Strengthening Democracy: Joseline Reyna
The DREAMer can’t currently vote because of her immigration status – but that hasn’t stopped her from working tirelessly to organize and advocate for ballot access for those who can.
Partisan or nonpartisan, everything is political
We are all in the political arena, whether we want to be or not. Ignoring politics is in fact a political act, in the sense that we concede our right to others to affect our world for good or for ill.
Evnen to U.S. Senators: Nebraska elections are a model for U.S.
“We’re ready,” the Nebraska Secretary of State said when asked about 2024.
Q&A with Michael Bandy, director of Youth Civic Leadership
Michael Bandy has been promoted to director of our Youth Civic Leadership programs, which serve hundreds of students across Nebraska daily.
‘We have a duty to act’: our testimony on LB20
On Feb. 22, 2023, Civic Nebraska Director of Public Policy Heidi Uhing testified in support of LB20, which would remove an arbitrary two-year waiting period for former felons to regain their right to vote.
In Good Faith: A Civic Sermon
“In so many ways, that’s the story of America — an enduring confidence in something you can’t see, but you know in your heart of hearts that it exists.”
Bee our guest: Civic Valentines for you
This Valentine’s Day, share your love of America and democracy.
Restoring the vote in ’23: ‘We’re going to get it done’
The legislation would benefit about 20,000 Nebraskans who have paid their debt to society.
LB675 fulfills ID requirements, accommodates Nebraska voters
LB675 would satisfy a newly adopted amendment to the state Constitution regarding voter identification while maintaining and protecting access to the franchise for all Nebraskans.
Civic Buddies is back
The virtual read-alongs with our Omaha after-school programs bring different ages together, build literacy, and promote strong citizenship.