OMAHA — Whitney Hansen is running for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners in District 2. She is also a “creator” on OnlyFans, a digital app that touts its ability to turn ordinary people into paid pornstars.
Hansen’s connection with the site went viral Monday after online conservative influencers posted explicit photos of her content on Twitter. The initial post by the account Libs of TikTok included a message, purporting to be from Hansen, saying she’d “love to fantasize and play with younger girls.”
The message prompted Juanita Broaddrick, who was allegedly raped by former President Bill Clinton, to question whether Hansen was a “pedophile.”
Haile Mcanally, the communications director for the Nebraska Republican Party, called Hansen “just your typical candidate” from the Nebraska Democratic Party.
Hansen is running unopposed in the general election after defeating incumbent James Cavanaugh in the Democratic primary this spring.
She has worked as a public school English teacher for the past six years in Omaha Public Schools and Millard Public Schools. She is currently a “fee clerk” with the National Park Service.
Anti-Fatphobic, Pro-Palestine Activist
In addition to her online showmanship, Hansen is an avid activist for many left-wing causes. A member of the LGBTQ+ community, she uses the pronouns “she/they” and identifies as a “polyamorous leftist.”
Her social media pages reveals she has helped lead protests, including “Dykes Against ICE” and a “Gaza Hunger Strike.” The goal of the later was to raise $10,000 or get Congressman Don Bacon to change his stance towards the Palestinian conflict.
Hansen said of the hunger strike, which lasted several days, “This was the most difficult protest I’ve ver participated in, and yet it was just a drop in the bucket in terms of what people in Gaza are experiencing right now.”
At an anti-ICE protest, Hansen accused white liberals of not being hardcore enough in their tactics.
“To inspire STRUCTURAL change, we HAVE to do more. Protests have to be disruptive. People, particularly those with white privilege, have to be prepared to get arrested,” she said. “And yet, how did onlookers respond? What was the response from white liberals? Screaming at us to call us back, yelling at us to get out of the streets, etc… If you personally cannot get arrested (you’re a person of color, you’re a single parent, you’re undocumented, etc.), I absolutely understand that. But don’t you dare stand in the way of the people who are willing to take risks for the cause.”
“It’s time for white liberals in Omaha to get real,” she added.
Some of Hansen’s activism is more light-hearted, including events to support and promote fat people, including a “fat babes pool party.” Hansen said the goal of the event is “to combat the rising fatphobia in our society.”
“My goal was to help local fat folks meet people they relate to in a stress-free, joy-filled environment,” she said.
Democratic Support
In her race for county commissioner, Hansen has been endorsed by the Nebraska Democratic Party, Reject AIPAC from City Council to Congress, Women Who Run Nebraska, and State Senator Megan Hunt.
In turn, Hansen has issued a slew of endorsements to progressive Democrats in Omaha, including NU Board of Regents candidate Justin Solomon as well as Christy Knorr and Nate Ostdiek, who are running for the Unicameral.
Hansen said her values in her campaign for the Douglas County Board include ending the Palestinian “genocide,” supporting Black Lives Matter and holding “the Douglas County Sheriff's office responsible for the unjust treatment of Black and brown people,” and opposing “bills that target transgender Nebraskans.”
For local priorities as commissioner, she pointed to “community engagement” and events she has put on including “a valentine-making party to send some extra love to children who are affected by ICE.” Hansen said she also wants to also support the local economy, particularly businesses affected by street car construction; expand access to mental health care and youth service programs; and bring down Omaha’s STI rates.
Hansen, Hunt, Women Who Run, and the Nebraska Democratic Party did not immediately respond for comment on the story.
— John Gage is the executive editor of The Plains Sentinel.