Strongly Worded Letters
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Governor Pillen has volunteered McCook, Nebraska to host the "Cornhusker Clink," a callously named ICE detention facility.
The plans, as of August 19, include utilizing an existing prison work camp in the area.
The plans, as of August 19, include utilizing an existing prison work camp in the area.
August 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Governor Pillen has volunteered McCook, Nebraska to host the "Cornhusker Clink," a callously named ICE detention facility.
The plans, as of August 19, include utilizing an existing prison work camp in the area.
The plans, as of August 19, include utilizing an existing prison work camp in the area.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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We’re covering tonight’s 2026 Omaha city budget hearing. We’re beginning now. 🧵
August 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We’re covering tonight’s 2026 Omaha city budget hearing. We’re beginning now. 🧵
Two of the most controversial bills of the session have been placed on the legislative agenda for TOMORROW, 5/28! LB 415 and LB 89 have no place in our state.
Stand up for trans Nebraskans and for worker protections tomorrow at the capitol!
Stand up for trans Nebraskans and for worker protections tomorrow at the capitol!
May 28, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Two of the most controversial bills of the session have been placed on the legislative agenda for TOMORROW, 5/28! LB 415 and LB 89 have no place in our state.
Stand up for trans Nebraskans and for worker protections tomorrow at the capitol!
Stand up for trans Nebraskans and for worker protections tomorrow at the capitol!
Black lives still matter. Today, we honor the life of George Floyd, James Scurlock, and all those who have died at the hands of police officers and antiblack racism.
May 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Black lives still matter. Today, we honor the life of George Floyd, James Scurlock, and all those who have died at the hands of police officers and antiblack racism.
After four hours of debate, LB 89 advances on a 33 to 16 vote.
April 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
After four hours of debate, LB 89 advances on a 33 to 16 vote.
Floor debate on LB 89 begins NOW. 🚨 This discriminatory bill would ban trans Nebraskans from sports teams and public facilities like bathrooms and locker rooms. Contact your senator NOW and watch debate live at the link in our bio.
April 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Floor debate on LB 89 begins NOW. 🚨 This discriminatory bill would ban trans Nebraskans from sports teams and public facilities like bathrooms and locker rooms. Contact your senator NOW and watch debate live at the link in our bio.
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Who what when where why not be our Valentine?
Send these to someone you’re headline over heels for. 💌
Send these to someone you’re headline over heels for. 💌
February 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Who what when where why not be our Valentine?
Send these to someone you’re headline over heels for. 💌
Send these to someone you’re headline over heels for. 💌
We love Nebraska, but we think it’s time it loved us back. 💘
🧵 Bills to send a Valentine to your senator for:
🧵 Bills to send a Valentine to your senator for:
February 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
We love Nebraska, but we think it’s time it loved us back. 💘
🧵 Bills to send a Valentine to your senator for:
🧵 Bills to send a Valentine to your senator for:
Thanks, Heidi!
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Thanks @swlomaha.bsky.social and @urbanabbey.bsky.social !
Bill Tracking 101 with Urban Abbey & Strongly Worded Letters
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February 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Thanks, Heidi!
Bill Tracking 101 webinar ⬇️
Bill Tracking 101 webinar ⬇️
Not on our email list yet? Catch up on upcoming hearings in the #NELeg:
Upcoming Hearings in the Nebraska Legislature
Another week means another slate of hearings at the Nebraska State Capitol! As a reminder, this is not a list of EVERY bill that has a public hearing this week—just a few we're keeping our eyes on. To...
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February 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Not on our email list yet? Catch up on upcoming hearings in the #NELeg:
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January 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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If you’re a young person wanting to get involved in the legislative process, join us this Sunday from 1-3PM at Urban Abbey for a Youth Testimony Workshop! You’ll learn the ins-and-outs of how to testify and learn about proposed bills affecting young people. #youthadvocacy #nebraskalegislature
January 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
If you’re a young person wanting to get involved in the legislative process, join us this Sunday from 1-3PM at Urban Abbey for a Youth Testimony Workshop! You’ll learn the ins-and-outs of how to testify and learn about proposed bills affecting young people. #youthadvocacy #nebraskalegislature
We're back with a #NELeg hearing round-up for this upcoming week!
Remember, this isn't a list of *all* upcoming hearings for bills, just a handful that we're keeping a close eye on. 🧵
Remember, this isn't a list of *all* upcoming hearings for bills, just a handful that we're keeping a close eye on. 🧵
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January 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
We're back with a #NELeg hearing round-up for this upcoming week!
Remember, this isn't a list of *all* upcoming hearings for bills, just a handful that we're keeping a close eye on. 🧵
Remember, this isn't a list of *all* upcoming hearings for bills, just a handful that we're keeping a close eye on. 🧵
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Hearings are set on a pair of measures to dismantle Nebraska’s split electoral allocation system. Details:
Winner-take-all hearings are set. Let's mobilize. - Civic Nebraska
The Government Committee of the Nebraska Legislature will hear testimony on Jan. 30. Be there.
civicnebraska.org
January 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hearings are set on a pair of measures to dismantle Nebraska’s split electoral allocation system. Details:
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LEGISLATIVE CAP: The Nebraska Legislature maintained its new 20-bill cap on the amount of legislation each state senator can introduce. State Sen. Terrell McKinney and others argued legislators should maintain flexibility to serve constituents.
From Zach Wendling:
From Zach Wendling:
Nebraska lawmakers vote to keep 20-bill cap, reach 69% of 2025 limit • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska lawmakers will continue to cap themselves at introducing 20 bills each session after a failed vote to repeal the new limit.
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January 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
LEGISLATIVE CAP: The Nebraska Legislature maintained its new 20-bill cap on the amount of legislation each state senator can introduce. State Sen. Terrell McKinney and others argued legislators should maintain flexibility to serve constituents.
From Zach Wendling:
From Zach Wendling:
We can't wait to see everyone at Bad Seed! Come say hi and get to know us. We'll have zines, postcards, a list of bills to follow in the #NELeg, and more.
January 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
We can't wait to see everyone at Bad Seed! Come say hi and get to know us. We'll have zines, postcards, a list of bills to follow in the #NELeg, and more.
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LOCAL RESPONSE: The mayor and police chief of Omaha signaled Monday that local law enforcement will not “seek out” individuals to check on immigration status.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
Omaha officials: Local police won’t go out of way to find undocumented immigrants • Nebraska Examiner
Omaha officials say that local police will not “seek out” individuals to check on legal immigration status.
buff.ly
January 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
LOCAL RESPONSE: The mayor and police chief of Omaha signaled Monday that local law enforcement will not “seek out” individuals to check on immigration status.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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the threat of fascism hits different when you are firmly in community. find your people and build something resilient and beautiful. there is strength in solidarity.
January 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
the threat of fascism hits different when you are firmly in community. find your people and build something resilient and beautiful. there is strength in solidarity.
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Today, President Trump issued numerous executive orders that will harm Nebraska families, workplaces and entire communities.
In the following days we will continue to share information on these actions, many of which are likely to be challenged in court.
Read our full response: neappl.es/EOsDay1
In the following days we will continue to share information on these actions, many of which are likely to be challenged in court.
Read our full response: neappl.es/EOsDay1
January 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Today, President Trump issued numerous executive orders that will harm Nebraska families, workplaces and entire communities.
In the following days we will continue to share information on these actions, many of which are likely to be challenged in court.
Read our full response: neappl.es/EOsDay1
In the following days we will continue to share information on these actions, many of which are likely to be challenged in court.
Read our full response: neappl.es/EOsDay1
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Gonna be a frightening, weird couple years. We aren’t fucking cooked, though. Plenty to do, plenty to organize against, plenty of people to protect and pick up, and joy to be had. In the face of uncertainty in this grim moment, one thing is for certain: the only way out is through, together.
January 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Gonna be a frightening, weird couple years. We aren’t fucking cooked, though. Plenty to do, plenty to organize against, plenty of people to protect and pick up, and joy to be had. In the face of uncertainty in this grim moment, one thing is for certain: the only way out is through, together.
Happy MLK Day and absolutely nothing else noteworthy!
January 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Happy MLK Day and absolutely nothing else noteworthy!
👋 Public hearing season has officially begun in the #NELeg and we are ready to share some action items with you!
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January 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
👋 Public hearing season has officially begun in the #NELeg and we are ready to share some action items with you!
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FILIBUSTER FIGHT: The fate of how the filibuster works in the Nebraska Legislature could hinge on a divide between rural and urban senators over majority rule and minority rights.
From Zach Wendling:
From Zach Wendling:
Fate of Nebraska Legislature filibuster rule centers on rural-urban split more than party • Nebraska Examiner
Arguments for whether to change the threshold needed to shut off a filibuster appear centered on rural and urban interests, not party goals.
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January 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
FILIBUSTER FIGHT: The fate of how the filibuster works in the Nebraska Legislature could hinge on a divide between rural and urban senators over majority rule and minority rights.
From Zach Wendling:
From Zach Wendling: