Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: Voter ID is back
Today, Nebraskans are again called upon to fight a harmful voter ID proposal after LR292CA was introduced in the Nebraska Legislature. No one can point to a voter impersonation fraud conviction in […]
Civic ed: From John Roberts’ pen to everyone’s ears
Happy New Year. At Civic Nebraska, we’re starting 2020 by reflecting upon some recent words from John Roberts, the chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. On […]
In the Soaring ’20s, we’ll ALL RISE
Welcome to the Soaring ’20s. At Civic Nebraska, the new decade promises to be one of advocacy and activism, of innovation and invention, and of rising to new heights. We […]
On the rise: The 2010s at Civic Nebraska
Kate Morton, a bestselling novelist, once said: “Some say I’m an overnight success … Well, that was a very long night that lasted about 10 years.” We can relate. When […]
Doing good: Engaging employees in giving back
Nebraska businesses care about their communities and give generously to support community organizations and efforts to increase the quality of life across the state. My husband and I are fortunate […]
Democracy’s (Half) Dozen: 6 documentaries to stream this winter
Happy winter! This past weekend, we noted the arrival of the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Here in Nebraska, the sun hung in […]
All Lift, All Rise: Brian Smith’s civic sermon
Good morning, my friends! My name is Brian Smith, and I have coordinated many social gatherings, including TEDxOmaha, Omaha Public Meetings, and today’s Civic Saturday. I am grateful to see […]
Speak up for #Housing4Lincoln
Our nation is facing a severe shortage of affordable housing, and Lincoln is no exception. In fact, housing is unaffordable for 46 percent of Lincolnites that rent at all income […]
Nebraska Counts mobilizes for 2020 census
Nebraska Counts, a coalition of nonprofit organizations across the state, launched in October to increase 2020 U.S. census reporting for the state’s hard-to-count populations. Because the U.S. Census Bureau cannot […]
Civic Nebraska supports Hall Co. challenge to appointing election commissioners
Asserting that voters have the right to directly decide how their elections are run, Civic Nebraska is supporting a Hall County resident’s lawsuit challenging a state law that allows county […]