Opinion

Since the past election, there have been an increasing number of what I call “state expressions of sovereignty.” Things such as multiple States passing resolutions declaring a second-amendment sanctuary, for example. In our federalism system (Federal, State and Local, The People) I see the States doing this to remind the federal creature (they created) to mind its place, declaring themselves not obliged to obey the ever more numerous and oppressive edicts of Fedzilla.

Cody-Kilgore Cowgirls hosted the Sioux County Warriors Saturday, December 4, 2021, and lost with a score of 18-59. There was no box score recorded nor were there any stats.

In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Operation Warp Speed was created as a partnership between public and private entities, leveraging federal support to speed up vaccine development. This was a major success for the Trump Administration who spearheaded the operation. Without these efforts and their leadership, the development, approval by the Food and Drug Administration as safe and effective, and distribution of multiple COVID-19 vaccines in record time would not have been possible. These vaccines played a large role in allowing us to safely gather with our families this Thanksgiving and for that I am truly thankful.

It was 44 years ago that the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled the University of Nebraska Board of Regents — and not the Legislature — was the university’s governing authority. The decision in Board of Regents v.

Chancellor Ronnie Green believes the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is racist. Under his leadership, UNL recently released a plan to address “institutional racism” as part of its “Journey for Anti-Racism and Racial Equity.” From racially motivated hiring practices to divisive trainings, the plan would inject Critical Race Theory (CRT) into every corner of campus.

It’s no secret that I am a strong advocate for pro-life, pro-woman policies. As a member of the Nebraska Legislature, I supported a bill that banned most abortions in Nebraska after 20 weeks of pregnancy, the point at which unborn babies begin to be able to feel pain. Nebraska was the first state in the nation to pass a bill of this kind. And we passed it 44 votes to five, with senators from all over the political spectrum – Democrat, Republican, prochoice, and pro-life – coming together to protect our unborn children.

As the next legislative session rapidly approaches, January 5, senators will be busy trying to find ways to spend over $1B in federal funds for the so-called federal “infrastructure” package. Politically conservative people have a hard time with a task like this.

There are no shortage of challenges facing Americans right now with our country reaching the highest level of inflation in three decades, a lack of workers to fill job openings nationwide, record illegal entry and smuggling at our southern border, and a supply chain unable to keep up with the demands of manufacturers and consumers. Despite facing these crises every day, we still have much to be thankful for as Americans. This year has brought new job opportunities for those in search of work, our schools are open again nationwide, and we are striving to resume our pre-coronavirus lives. It is very unfortunate the last action Democrats chose to take in the House of Representatives before Thanksgiving was passing their massive social spending package which will make these crises worse.

If you thought 2021 was going to be better than 2020, the year of the Pandemic, let me know how that worked out for you. Coronavirus has turned out to be a cruel mistress.

As we enter a season of giving, it’s an opportunity for each of us to reflect on the blessings we’ve received over the last year. When the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621, they gave thanks to God for their safe passage to America and the bountiful harvest they had been given. Over 200 years later, President Abraham Lincoln made this celebration a national holiday. Americans from all walks of life celebrate Thanksgiving each November. It’s a time for family and friends to come together, to share a meal, and to give thanks.