On Census Day, 3 ways to make sure Nebraska counts
Today, April 1, is Census Day – and even a pandemic won’t stop Nebraskans from being counted.
FAQs about voting in the 2020 Nebraska Primary
Nebraska’s 2020 primary election is May 12. With concerns regarding COVID-19, it’s likely to look different from past Election Days. Here are some frequently asked questions about participating in this spring’s election.
Civic Nebraska welcomes emphasis on vote-by-mail
Civic Nebraska welcomed a Thursday decision that will result in vote-by-mail request forms being sent to every registered Nebraska voter for the May 12 primary. The move will provide a […]
Democracy’s Dozen: 12 songs for an unprecedented time
Edit, 11.3.20: Check out our 2020 Election Day playlist, too. 1. “Everything Has Changed,” Best Coast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTsRpTKKtMA March 2020 might feel like the month our whole world changed. During this […]
Everyone can make a difference: engaging the next generation
A very wise nine-year-old once told me, “It doesn’t matter how old or how young you are; everyone can make a difference.” And she’s right. It doesn’t matter. But sometimes […]
In extraordinary times, our values are our guide
Things are moving fast. Eight days ago, the morning started with Nebraskans planning to travel to Lincoln for the boys’ state basketball tournament. By the end of the day, the […]
Voting during a pandemic
The uncertainty of COVID-19 affects every part of our personal lives, and it’s starting to affect some of the most important moments in our national and civic lives –elections. Several […]
The right to vote: A never-ending struggle for equality, justice and representation
Reprinted by permission from the author and the Nebraska State Bar Association, The Nebraska Lawyer (March/April 2020). September 17, 1787, was a cool, sunny day when delegates of the Constitutional […]
Democracy’s Dozen: 12 docs to stream while waiting out COVID-19
Needless to say, we’re all adjusting to a new normal in the era of COVID-19. And as we all take it day by day amid this ongoing public health concern, we […]
The third ecosystem
Nature has a way of taking care of itself. Sometimes, when major events sweep through the landscape, the way it recovers is by creating a new, third ecosystem. Picture this: […]