Nebraska vol. 1: The Hunt

My friend and former Daily Nebraskan co-worker Van Jensen has posted a new mini-comic he wrote and illustrated. The first volume in his “Nebraska” series, which is based on his experiences growing up in the panhandle, is entitled “The Hunt.” I really like it, and it’s a quick read. So check it out. Van’s writing […]

Teabag and save

Some folks tried to put together a healthcare reform rally and Sen. Johanns’ staff called the cops. “Johanns’ voters– teachers, members of the armed forces, and SEIU members– set up a table with apple pie and signs welcoming the Senator and urging him to support a uniquely American solution to healthcare reform,” explained Jane Kleeb, […]

On scary freaks

Adam Serwer: Yesterday, Glenn Beck guest and former CIA official Michael Scheuer openly hoped for a terrorist attack on the United States, saying, “The only chance we have as a country right now is for Osama bin Laden to deploy and detonate a major weapon in the United States. … It’s an absurd situation again, […]