Gearing up for a new school year

Our before- and after-school staff at our six Community Learning Centers in Lincoln and Omaha is sharpening their skills as the new year approaches.
Meet Heidi Uhing, our new director of public policy

Heidi coordinates our voting rights efforts and strategies across each of our three program areas.
Do you have views on the news? Join ‘Crossing Divides’

Civic Nebraska is looking for residents of Scotts Bluff County and the city of Lincoln to participate in a short interview about their views on news and who they trust for information.
Meet Trey Sterner, our Campbell CLC leader

As the leader of the Campbell CLC in north-central Lincoln, Trey creates opportunities and support services for improved student learning and development, stronger families, and healthier neighborhoods.
No hindrance: Say no to Nebraska’s voter ID scheme

We encourage Nebraskans to stand up for our state’s values of honesty, fair play, and duty to one another by saying no to voter ID.
This year, do the Fourth differently

Fireworks and BBQ? You bet! Reflection and discussion? That, too, is as American as apple pie. Spend part of your Independence Day gathering with purpose.
Just, Like That: A Civic Sermon

“If justice is realized, then truth is vindicated – and peace is the result.”
June 25: Civic Saturday returns!

Justice or just us? Join us at 11 am on June 25 at Oak Lake Park in Lincoln for a very special Civic Saturday gathering.
Promote the vote. Get a tote.

We’ll be equipping our in-person advocates with their very own “Vote Tote.” Each kit contains everything you’ll need to help register voters in your own community.
Strengthening Democracy: Jennifer Yi-We Hernandez

The innovative creator of an all-volunteer initiative to get stuck-at-home voters’ ballots turned in safely and securely is our 2022 Voting Rights Guardian.