‘Get My Vote Back’ campaign launched

The law goes into effect July 18.
The 2024 Summer of Democracy Reading List: Let’s get your picks!

We invite readers to submit their suggested titles for this year’s reading list by Friday, May 17, 2024.
8 steps to a smooth vote-by-mail experience

Early mail-in ballots for Nebraska’s May 14 primary election will soon land in the mailboxes of voters who have requested them. Here’s how to ensure your vote-by-mail experience goes smoothly.
For democracy, let’s give up the right to remain silent

Just as our founding document protects against majoritarian hegemony, it implores us to not just go along with the crowd.
Social Emotional Learning Week is here – let’s SELebrate

SEL equips young people with tools to navigate life’s ups and downs with grace and resilience, and it’s a vital tool in Civic Nebraska’s efforts to build the state’s next generation of civic leaders.
Democracy’s Dozen: 12 Nebraska films

This Statehood Day, pop some popcorn, turn down the lights and turn on the TV, and settle in with some Cornhusker cinema.
Feb. 28: Testify on election bills

The Nebraska Legislature’s Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee is hosting one more hearing on election law this session, and they need to hear from you.
Media literacy needed for connection

To give youth their best shot at rising to their potential, we need to teach them how to communicate, providing them with hope and resilience.
Civic Saturday: Coming soon to a community near you

From Feb. 6-9, Civic Nebraska and Citizen University convened 10 powerful civic catalysts to learn the philosophies and practicalities of hosting Civic Saturday gatherings in their communities around the state – and beyond.
Sample thank-you email to Sen. Mike McDonnell
Email address:mm********@****ne.gov Subject: Thank you, Senator! Body copy: Dear Sen. McDonnell, I want to thank you for protecting our state’s split-electoral vote system. Your courage has not gone unseen, and […]