Get registered, Nebraska: National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 28
Then, join our Voting Rights Initiatives team at 6 pm CDT Sept. 28 on Facebook Live to discuss Nebraska’s specific voting processes, how voters can motivate others to register, and resources that can ensure registrations are current and up to date.
‘Doesn’t pass the smell test’: Our testimony on proposed new districts
On Thursday, Sept. 16, Civic Nebraska Director of Public Policy Westin Miller delivered the following testimony to the Nebraska Legislature’s Redistricting Committee at the Scott Conference Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
5 ways to celebrate Constitution Day
Deepen your understanding of the rights, roles, and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.
Nebraskans voice opposition to latest voter restriction scheme
Decline To Sign Nebraska, a statewide coalition of voting rights supporters including Civic Nebraska, encourages Nebraskans to protect all citizens’ rights, abilities, and opportunities to vote.
Join us Sept. 14 to say: Decline To Sign!
Come to the State Capitol’s north steps and learn why a proposed voter restriction revision to the state Constitution would be a costly, complicated mistake creating untold consequences for every Nebraska voter.
Report: U.S., Nebraska loved voting at home in ’20
A new report on the 2020 election reinforces what we’ve been saying all along: If Americans are given the opportunity to vote easily, safely, and securely from home, they’ll do it.
First steps on the diversity, equity and inclusion journey
There are no real shortcuts when it comes to “DEI’ – but, as Carlos Barcenas writes, there are some steps we can all take to start out strong.
March for Voting Rights is Aug. 21
The event, organized by Black Votes Matter, will also feature voter registration, music, food trucks, speakers, a bounce house for kids, and a pop-up vaccination site.
Profiles of civic health: Your fellow Nebraskans speak
2021 is the Year of Civic Health in Nebraska. We’re highlighting Nebraskans who are strengthening our shared civic life every day.
Nebraska counts. Now, let’s ensure fair redistricting.
The 2020 Census data released Aug. 12 puts the focus on next month’s special session of the Nebraska Legislature to draw new political lines for our state.