Clayton Anderson, Nebraska’s only astronaut, spoke at the Pachyderm Luncheon on Monday, detailing his 30-year career at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he served as
Author: Matt Johnson
Beto O’Rourke and the Populist Push for Power
Beto O’Rourke, a former Texas Congressman who later ran for U.S. Senate, President, and Governor of Texas, held a town hall event with approximately 350
Town Halls and the Optics of Performative Outrage
Since losing both houses of Congress and the White House last fall, Democrats have struggled to find a new message amid a lack of leadership.
Tom Brewer on Drone Warfare and Nebraska’s Role in Ukraine
Tom Brewer, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and Oglala Sioux member who served as Nebraska State Senator for District 43 from 2017 to 2025, returned
A Crowded Field and Potential Disunity for Democrats Vying for House Seat
With the House majority hanging by a thread and Nebraska’s Second District seat seen as a “toss-up,” it’s no surprise that next year’s race is
Don Bacon’s Tele-Townhall
The town hall format is ideally a platform for politicians to engage with constituents and answer earnest questions. However, particularly in the era of President
Political Pulse at the Pachyderm Luncheon
If you miss one Pachyderm Luncheon in Omaha, you miss a lot. At this afternoon’s luncheon, I heard some late-breaking news in local politics. First,
Legislative Highlights from Bob Andersen: Drone Security, Fiscal Transparency, Property Taxes, and School Choice
The biggest upgrade for conservatives in the state legislature last year came when Bob Andersen defeated Jen Day in District 49. While running for reelection
Brett Lindstrom and the Heirs of the Tea Party
The Heartland Liberty Fest in Papillion was held on a warm Saturday in August 2011. The Tea Party movement was in full swing, Ron Paul’s
Pancakes, Parades, and Politics: Independence Day ushers in another campaign season in Omaha
For 249 years, Independence Day has been celebrated with food, family, and fireworks. As John Adams wrote on July 3, 1776, it would be “solemnized