Strongly Worded Letters
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Dedicated to civic education (and sometimes agitation) in Omaha & beyond. Views are solely our own.
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❗Contact the University of Nebraska system, and say that Cornhusker should not be synonymous with hate. If you're an alumni or otherwise part of the UN community, add your name to our sign-on letter.
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Open Letter in Response to Gov. Pillen's Newly Announced ICE Facility
We the undersigned students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University of Nebraska oppose attempts by the Department of Homeland Security and Governor Pillen to co-opt our University’s bra...
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August 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
❗Contact the University of Nebraska system, and say that Cornhusker should not be synonymous with hate. If you're an alumni or otherwise part of the UN community, add your name to our sign-on letter.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Call (or write or email) Gov. Pillen’s office and share your thoughts with him.
🔗 governor.nebraska.gov/contact-gove...
🔗 governor.nebraska.gov/contact-gove...
August 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Call (or write or email) Gov. Pillen’s office and share your thoughts with him.
🔗 governor.nebraska.gov/contact-gove...
🔗 governor.nebraska.gov/contact-gove...
I’m tapping out. There are a few people left, but my thumbs are tired.
August 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’m tapping out. There are a few people left, but my thumbs are tired.
Maureen addresses the increase in police funding, and says that funding housing programs and other proactive policies is a better idea. She also asks that funds be allocated to pedestrians and bike infrastructure, saying that we all deserve transit options no matter our mode.
August 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Maureen addresses the increase in police funding, and says that funding housing programs and other proactive policies is a better idea. She also asks that funds be allocated to pedestrians and bike infrastructure, saying that we all deserve transit options no matter our mode.
Maureen reiterates the need for funding of the right to counsel program, explaining that it could have a stabilizing effect for the housing crisis in Omaha.
August 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Maureen reiterates the need for funding of the right to counsel program, explaining that it could have a stabilizing effect for the housing crisis in Omaha.
Next up is Maureen, an attendee of our workshops.
August 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Next up is Maureen, an attendee of our workshops.
He says people will continue to be left behind unless we find a social safety net.
August 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
He says people will continue to be left behind unless we find a social safety net.
Now up is Jonathan, an organizer with our coalition. He asks that the human rights department be funded, citing recent ICE raids in South Omaha. He also says residents of South O have few legal protections from discrimination and surveillance.
August 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Now up is Jonathan, an organizer with our coalition. He asks that the human rights department be funded, citing recent ICE raids in South Omaha. He also says residents of South O have few legal protections from discrimination and surveillance.
Clarice speaks about the right to legal counsel for low-income tenants. Cities and states save far more than they spend when funding the right to counsel for tenants facing eviction, she says. She asks for the program to be funded so all Omaha residents have a safe place to call home.
August 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Clarice speaks about the right to legal counsel for low-income tenants. Cities and states save far more than they spend when funding the right to counsel for tenants facing eviction, she says. She asks for the program to be funded so all Omaha residents have a safe place to call home.
Now speaking is Clarice, the Senior Campaign Organizer for Omaha’s Redress Movement and member of our coalition. She cites evictions being initiated over small dollar amounts owed, often in units not up to code by landlords.
August 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Now speaking is Clarice, the Senior Campaign Organizer for Omaha’s Redress Movement and member of our coalition. She cites evictions being initiated over small dollar amounts owed, often in units not up to code by landlords.
Now up is Stephen, an attendee of our workshop and friend of SWL. Stephen says he intended to speak on the police budget, but many members have always covered some of what he wants to say. He says that with a new mayor, we have the chance to change how we allocate funding for police.
August 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Now up is Stephen, an attendee of our workshop and friend of SWL. Stephen says he intended to speak on the police budget, but many members have always covered some of what he wants to say. He says that with a new mayor, we have the chance to change how we allocate funding for police.
She restates the need for community relationships based on trust.
August 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
She restates the need for community relationships based on trust.
Next up is Lynn, an attendee of our workshops. She asks for funding to be allocated to support our homeless outreach to address systemic issues and avoid criminalization of homelessness.
August 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Next up is Lynn, an attendee of our workshops. She asks for funding to be allocated to support our homeless outreach to address systemic issues and avoid criminalization of homelessness.
Marissa also asks for additional funding for basic services like mental health, homelessness, etc.
August 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Marissa also asks for additional funding for basic services like mental health, homelessness, etc.
Next up is our friend Marissa from Youth Elect, a member of the People’s Budget Coalition. She asks for additional funding for youth advisory boards and outreach, citing lack of continued funding for shiny new initiatives with little follow through.
August 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Next up is our friend Marissa from Youth Elect, a member of the People’s Budget Coalition. She asks for additional funding for youth advisory boards and outreach, citing lack of continued funding for shiny new initiatives with little follow through.
Sorry, got distracted in the organizer group chat.
August 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Sorry, got distracted in the organizer group chat.
Now up is Cheryl Weston, questioning the increase in funding for Omaha Police Department.
August 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Now up is Cheryl Weston, questioning the increase in funding for Omaha Police Department.
Jaden cites the CAHOOTS program and STAR programs in Eugene and Denver respectively as models Omaha could follow to mitigate negative community interactions with police and prioritize community safety.
August 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Jaden cites the CAHOOTS program and STAR programs in Eugene and Denver respectively as models Omaha could follow to mitigate negative community interactions with police and prioritize community safety.
Now speaking is Jaden, a community organizer here in Omaha and friend of SWL. He cites the lack of correlation between increased police spending and crime reduction.
August 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Now speaking is Jaden, a community organizer here in Omaha and friend of SWL. He cites the lack of correlation between increased police spending and crime reduction.
Up next is Christine, who asks that the city allocate more money to address food insecurity. She cites that many Omaha residents have been made ineligible for public nutrition benefits by changes at the federal level.
August 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Up next is Christine, who asks that the city allocate more money to address food insecurity. She cites that many Omaha residents have been made ineligible for public nutrition benefits by changes at the federal level.
Next up is Mary, a friend of SWL who attended our workshops. She asks that the council commit to community solutions by allocating parts of the police budget to a community violence prevention model that weaves together local partnerships to
build safety and trust between citizens and the city.
build safety and trust between citizens and the city.
August 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Next up is Mary, a friend of SWL who attended our workshops. She asks that the council commit to community solutions by allocating parts of the police budget to a community violence prevention model that weaves together local partnerships to
build safety and trust between citizens and the city.
build safety and trust between citizens and the city.