If your candidate doesn’t win, all is not lost
Viewing progress through the lens of community-building opens up a way forward that unites rather than divides us, Tammy Day writes.
Pocket Democracy: A Civic Sermon
Pocket Democracies rely on moral certitude and ideological purity and force us to do citizenship backward. We must break free of this trap, Steve Smith told our Civic Saturday participants on Oct. 17, 2020.
Confronting change: Lessons from a brave and proud people
Melissa Garcia reflects on a pre-pandemic trip to Panama, and lessons from indigenous peoples in an era of disruption and change.
Guest blog: Busting vote-by-mail myths
Election officials in Cherry County – an all-vote-by-mail county – tackle the most common vote-by-mail myths.
Supplant the media slant: Identify, verify and diversify your news
As the most connected humans in history, it’s important to understand how we get information is just as, if not more, significant than the core message.
Join us Oct. 17 for ‘Civic Saturday: Pocket Democracy’
Join us for music, poetry, reflection, and a ‘civic sermon’ on the theme of ‘Pocket Democracy’ – how our ever-fragmenting, ever-isolating lives lead us to sort into like-minded groups.
It’s October – time for Election Protection trainings
Open, fair elections are the bedrock of democracy, and Civic Nebraska’s volunteer Election Protectors – nonpartisan election observers and attorneys around the state – are preparing for an election like no other.
Mural victory: Building Oshkosh one brush stroke at a time
The town’s latest mural is a vibrant piece of public art. It’s also a tribute to community relationships, support, and taking advantage of existing local assets.
Reclaiming ‘We’: A Civic Sermon
During Civic Saturday on Sept. 26, 2020, Steve Smith delivered a “civic sermon” entitled “Reclaiming We.” Here’s the full text.
Civic Saturday in Nebraska: Reclaiming ‘We’
Relive Civic Nebraska’s Sept. 26, 2020, Civic Saturday with songs, poetry, readings, and a “civic sermon” from Steve Smith.