Editorial

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 02/18/2025 - 6:00am

They say the more things change, the more they stay the same. And the reason they say that is because time and time again, it’s proven to be true.

I thought of that the other day when one of Governor Pillens’ Legislative Priorities made it out of committee. LB140 is the bill before the Unicameral that would not allow children in grades K-12 to use a cell phone in school.

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How Much Water Can 50 Million Dollars Worth Of Condoms Hold?

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 02/14/2025 - 8:11am

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has joined 17 other AG’s in supporting President Trump on his mission to end Birthright Citizenship. I don’t think ending birthright citizenship goes far enough. We need to take more of a hardline approach.

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Costco Sized Problems

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 02/04/2025 - 6:00am

The Costco shareholders voted to keep their company’s DEI program. This begs the question….

Why does Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers give a damn about what the shareholders of Costco want? If Costco wants to continue its DEI programs why should Nebraska along with 18 other states put pressure on Costco to change its policies?

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Would Senator Ricketts Hire Pete Hegseth To Run T.D. Ameritrade?

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 01/31/2025 - 6:00am

Many on the right say that government should be run like a business. So, I wonder if Senator Ricketts, a very successful businessman, would hire Pete Hegseth to run T.D.Ameritrade?

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The Purple Dot

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 01/27/2025 - 6:00am

Nebraska really is a study in paradox. We are a red state with high taxes. We are a rural state with a thriving metropolitan area. We want to stop the brain drain and encourage people to move here while advertising that we’re not for everybody.

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Sleep Tight. Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite.

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:00am

Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite.

There’s a good chance your parents said that to you as they tucked you into bed at night. Parents have been saying that to their children since the phrase was coined in the 17th century.

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When Things Heat Up, Where Do We Make Cuts?

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 01/20/2025 - 6:00am

Could the tragedy of the devastating fires in Los Angeles be a glimpse into what the future may hold?

A lot has been said and political opponents have pounced on the news that Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass cut almost eighteen million dollars from the fire department’s budget.

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Stateman or Politician? That Is The Equestrian

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 01/10/2025 - 6:00am

Governor Pillen is back in the Governor’s Mansion slowly healing from the terrible spill he took on his horse shortly before Christmas. He has recently done a series of media interviews to show that he is OK and getting back to work.

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With Rights Come Responsibilities

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 01/07/2025 - 6:00am

I am a very big supporter of the First Amendment. Free speech is one of the qualities that make America great, and every American has a right to free speech.

But with rights come responsibilities. Too many people seem to forget that.

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Change Looks A Lot Different Now

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 6:00am

I first heard the name Jimmy Carter at an Allman Brothers concert at the old Omaha Civic Auditorium.

The band played for a while, then went backstage to take a break. Just before they came out for their second set, one of Jimmy Carter’s sons, I believe it was Chip, came on the stage to talk about his dad and to ask any Iowa residents in the crowd to show up for him at the Iowa Caucus.