Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a series about Nebraska politics, particularly as pertains to the Nebraska Republican Party and closely connected groups, particularly as relates to the “tea party movement”. Prior articles are linked here: 1, 2, 3. If the tea party movement in Nebraska was a living room, there would be [...]

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A More Perfect Union: Obama Labor Day Love (& Hate) Fest

I would really like to thank the President for helping to tee up this article for me. I was busy this weekend and I was trying to figure out how to bring my disparate thoughts about Labor Day together in this article. Thank you, Mr. President, for… Participating in an event organized by labor unions… more

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Unholy Alliance: Radical Homosexuals and Organized Labor

“Art, like morality, consists of drawing the line somewhere.” G. K. Chesterton English author & mystery novelist (1874 – 1936) “(T)he foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality; …the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules …

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Collective Bargaining (CIR) Hearing Wed: Proposed Bill is NO REFORM AT ALL

People who want collective bargaining reform this legislative session need to take action. The Nebraska Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee have scheduled a hearing for today, Wednesday, April 13. Time: NOON Where: State Capitol, Room 2102 Subject: LB397 and the 64 page amendment to it, AM1116 Recommended Actions – make contacts, and if at all [...]

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SA@TAC – ‘Extremism’ in Wisconsin

There are many problems with American politics but “extremism” is not one of them. For all the mainstream media’s criticism of the Tea Party being too “extreme” or the GOP supposedly adopting the movement’s “radical” rhetoric and action...

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Counter-Rally Message: Taxpayers Not Represented at Collective Bargaining Table

This article is a report on our efforts at the Capitol Saturday and includes links to each of the media reports about it. Shelli: I consider Saturday’s counter-rally a success. I say “counter-rally” because the effort was not conducted like a counter-protest. That was done purposefully out of concerns for safety and in the interest [...]

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GiN Press Release: Proponents of Collective Bargaining Reform to Counter-Rally Saturday at the State Capitol

Additional information and details about the rally can be found HERE. _______________________________________ To download and print this release in PDF form, click HERE. For interviews contact: Shelli Dawdy E-mail: Please use our media contact form, located HERE F  O  R       I  M  M  E  D  I  A  T  E        R  E  L  E  A  S  [...]

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RALLY SATURDAY FEB. 26 NOON: Show Support for Collective Bargaining Reform in NE

UPDATED Friday @4pm – Includes some new information NEBRASKA HAS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LEGISLATION SITTING IN COMMITTEE! WHAT: Counter-Rally Countering Moveon.org “Save the American Dream” Labor Union Rally WHEN: NOON FOR: Support Nebraska Legislation to Reform Collective Bargaining Laws WHERE: UPDATED – Gather at base of north steps of the Capitol We’re grateful that the Capitol [...]

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Collective Bargaining Bills Make Bad Political Theater at the Unicam (CIR)

Anyone in the mood to see a play? Well, just go down to the Unicameral and take a seat in the gallery. No need to buy a ticket. You see, if you pay taxes, you’ve already reserved your seat for this production. What’s playing? Ever heard of Waiting for Godot? It’s an absurdist play by [...]

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Collective Bargaining Advocates Protect Their Own: Who Protects Taxpayers?

As we previously noted, On February 10, 2010, the Lincoln Journal Star published a Local View Column by Norlyn Raisch entitled “Laws and Sausages“. Norlyn’s article is a well written and accurate description of the hearings held on February 7 by the Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee for nine pieces of legislation associated with collective [...]

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