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{{Short description|American political executive and activist}} |
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|name = Jane Kleeb |
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|office = Chair of the [[Nebraska Democratic Party]] |
| office = Chair of the [[Nebraska Democratic Party]] |
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|term_start = December 17, 2016 |
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| birth_name = Jane Fleming |
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| birth_place = [[South Florida]], U.S. |
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'''Jane Fleming Kleeb''' is an American political activist. She is the founder and president of [[Bold Nebraska|Bold Alliance]] |
'''Jane Fleming Kleeb''' ({{IPAc-en|k|l|ɛ|b}} {{Respell|KLEB}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9nNVlckk34|title=An Unlikely Alliance Fights Big Oil|work=YouTube|date=September 22, 2017|accessdate=23 May 2023}}</ref>) is an American political executive and activist. She is the founder and president of [[Bold Nebraska|Bold Alliance]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://boldalliance.org/janekleeb/|title=Meet Jane {{!}} Bold Alliance|date=August 8, 2016|work=Bold Alliance|access-date=September 13, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Chair of the [[Nebraska Democratic Party]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/news/a46090/jane-kleeb-elected/|title=This Is the Way Movements Are Supposed to Work|date=June 22, 2016|work=Esquire|access-date=September 13, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and a board member of [[Our Revolution]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/jane-kleeb-helps-lead-new-progressive-movement/article_0e79a38a-8fbb-5453-a3b3-2633fbc7c097.html|title=Jane Kleeb helps lead new progressive movement|last=Star|first=Don Walton {{!}} Lincoln Journal|work=JournalStar.com|access-date=September 13, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and Matriarch PAC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theintercept.com/2019/11/03/emilys-list-working-class-women-pac-matriarch/|title=A Group of Progressive Women Just Launched a Working-Class Version of EMILY's List|last=Chávez|first=Aída|date=November 3, 2019|website=The Intercept|language=en-US|access-date=November 3, 2019}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
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Kleeb was born and raised in [[South Florida]], where her mother was head of [[National Right to Life Committee|Broward County Right to Life]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Elbein|first=Saul|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/18/magazine/jane-kleeb-vs-the-keystone-pipeline.html|title=Jane Kleeb vs. the Keystone Pipeline|date=May 16, 2014|work=The New York Times|access-date=April 9, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Kleeb earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from [[Stetson University]], where she studied religious and leadership studies. In 2001, she earned a Master of Arts in International Training and Education from [[American University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/kleeb-works-to-transform-nebraska/article_96f06a00-ec28-11de-8881-001cc4c002e0.html|title=Kleeb works to transform Nebraska|last=Star|first=DON WALTON / Lincoln Journal|website=JournalStar.com|date=December 19, 2009 |language=en|access-date=April 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>https://docs.house.gov/meetings/IF/IF17/20130919/101321/HHRG-113-IF17-Bio-KleebJ-20130919.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Kleeb began her career as Executive Director of AmeriCorps Tallahassee in 1996. She was Executive Director of Renfrew Center Foundation for Eating Disorders where she helped to develop a program that stresses activism as a tool for recovery, later she became the lead consultant on the 2006 documentary film ''[[Thin (film)|Thin]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://inthesetimes.com/article/2936/the_skinny_on_thin|title=The Skinny on Thin|last=Clark|first=Jessica|date= |
Kleeb began her career as Executive Director of AmeriCorps Tallahassee in 1996. She was Executive Director of Renfrew Center Foundation for Eating Disorders where she helped to develop a program that stresses activism as a tool for recovery, later she became the lead consultant on the 2006 documentary film ''[[Thin (film)|Thin]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://inthesetimes.com/article/2936/the_skinny_on_thin|title=The Skinny on Thin|last=Clark|first=Jessica|date=December 12, 2006|work=In These Times|access-date=September 13, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0160-5992}}</ref> Afterward she became the executive director of [[Young Democrats of America]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aMkhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GJ4FAAAAIBAJ&pg=1532,711039&dq=jane-fleming+young+democrats&hl=en|title=McCook Daily Gazette - Google News Archive Search|website=news.google.com|access-date=September 13, 2017}}</ref> where she met her husband [[Scott Kleeb]] while he was campaigning for a congressional seat. She then worked as an MTV Street Teamer during her husband's [[United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2008|2008 campaign for U.S. Senate]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2574029/street-team-08-live-blogging-your-husbands-nebraska-senate-run-as-voters-rush-to-the-polls/|title=Street Team '08: Live-Blogging Your Husband's Nebraska Senate Run as Voters Rush to the Polls|work=MTV News|access-date=September 13, 2017|language=en}}</ref> In 2008, she worked as the Nebraska State Director for ''Change That Works'', an effort to influence Senator [[Ben Nelson]]'s vote on [[Healthcare reform debate in the United States|healthcare reform]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/kleeb-works-to-transform-nebraska/article_96f06a00-ec28-11de-8881-001cc4c002e0.html|title=Kleeb works to transform Nebraska|last=Star|first=DON WALTON / Lincoln Journal|work=JournalStar.com|access-date=September 13, 2017|language=en}}</ref> In 2010, she was elected to the Hastings School Board.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/jane-kleeb-acknowledges-campaign-filing-mistake/article_f610f2b2-60d8-5a3c-b661-2038fa8cdbec.html|title=Jane Kleeb acknowledges campaign filing mistake|last=Star|first=the Lincoln Journal|work=JournalStar.com|access-date=September 13, 2017|language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Bold Nebraska === |
=== Bold Nebraska === |
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| ⚫ | After witnessing the opposition in a |
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| ⚫ | After witnessing the opposition in a [[United States Department of State]] hearing in [[York, Nebraska]] Kleeb began organizing locals. She garnered the support of local landowner Randy Thompson and Omaha lawyer [[David Domina]]. Kleeb and Thompson held meetings with landowners and locals who would be affected by the pipeline, either farms in the direct path or ranches that depend on the [[Ogallala Aquifer]]. In 2011 Thompson was used as the face of the movement with the slogan, "Stand With Randy." The campaign eventually led to the University of Nebraska cutting advertising ties with TransCanada.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://journalstar.com/news/local/huskers-cut-off-deal-with-transcanada/article_039e8c32-65e9-51ba-8463-34b6de3234bc.html|title=Huskers cut off deal with TransCanada|last=Star|first=KEVIN ABOUREZK / Lincoln Journal|work=JournalStar.com|access-date=September 14, 2017|language=en}}</ref> By the end of 2011 the pipeline had become a national issue. |
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| ⚫ | In 2016 the organization fell under the newly |
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| ⚫ | In 2016 the organization fell under the newly-formed Bold Alliance of which Kleeb is the founder and president.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.omaha.com/news/nebraska/bold-nebraska-leader-to-run-umbrella-group-bold-alliance-with/article_e05ee2a2-e551-51d2-a430-498d6d7a204c.html|title=Bold Nebraska leader to run umbrella group, Bold Alliance, with chapters in three other states|last=writer|first=Joe Duggan / World-Herald staff|work=Omaha.com|access-date=September 13, 2017|language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Nebraska Democratic Party === |
=== Nebraska Democratic Party === |
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In June 2016 Kleeb was elected as Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party by 42 votes out of 410 cast defeating [[Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2014|2014 gubernatorial nominee]] Chuck Hassebrook, with [[Frank LaMere]] winning |
In June 2016 Kleeb was elected as Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party by 42 votes out of 410 cast defeating [[Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2014|2014 gubernatorial nominee]] Chuck Hassebrook, with [[Frank LaMere]] winning first vice-chair.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/in-democratic-shakeup-jane-kleeb-elected-state-party-chairman/article_b509ca52-07c7-5dd4-9eeb-2a146ded7632.html|title=In Democratic shakeup, Jane Kleeb elected state party chairman|last=Star|first=Zach Pluhacek {{!}} Lincoln Journal|work=JournalStar.com|access-date=September 14, 2017|language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Our Revolution === |
=== Our Revolution === |
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On August 29, 2016 |
On August 29, 2016, it was announced that Kleeb would serve as the treasurer and board member of [[Our Revolution]], a progressive [[501(c) organization]] created as an offshoot of the [[Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ourrevolution.com/press/our-revolution-announces-formation-of-board/|title=Our Revolution Announces Formation of Board|website=Our Revolution|language=en-US|access-date=September 20, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819152039/https://ourrevolution.com/press/our-revolution-announces-formation-of-board/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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== References == |
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Jane Kleeb | |
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| Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office December 17, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Vince Powers |
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| Born | Jane Fleming South Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Children | 3 |
| Education | Stetson University (BA) American University (MA) |
Jane Fleming Kleeb (/klɛb/ KLEB[1]) is an American political executive and activist. She is the founder and president of Bold Alliance,[2] Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party[3] and a board member of Our Revolution[4] and Matriarch PAC.[5]
Early life and education[edit]
Kleeb was born and raised in South Florida, where her mother was head of Broward County Right to Life.[6] Kleeb earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stetson University, where she studied religious and leadership studies. In 2001, she earned a Master of Arts in International Training and Education from American University.[7][8]
Career[edit]
Kleeb began her career as Executive Director of AmeriCorps Tallahassee in 1996. She was Executive Director of Renfrew Center Foundation for Eating Disorders where she helped to develop a program that stresses activism as a tool for recovery, later she became the lead consultant on the 2006 documentary film Thin.[9] Afterward she became the executive director of Young Democrats of America[10] where she met her husband Scott Kleeb while he was campaigning for a congressional seat. She then worked as an MTV Street Teamer during her husband's 2008 campaign for U.S. Senate.[11] In 2008, she worked as the Nebraska State Director for Change That Works, an effort to influence Senator Ben Nelson's vote on healthcare reform.[12] In 2010, she was elected to the Hastings School Board.[13]
Bold Nebraska[edit]
In 2010 Bold Nebraska was formed with the objective of pushing progressive ideas in rural Nebraska. It quickly became the primary opposition organization in the state against the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.[14]
After witnessing the opposition in a United States Department of State hearing in York, Nebraska Kleeb began organizing locals. She garnered the support of local landowner Randy Thompson and Omaha lawyer David Domina. Kleeb and Thompson held meetings with landowners and locals who would be affected by the pipeline, either farms in the direct path or ranches that depend on the Ogallala Aquifer. In 2011 Thompson was used as the face of the movement with the slogan, "Stand With Randy." The campaign eventually led to the University of Nebraska cutting advertising ties with TransCanada.[15] By the end of 2011 the pipeline had become a national issue.
In 2016 the organization fell under the newly-formed Bold Alliance of which Kleeb is the founder and president.[16]
Nebraska Democratic Party[edit]
In June 2016 Kleeb was elected as Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party by 42 votes out of 410 cast defeating 2014 gubernatorial nominee Chuck Hassebrook, with Frank LaMere winning first vice-chair.[17]
Our Revolution[edit]
On August 29, 2016, it was announced that Kleeb would serve as the treasurer and board member of Our Revolution, a progressive 501(c) organization created as an offshoot of the Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign.[18]
Personal life[edit]
She lives in Hastings, Nebraska with her husband Scott Kleeb and their three daughters.
References[edit]
- ^ "An Unlikely Alliance Fights Big Oil". YouTube. September 22, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Meet Jane | Bold Alliance". Bold Alliance. August 8, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "This Is the Way Movements Are Supposed to Work". Esquire. June 22, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Star, Don Walton | Lincoln Journal. "Jane Kleeb helps lead new progressive movement". JournalStar.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Chávez, Aída (November 3, 2019). "A Group of Progressive Women Just Launched a Working-Class Version of EMILY's List". The Intercept. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ Elbein, Saul (May 16, 2014). "Jane Kleeb vs. the Keystone Pipeline". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ Star, DON WALTON / Lincoln Journal (December 19, 2009). "Kleeb works to transform Nebraska". JournalStar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ https://docs.house.gov/meetings/IF/IF17/20130919/101321/HHRG-113-IF17-Bio-KleebJ-20130919.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Clark, Jessica (December 12, 2006). "The Skinny on Thin". In These Times. ISSN 0160-5992. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "McCook Daily Gazette - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Street Team '08: Live-Blogging Your Husband's Nebraska Senate Run as Voters Rush to the Polls". MTV News. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Star, DON WALTON / Lincoln Journal. "Kleeb works to transform Nebraska". JournalStar.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Star, the Lincoln Journal. "Jane Kleeb acknowledges campaign filing mistake". JournalStar.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ https://www.newspapers.com/image/498762100/
- ^ Star, KEVIN ABOUREZK / Lincoln Journal. "Huskers cut off deal with TransCanada". JournalStar.com. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ writer, Joe Duggan / World-Herald staff. "Bold Nebraska leader to run umbrella group, Bold Alliance, with chapters in three other states". Omaha.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Star, Zach Pluhacek | Lincoln Journal. "In Democratic shakeup, Jane Kleeb elected state party chairman". JournalStar.com. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ "Our Revolution Announces Formation of Board". Our Revolution. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.