Malcolm X will be officially inducted in 2024 and his bust will be displayed along with 26 others in the State Capitol.
Eighty years ago, Nebraska set the pace for the nation in launching a scrap metal drive to support the World War II effort. It's a reminder of what our state can accomplish when we work together.
The COVID-19 virus's course and evolution remain unpredictable. But this far into the pandemic, there are some safe assumptions. One of them is a fall-winter spike in cases. Colder weather's return, schools resuming and holiday gatherings contribute to the crowded indoor conditions that fuel…
Truth is not always comfortable. Student journalists have the right to report on the truths that affect them and their school communities, even if district officials don’t like the subject matter. Taking offense to something is a personal choice.
What were they thinking? When an Omaha nonprofit hired someone to terrorize unwitting employees with a real-seeming active-shooter "drill" in May, it's lucky that no one was hurt or killed.
Omaha officials misjudged how much construction costs would rise when they estimated the price tag for the library changes earlier this year. But the overall effort will be good for the city.
STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Congress should allow fair negotiations with Google and Facebook
Public ignorance and blind party loyalty are a candidate's best friend.
When conservatives talk about so-called “entitlements,” they act as if it’s charity.
STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Chronic distraction to learning needs restriction so teachers can teach
Short-term bonuses for teachers and other staffers are good, but they will only go so far in fixing a much deeper problem. Nebraskans need to do more to support the teachers we need.
Technology gives Omaha's mayors the ability to remain in charge even when they are traveling outside the city. A proposed charter amendment reflects that and would rely less on acting mayors.
America has been a beacon in the world when it comes to allowing people to freely practice religion — and in keeping government from promoting a particular church or religious practice.
Nebraska lawmakers must consider how possible new abortion restrictions will affect women facing some of the most difficult and personal situations of their lives.
This week, on the Omaha Police Department announced its new initiative that allows the public to report threats and potential acts of violence.
Genoa, Nebraska, is the former home of one of the nation's largest federal Native American boarding schools. Searchers are trying to find an unmarked burial site for children who died at the school,
Charles Jackson French, a hometown Omaha hero in World War II, saved the lives of his shipmates by towing a lifeboat of wounded comrades through shark-infested waters. He's finally getting his due.
Our country should be able to preserve gun rights while keeping lethal firepower from mass killers. But despite Tuesday's elementary school shooting, we're running to our familiar political corners.
Teachers are leaving because of the heavy workload of covering staff vacancies and absences, increased safety issues and because they don't feel valued. School leaders must resolve these issues.
It's hard to claim that "we the people" are in charge when turnout in last week's Nebraska primary is so low. Only a minority of us are choosing our leaders and deciding important issues.
We're confident that, in her new position, Veta Jeffery can handle the challenges that lay ahead.
Don't miss this opportunity to help choose the local and state officials whose decisions will affect your taxes, your laws and your government services.
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Most of the rise in beef prices in recent years wound up in the hands of meatpackers, not producers. Is that because four leading packers process 85% of the U.S. cattle raised for slaughter?
State senators had a productive legislative session, with lots of big ticket items for taxes and spending. That includes a $335 million effort to transform Nebraska's urban communities.
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District is purple. Whoever is elected to represent this district in Washington has to be a voice for each of those residents, not just the ones who share the same party affiliation.
Nebraska needs a governor who understands issues and can work with competing interests to find solutions. Among Republicans in the May primary, Brett Lindstrom is the best choice.
A former U.S. congressman and a longtime Nebraska state senator, Ashford was a decent, honorable man with a passion for public policy and an idealistic desire to make people's lives better.
New projects in Omaha will address mental health and homelessness, offering hope to people who may need assistance in living Nebraska's "good life."
Consent is about communication and respect. It's acknowledging boundaries. And it is clear. There is no ambiguity in consent.
The Biden administration's E15 waiver may only have a modest impact on gas prices, but it's a step in the right direction.