An antidote for horse-race election coverage
What if elections – and coverage of elections – mirrored the familiar process of hiring or being hired for a job?
A liberal democracy, if we can keep it
Laura Ebke, Ph.D., on understanding – and reclaiming – the foundations of our constitutional republic.
Study: Americans’ support for democratic norms remains high
Despite the words and actions of some politicians and pundits, the American people have very little appetite for throwing away our democratic way of life.
Central Valley seniors get a statehouse deep dive
Hosted by Civic Nebraska, Capitol Experience Day is a hands-on way for students to get a deep dive into state government in the place where our laws are debated and made.
Civic Learning Week: 4 ways to participate
The event brings together students, educators, policymakers, and leaders in the public and private sectors to highlight and further energize the movement for civic education in states and communities across the nation.
Rep. Justin J. Pearson, one of ‘Tennessee 3’, to keynote Strengthening Democracy Awards
The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 27 at the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
Social Emotional Learning Week is here – let’s SELebrate
SEL equips young people with tools to navigate life’s ups and downs with grace and resilience, and it’s a vital tool in Civic Nebraska’s efforts to build the state’s next generation of civic leaders.
Democracy’s Dozen: 12 Nebraska films
This Statehood Day, pop some popcorn, turn down the lights and turn on the TV, and settle in with some Cornhusker cinema.
‘Fact from fiction’: Our testimony on LB1371
On Feb. 20, 2024, Civic Nebraska Director of Public Policy Heidi Uhing testified in favor of LB1371, which would create new media literacy requirements for K-12 schools in Nebraska. Here is the text of her testimony as prepared.
Media literacy needed for connection
To give youth their best shot at rising to their potential, we need to teach them how to communicate, providing them with hope and resilience.