Last call: Strengthening Democracy registration closes April 5
Join Civic Nebraska on April 13 to celebrate five Nebraskans who build a modern and robust democracy and to hear from national voting rights superstar Desmond Meade. Registration closes on April 5.
Strengthening Democracy: Cheyenne Hartshorn
The Lincoln Northeast teacher, who goes above and beyond to support student-driven service learning and civic leadership, is our 2023 Champion of Learning.
Strengthening Democracy: Kendall Bartling
The Nebraska U. student, who has registered more than 1,000 first-time voters and who leads get-out-the-vote efforts to ensure the state’s youth have a voice, is Civic Nebraska’s 2023 Young Civic Leader.
Strengthening Democracy: Rick Galusha
The co-founder of the Omaha Free Speech Society, Bellevue U. scholar, and champion of civil discourse is our 2023 Civic Catalyst.
Strengthening Democracy: Eric Garcia-Mendez
The organizer, advocate, and change-maker, who has led the elevation and development of local leaders from communities across Grand Island, is our 2023 Community Builder.
‘Voices and Votes’: Coming to a Nebraska town near you
Throughout the year, we’ll be providing special resources to communities where the exhibition will be on display – including Howells, Kearney, Belvidere, Wahoo, Gering, and Omaha.
Be an Election Protector on May 2
Election observation protects the integrity of and helps maintain public confidence in our electoral processes.
Our 2023 Strengthening Democracy Awards honorees are …
The 2023 Strengthening Democracy Awards honorees include educators, advocates, students, and everyday Nebraskans who demonstrate exceptional civic leadership and who embody Civic Nebraska’s vision of a collaborative, innovative society.
It’s National Civic Learning Week – let’s celebrate!
From March 6-10, 2023, teachers, researchers, students, and citizens across the United States are leaning into ways to strengthen civics education.
What? So What? Now What?: LB20 goes to the floor
This week, restoring voting rights for Nebraskans who have fully paid their debt to society advanced from committee to the full Legislature. Here’s what that means.