Civic Engagement in Political Silos
I recently had the opportunity to hear from Douglas County Commissioners P.J. Morgan, Mary Ann Borgeson, and Mike Friend. They spoke on a wide range
Solutions vs. Rhetoric: What to do with Omaha’s Tent Encampments
Omaha’s growing number of homeless encampments was a hot topic during the recent mayor’s race. Like many issues during a contentious campaign cycle, it sparked
Dan Osborn, a Normal Democrat for Abnormal Times
In 2024, Dan Osborn ran a stealth campaign against Deb Fischer, campaigning as an Independent and coming within a surprisingly close margin in a race
Nebraska’s Astronaut on God, Space Force, and Colonizing Mars
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
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,