Swing Left Nebraska

On this episode, Cindy Maxwell Odsdik joins me to discuss AM1801. This amendment proposes a limited voter ID form without detrimental new measures, such as extra citizenship verifications. We also discuss the advancement of LB 574, a dangerous bill restricting health care, including gender-related care for transgender youth and abortion care. Find your Senator: ⁠https://nebraskalegislature.gov/sen...

On this episode, Cindy Maxwell Osdiek joins us to discuss the tax cut bills, the voter ID bill, and an amendment that proposes an abortion ban after 12 weeks of pregnancy to LB574, an existing bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors. Find your Senator: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_find.php?emci=2a81aedd-63eb-ed11-8e8b-00224832eb73&emdi=ae7c4ee2-38ef-ed11-907c-0...

On this episode, Cindy Maxwell Osdiek joins us to discuss the budget, criminal justice reform, and updates on the anti-trans and voter ID bills. Whether you're a seasoned political activist or just getting started, we hope this podcast will serve as a valuable resource. nebraskalegislature.gov⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠swingleftnebraska.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠nelegislativestudygroup.com⁠ https://omaha.com/news/state-and-regio...

Welcome to the Swing Left Nebraska podcast, the show that explores the world of progressive politics in the Cornhusker State. Cindy Maxwell Osdiek joins us again to unpack the unicameral from last week and discuss what we can expect this week. ⁠⁠nebraskalegislature.gov⁠⁠ ⁠⁠swingleftnebraska.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠nelegislativestudygroup.com⁠ Head to nebraskademocrats.org/2023-lincoln-city-elections/ for informat...

Thank you so much for tuning in to the Swing Left Nebraska podcast! Cindy Maxwell Osdiek joins us again to unpack the unicameral from last week and discuss what we can expect this week. ⁠nebraskalegislature.gov⁠ ⁠swingleftnebraska.com⁠ ⁠nelegislativestudygroup.com⁠ ⁠nebraskademocrats.org⁠ ⁠dontlegislatehate.org/ https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/woman-who-shouted-shame-following-critical-gun-bil...

Thank you so much for tuning in to the Swing Left Nebraska podcast! Cindy Maxwell Osdiek joins us again to cover the first round of passing of three significant bills, including the six-abortion bill, the anti-trans bill, and the school choice bill. nebraskalegislature.gov swingleftnebraska.com nelegislativestudygroup.com nebraskademocrats.org dontlegislatehate.org/ https://nebraskaexaminer.com/20...

Thank you so much for tuning in to the Swing Left Nebraska podcast. Cindy Maxwell Osdiek joins us again this week to review important events, debates, and decisions that took place in the unicameral, giving you a comprehensive overview of what's happening in one of the most unique legislative bodies in the United States. This week we chat about the endorsement of a new prison, the appointment...

Angela Montalvo, one of the tri-chairs of the Nebraska Poor People's Campaign Coordinating Committee, joins me today to share her story about how she became involved with the Poor People's Campaign and her participation in civil disobedience. She also discusses Moral Monday, a Poor People's event at the capitol on April 17th at noon that will raise awareness among elected officials abo...

Thank you so much for tuning in to the Swing Left Nebraska podcast. Cindy Maxwell Osdiek joins us again this week to discuss the latest news and insights from the unicameral. We tackle a lot this week including changes to legislature rules, the permitless concealed carry gun bill,  school funding increases, tax cuts for the rich, and much more. nebraskalegislature.gov swingleftnebraska.com nelegis...

Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek is back again to help us unpack the unicameral from last week and offers suggestions on how to continue to make our voices heard. swingleftnebraska.com⁠ ⁠nelegislativestudygroup.com nebraskalegislature.gov https://wnax.com/news/180081-gender-care-bill-gets-first-round-approval-in-the-nebraska-legislature/

Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek joins us again this week to help unpack the unicameral from last week, provides us with information about what to expect this week, and offers us suggestions on how to make our voices heard. swingleftnebraska.com nelegislativestudygroup.com klkntv.com/report-cosponsor-of-nebraskas-6-week-abortion-ban-now-says-its-too-extreme/

Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek joins us again to help unpack the unicameral from last week and gives us the information to help prepare us for this week. Cindy co-founded the Nebraska Legislative Study Group and recently ran as an Independent for Legislature in west Omaha’s LD4. swingleftnebraska.com nelegislativestudygroup.com

Cindy Maxwell-Awesdeck joins us to help unpack the unicameral from last week and gives us the information to help prepare us for this week. Cindy co-founded the Nebraska Legislative Study Group and recently ran as an Independent for Legislature in west Omaha’s LD4. She is a wife, mother, and small business owner with a professional background in recruitment and sales. Cindy believes in service, ro...

Angie Philips from the Nebraska Study Group joins us again to give an update on the anti-trans bills (LB574 and LB575) and the anti-abortion bill (LB626). We discuss two voter suppression bills, LB228 and LB230, coming up this week in the legislative session, and a bill (LB675) that would limit the harm additional voter ID requirements would have on the state’s elections. We also chat about Christ...

Angie Philips from the Nebraska Study Group joins us again to discuss where things are at with the anti-trans bills (LB574 and LB575), the anti-abortion bill (LB626), and the permitless conceal-to-carry gun bill (LB77). We also chat about some bills coming up this week, including making Malcolm X Day a holiday (LB53) and eliminating two year waiting Period for Nebraskans with a felony to vote (LB2...

Join us to learn about what's been going down in the Unicameral and ways you can use your voice to push back against harmful bills. Thank you for taking the time to educate yourself! swingleftnebraska.com | nelegislativestudygroup.com | nebraskalegislature.gov

Angie Phillips joins the pod again to help unpack LB 626, the anti-abortion bill. Then, Kimara Snipes joins the conversation to help us unpack LB 535 voter suppression voter ID bill. Kimara Snipes has 30 years of experience organizing in the East Omaha community. She believes that no great work is done alone and collaboration is the key to movement building. When she is not working, she serves as...

Welcome to another episode of "Unpacking The Unicameral," your weekly go-to source for all things Nebraska legislation. There were over 800 bills that dropped last week. Today, we dive into the minimum wage, anti-LGBTQIA, and school voucher bills. We also discuss what a public hearing is, why you should testify, and how you can testify. Thanks for tuning in!  swingleftnebraska.com  nelegislativest...

I am super excited to have Angie Philips founder of the Nebraska Legislature study group with us again today.  We’re joining forces for  our series "Unpacking The Unicameral", your weekly go-to source for all things legislation. Thanks for tuning in! swingleftnebraska.com   nelegislativestudygroup.com

Angie Philips is a community organizer and human rights advocate in Nebraska. Born and raised in western rural Nebraska, Angie currently resides in Omaha with her husband and 3 kids. She was galvanized into action during the 2016 elections and has since helped organize numerous marches, rallies, and both humanitarian and political actions. In 2020, Angie placed second in an overcrowded democratic...

We may have encountered a few setbacks this past election season, but now it’s time to pick ourselves up and keep fighting for what we know is right. It’s time to come together and work towards a better world for everyone. GET READY! There are still so many battles left to fight, from voting rights to common sense gun law protections, LGBTQIA rights, access to abortion, and much more. And it’s up...

Today, I speak to Natalie Weiss Chair of Nebraska Stonewall Democrats, a caucus within the Nebraska Democratic Party dedicated to electing pro-LGBT Nebraska democratic candidates and advocating for LGBT governmental issues. I spoke with Natalie back in July when she first became Chair. We had a great discussion about the Nebraska Stonewall Democrats and the work she has been doing with the Fair Or...

Michael Young, Candidate for Legislative District 18, joins me to discuss why he is passionate about using his lived experiences to help craft policies that will make the most impact for his district and all Nebraskans. He says, “I am running because as a father, business owner, and taxpayer who has extensive experience in public, for-profit, and nonprofit sectors, I want to ensure that Nebraska i...

On this episode, Sarah Slattery, Candidate for Legislative District 2 joins me for a chat . LD2 includes Cass County and a portion of Eastern Lancaster County, including part of the city of Lincoln. Sarah discussed why she is eager to represent the district where she is raising her daughter and has lived for her entire life. Sarah believes in universal school meals for all children, accessibl...

Today I am joined by Robin Richards. Robin received her bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she majored in Education, English and Music. She then went on to become certified in Working with Disable Populations through Colorado State and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Cornell University. In December of 2022 she will graduate with a Master's Degree in Public Po...