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I had fully intended on making this a regular thing but with the new administration there are protests nearly every weekend in Lincoln and Omaha. Some of them are very spontaneous. If you're on Facebook though I suggest following a couple organizations:

Women's March Omaha

Douglas County Democratic Party LGBT

Bold Nebraska

Nebraska Democratic Party Black Caucus Events

I believe that American has an issue with unity. I'm not talking about people holding different opinions or belonging to different sides, but the fact that these sides are communicating in an open, friendly, and professional manner.

Each year it seems like the rhetoric in this country grows nastier, and the mud slinging becomes more and more common. Politicians no longer reach across the aisle, and ordinary citizens no longer discuss politics as a debate with open opinions, but as crusades of personal beliefs, where the opposing side must be destroyed, and your side must be protected, at the cost of everything, including facts.

I think this issue can be solved by holding a discussion, or rally of sorts. Where we invite citizens and politicians from both sides of the aisle to get together and discuss their ideas and beliefs, and how they came to hold them. Such a gathering would help bring understanding to both sides, and I believe that if we close this growing divide, and learn to understand each other, we can solve many issues. Perhaps people will think of the other side, and empathize with their issues before voting, perhaps at such a gathering you could ever reason someone over to your side, or change their opinion on some of their beliefs.

Right now this is just a concept I have, but I would love to make it a reality. Below is everything I've thought up:

1. The event should be held in late spring/early summer. Maybe in April/May, although it might have to be held later since this is doesn't give much time from now to set everything up. Late August or early September would also work. I feel like having outdoor in an open area would work best.
2. I think it should be held outdoors, either in Lincoln/Omaha, or in a smaller town near it.
3. We will invite people from both parties. It would be interesting to have State Senators, and even Nebraska's congressional representatives. But being realistic, for the first rally it would be more likely to not count on any big name showing up. I believe there is a chance that I could convince Jane Kleeb, head of the Nebraska Dem. Party to show up.
4. Debates. I think we should have some of the more notable attendants (state senators, party chairman, etc) debate with their opposition counterpart. These debates could be over specific issues, or general debates. Answers would be allowed by the attendees, as well as some prepared questions. Fact checkers would also be present. If there are no notable person's who show up, we can still have debated but they will be between people who volunteer to represent each side/issue.
5. Attendance should be free. Which means we'd either need to get fund raisers, or sponsors.
6. Maybe hire a catering service to provide a meal. Free food is a great way to get people to show up.
7. Security. Believing that people can have civil discussions is hopeful thinking, and I believe that it can be possible, but there is always going to be someone who might ruin it, especially when personal beliefs are being challenged. We won't need much, just someone to make sure order is kept so that the event will run smoothly.
8. Each party (Republican, Libertarian, Democrat), would be allowed to have recruiting booths during this event.
9. While I hope that we could get representative from all sides attending, and that the rally itself should remain as unbiased as possible, it is still important we find a way to channel all sides into growing the Progressive movement. This does not necessarily mean growing the Democratic part, in fact it more means making sure each that everyone from all sides leaves with a better understanding of progressive ideas, and hopefully they will want to incorporate some of those ideas into their party's agenda. If Progressive ideas are pervasive throughout all of politics, it will be much easier to make the change we wish to see.
10. We should have a set of rule drafted to ensure proper behavior, and that professional, open debate can thrive.
11. There should be some way, maybe other events of some sort, that make each side talk to each other during the event, so that they don't settle into their own bubbles and not meet opposing opinions.

That's all I have for now. If you have questions/suggestions, leave them below. If you would like to help make this a reality and volunteer your time/services, PM me and let me know what you're willing to do and can bring to the table. Thanks!

Hello fellow Nebraska progressives. Just a quick post here asking if there are any big events, new groups, or any news that all of us should be aware of in this sub?

Did anyone's area have a Rally to Save Healthcare? How did it go?

If you know of any other events, feel free to leave them in the comments!