Swing Left Nebraska

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Fired Up with Allison Heimes, LD 39 Candidate Oct 08, 2023

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Allison is eager to run for the State Legislature State Legislature District 39, representing the Elkhorn and West Omaha area. She earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and attended law school at Creighton, where she obtained her J.D. and master's in Government Organization and Leadership. Presently, she works as an immigration attorney for a Lincoln-based law firm. Additionally, she demonstrates her dedication to suicide prevention and response by serving on the loss advisory board of the Kim Foundation. Alison has been married to her husband for ten years. He is a member of the U.S. military, currently working full time for the Nebraska National Guard. They have three children, two boys and one girl.

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Fired Up With Senator John Cavanaugh, LD 9 Candidate Oct 01, 2023

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Senator John Cavanaugh is a candidate running for reelection in the 9th District in Central Omaha in the Nebraska State Legislature. He is an Omaha native with almost two decades of experience in public service and community engagement. Senator Cavanaugh is committed to representing Omaha's underprivileged and impoverished residents through his work at the Douglas County Public Defender's office. Senator Cavanaugh believes in providing high-quality public education, advocating for expanded access to healthcare, and believes that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or country of origin, amongst many other things. cavanaughfornebraska.com/

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Fired Up With Denise Blaya Powell, The Co-Founder Of Women Who Run Nebraska Sep 24, 2023

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Hear my chat withDenise Blaya Powell, the Co-Founder of Women Who Run Nebraska & She’s Electable Nebraska. In 2017, Denise pursued her passion for increasing the number of women in leadership roles, and co-founded Women Who Run Nebraska. This political action committee is committed to identifying and aiding women who are running for office in the state. Through a combination of grassroots events, training, volunteer coordination, and fundraising, Women Who Run fosters a sense of community and promotes positive energy among female candidates. Ultimately, the organization aims to help bridge the gender gap in politics.

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Fired Up With Tracy Hightower-Henne, LD 13 Candidate Sep 17, 2023

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Tracy is dedicated to positively impacting her community and has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of those around her. She is eager to take her passion to the next level and bring a unique perspective to the legislative process. With a background in law, she has developed the skills to navigate complex issues and advocate for justice. Tracy's commitment to helping others through difficult times drives her decision to run for office. She hopes to leverage her legal expertise to benefit the community and collaborate with her colleagues to develop effective solutions for the people of Nebraska.

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Fired Up With Morgan Rye-Craft! Sep 10, 2023

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Morgan Rye-Craft is a sustainability advocate, content creator, and UNO student. We discuss how activism can occur in many ways, like on your front lawn with just one other person rather than solely at large protests or on social media. Morgan emphasizes the importance of finding your WHY for getting involved, and our conversation is full of valuable tips to help you take meaningful action that aligns with your values.

Learn more about Morgan and Sustainable Suburbanites https://linktr.ee/birdsintheburbs
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Jamie & Kay Spill the Tea Sep 03, 2023

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Our guests today are Jamie and Kay. Best friends and passionate advocates for progressive legislation and against hate in our state. Together, they show us the profound impact we can have on each other when we stand together.

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Fired Up With Sarah Centineo, LD 45 Candidate Aug 27, 2023

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Your earbuds are in for a treat! We are joined by Sarah Centineo, a nurse, an attorney, and a candidate for District 45 in the Bellevue area for the Nebraska Legislature. electsarahcentineo.com swingleftnebraska.com

Still Fired Up With Senator Tony Vargas, CD1 Candidate. Aug 20, 2023

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Senator Tony Vargas, a dedicated public servant and passionate advocate for his community, joins us again to discuss his campaign to fight for change in District 2 in Congress. We encourage you to visit vargasfornebraska.com for more information, donate, and get involved.

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Unpacking The Unicameral With Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek #21 Jun 04, 2023

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In this concluding episode of the season, we will take a moment to reflect on the strides we have made, the obstacles we have encountered, and the valuable insights we have gained. Additionally, we will examine what the future holds and explore the prospects for the progressive movement in Nebraska.

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Unpacking The Unicameral With Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek #20 May 30, 2023

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On this episode, Cindy Maxwell Odsdik joins me to discuss updates to LB 574, the bill restricting health care, including gender-related care for transgender youth, and abortion care. We also discuss LB753, the school choice bill, and LB754, the individual tax cut bill.

Find your senator https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_find.php?emci=2a81aedd-63eb-ed11-8e8b-00224832eb73&emdi=ae7c4ee2-38ef-ed11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=1489219

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NEW LAWSUIT ARGUES COMBINED RESTRICTIONS ON HEALTH CARE FOR TRANS YOUTH AND ABORTION VIOLATED STATE CONSTITUTION https://www.aclunebraska.org/en/press-releases/new-lawsuit-argues-combined-restrictions-health-care-trans-youth-and-abortion

Pillen vetoes more than $140 million in proposed spending, calls it ‘excessive government spending https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/05/24/pillen-vetoes-more-than-140-million-in-proposed-spending-calls-it-excessive-government-spending/?fbclid=IwAR2SN2EGV2Jr1FEBRbnqOjOoiqt4opmOh-EFZVDeSumcTZlQ9pYRu6HCYaM

https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/governor-pillen-signs-budget-announces-line-item-vetos?fbclid=IwAR3F8wH35T1nLkMW3WJyCFzVzk6gurrAEqeCCqS3QgYoT8HIshKoIDen7yc

https://governor.nebraska.gov/sites/governor.nebraska.gov/files/doc/press/VetoMessage.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2SN2EGV2Jr1FEBRbnqOjOoiqt4opmOh-EFZVDeSumcTZlQ9pYRu6HCYaM