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Author: Matt Johnson

“No Kings” — Bolsheviks and Jacobins in a Modern Day Revolution
A "No Kings" attendee dressed as the Statue of Liberty while carrying a prop of Trump's severed head as a torch.
Activism

“No Kings” — Bolsheviks and Jacobins in a Modern Day Revolution

June 14, 2025June 16, 2025

On Saturday morning, I attended a “No Kings” rally at River’s Edge Park in Council Bluffs, one of many similar events being held across the

What Went Wrong with the Stothert Campaign?
Jean Stothert speaks with campaign staff before a debate in April 2025.
Omaha

What Went Wrong with the Stothert Campaign?

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

It was a beautiful, cool evening when I attended an Inauguration Reception for the newly-reelected Republican members of the Omaha City Council, Aimee Melton, Brinker

America’s Wall of Honor and the America 250 Tour
America's Wall of Honor, a 59 foot wide display with illuminated seals for police and fire rescue, various branches of the military, and the President of the United States.
Events

America’s Wall of Honor and the America 250 Tour

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

On June 5, 2025, around forty guests attended a sneak preview of “America’s Wall of Honor,” a patriotic display set to tour all 50 states

Omaha Young Republicans will not attend State Convention over Delegate Dispute
Haile McAnally, Chair of the Omaha Young Republicans, speaks at a meeting of the Douglas County Republican Party in Jan, 2025.
Omaha

Omaha Young Republicans will not attend State Convention over Delegate Dispute

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

The state convention for the Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans is being held this week, but the largest state chapter isn’t going to be there.

Memorial Day Weekend and the Partisan Nature of Patriotism
A traveling photographic mural of fallen soldiers stands alongside Dodge Street in Omaha on Memorial Day.
Opinion

Memorial Day Weekend and the Partisan Nature of Patriotism

May 26, 2025May 27, 2025

I had a busy Memorial Day weekend in Omaha, attending two events hosted by Patriotic Productions to mark the occasion. The nonprofit organization regularly holds

Brinker Harding: Democrats target city council seats in voter turnout ploy
Brinker Harding, Omaha city council member for District 6.
Elections

Brinker Harding: Democrats target city council seats in voter turnout ploy

May 15, 2025June 16, 2025

Omaha Republicans are still reeling after losing the mayor’s race on Tuesday. Many of them, including Gov. Pillen, blamed low voter turnout as a factor.

Jean Stothert and the Problems of a Fractured Party
Mayor Jean Stothert delivers an election-night concession speech on stage with Gov. Jim Pillen, city council members Brinker Harding, Don Rowe, and Aimee Melton, former Gov. Dave Heineman, and others.
Elections

Jean Stothert and the Problems of a Fractured Party

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Tuesday night was bad for Omaha Republicans. Jean Stothert, who made history as both the first woman elected mayor of Omaha and the first mayor

Nebraska GOP Launches Latino Coalition at South Omaha’s Cinco de Mayo Festival
Douglas County Republican Party chair Nancy Hicks walks with Republicans in the Cinco de Mayo parade in Omaha.
Activism

Nebraska GOP Launches Latino Coalition at South Omaha’s Cinco de Mayo Festival

May 11, 2025May 11, 2025

In a state where Hispanics are a growing political force, Nebraska’s GOP is doubling down on outreach, starting with South Omaha’s vibrant Cinco de Mayo

Stothert and Ewing debate at Omaha by Design Mayoral Forum
Jean Stothert and John Ewing speak at the Omaha by Design Mayoral Forum as David Levy, Omaha by Design board of directors president, moderates.
Elections

Stothert and Ewing debate at Omaha by Design Mayoral Forum

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Omaha’s mayoral candidates have been busy as the general election approaches. They appeared on KETV for a debate on Sunday evening followed by two debates

Don Kleine speaks on crime, announces re-election bid for 2026
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine speaks to guests at the Pachyderm Luncheon.
Omaha

Don Kleine speaks on crime, announces re-election bid for 2026

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Don Kleine spoke at the Pachyderm Luncheon in Omaha today, where he announced that he intended to run for a sixth term as Douglas County

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