‘This deserves the attention of every American’
Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past 24 hours, you’re aware that former special counsel Robert Mueller went before Congress on Wednesday to testify about his office’s 22-month […]
Curing political intolerance and misperceptions
Few of us argue when we hear that our politics are sick. But what he haven’t considered, perhaps, is that we’re all in some small way part of the contagion. […]
Building Young Leaders: Candy Allen
The atmosphere at Civic Nebraska’s Lothrop Elementary CLC is special – a feeling of care, of inclusion, of community, and of mutual affection between instructors and students. Candy Allen is […]
Civic Nebraska adds 5 to board of directors
Civic Nebraska has expanded its board of directors with the appointment of five new board members. The board supports and guides the nonprofit organization in its mission to build a […]
Build your social capital and build your community
Much to my family’s dismay, they often wait when I stop to chat with someone “for just a second,” because I love to cultivate and nurture my relationship network. I’ve […]
Our youth leadership programs manager: Charity Iromuanya
Civic Nebraska is pleased to welcome Charity Iromuanya as our youth leadership programs manager. In her new role, Iromuanya will direct and coordinate Civic Nebraska’s after-school Community Learning Center programs […]
For this future, no DeLorean is necessary
Look down 19th Street on Geneva’s eastern edge and you’ll see a concrete street poured so recently it’s still clean – a white expanse of promise. Just off the street, a […]
Democracy’s Dozen: 12 films for Independence Day
John Adams(2008)Episode 2: “Independence” “The break is made, and now our work begins. You will think me transported with enthusiasm but I am not. I am well aware of the […]
Building Young Leaders: LaMia Byrd
Civic Nebraska’s Community Learning Center at Omaha’s Lewis & Clark Middle School serves an energetic, vibrant, and diverse community of students. Since early 2018, Assistant Site Director LaMia Byrd has […]
Our new director of public policy: Westin Miller
Westin Miller has been named Civic Nebraska’s director of public policy. Westin joined Civic Nebraska in 2017 and was our registered lobbyist with the Nebraska Legislature in 2018. In addition […]