Nebraska Open Letters

From a constituent in Wilcox, NE

Address protests, restore order through open dialogue and rule of law

The controversial Supreme Court ruling has sparked widespread protests across the nation, some turning violent with clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. While respecting the right to peaceful protest, the escalating destruction and public safety threats are unacceptable. Prompt action

From a verified voter in Bellevue, NE

Please take out Section 203 from the budget bill. This part says that if someone sues the federal government, they have to pay a bond to cover the government’s costs if they lose the case. The First Amendment says people have the right to ask the government to fix problems — and that’s exactly what

From a verified voter in Valley, NE

Take action for Senator Padilla’s treatment.

You are in an unprecedented position and time. A US Senator peacefully asking questions, protected by constitutional rights as a senator was asking questions. And for that he got forcibly handcuffed and removed. This violated his rights as a human and as a sitting representative. This means that the

From a constituent in Lincoln, NE

Please, I need you to act in support of public media. So much educational programming for children and people of all ages! Public media was formative for me, developing my curiosity about the world and other people. It’s essential to our democracy to have media like this available to everyone. Pleas

From a constituent in Papillion, NE

Treatment of Padilla not the America I know

The arrest of Senator Alex Padilla during Kristi Noem’s press conference was outrageous and dangerously unAmerican. The video clearly shows Senator Padilla attempting to ask a question, well within his rights as an elected representative, when he was forced to the ground and handcuffed. Video clearl

From a constituent in Papillion, NE

Protest is not treason, it’s democracy

President Trump’s threat to use “very big force” against Americans planning peaceful protest at his birthday military parade is alarming and unconstitutional. Calling those who dissent “people that hate our country” is not leadership, it’s provocation. Peaceful protest is a protected right. The co

From a verified voter in Valley, NE

No federal overreach through military action in California.

The moves against the state of California are concerning on many levels. States have rights to govern their people as they see fit. The move to send in the National Guard and the military infringes on the rights of California. Their governing agencies have said that there is no emergency. They do no

From a constituent in Papillion, NE

BBB punishes Nebraska’s lower, middle classes

Ever the dutiful soldier, Stephen Miller neatly connected ICE and the Big, Beautiful Bill in a single social media post last night. He wants to make it look like everyone knows this government has every American’s best interest at heart. We aren’t fooled. This is the MAGA regime’s attempt to

From a constituent in Omaha, NE

I Strongly Oppose the “Big Beautiful Bill”

I’m writing to urge you to oppose the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” While its name may be designed to sound impressive, the contents of the bill are devastating—for me personally, for many Nebraskans, and for the fiscal future of this country. First and foremost, the proposed cuts to Medicaid and

From a constituent in Omaha, NE

Vote NO on The One Big Beautiful Bill

I’m a constituent from Omaha, NE and urge you to vote NO on The One Big Beautiful Bill. It will add trillions of dollars to our National debt, give tax cuts to billionaires and cut billions from Medicaid and SNAP. As a respite care provider for an 8 year old with a severe seizure disorder, I see fir

From a constituent in Papillion, NE

Trump Made the Mess, Blamed the Left, Then Took a Bow

Let’s stop pretending. Trump did not just mishandle this crisis. He created it. He unleashed ICE like a militia, masked and armed, detaining citizens and legal residents without warrants. A U.S. Marshal was taken. High schoolers. Cancer patients. All because they “looked” like someone. Then

From a constituent in Omaha, NE

Stop Lying About SNAP. Stop Betraying Service Members

You swore an oath — to serve, to protect, to lead with honor. So it’s frankly appalling to watch you peddle willfully misleading garbage about SNAP and Medicaid recipients while knowingly screwing over the very people you once served alongside. Let’s start with the lie you’ve repeated now across mu

From a constituent in Omaha, NE

Oppose Efforts to Ban Delta-8 and Hemp – Respect Nebraska Voters' Will

I am writing as a concerned Nebraska resident and voter to strongly oppose the proposed ban on delta-8 THC and hemp-derived products. This follows the Legislature’s previous decision not to pass a medical THC bill, which already ignored the clear desire of Nebraska voters for accessible cannabis ref

From a verified voter in Bellevue, NE

Why Is the Jan. 6 Plaque Still in a Basement? On January 6, 2021, brave police officers protected the U.S. Capitol during a violent attack. Afterward, Congress voted to honor those officers with a special plaque. But that plaque isn’t on display. It’s sitting in a basement closet, surrounded by to

From a constituent in Milligan, NE

Too much collateral damage - don't pass this budget bill!

This one administration is working hard on destroying the United States as we know it. Your job is to work for your constituents. Billionaire tax cuts are a policy choice. Cutting healthcare and food assistance for millions is a policy choice. Taking from the poor and giving to the rich is a policy

From a verified voter in Lincoln, NE

Reconsider restricting COVID-19 vaccine access for younger populations

I strongly disagree with the FDA's new policy restricting routine access to annual COVID-19 vaccines for healthy younger adults and children. This decision appears to be politically motivated rather than grounded in scientific evidence and public health principles. Vaccines have been crucial in redu

From a verified voter in Lincoln, NE

Buried in H.R.1 (119th Congress)—The One Big Beautiful Bill—is a provision that could quietly and drastically weaken federal court authority. In Title LXX – General Provisions, Section 70302 – Restriction of Funds, the bill reads: “No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce

From a constituent in Papillion, NE

Your words ring hollow after your budget vote

I am writing as a concerned constituent of Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District to express my deep disappointment in your recent votes supporting budget proposals that threaten critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP—programs that thousands of Nebraskans, including children, seniors, and working f

From a verified voter in Omaha, NE

NO to Tax Scam Bill

The tax package that the Senate will be considering will strip healthcare and food assistance away from millions of Americans to pay for massive tax breaks for the ultra-rich. As a constituent, I don’t know how you could ever vote to do this to the people of Nebraska.  I urge you to vote NO on this

From a constituent in Papillion, NE

Prioritize compassion, protect vulnerable citizens, reject cruel tax bill

By moving forward Trump’s “Big Beautiful Tax Bill”, House Republicans just told Americans: We can’t afford nutrition assistance for hungry kids - Medicaid for people with disabilities - Pell grants for college students. Provisions in the bill give Donald Trump the ability to ignore courts by rem

From a constituent in Papillion, NE

Habeas Corpus 101: Why Kristi Noem Has No Business Running DHS

On May 20, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confidently stated: “The Constitution gives the president authority through habeas corpus to detain and remove people who are in this country illegally.” That’s not even close to correct. Habeas corpus is not some executive deportation lever.

From a verified voter in Bellevue, NE

Are we really paying $5 million to Ashli Babbitt's family because she died trying to overthrow our elected government?

From a constituent in Omaha, NE

Stop DOGE'S unauthorized access to our private information

I received a response from Ricketts' office to my concerns about cutting important staff from NWS & affecting the accuracy of current weather reports, also highlighting how our Nebraska farmers need accurate information especially during early season. In response, I was told Ricketts supports DOGE's