Archive for December, 2005

Festivus Open-Thread

For all you Seinfeld fans out there, today is a special day. Today is Festivus. To celebrate this special day “for the rest of us,” please take part in this thread. This thread will be used for the time-honored Festivus tradition of the “Airing of Grievances.”
Is someone or something bothering you? […]

You’ve Got Mail: From Pete Ricketts

I opened my mailbox today and to my surprise, I received a piece of campaign literature from Pete Ricketts.
I really don’t know why. I’m a registered Democrat and I’ve never picketted in front of a Planned Parenthood.
You can see the front of the letter I received below. My favorite part of the piece […]

Must See TV

Tonight, a few members of the UNO College Democrats filmed an episode of Student Democrats TV.

President Chad Brakhahn and Vice President Cody Farrens were the guests and I was the host. Basically, the show is a 30 minute infomercial about the UNO College Democrats. If you are interested in joining the College Dems […]

Civil Liberties: Back in time for Christmas?

The infamous Patriot Act hit a roadblock Friday morning as the Senate could not get enough votes to reauthorize sixteen controversial provisions. Some of the provisions that are under scrutiny include increased authority of the government to set wiretaps on phone lines and obtain personal records from libraries, businesses, and hospitals without a search warrant. […]

David Hergert Cheating Scandal

Some significant developments have occurred in the David Hergert cheating scandal since we last discussed it on this blog.
Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning has recommended that the Hergert case be sent to a grand jury.

Hergert’s case headed to grand jury - Omaha World-Herald
“When I reviewed the State Patrol’s report, it became clear to me from […]

David Hahn for Governor

We have a candidate for governor in Nebraska!
Democrat Hahn to enter governor’s race - Omaha World-Herald
Hahn to announce bid for governor - Lincoln Journal-Star
Internet entrepreneur David Hahn of Lincoln said Wednesday that he has decided to enter the 2006 governor’s race and would make a formal announcement soon.

This summer I had the privilege of meeting […]

Nebraska Democratic Party Straw Poll

Who do you think deserves to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for president in 2008?
Cast your vote in the Nebraska Democratic Party’s presidential straw poll.