VOL. 4:06

Columns, commentary, essays, literature, features and opinions

The Bad Weather Over America
A Globe columnist asks why Americans are incapable of looking directly at what we are doing or becoming in the emotional weather in America.

Move Over, Right Wing Radio-- Here Come the Liberals
Hartmann: After June 2 there will be an emergence of liberal talk radio.

Leahy: Facts Show No Judicial Crisis
Responding to White House attacks, Sen. Patrick Leahy sets the record straight on appointments.

Byrd: President's Speech 'Troubling'
Senator Robert Byrd takes to the Senate floor and discusses the 'end of Iraq war' speech.

Backpage:
Missouri River

Missouri River Litigation Continues

LINCOLN

Litigation over the flow of the Missouri River continues in an effort to help environmental concerns.

Plan Causes Millions to Lose Health Care

SCOTTSBLUFF

Proposed "safety nets" will actually cause millions of seniors and children to lose health care.

OMAHA

Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

Commentary: Power corrupts and breeds arrogance. The best example is Congressman Tom DeLay

NORTH PLATTE

Prairie Dogs, Wild Bill and Short Trials

A 1938 WPA interview from Wilbur, NE tells of "Wild Bill," prairie dogs and short trials.

The Game and Parks examines the intelligent raccoon.

To The Barricades-- Columnist Stephen Charest is on vacation and promises to be back next month.

Cross Currents-- Columnist Mary Ratcliff discusses what birders do for fun in Oregon.

Meet Your
State Senators

Bush Administration
Again Tries to Gut
Endangered Species Act

Letters to the Editor

News Briefs

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