Leah Vinton

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[Pete Festersen @PeteFestersen]

-A multi-agency news conference begins at 3pm this afternoon to provide updates. A live stream will be available at https://t.co/Dm0AJbkJkJ
-Funds to assist impacted families: the Omaha Community Foundation, https://t.co/Rcpec6jJI0 & United Way at 211, https://t.co/4YcAKuaSOm.

[Leah Vinton @leahvinton]

@SarahFiliTV It would be great for you all to do a story on why these emergency alerts are only in English given the many languages spoken in Omaha!

[Ashley Putnam @AshleyAPutnam]

And finally, my biggest surprise of #JFFHorizons: @leahvinton who I worked with in Guatemala!

Her organization is one of ten RISE grantees focused on workforce solutions for rural immigrants and refugees @jfftweets @WESGlobalTalent

Read more here: https://t.co/KVxT9V7Fyb

[Paul Hammel @paulhammelNE @PaulHammelNE]

At least two companies have crossed Omaha off their list of meeting places due to turmoil over trans bill and related measures, @OmahaChamber official says. https://t.co/xwiKC4ild8

[Pixan Ixim @PixanIxim]

On August 9, 2022, Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim co-hosted the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Summit, a gathering of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all walks of life to discuss Native Nation Sovereignty and Environmental Justice. +

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

The Library has the largest body of early indigenous American music recordings in the U.S.: 10,000 wax cylinders of songs & stories. Those recorded by Francis La Flesche — the first professional Native American ethnologist & a member of the Omaha Nation — are among them. 🧵

[Leah Vinton @leahvinton]

What can’t she do??? 😍

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

Hearing @lizzo play some of the Library's priceless antique instruments on Monday was such a gift, and we were honored and happy to help her share that gift with her concert audience Tuesday night. Here is some more behind-the-scenes footage of her Library tour. #LizzoAtLOC

[Pixan Ixim @PixanIxim]

On August 9, at the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Summit in Omaha, Neb., Luis Marcos welcomes the assembled guests to a day in which Native Nation sovereignty and environmental justice would be discussed from multiple perspectives, including those of agriculture, medicine, academia, +

[Anton Johnson @AntonIsWriting]

The Omaha City Council's Legislative Affairs Committee announced this morning via press release that they will consider 10 proposed changes to the City Charter, based on recommendations by the City Charter Convention.

[Leah Vinton @leahvinton]

Last day to share your thoughts on #affordablehousing housing in #Omaha! I finally filled it out 🤓

[Official City of Omaha @OmahaOfficial]

Friday July 8 us the deadline to participate in the Housing Affordability Action Plan. To complete the survey please visit https://t.co/D9J9Q3wwpa

[Senator Megan Hunt @NebraskaMegan]

Today, ABORTION IS STILL LEGAL in Nebraska. Abortion funds, clinics, and support networks are here to help you. Do not cancel your appointments, and if you need care, please reach out to a provider immediately.

[Benjamin Hernandez @TheBenjaminHdz]

An elementary school child having more common sense than most lawmakers tells you all you need to know about our current leadership.
https://t.co/TSuiAVMGIg

[Leah Vinton @leahvinton]

I’ll email if you do 😉

[North Omaha Information Support Everyone @noiseomaha]

Tired of unaffordable rent in Omaha? Email the once-every-10-years Charter Convention to ask them to amend the city charter to include an affordable housing amendment. [email protected]

[Leah Vinton @leahvinton]

Hope #Nebraskans are calling their senators today to support #HR8 & #HR1446 for expanded
#backgroundchecks for firearms. It takes 2 minutes!

Sen. Sasse- 202-224-4224
Sen. Fisher- 202-224-6551

#GunSafetyNow

[Leah Vinton @leahvinton]

best thing about this week. may we all be so brave & vulnerable in these strange times.

[Kendrick Lamar @kendricklamar]

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers

[Leah Vinton @leahvinton]

@robinmarty @MollyJongFast @robinmarty so informative & compelling on @NewAbnormalPod!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[Leah Vinton @leahvinton]

👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[Roseann Moring @roseannmoring]

Are you a Nebraskan who has long COVID? Are you willing to share with @flatwaterfreep readers what it’s like? DM or email me: [email protected]

[Front Porch Investments @FrontPorchInv]

$980/mo = safe & affordable two-bedroom apartment. A household must make at least $19/hour to afford that.

"We have a significant need & we have to do something different to address it. The sooner the better." -Meridith Dillon, Executive Director of Front Porch Investments

[Leah Vinton @leahvinton]

@craigmoody So many! Underwood btwn 51st & 49th in Dundee, Maple St in downtown Benson, Elmwood Park Dr throughout the park.