Youth Civic Leadership
'We the People' means our youngest Americans, too.
Introducing youth to civic engagement allows them to develop critical thinking, civic leadership, and civil discourse skills. Engaged, informed citizens must be able to evaluate situations and act for positive change. Students who can think critically about, and make meaning of, societal issues are better able to navigate their individual environments – and succeed in them.
How we support youth civic leadership
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SAVE Act, Save Program, MEGA Bill: What’s Behind the Acronyms Shaping the Future of Voting
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard a lot of acronyms being thrown around—the SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, the SAVE Program, the MEGA bill—and if
Civic Nebraska’s Testimony in Opposition to LB884
Civic Nebraska strongly opposes LB884 and urges the committee to vote against sending it to the floor for debate. We stand opposed to section (1) of this legislation as it
A Message from Nebraska’s Kid Governor Charlotte “Charlie” Couch
Nebraska has a new Kid Governor! Fifth grader Charlotte “Charlie” Couch from Meadows Elementary in Ralston is stepping into this unique role for 2026, ready to lead, inspire, and make a
Our Statement on Gov. Pillen pushing for Winner-take-all
Governor Pillen, in his State of the State address today, once again encouraged the Legislature to pursue a winner-take-all Electoral College system by passing LR24CA. Civic Nebraska opposes winner-take-all and
Nebraska’s first Kid Governor, Charlotte Couch, sworn in at state capitol
In November 2026, Nebraska voters will go to the polls and cast their votes for the state’s next governor. But as they so often are, the kids are a step
‘Without struggle, there is no progress’
Our 2025-26 Annual Report highlights the year that was and our plans to build a more modern, robust democracy in 2026.