1. Federal Courts Blocking DOGE’s Access to Treasury Department Payment Systems: A federal judge has temporarily limited DOGE’s access to the U.S. Treasury’s payment systems. This decision came after concerns were raised about DOGE’s attempts to halt funds to agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides humanitarian aid globally. Critics argue… Read more

On February 5, 2025, a series of coordinated protests are planned across all 50 U.S. states, organized by the 50501 Movement—standing for “50 states, 50 protests, one day.” These demonstrations aim to express opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies and executive orders, particularly those related to immigration and the pardoning of January 6 participants.… Read more

Today, while reading through comments on Reddit, I was reminded of the power of calling your representatives to make your voice heard. This point was also emphasized during a meeting my wife and I attended over the weekend with Indivisible Nebraska. Although you may only reach a staffer when you call, those conversations matter. Calls… Read more

Nebraska’s Electoral College Debate: Winner-Take-All vs. Congressional District System Nebraska has once again found itself at the center of a heated political debate over its unique method of allocating Electoral College votes. As one of only two states—alongside Maine—that do not use a winner-take-all system, Nebraska currently awards two electoral votes to the statewide popular… Read more