Omaha Food Drive

Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. has announced a city-led non-perishable food drive as the federal government shutdown continues. He has 12 locations in the Metro! Oct 31 - Nov 5th.

Respect Nebraska Voters!

Gov. Jim Pillen announced that he will opt Nebraska in to the new federal voucher program, even though voters overwhelmingly rejected vouchers at the ballot box just months ago. Gov. Pillen is ignoring the will of the people of Nebraska. We said NO to vouchers. 

This program doesn't begin until 2027, giving the Governor ample time to honor voters' wishes and opt Nebraska out.  

Tell Pillen: NO Public Dollars for Private Schools!

The  Next Terrorist Attack 

Timothy Snyder

"Most of the people directing the relevant agencies are incompetent; the next few layers down have been purged in culture wars; much the remaining personnel have resigned, been fired, or are demoralized; resources have been diverted away from terror prevention; Americans have been distracted by fiction and chaos; and potential attackers have been encouraged.

And so we have to think — now — about what would follow such an attack. Musk, Trump, Vance, and the rest would try to exploit the moment to undo remaining American freedoms."

Trump Pushes To End Medical Care For Transgender Youth 

Trump has proposed a rule that would prohibit federal Medicaid reimbursement for medical care provided to transgender patients younger than age 18. It also prohibits reimbursement through the Children's Health Insurance Program or CHIP for patients under age 19.

An additional proposed rule would go even further, blocking all Medicaid and Medicare funding for any services at hospitals that provide pediatric gender-affirming care.

The Federal Government Must Fund November SNAP - Call Congress!

Trump's US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instructed states to hold SNAP benefits until further notice - meaning the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services can't issue the approximately $27M of November food benefits to 150,000 SNAP participants across our state. 

Even though the shutdown means benefits can’t be issued normally, the USDA is legally required to use a SNAP contingency fund to keep people across the country fed. Your voice is needed to tell Congress to fund and protect SNAP!  

SNAP Benefits Paused Oct 29th

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits paused Wednesday, as the government shutdown continues.  Nebraskans needing help are encouraged to call the 211 hotline.  

Judge Gives Trump Until Monday November 3rd To Have A Plan For SNAP Benefits

A federal judge says the Trump administration has until "no later than Monday" to consider whether to pay at least partial SNAP food benefits to 42 million low-income people.  

Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Against ICE Facility

A judge has overruled and denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in McCook, according to court documents.

State Grant - $10M For Omaha Latino Center

Based in the same South 24th Street storefront for over a half-century, the largest nonprofit serving the Omaha metro’s Latino community is undergoing a $10 million headquarters makeover and expansion.

LMF Visited The Stephen Center

 Like Minded Friends visited the Stephen Center facility. We found a warm, caring, and educational experience first hand.

The staff was outstanding and it is a remarkable place, doing tremendous things for individuals as well as families. Please visit their website and see all the fantastic things taking place daily at Stephen Center.

Trump Is Importing Argentinian Beef

Trump is quadrupling imports of Argentine beef in his attempt to lower grocery store beef prices, which is evoking fury from U.S. cattle ranchers.

NEBRASKA IS STRONG, TOGETHER

Eric Moyer is running for Congress against U.S. Rep. Mike Flood in Nebraska’s 1st District. 

He is running as an outsider, on a platform that focuses on building an economy that works for all Nebraskans, pushing back against trickle-down economics, advocating for affordable healthcare as a right and exploring alternative energy sources.

Trump’s Plan To invoke the Insurrection Act 

Robert Reich

Americans from so-called “red” states, with the backing of their Republican governors and legislatures, are on the brink of using lethal force against Americans in so-called “blue” states, whose Democratic governors and legislatures strongly oppose the moves.