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
Author: Matt Johnson
What Went Wrong with the Stothert Campaign?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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