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Join Us Oct. 28 or Nov. 1: Interactive Presentation – State Senators Term Limits and Salary Increases

Originally published October 22, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Join Us Oct. 28 or Nov. 1: Interactive Presentation – State Senators Term Limits and Salary Increases

Interactive Presentation & Discussion “Do Nebraska’s State Senators Deserve Raises & a Third Term in Office?” Election Day is nearly upon us, but there’s still time to discuss the issues with others, get more information before casting your vote, and even to share information with interested family and friends. For the past several years, our […]

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Why Good People (or those who are trying to be) Are So Hard to Find in Politics

Originally published June 25, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated November 29, 2011. 5 Comments

Why Good People (or those who are trying to be) Are So Hard to Find in Politics

Note: If you receive GiN articles by email delivery, there are several videos included here, so it might be advisable to read directly on the website, by clicking here. Since July of last year, I’ve done my best to ensure we reached a goal to publish as many new articles per week as possible, preferably, […]

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Help Give Senator Bill Avery Early Retirement

Originally published April 22, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated April 22, 2010. 3 Comments

Help Give Senator Bill Avery Early Retirement

Nebraska’s primary election is May 11. If we wish government policy and debate to be based on Constitutional principles, we need to focus some of our time and resources on affecting who is getting elected. Noting that time and resources are at a premium for all of us (as an all-volunteer group) we recognize we […]

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February Sovereignty Efforts Are A Start Thanks to People of Nebraska

Originally published March 29, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 24, 2011. Leave a Comment

February Sovereignty Efforts Are A Start Thanks to People of Nebraska

Posted by Shelli Dawdy A long overdue follow-up report on efforts to see Nebraska’s Sovereignty Resolution, L.R. 292 successfully voted out of committee. If you would like background and additional information on the Sovereignty Resolution, click HERE and / or HERE. I would like to thank everyone who helped with the efforts put forth to […]

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Monday March 22 Meeting Nebraska Liberty Watchmen A District 1 Candidate and General Meeting

Originally published March 20, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

Monday March 22 Meeting Nebraska Liberty Watchmen A District 1 Candidate and General Meeting

This Monday evening there are three meetings scheduled, sort of three meetings in one. **IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR THE ADDRESS USING THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS MESSAGE – We don’t post the location on the public site for security reasons.** I have separated them into three […]

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Thanks to GML-TV for the video! Support Nebraska Sovereignty

Originally published February 17, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 25, 2011. Leave a Comment

Thanks to Ed with GML-TV for making this video announcing the details of efforts to support the passage of L.R. 292, the Sovereignty Resolution. Check out Give Me Liberty TV by visiting their website, by clicking HERE.

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Detailed Information About Friday February 19 Hearing on LR 292

Originally published February 17, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 25, 2011. 3 Comments

Detailed Information About Friday February 19 Hearing on LR 292

FRIDAY – Day of Committee Hearing Have written testimony ready (12 signed copies) Allow plenty of time to find a place to park For a post with a number of various maps – for driving directions and parking: CLICK HERE —– Events for the day, specific details —– Hearing at the Capitol – 1:30pm – […]

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Volunteer To Help With The Effort To Pass LR 292 Out of the Committee

Originally published February 16, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 25, 2011. Leave a Comment

We can use all of the help we can get this week! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the following form.

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Action Plan for Supporting Nebraska Sovereignty Resolution Febuary 15 Through 19th

Originally published February 15, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 26, 2011. 1 Comment

(Note: Many of the links in this article were relevant at the time it was published, but are no longer, and therefore, have been removed.) Last update: 2/17/2010 @4am Action Plan for Supporting Nebraska Sovereignty Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 19 You can read L.R. 292 by clicking HERE. Monday and Tuesday PREPARATION If […]

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SUPPORT Nebraska Sovereignty Mark Your Calendars For February 19th

Originally published February 14, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated February 10, 2011. Leave a Comment

The Tenth Amendment Resolution (L.R. 292) entered by State Senator Tony Fulton is scheduled for a hearing Friday, February 19, in front of the Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee. The hearings process on that day begins at 1:30pm. Right now L.R. 292 is the first item on the schedule for the day. (That might […]

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