Editorial

The Ethical Dilemmas Behind Plans For Involuntary Treatment To Target Homelessness, Men-tal Illness, And Addiction

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 2:00am

Over the past year, cities across the United States have unveiled new policy plans to address homelessness amid rising concerns about health and crime – for homeless people themselves, as well as for surrounding communities. Notably, several proposals include civil commitment, also referred to as involuntary treatment, for people with severe mental illness or substance use disorders.

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My ‘Entrepreneur Of The Year’ Nomination (Part 2 of 2)

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 3:00am

Entrepreneurs are today’s American heroes, and that’s a good thing. But too many people have an unrealistic picture in their heads of how things are going to go. They think that being a successful entrepreneur means they will be universally loved and rewarded, both financially and psychologically, and that everything will go without a hitch as long as they find the right idea.

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Life Is A Mirror

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 1:00am

Let’s discuss an uncomfortable subject by looking at the statement: “Life Is a Mirror.” This concept is an extension of Be x Do = Have, the Zig Ziglar formula. It says that our life, as we experience it, reflects our beliefs about ourselves – that we, in effect, cause ourselves to live the life we believe we deserve.

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Getting To Work For Nebraska

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 02/03/2023 - 3:00am

On January 5, 2023, I took the oath of office to become the 33rd Attorney General serving the great State of Nebraska. By taking the oath, I joined the “people’s law firm,” teaming up with the professionals already hard at work representing Nebraskans across the state. Over the coming months, we will update you on the work we are doing for you.

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Nationwide Rent Control?

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 02/02/2023 - 3:00am

Ideas that start on the progressive fringes have a way of becoming government policy these days, as President Biden’s $400 billion student loan cancellation shows. Lo, Democrats in Congress are now pressing the President to impose rent control nationwide.

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Schools Need More Than Fakes

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 3:00am

Competition soared this month in the sky-is-falling sweepstakes. Among the honorable mentions is U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., who, rather than being serious about serious problems, I found on Twitter making breakfast on a gas stove because, well, gas stoves, you know.

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My Entrepreneur Of The Year Nomination (Part 1 of 2)

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 2:00am

“Like the guy in Psalm 130, I am writing to you out of the depths of despair.

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Ways To Reduce Your Risks Of Identity Theft

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 1:00am

Identity theft is not preventable. Taking these steps are not a guarantee that you won’t still become a victim. Statistically speaking, one in seven Americans will become a victim in 2023. If you have six friends, then one of you will fall prey. The only question remaining is how serious will it be, and what methods will be used.

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Facing Headwinds, Higher Education Can’t Be Afraid To Change Course

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 01/30/2023 - 2:00am

A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is 1,090 feet long, displaces more than 100,000 tons of water and is powered by propellers the size of a two-story house. It carries 5,500 crew and 80 combat planes. Standing on the flight deck, you’re 60 feet above the waterline.

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A Brutal New Phase Of Putin’s Terrible War In Ukraine

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 1:00am

The war in Ukraine has entered a new, more deadly and fateful phase, and the one man who can stop it, Vladimir Putin, has shown no signs that he will do so.

After 11 months during which Ukraine has won repeated and decisive victories against Russian forces, clawed back some of its lands and cities and withstood lethal assaults on its infrastructure, the war is at a stalemate.