Kate High is here to talk about Money in Politics. She is a life-llong Nebraskan, but has been in Lincoln since 1990. She believes money in politics is the biggest issue facing Nebraska. Her LWV report is online:sites.google.com/a/leagueofwomenv…n-finance-reformGuest editorial:omaha.com/opinion/columnists/m…d2-bf8a3403c3a6.html Kate recommends “Dark Money” and “How democracies Die” Support the pod for just $5/month at www.patreon.com/seeingrednebraska. Support […]
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Are the FIJI Property Values Typical?
It was noticed that the FIJI house, repeatedly in the news over the support of rape culture and at least one accusation of sexual assault, isn’t seeing their property taxes increase. Is this normal for greek housing generally? Or perhaps the zoning type? Why is at least one fraternity, three additional that were researched for […]
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E55: We’re back! And so is Covid.
After a summer off, Melody, Stephanie, and April get back on the mic and record. Welcome back Nebraska! Support the pod for just $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/seeingrednebraska. Support SeeingRedNE and independent bookstores by purchasing books with our link. You can find all the books we’ve recommended on the pod! https://bookshop.org/shop/seeingrednebraska Local Health Departments List of Nebraska’s […]
E54: Courtney Pentland joins the pod to talk about The Nebraska Department of Education’s draft of new regulations which would *nearly eliminate* all requirements for a trained librarian in schools. Students and schools need you to voice your opinion before June 1, 2021 to save school libraries. To leave feedback, click this link and choose “approval”: […]
E53- Amanda Gailey investigates the Alvo, NE’s failed government and a dangerous tire pile Episode 53 – Join SeeingRed as we laugh about finally seeing vaccinated friends in person and welcome Seeing Red contributor, Amanda Gailey , to the pod. Most recently she has done some citizen journalism investigating a dangerous tire pile site in […]
Candidates like Amiee Melton win, sit on the Omaha City Council for a decade without a single accomplishment, and the shitposters chalk up another victory. But Nebraska loses. The talent and skill of good candidates is wasted, nothing changes in the political arena, Democratic voters squabble about why their candidate didn’t succeed–blaming one another–and Republican […]
We’ve got John Cartier, an attorney who specializes in constitutional law and a graduate of University of Nebraska Law. He’s worked on numerous campaigns, including his own for Lincoln Public Schools board of education. His advocacy passions are voting rights where he serves as a director at Civic Nebraska and drug law reform, most recently […]
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E51 – Feminism, Books, and Politics
Here are the articles (below) to inspire your own chats with friends. Omaha Police Union President promises violence against residents if funding is cut: https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/omaha-police-union-president-cutting-budgets-could-lead-to-more-police-shootings-nationally/article_87d76552-a2fe-11eb-899d-577855e64310.html Maslow got it wrong: https://gatherfor.medium.com/maslow-got-it-wrong-ae45d6217a8c My ambition is to be free: https://www.feministgiant.com/p/essay-my-ambition-is-to-be-free-and?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjozOTY0MTcwLCJwb3N0X2lkIjozNTQ2MTc0MiwiXyI6IktKQ1AxIiwiaWF0IjoxNjE5MDkxNDY3LCJleHAiOjE2MTkwOTUwNjcsImlzcyI6InB1Yi04ODk4NCIsInN1YiI6InBvc3QtcmVhY3Rpb24ifQ.BZOtfnQQKtvLSdwzG7t-Towfm0QzC8LlfLdrcG94QNY Wrote the Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls Brilliant, bold, and energetic, The Seven Necessary Sins […]
Despite the governor’s best efforts to stop the federal vaccine goals of a shot in every arm as fast as possible, all the pod ladies have gotten their first dose (And April is actually done!) Using the power of the federal vaccine program that eliminates barriers, everyone is now able to schedule their shot. Note […]
E48- Give us More Journalists and Melt the Guns! In an era of corporate corruption, blurred lines between policy makers and industry, and a drought of dollars to pay reporters, it’s never been more important to protect student journalists and their right to an education. With their teachers, they must follow the truth, have integrity, […]
