Today’s tech oligarchs want the appearance of public acclaim for their deeply elitist vision of society—while maintaining a docile and cooperative public.

Feb. 23, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Arguments for whether Nebraska lawmakers should change the threshold needed to end debate and shut off a filibuster, possibly aiding ...

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators ...

Exhibition Opening Reception and Lunch for Namdoo Kim—Underland: A Unique Lens on the Hidden Realities Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00pm College of East Asian Studies Gallery at Mansfield Freeman ...

So, here are some Senate vocabulary terms for you. Cloture, filibuster and ripen. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., filed "cloture" Tuesday to break filibusters on three nominees ...

Health care practitioners who fail to comply with the law would face fines and up to five years in jail or both. House Republicans passed their version of the bill when they retook control in 2023.

More than a decade after splitting up, American rock band The Click Five is back to catch your wave. The group announced on Monday (Jan 20) that it would embark on an Asian tour this May – performing ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Multifunctional semiconductor fibers have been developed to emulate the five human senses, offering advanced capabilities over traditional fiber sensors. These ...

The measure is set to be one of the first pieces of legislation sent to President Trump's desk after it overcame the legislative filibuster's 60-vote threshold twice this month. The bill ...

Justine Musk highlighted her ex-husband Elon Musk’s focus and boundary-setting as keys to his success in a recent TEDx talk. In an essay, she reflected on their strained marriage, emphasizing ...

In March 2023, Democratic State Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha and Danielle Conrad of Lincoln, and Hunt, the nonpartisan progressive, filed 742 filibuster motions in one day on more than 100 bills.