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Night 2. Go Mavs!!

They are at the bottom of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA

That one was ours. Go Mavs!

Hockey time from Duluth!! Go Mavs!!

Thanks. Was hoping we could make the one in St Paul but I think it will be done before we could get there.

Do you know of one in the cities that is later in the afternoon? We are up here for a lacrosse tournament and aren’t done until 2.

I’m in a green coat and holding a sign reading, “Infrastructure needs repair. Vets need good jobs. Hmmm…” next to a woman holding a sign reading, “FULLY FUND AND FULLY STAFF V.A. HOSPITALS”

Instead of simply wishing people well this Memorial Day, here are five concrete policies that will protect servicemembers abroad and on the home front:

In 2024, Biden signed into law a $105 billion measure designed to end a shortfall in air traffic controllers.

In 2025, Trump came in and instead began firing hundreds of them.

So you can see how *clear* it is that Biden is to blame for the shortage now.

Denise Powell launches bid in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District • Nebraska Examiner Her bid follows U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., confirming he is considering retiring and a Democratic state senator weighing a run.

2ND DISTRICT SCOOP: The talking stage of whether to run for Congress in Nebraska’s Omaha-based 2nd District ended this week with Denise Powell, known for helping new candidates, announcing her bid.

From Juan Salinas II:

nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/05/01/d...

Denise Powell for Congress – Nebraska's Second District Denise Powell believes real change starts with real people. She's running for Congress to fight for hardworking Nebraskans and families like yours. If you

My friend Denise is running to represent Nebraska’s CD2 in Congress. I couldn’t be more excited for her and what she can to do to help all Nebraskans. Let’s show her some support. I’m behind her all the way. deniseforcongress.org #NE02 #congress #thegoodlife #bebrave

On far left of graphic is picture of Nebraska Capitol. Rest of graphic has outline of the state with “the people’s day” & clip art hands inside it. Below is text that says “Join us Thursday, April 24, at the Nebraska State Capitol for The People's Day. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CDT) to be the face of the real people who are impacted by our state legislators' policy decisions. Volunteers at this open house style event will help you decide how you want to be heard and walk with you as you talk to senators, visit their offices and speak up for you and your community. Registration not required but appreciated. Represent your community by wearing red and/or shirts that promote Nebraska or your local community.” A QR code follows then text saying “When our leaders won't lead, the people will.” At bottom of this section is the League of Women Voters’ of Nebraska logo.

From ignoring our votes, from saying we don’t know what we vote for, from failing to address real issues impacting us…it’s time our State Senators hear from us. Stop by the Capitol (1445 K St, Lincoln) from 10am-7pm CT & let them hear from you!

RSVP at bit.ly/3YznGj5.

Nebraskans!!!
Senators Riepe, Brandt, & Wordekemper need to hear from you TODAY. Ask them to vote NO on cloture for LB89.

Riepe:
Phone: (402) 471-2623
Email: mriepe@leg.ne.gov

Brandt:
Phone: (402) 471-2711
Email: tbrandt@leg.ne.gov

Wordekemper:
Phone: (402) 471-2625
Email: dwordekemper@leg.ne.gov

As the 14th Amendment clearly states: “Nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Our government needs to remember that.

Never forget that.

Still going!!

Heroes.

www.senate.gov/legislative/...

When State Senator Brandt says the quiet part out loud...
Despite all of the warnings 2 years ago, the tax breaks for the uber rich and large corporations ended up harming our state budget after all. 😐 #NEleg

🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.

Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.

Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.

TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121

If only I had one to call

i genuinely have no idea what's best for southwest, financially, but i am reminded of the immortal words of Costco founder Jim Sinegal: "If you raise the effing hot dog, I will kill you. Figure it out."

This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.

This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.

Editorial: A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up. In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrate...

NEW: A searing editorial in the The Kyiv Independent.

“It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.

“A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky.”

@kyivindependent.com

A guide for those new to protest ⬇️

YouTube video by Adam Conover No one is coming to save us.

Don’t tune out. Fight back! 💪
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We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.

No, the meeting did not go badly for Ukraine. It exposed in the most undeniable, unequivocal way possible the pro-Putin commitments of the president and vice president. That was information Americans and allies needed to have clear before them.

Medicaid provides life-saving health care to about 465,000 Nebraskans. A vote to gut Medicaid is currently scheduled for TODAY and stands to pass or fail on a razor-thin margin. Please contact Rep. Don Bacon at (202) 225-4155 and ask him to vote NO to protect our health care.

Letter From a Federal Worker This is a heartbreaking letter that a federal worker has asked me to share with the public.

NEW: A letter from an anonymous federal worker. Please read and share: www.muellershewrote.com/p/letter-fro...

Klobuchar: What is the difference between Greenland and Donald Trump? Greenland is not for sale.

*boo*

Klobuchar: Ok. For any Republican Trump Administration person who wants to throw eggs at me because of that joke. You can’t because they’re too expensive.

HEY NEBRASKANS!

🚨 Nebraskans: The voucher schemes are back despite Nebraskans saying NO!
The first scheme, LB509 hearing Thursday, February 6 at 1:30 pm in RM 1524 of the State Capitol.
⌨️ Submit online comment opposing LB509 at nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_b... *submit & verify before 8 am*

Keep calling and telling people what is happening. It’s working.