OPINION: Nebraska ‘values’ at 159

By: George Ayoub

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 800

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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After an exhaustive search, I found no gemstone associated with a 159th birthday. It must not be a thing. Nevertheless, Nebraska marked that milestone Sunday with muted celebrations compared to other birthdays such as 175, 200 or even 160, which rolls around in 2027.

With another year of statehood in the books, some among our neighbors and friends and those of us in the chattering classes are wont to talk about Nebraska “values,” a favorite …

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