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Trump’s Plan To invoke the Insurrection Act
Robert Reich - Oct 06, 2025
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.
Trump’s Plan Explained
Here is a video of Robert Reich explaining Trump's 4 part plan to invoke the Insurrection Act .
Implementing the Harmful Republican Megabill: a Timeline
The Republicans’ harmful megabill, enacted through budget reconciliation on July 4, 2025, will raise costs for families and take away health coverage, food assistance, and other essentials from people who are already struggling to make ends meet — all while showering ever larger tax breaks on the wealthiest households.
Soybean farmers caught in looming crisis as US trade war with China cripples sales
Kennard, Nebraska, feels a long way from Beijing or even Washington, D.C. But as the United States and China remain locked in a trade war, the Cornhusker State and its farmers like Scott Thomsen, are caught in the middle of the conflict.
ABC News’ Matt Rivers meets Nebraska soybean farmers who describe the fallout from China’s stopping of all crop purchase
We attended Fiestas Patrias and had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the festivities going on during the festival. In visiting and talking with the community we learned one of the best ways to help and support the South Omaha Community would be to come and shop (groceries, novelty items, and clothing) and come to eat at one of our many fine eating establishments and restaurants in South Omaha.
Homeless Ordinance Hearing
The Omaha City Council listened to hours of testimony on the proposed ordinance that criminalizes homeless encampments on public property. Pissed Off Grandma's also sang "Protect The Homeless"
UPDATE: The City Council voted 4 - 3 to delay voting on the Ordinance on the Homeless until Tuesday, October 21st. They want to study & consider adding a diversion program and a problem solving course for the homeless to take before any arresting or jailing of homeless individuals. Next hearing on Homeless will be Tuesday, October 21st at 2PM.
Nate Ostdiek spoke at our 9/22/25 meeting. He is running for state legislature in District 6 (M. Cavanaugh is term-limited). Nate is 22 years old, a UNO grad, and an Omaha native. He is for responsible government, an affordable Nebraska and the rights of the people.
ACLU of Nebraska
Joy Kathurima is an attorney with the Nebraska ACLU. She wrote "Know Your Rights" and we urge you to read her PDF.
Contact Joy:
134 South 13th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: 402-476-8091
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