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Dr. Benjamin Carson — Speaking Truth to Power

Originally published February 13, 2013, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Dr. Benjamin Carson — Speaking Truth to Power

The phrase “speaking truth to power” is actually of Quaker origin from the fairly recent past — 1955 to be exact.  It was the title of a pamphlet published by the Society of Friends that suggested to the two major superpowers nonviolent means of resolving the Cold War.  If it appears cliché to the reader, […]

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Reader: Nebraskans Voted For Constitutional Amendment About Marriage

Originally published December 6, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 1 Comment

Reader: Nebraskans Voted For Constitutional Amendment About Marriage

One of GiN’s readers has kindly offered to share his letter written to the NU Board of Regents about President Millken’s proposal to extend medical benefits to domestic partners of University System employees. The letter appears below, and thanks to Michael for sending it in. I’d also like to report that this subject has garnered […]

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Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide

Originally published September 11, 2011, By Shellinda. Updated April 28, 2012. 5 Comments

Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide

Updated Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a series about Nebraska politics, particularly as pertains to the Nebraska Republican Party and closely connected groups and their relationship to the “tea party movement”. Prior articles are linked here: 1, 2, 3. Articles following this will be added here: 5. “Governor Heineman Really Like Purple […]

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Ever-Expanding Welfare: He May Be My Brother, But He’s Getting Heavy

Originally published December 2, 2010, By Linda. Updated April 15, 2018. Leave a Comment

Ever-Expanding Welfare: He May Be My Brother, But He’s Getting Heavy

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Soaking the Rich: Why Warren Buffett is All Wet

Originally published November 28, 2010, By Linda. Updated November 28, 2010. 1 Comment

Soaking the Rich: Why Warren Buffett is All Wet

There has been a lot of discussion lately about taxing the “rich” among us. In a recent ABC News interview, Nebraska’s own Warren Buffett stole a line from Dickens’ character Oliver Twist — “Please, sir, I want some more.” Oliver, an eight-year-old orphan, sought another portion of gruel at the workhouse where he was brought […]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Originally published March 31, 2009, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 31, 2009. Leave a Comment

Why April 11th and not April 15th? After considering all factors, including discussing the issue with a number of people here in Nebraska and many people across the country, I have scheduled the next event here in Lincoln for Saturday, April 11. A weekend event is more likely to allow more people to attend. In […]

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