Dan Osborn
- July 14, 2026: Pete Buttigieg Gives Red Meat for the Blue Dot While Stumping for Powell
- July 18, 2026: Speaker Mike Johnson Campaigns with Brinker Harding in Omaha
- July 19, 2026: Ahlman Out: Independent Candidate for Congress in District 1 Suspends Campaign
- July 20, 2026: Candidates Prepared to Fight for ‘Most Flippable Legislative Seat’ This Cycle
- July 21, 2026: Attorney General Challenger Talks Work Experience, Takes Aim at GOP Statewide Officials
- July 21, 2026: Rahm Emanuel Joins Denise Powell and Labor Leaders on Picket Line in 100-Degree Heat
- July 23, 2026: Lieutenant Governor Discusses Property Tax Hotline Success, Finding 33 Votes for Relief
- July 27, 2026: Nebraska Resident Speaks Out After Being Vilified in Candace Owens’ Charlie Kirk Assassination Conspiracy