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Sep 16, 2019 In The NewsThe new Standing Bear statue being unveiled this week at the U.S. Capitol represents more than a commemoration of the iconic civil rights leader. “It can’t be about just a bronze sculpture,” said Judi gaiashkibos, executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian...Sep 13, 2019 Fort ReportThere was a little-known hearing this week in Congress. The major media did not cover it. But fundamental questions about science, reason, and ethics were considered.Sep 13, 2019 In The NewsThe group of Yazidi journalists shared stories of the horrific violence their community in Iraq has suffered at the hands of ISIS. They spoke of men killed, women and children kidnapped and ransomed back to their families for large sums. “Unfortunately, this is the... -
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Oct 11, 2019 Fort ReportMiddle Eastern dynamics seem far removed from a brisk fall in Nebraska. It’s hard to get animated by the region’s interminable struggles when the harvest season is upon us and water levels remain a concern. We eventually just get weary. We also sense that we can’t keep...Oct 4, 2019 Fort ReportThere’s an inscription in stone on the side of the Nebraska State Capitol: “Wisdom. Justice. Power. Mercy. Constant Guardians of the Law.” There is a fine line between a wise, merciful pursuit of justice versus a political power play. For it to be properly exercised, power...Sep 27, 2019 Fort ReportThis week, I put out a tweet that read: “My advice to Congress: less drama, more work.” -
