Jaden Perkins is grassroots community organizer from Omaha who specializes in coalition building. He currently works for the Heartland Workers Center as a policy fellow. Perkins has also worked on campaigns for local political candidates, including Dave Pantos, Cammy Watkins and Jasmine Harris.
His event Politically Speaking… It’s a Drag uses performing arts to help audiences understand political issues. Perkins previously hosted the event in October of 2022 with then–Douglas County Attorney candidate Dave Pantos. It’s a Drag will be held at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at The Sydney in Benson for ages 21 and older.