Strong Neighborhood Grants up to $2,500 available now
Civic Nebraska and members of the Community Builder Coalition are continuing the Strong Neighborhoods Grants program to support neighborhood-based, resident-led programs and projects across Lincoln.
Where democracy (literally) resides
‘Robust Spaces’ make the practice of democracy more easily become tangible – where diverse ideas, values, and identities converge and allow democracy to be both a theoretical concept and a lived experience.
Faster, higher, stronger: Olympic-level campaign advocacy
All acts on behalf of a campaign are not created equal.
Brothers, or fools?
Unity is not a pie-in-the-sky fantasy about living peacefully together – it’s about creating a country where every American is valued, respected, and given a real chance to succeed.
Easy does it: 5 ways to weather political uncertainty
Our modern political atmosphere, particularly at the national level, is a nonstop rollercoaster ride that is leaving many Americans stressed and anxious. Here are some ways to weather the storm.
From ‘Us vs. Them’ to ‘Reclaiming We’
Combative, divisive politics are popular right now, but here’s the surest thing we know: Eventually, it leads to mutually assured destruction.
Building bridges across the American divide
From June 19-26, Civic Nebraska hosted four young people through the American Exchange Project. When the week was over, we were overflowing with optimism and enthusiasm for our nation’s future.
Strengthening Democracy Awards: What a night!
On June 27, nearly 300 friends and supporters of Civic Nebraska gathered at the Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts for the 2024 Strengthening Democracy Awards. Here’s full video of the event.
Moving on: a letter from Adam Morfeld
Times of transition present challenges for any organization, but I expect the next few months at Civic Nebraska will be a time of opportunity, progress, and optimism.
The great political time sink: hobbyism vs. engagement
What if we spent half the time we now waste fighting online doing something productive?