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Opinion

How to ensure Congress hears the people more than big donors | John H. Cox

Americans are fed up with political corruption. They see a government that too often seems to serve the powerful while ordinary families struggle with the cost of housing, health care, energy and groceries. They see politicians promising change who return to Washington to favor those who fin…

Local view: Misguided priorities on fertilizer production

The announcement of $1.3 billion to support private industry investments in projects to supposedly increase security of supplies of fertilizer for U.S. farmers was a blatant political move to rally rural voters just 10 days before the midterm elections earlier this month.

Letter: Where's Nebraska's blue wave?

Iowa got it. Kansas got it. Texas got it. Even Georgia got it. What's up with Nebraska?

Letter: Now this is offensive

Coach Rhule called Dana Holgorsen "one of the best offensive minds of our generation" and fired him five days later. During that five-day span, did Coach Holgorsen lose his prowess, or did Coach Rhule have an epiphany?

Letter: Embarrassed to be a Nebraskan

Today I am embarrassed to be a Nebraskan. I am appalled that, while Americans all over the nation voted for positive change by choosing worthy Democratic leaders, the majority of Nebraskans bent the knee to Trump and his sycophants and stuck their misinformed and misguided heads in the sand.

Letter: Teachers aren't the villians

This is written as a response to a recent letter from Thomas Bodensteiner of David City that appeared on the Nov. 6 Opinion Page titled "Lincoln students' votes raise questions." The writer was concerned that in the student mock election in Lincoln K-12 schools the top three statewide positi…

Letter: Don't forget, Mr. Pillen

Nebraskans, I have renewed hope in democracy when I see deep-red Kansas, Texas and other states stand up and effect change in their state and in D.C. My response to Mr. Pillen’s “victory speech” when he talks about “the people of Nebraska”: remember that 49.2% of us wanted you gone.

Letter: Ricketts' comments miss the mark

Pete Ricketts' recent remarks show a shocking ignorance of why support for Democrats grew nationwide and in much of Nebraska.

Letter: Home is a bigger influence

Another idea that perhaps Thomas Bodensteiner (Journal Star letter to the editor, 11/6) didn't consider when he wrote that LPS middle school children are being schooled in socialism in the classroom, is perhaps the real answer and reason for their voting (of mainly Democratic candidates) is …

With Cybertruck ending, pull the plug on the EV culture war | Aaron Brown

I saw my first picture of a Tesla Cybertruck at the big wooden table of our family’s northern Minnesota hunting shack. Except for myself, a soft-handed writer with a minivan, this was a gathering of men who drove pickup trucks their whole lives.

Thank hospice staff, volunteers for vital work | Sterling Journal-Advocate

In a couple of weeks, families across the country will gather around the table and give thanks for what they have and contemplate all that they have been afforded. For those who have a terminally ill loved one, those blessings may include hospice care.

Study shows widespread exhaustion, but there is reason for hope | Virginian-Pilot

Are you exhausted? Just can’t shake that weary feeling? If you’re chronically fatigued, you are not alone. Far from it.

Republican Ted Cruz predicts defense secretary is on his way out: ‘Hegseth is going to step down, either he will resign

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas expressed expectations for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign or face impeachment. However, a recent House vote complicated Cruz's prediction regarding Hegseth's fate. On November 10, the Republican-controlled House voted 211-204 to refer impeachment a…

Could service clubs be the answer to our loneliness problem? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Finding friends sometimes starts with showing up, pitching in and discovering how much richer life becomes when others need us.

Editorials

Readers sound off on election results, Husker fan behavior and more

Readers had a lot to say about Election Day as well as fan behavior at the Huskers-Washington game.

Editorial, 9/27: Forget stadium idea. Move forward with Block 90 convention center

Imagine for a moment it's a fall Saturday and red-clan fans are bustling around Memorial Stadium.

Pillen's Palestinian comments sent wrong message; kudos for Flood | Editorial

At an event where combating antisemitism was the subject, stoking hate for another group of people sent the wrong message and ultimately was harmful.

Editorial, 4/19: The budget defined 2026 session, but senators need more than a Band-Aid

Friday marked the last day of the Nebraska Legislature's 2026 session when lawmakers adjourned sine die.

Columnists

How to ensure Congress hears the people more than big donors | John H. Cox

Americans are fed up with political corruption. They see a government that too often seems to serve the powerful while ordinary families struggle with the cost of housing, health care, energy and groceries. They see politicians promising change who return to Washington to favor those who finance their campaigns.

Local view: Misguided priorities on fertilizer production

The announcement of $1.3 billion to support private industry investments in projects to supposedly increase security of supplies of fertilizer for U.S. farmers was a blatant political move to rally rural voters just 10 days before the midterm elections earlier this month.

With Cybertruck ending, pull the plug on the EV culture war | Aaron Brown

I saw my first picture of a Tesla Cybertruck at the big wooden table of our family’s northern Minnesota hunting shack. Except for myself, a soft-handed writer with a minivan, this was a gathering of men who drove pickup trucks their whole lives.

Thank hospice staff, volunteers for vital work | Sterling Journal-Advocate

In a couple of weeks, families across the country will gather around the table and give thanks for what they have and contemplate all that they have been afforded. For those who have a terminally ill loved one, those blessings may include hospice care.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Where's Nebraska's blue wave?

Iowa got it. Kansas got it. Texas got it. Even Georgia got it. What's up with Nebraska?

Letter: Now this is offensive

Coach Rhule called Dana Holgorsen "one of the best offensive minds of our generation" and fired him five days later. During that five-day span, did Coach Holgorsen lose his prowess, or did Coach Rhule have an epiphany?

Letter: Embarrassed to be a Nebraskan

Today I am embarrassed to be a Nebraskan. I am appalled that, while Americans all over the nation voted for positive change by choosing worthy Democratic leaders, the majority of Nebraskans bent the knee to Trump and his sycophants and stuck their misinformed and misguided heads in the sand.

Letter: Teachers aren't the villians

This is written as a response to a recent letter from Thomas Bodensteiner of David City that appeared on the Nov. 6 Opinion Page titled "Lincoln students' votes raise questions." The writer was concerned that in the student mock election in Lincoln K-12 schools the top three statewide positi…

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