It seemed so simple. One issue, two sides, and crafty yard signs with which to decorate your yard. Oh, those simplistic days!
The great debate of the recently adjourned legislative session centered on the organization of the Omaha-area schools. Many supported the current districting plan. Others favored the ‘one city, one school district’ approach. As it […]
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It wasn’t long ago when Justice Roberts and Chief Justice Samuel Alito were facing the Senate Judiciary Committee in their fight to bring a new look to the Supreme Court. Although both were confirmed without any serious problems, that didn’t stop the speculation among the American people about how they would rule in certain instances. […]
Welcome everybody to the spring semester of the UNO College Democrats. Thanks to all of those who helped make last fall the most successful semester our chapter has ever seen, but we’re just warming up!
Are you tired of the way things are headed in our state/nation? Are you tired of politicians lying and cheating to […]
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. […]
“I am a Democrat, but more importantly, I am an American!”
Published by November 17th, 2005 15 CommentsThe above phrase rang through the student center on Tuesday morning as Nick Lemek told the world why he was a Democrat.
This was just one of many inspiring sound bites that captivated the audience for over an hour. The event was to allow College Democrat members the opportunity to tell those listening why they […]
It’s been amazing to watch our little blog grow from a mere locality to make fun of the Gateway, to a venue where people from across the region come to discuss the current political climate in which we are all immersed. As great as it is, I think that our celebration is overlooking a very […]
It’s official. We have another Republican leader that has been indicted. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney’s chief of staff, was indicted Friday morning. The official charges raised against “Scooter” included one count of obstruction of justice, two counts of perjury, and two counts of making false statements. This comes only a week after […]