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A Tribute to GiN Founder Shelli J. Dawdy

Originally published March 22, 2018, By Linda. Updated March 25, 2018. 8 Comments

A Tribute to GiN Founder Shelli J. Dawdy

We could begin this eulogy with a recitation of the usual facts and statistics, but we won’t. This is an unusual remembrance for an unusual lady: Shelli J. Dawdy. She admonished us to keep this short because, in her opinion, long obituaries grow boring. We have no doubt she would most like to be remembered […]

Filed Under: Featured, GiN Members, Local, Nebraska, Sovereignty Tagged With: a new america, gin, Grassroots in Nebraska, linda rohman, patriots, shelli dawdy, Shelli J. Dawdy, teaparty founder

Letter to Senator Johanns: Will Republicans Just Repeat Debt Limit Mistake?

Originally published December 7, 2012, By Norlyn. Updated July 21, 2015. 1 Comment

Letter to Senator Johanns: Will Republicans Just Repeat Debt Limit Mistake?

This letter was sent to Senator Johanns on November 12, 2012. Dear Senator Johanns, As I wrote you earlier, if the Republicans caved on the debt limit issue they would pay a price at election time. Well, the party leadership not only caved, they compounded their foolishness by agreeing to automatic future budget cuts that […]

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Tea Party Turned Three

Originally published April 15, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 7 Comments

Tea Party Turned Three

I publish this as April 15th has only a couple of hours left. I know that in most people’s minds, this date marks the third anniversary of what has come to be known as the tea party movement. I know why people think that, of course. The majority of people first heard about modern day […]

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GiN Editorial in Journal Star: Governor needs to use LB599 veto to draw a line

Originally published April 13, 2012, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

GiN Editorial in Journal Star: Governor needs to use LB599 veto to draw a line

Readers are referred to a Local View column published today, April 13, 2012, in the Lincoln Journal-Star that was co-written by Shelli and me.  In the article, we argue that Governor Heineman should use the opportunity presented by his veto of LB599 to draw a line against the Unicameral’s profligate spending.  I recommend that readers […]

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Rush / Fluke: Name Calling For Me, But Not For Thee

Originally published March 16, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 5 Comments

Rush / Fluke: Name Calling For Me, But Not For Thee

Rush Limbaugh’s over-the-top name calling directed at Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke earlier this month has resulted in an over-the-top reaction which continues through this writing. What’s revealed by it all? It’s not about beating your opponent in a debate by making a solid, fact-based case – it’s just about beating down the people […]

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Jane Kleeb: Just a Talking Head or an Alinsky Wanna Be?

Originally published October 16, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 5 Comments

Jane Kleeb: Just a Talking Head or an Alinsky Wanna Be?

Think I was rude in my recent article? Too hard on poor Jane Kleeb? Over-emphasizing her leftist tendencies because of the pipeline issue? Unfortunately, there’s more. Problems in politics and public policy seem to be like cockroaches; for every one you see there are at least one hundred more in the wall. The TransCanada pipeline […]

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Laws and Sausages: A Day At the State Capitol

Originally published February 11, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated February 11, 2011. 2 Comments

Laws and Sausages: A Day At the State Capitol

Norlyn wrote an excellent explanation about his impressions of Nebraska’s legislative process following time spent at the State Capitol this past Monday. The visit was motivated by concern about the issues associated with the CIR and the nine bills scheduled to be heard that day. Norlyn’s article is very well written and an unfortunately accurate […]

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Radio Broadcast Resources 2/4/11: Health Care – CIR – Your Information

Originally published February 4, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 4, 2011. 3 Comments

Radio Broadcast Resources 2/4/11: Health Care – CIR – Your Information

This article has been prepared to provide a list of resources for listeners of the Friday, February 4, 2011, radio broadcast. Kaye Beach’s website: Axxiom Amuse Homeschooling Legislation in Oklahoma: As we discussed on the air, there was an effort in Nebraska in the last few years to further insert the State in the affairs […]

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Listen LIVE Tonight 6pm: CIR – Health Care – More!

Originally published February 4, 2011, By GiN Admin. Updated October 11, 2011. 1 Comment

Listen LIVE Tonight 6pm: CIR – Health Care – More!

Listen TONIGHT – LIVE Friday, February 4, 2011 6:00pm – 8:00pm Shelli has been asked to sit in once again for Kaye Beach on the Axxiom for Liberty radio show. Perfect timing! There’s a lot to talk about… High costs for public employee salaries and benefits is a problem everywhere, but it’s an even bigger […]

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NE Senators Meeting 11/17 Part 2: Voices Not Often Heard

Originally published November 23, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 25, 2011. Leave a Comment

NE Senators Meeting 11/17 Part 2: Voices Not Often Heard

By Shelli Dawdy Big thanks to Linda for helping with this to refresh my memory! Yesterday we published an article about the meeting of Nebraska State Senators representing districts in Lancaster County that occurred last Wednesday, November 17. As noted, the first half of the meeting was allocated for the purpose of taking public input […]

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