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The Public Pulse: Looking for Autobahn sponsors; Abolish the Electoral College

Pulse contributor laments drivers ignoring the posted speed limits and the lack of law enforcement on West Dodge Road.

The Public Pulse: Here's who these letter writers will support in this year's election

Public Pulse contributors are making their choices for the 2024 election in Nebraska — here are some of their endorsement letters.

The Public Pulse: 'Keep the alcohol in the bars', not at University of Nebraska football events

Some Pulse contributors are not in favor ofNebraska Athletics plans to sell alcohol at football games and volleyball matchesin 2025.

The Public Pulse: 'For 55 years, I have been a registered Republican....I switched.'

The "responsibility has now been dumped upon us — the voters that want to vote for country over the party of one," writes a Pulse contributor.

The Public Pulse: What unicorns, children and barbershops tell us about this election

For those who cast dispersions and doubt upon our voting, their time would better utilized by searching for the Nebraska species of unicorns and sasquatches," Pulse contributor writes.

The Public Pulse: Loving the design of The Joslyn; Hating the look of campaign signs

"Kudos to the Joslyn staff, Snøhetta Architects and those involved with funding the new addition to the Joslyn Art Museum," writes a Pulse contributor.

Midlands Voices: 'Help, I need somebody,' Americans are suffering, there is help available

"Today, it seems we are bombarded with existential threats to human existence," writes Midlands Voices contribute Rick Galusha.

Midlands Voices: 'Help, I need somebody,' Americans are suffering, there is help available

    "Today, it seems we are bombarded with existential threats to human existence," writes Midlands Voices contribute Rick Galusha.

    The Public Pulse: Nebraskans are grateful Electoral College system will remain in 2024

      Gov. Jim Pillen has said he will not call a special session to change Nebraska's system of awarding Electoral College votes because the change lacks the votes to become law. Pulse writers react.

      The Public Pulse: 'We The People' need debates so we can make informed decisions

        Pulse contributor writes, "serious concern that We The People are not given the opportunity to witness a debate between candidates in order to make a better decision of how we should cast our vote."

        The Public Pulse: Here's who these letter writers will support in this year's election

          Public Pulse contributors are making their choices for the 2024 election in Nebraska — here are some of their letters.

          The Public Pulse: Winner-take-all voting is a loser; Solemn joy on Oct. 7

            "I love, respect and honor our tradition of the unicameral and splitting our electoral votes. Go Big Red!" Pulse contributor writes.

            The Public Pulse: This is the debate I'd like to see; Praise for Terri Cunningham-Swanson

              "I would have liked to have seen a debate between the 2024 Kamala Harris and anybody else other than Trump," Pulse contributor writes.

              The Public Pulse: 'Reduce our taxes now' or face consequences at the ballot box

              "More than 80 percent of Americans today say that in this election, their most important issue is the economy," Pulse contributor writes.

              The Public Pulse: 'The simple solution is privatized libraries and schools'

              "There would be less rancor in our society if government at all levels stuck to the basics that unite most of us— public safety and domestic tranquility, Pulse contributor writes.

              The Public Pulse: Royals blues; Setting the bar for women's sports; We’re all at risk of cyberattacks

              Pulse contributor has fond memories of the Omaha Royals at Rosenblatt Stadium.

              The Public Pulse Tiff with TIF; Defending our rights; Tim Walz's rotted Nebraska roots

              Pulse contributor praisesNebraska State Auditor Mike Foleyfor studying tax increment financing.

              The Public Pulse: Should people convicted of felonies be allowed to vote in Nebraska?

              One Pulse contributor writes that people convicted of felonies should be allowed to vote; another writes that the Nebraska Constitution doesn't allow for it. What do you think?

              The Public Pulse: Why appoint Terri Cunningham-Swanson?; How my 9/11 loss informs

              Pulse writers express their opposition to the appointment of Terri Cunningham-Swanson to the Nebraska Library Commission.

              The Public Pulse: How voters' brains work; Bad choices this election year

              Knowing this theory "may help you understand the thought process — or inability to think —of some voters," Pulse contributor writes.

              The Public Pulse: If state officials don't like a law, they should change it

              "If you don't like the law, work to change it, but it still needs to be enforced, particularly by the executive branch," Pulse contributor writes.

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              The Public Pulse: Same old story on property taxes; Secretary of State acted correctly

              "Just because five or six houses sold for astronomical prices in my neighborhood does not mean I can sell mine for the assessed value," writes Pulse contributor.

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              The Public Pulse: You can live on vibes; Not Biden's border bill

              "Positivity actually does help an economy along with sound fiscal policy," Pulse writer says.

              The Public Pulse: Trim the trees and lower the taxes; On generational wealth

              Pulse writer says there needs to be a concerted effort to assist in inspecting, trimming, and removing trees.

              The Public Pulse: Thanks for the federal grant; Disregard the rhetoric

              "I don't believe anything out of the mouths of Donald Trump or Kamala Harris when it comes to fixing the economy," Pulse contributor writes.

              The Public Pulse: Praise for Midlands Voices columns; We need strong public schools

              Midlands Voices, columns on The World-Herald opinion pages prompt reaction from Public Pulse contributors.

              The Public Pulse: Increase Social Security payroll tax; The value of vibes

              "We need to start transitioning Social Security away from its current pay-as-you-go system to something more like a retirement program," Pulse writer says.

              The Public Pulse: Who knows what you need?; Tim Walz is not a moderate

              "This election ask yourself: Who knows the needs of citizens better?" Pulse writer asks.

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