Ethan Penn

3 petitions have been filled to change Lincoln Nebraska's City Council and Mayor elections. Alignment with state election timing, term limits, and voting boundary expansion. #politics #news #lincoln #nebraska #voting

Longtime interviewer of 60 Minutes, Scott Pelley. has been fired after confronting the new Bari Weiss led management that they are trying to destroy the program. #news #cbs #politics #media #trump

Hantavirus may be the least of our worries. Whooping Cough and Measles have seen massive increases in the US already, with Ebola growing elsewhere. Meanwhile Covid 19 continues strong. #news #covid19 #measles #ebola #virus

Governor of Nebraska Jim Pillen issued an executive order on Friday that requires schools of all levels to track anti-Isreal speech and incorporate more history of Israel in their education. #news #politics #isreal #nebraska #omaha

A judge has rules that corporations can vote in Delaware elections; paving the path and possibility for a future where corporations vote and determine every election across the country. #politics #news #vote #delaware #usa

Cindy Burbank, the candidate run to defeat Forbes in the Democrat primary to give Osborne space in the general, may not be allowed to drop out. Also she has endorsed Alhman in CD1 over Backemeyer. #nebraska #democrat #news #politics #lincoln

Otoe County Nebraska recently passed a data center moratorium for 1 year showing the path forward to banning them across the state. #nebraska #lincoln #omaha #otoe #news

Nebraska has a teacher shortage and a lack of will to address it. We have more than enough teachers, but lack the support, both material and emotional, to keep them teaching. We can do better! #nebraska #lincoln #omaha #news #teacher

Thomas Massie in Kentucky lost his primary against his trump endorsement opponent showing the power of the MAGA establishment, while Chris Rabb successfully beat the Democrat and black establishment in Pennsylvania on the backs of DSA and grassroots black organizers.

Trump administration's EPA rolls back PFAS regulations so data centers can cool their components efficiently. In exchange, we're all going to breathe in and ingest these forever chemicals and get cancer. #news #politics #environment #datacenter #trump

Austin Ahlman is a new independent challenger for Mike Flood's NE-1 House seat. He is a progressive journalist and received immediate support from progressive journalists and Megan Hunt online. His campaign announcement video is worth watching. #politics #news #nebraska #norfolk #lincoln

Denise Powell wins NE-2 Democrat primary, but AIPAC releases statement making clear the real winner was themselves. #lincoln #nebraska #omaha #news #politics

The results from the Nebraska primary show one republican upset, wins for AIPAC and establishment Dems, and a race too close to call. #politics #news #omaha #nebraska #lincoln

Good news! The Lincoln Nebraska City Council passed an ordinance to Reinstate the minimum wage law that Nebraskans and lincolnites overwhelmingly voted for after the state gutted it. #lincoln #nebraska #omaha #news #politics

A NY billionaire showed his distain for the working class when he compares taxing the rich to a racial slur and demanded workers be grateful for the rich. Incredibly entitled. #news #politics #eattherich #taxtherich #billionaire

The Andes strain of the hantavirus has had a human-to-human transmissible outbreak on a cruise ship. Though under quarantine, it's high kill rate would make for a deadly pandemic. #politics #news #virus #pandemic #hantavirus

US gas prices have now increased by over $1.50 over the war and as much as $0.30 over the week. Unfortunately, none of the plans being worked on are likely to create short term, or even long term, relief. #news #politics #gas #nebraska #iran

US Supreme Court struct down Section 2 of the Voting Rights act. This is a decision that will reinvigorate the gerrymandering wars and further reduce Americans' ability to be represented. #us #supremecourt #politics #us #louisiana

The University of Nebraska board of Regents voted recently to cut 4 UNK Programs. After the earlier UNL program cuts, it is clear this is part of a larger effort to degrade or slim our universities. #nebraska #news #unk #politics #kearneynebraska

A ballot Initiative to legalize sports betting is likely to appear on November's ballot. It's projected tax revenue is not as impressive as it seems. and Nebraska(ns) would definitely be losing more money. #nebraska #news #politics #gambling #sports

The Lincoln Nebraska City Council is going to introduce an ordinance to re-implement the original text of the minimum wage ballot Initiative Nebraskans overwhelmingly approved after it was diminished by the state Legislature. #nebraska #politics #news #lincoln #omaha

Representative David Scott of Georgia became the 5th Democrat representative to die this congressional session. All of whom were between the age of 65 and 87. Congress is too old. #politics #news #congress #house #gerontocracy

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on 11 accounts of funding terrorist organizations. The problem? This are the same white supremacist organizations they worked hard to dismantle. #news #politics #trump #censorship

A new program under the TSA called GoldPlus is how the Trump administration plans to privatize the TSA. It will make air travel more expensive, security more unstandardized, and destroy unions. #tsa #politics #news #airport #trump

Governor Pillen finished out the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session with 5 Vetoes targeting better housing, Medicaid, parental leave and snow removal. All failed to be overridden. #nebraska #news #politics #lincoln #omaha

A Gretna Nebraska student's anti-ICE drawing was censored from the school publication by the school citing concerns over a lack of both sides. A subsequent piece about censorship was also taken down. #gretna #ice #school #nebraska #censorship

Trump has another unhinged post alleging to do war crimes this morning as the 8PM deadline for an Iranian deal nears. #politics #news #iran #trump #war

After 54 days, 4 days overdue, the Nebraska Legislature finally passed its budget, a budget which seemed to sneak in new policy like private school vouchers. A tactic used in the federal omnibus that causes much of the congressional dysfunction. #nebraska #omaha #lincoln #news #politics

Israel has legalized the hanging of Palestinians as a punishment. Considering the unfairness of the courts, this is likely a change from Palestinian concentration camps to death camps. #news #politics #isreal #palestine #gaza

Nebraska and Lincoln specifically are starting to have a childcare crisis. A lack of funding, income, availability, and everyone working jobs has created a need our politicians don't have the will to meet. #nebraska #lincoln #politics #news #childcare

A bill to grant firefighters work com claims in good faith failed on Monday in the Nebraska Legislature. Opponents used increased taxes, firefighter greed, and unions as an excuse to not approve. #news #politics #nebraska #firefighter #lincoln

The Supreme Court has decided take up birthright citizenship, which Trump already ordered undone. Simultaneously, Texas and the Heritage Foundation are working to undo a right to public education for non-citizens. Both pave the way for a new underclass. #politics #news #education #supremecourt

There are now no less than 7 Democrats running for CD2 in Omaha Nebraska. The newest Dem is the first to break the corporate establishment mold and have a popular platform to run on. #politics #news #nebraska #omaha #melaniewilliams

Farmers are likely to see fertilizer prices surge as urea increases in price and the war continues. This will not only push farmers further to the brink, but impact grocery prices as well. #news #politics #farming #fertilizer #groceries

TSA continues to be unpaid while lines lengthen around the country. In response, Trump and Tom Homan have sent ICE into airports to conduct security and alleviate those TSA workers. #trump #ice #tsa #news #politics

Trump backed off on demanding Iran open the strait of Hormuz and additional 5 days after giving them 48 hours. While the stated reason was ongoing productive talks, the market reaction, and 5 day delay, signal market manipulation may be more likely. #news #politics #trump #iran #nebraska

Looks like school vouchers are out of Nebraska's yearly budget. A big win for public education, rural education, and tax payers. #politics #news #nebraska #education #lincoln

Illinois had some disappointing results, IlD9 being an example. Some people are discussing Ranked Choice Voting as a fix, but I want to present STAR Voting as an even better system. #news #politics #vote #illinois #kat

Right now western Nebraska is burning in the largest wildfire incident on record, affecting at least 700k acres. #nebraska #news #wildfire #fire #omaha

Airport security wait times and lines are growing, and the TSA agents are going without pay, and soon possibly without housing. The whole situation is a designed disaster. #us #politics #news #tsa #trump

Universal medical conscientious objection may be the next conservative religious push allowing companies and people to deny any care on any whim. #nebraska #healthcare #news #politics #us

This winter was the hottest since 1931 and 1934 during the Dust Bowl. Without a rainy spring, the Midwest drought will only continue to grow. #nebraska #news #farming #lincoln #omaha

Pillen hates Nebraska voter and ballot Initiatives. What else is new. Oh, also, we have 11 ballot initiative candidates, so look out for those. #news #politics #nebraska #lincoln #omaha

Congress voted yesterday to not involve the war powers act, giving Trump full power to do the war on Iran. They also voted against revealing the sexual misconduct and harassment claims of Congress and their aids. #democrats #republicans #politics #news #trump

Penlink in Lincoln NE works with ICE. They contracted in the fall for $2.3mil and have methods of tracking people by Internet usage and cellphone location. #surveillance #nebraska #lincoln #omaha #ice

Some military commanders believe the war against Iran is divine and the start of Revelations. It's both insane and driving down troop morale. #war #isreal #us #iran #christian

Nothing makes the war in Iran valid. Come to the Lincoln (Nebraska) capital at 6pm today (Monday) to protest! #iran #isreal #us #protest #war

Day 3 of the Iran - US & Israel war. So far the US and Israel have bombed schools and hospitals. Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz and hit oil refineries, which will increase gas prices. This war evil. #news #politics #iran #us #isreal

Kansas invalidated the drivers license of 1800 trans residents overnight, making it illegal for them to drive to work or the DMV today, which first most is the first day they are hearing about it. #kansas #trans #politics #news #transgender

Previous Governor Bob Kerrey resigns after Epstein Involvement revealed. The same governor that resided over the Franklin ring of the 1980s. #nebraska #lincoln #omaha #politics #news

A train bridge burned down in Lincoln on Monday. Some allege that homeless encampment(s) may be the source, but if so, it is only the societal cost of depriving people of housing. #news #politics #nebraska #lincoln #homelessness

Colorado bill aims to require Operating Systems including Windows and Linux to ask for your age and pass that on to applications. #politics #news #colorado #tech #censorship

Update on where medical marijuana is in Nebraska. #nebraska #lincoln #omaha #news #politics

US is still committing warcrimes on random boats in the Caribbean and Pacific after killing another 11 on Monday. #politics #news #warcrimes #trump #pacific

Two bills are up for testimony in the capital today. Free lunches to more people, and requiring ICE to have a Judicial Warrant to enter schools. #lincoln #nebraska #news #politics #ice

Nebraska Unicameral recently reduced the minimum wage overwhelmingly approved in a voter ballot initiative, while adding a separate child wage. #politics #nebraska #news #lincoln #omaha

SAVE Act has passed the House. Voter ID and other restrictions may soon become nationwide law. #news #nebraska #politics #vote #omaha

An immigrant Detainee in Nebraska was given the chance for bail after a Nebraskan judge ruling after being denied by the Trump Administration. #trump #news #lincoln #omaha #nebraska

Nebraska to give over voter data to the Trump administration on Thursday. #nebraska #omaha #lincoln #news #trump

Discord set to require photo ID verification next month. This along with a Section 230 repeal on the table in congress reveals the goal of a big tech and censored internet. #politics #news #internet #discord #censorship

January had a massive 108k layoffs announced in the worst start of a year since 2009, yet unemployment remains high. An untracked apathetic worker population is growing. #news #politics #usa #job #trump

The UNL student body (ASUN) voted last night to divest UNL investments from weapons manufacturers including General Dynamics.with the context of Israel and Sudan in mind. #lincoln #nebraska #news #unl #gaza

Governor Pillen may have paid off his mistress for $2.5mil in a recent no-bid contract. And the cover-up may be criminal. #news #politics #nebraska #omaha #lincoln

DHS Antifa domestic terrorist list leaked. It might be a joke to us that they think Antifa is an org, but it's not to them. They are surveiling us. #ice #trump #politics #news #surveillance

The newest Epstein files drop demonstrated that the rich were all in on it, the Epstein class is more evil than demons, and anyone with power in the government was in on it. #politics #news #epstein #nebraska #trump

A nationwide general strike has been called for tomorrow January 30. Join in solidarity with Minneapolis and call for the abolition of ICE. #minneapolis #ice #lincoln #omaha #nebraska

Tim Walz and Jacob Frey have made it clear after Trump called and made a deal with them that they will side with ICE over the protesters and showed that by deploying an LRAD. #news #politics #minnesota #minneapolis #ice

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Come protest the murder of Alex Pretti. Also come find me for organizing and more at twitch.tv/ethanmpenn #lincoln #nebraska #news #protest #ice

Alex Pretti was the best of yet he died alone. Defending our neighbors also means we defend each other at the scene. Join me later at twitch.tv/ethanmpenn #minneapolis #politics #news #nebraska #lincoln

Minneapolis and Minnesota general strike today. Spread word and organize yourself so you can be there for the general strike in your city. #news #politics #minnesota #minneapolis #strike

ICE authorized to enter YOUR HOME WITHOUT a Warrant. And they've done it. #ice #omaha #lincoln #news #politics

Lynne Walz (Democrat) has announced her bid for Nebraska governor with a focus on: public schools; small business; bipartisanship; and strong police. #nebraska #news #omaha #lincoln #politics

US agents seized Washington Post reporter's devices last Wednesday in a massive escalation. This is likely to cool journalistic freedom in a world that already struggles to properly report news. #news #politics #washingtonpost #nebraska #truth

Trump readies military for deployment in Minneapolis with possible Insurrection Act declaration tonight. Tim Walz similarly readies the National Guard to defend ICE and tamp down protesters. #minneapolis #trump #ice #news #politics

Lexington plant soon to layoff entire force, and the impact will not only devastate Lexington, but just as many beyond. #nebraska #lexington #tyson #news #unl

ICE was conducting a raid tonight in northern Lincoln NE. They provided a non-judicial warrant then proceeded to illegally enter the home of the person. Several policing departments were on scene including LPD and none stopped the illegal behavior. Know the warrants. Don't sign.

Kristi Noem, head of DHS and ICE, made a fascist threat after the murder of Renee Good if any retaliation were to happen. #politics #news #ice #minnesota #reneegood

3 Minnesota Representatives were denied entry into an ICE facility after initially being let in. An event that echoes McCook and many others.

Regarding the murder of Renee yesterday in Minneapolis... Cops (and ICE) signed up with their lives on the line. They need to (be abolished) act like it.

An ICE agent in Minneapolis has shot killed, and according to video of the incident, murdered a US citizen who was trying to legally observe their activities.

With a New Year comes a new Nebraska legislative Session and new policy priorities.

The extent to which the FBI over decades is liable for the injustice over Epstein's victims, especially after Friday's release... Honestly abolish the FBI and start over. #epstein #fbi #pambondi #trump #news