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Civic education (and sometimes agitation) in Omaha & beyond. Views are our own. We’re not on here a lot. Find us on IG and TikTok.
how life feels when i realize i’m not alone and we can work together to build a better city
what a wonderful kind of day! where you can learn to work and play! and come to the city budget hearing 🎵
me manifesting city funds for a project to improve my neighborhood
GOOD NEWS: The Omaha City Council just passed an ordinance to protect the minimum wage increases Omahans supported via ballot measure in 2022.
Yep, it’s time for another postcard party. This Thursday at 5:30 PM, join us after hours at Urban Abbey to write a postcard, connect with neighbors, and learn all about Omaha’s minimum wage ordinance.
omahans watching new yorkers have the summer of their lifetimes (we'll get there) (get organized with us!)
me at the bar off a third seltzer telling CWS tourists all about nebraska's fight for a $15/hr minimum wage
how it feels to show up to city hall in support of something
how it feels to have hope and work towards a better world (never stop)
trying to flirt but all i know is facts about the nebraska legislature
my elf on the shelf watching me fire off 50 strongly worded emails to my lawmakers on christmas eve
Governor Pillen has volunteered McCook, Nebraska to host the "Cornhusker Clink," a callously named ICE detention facility. The plans, as of August 19, include utilizing an existing prison work camp in the area.
After four hours of debate, LB 89 advances on a 33 to 16 vote.
We love Nebraska, but we think it’s time it loved us back. 💘 🧵 Bills to send a Valentine to your senator for:
Will we see you at this virtual event on Sunday? Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We can't wait to see everyone at Bad Seed! Come say hi and get to know us. We'll have zines, postcards, a list of bills to follow in the #NELeg, and more.
Reminder: public hearings for bills in the #NELeg begin THIS WEEK!