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Bold Nebraska is a progressive political advocacy group founded in 2010 in the state of Nebraska.[1]

Background

Bold Nebraska began as a progressive website,[2] and it has been a vocal opponent of the Keystone XL Pipeline.[3] Bold Nebraska has also advocated for gay rights.[4] Jane Kleeb, who founded Bold Nebraska, serves as the group's director[5] and Chair of the Democratic Party of Nebraska.

Affiliation and funding

Bold Nebraska is an affiliate of ProgressNow.[6] It has received funding from the Tides Advocacy Fund.[7]

References

  1. ^ Elbein, Saul (May 16, 2014). "Jane Kleeb vs. the Keystone Pipeline". New York Times Magazine. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  2. ^ Walton, Don (December 19, 2009). "Kleeb works to transform Nebraska". Lincoln Journal-Star. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  3. ^ Bergin, Nicholas (January 19, 2015). "Bold Nebraska offers State of the Union bingo cards". Lincoln Journal-Star. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  4. ^ Perez Jr., Juan (March 12, 2012). "Bold Nebraska and Human Rights Campaign step into LGBT battle". The Hall. Archived from the original on October 7, 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Schlanger, Zoe (February 13, 2015). "Nebraska Judge Stops TransCanada from Using Eminent Domain for Keystone XL". Newsweek. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  6. ^ Saldana, David (April 18, 2014). "Taking on TransCanada". The Progressive. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  7. ^ Yachnin, Jennifer (December 11, 2013). "Still 'electing the best, defeating the worst' -- but with far greater resources than before". E&E Publishing. Retrieved 23 February 2015.