Do you want to bridge divides? Most Americans do, too.

‘The Connection Opportunity’ by More In Common shows a nation eager for solidarity, stymied more by structural and cultural headwinds than outright hostility.
In May, donate to democracy.

This year, we hope you will consider a donation thatcsupports legacy and emerging programs that serve Lincolnites and Nebraskans.
Power Moves: a Civic Sermon

Power is a fact. Power is a gift. And power is a muscle.
Don’t just check the facts. Live by them.

April 2 is International Fact-Checking Day. This “holiday” started in 2017, conveniently parked on the calendar right after April Fools Day, to remind us why truth matters in the first […]
Democracy isn’t supposed to be simple

From the very beginning, our founders understood that governing a free people truly, fairly, and justly would require debate, compromise, and patience.
There’s enough pie for everyone

Scarcity thinking tells us that if one group gains, another must lose – ignoring that inclusion, fairness, and justice expand opportunity rather than shrink it.
Civic Learning Week: 5 can’t-miss virtual events

From March 10-14, people across the country are celebrating and enhancing our understanding of civic education so Americans are equipped to participate actively in democracy.
The danger is real. But so is our power.

You are not imagining it. You are not overreacting. This moment is urgent. But here’s what else is true: You are not powerless.
3 questions to ask in the ‘shock and awe’ era

Responding to every drop in a river of stimuli is a recipe for despair and defeat.
Meet Allen Chlopek, rural civic health program manager

The community leader and advocate builds connection and involvement in small towns around our state.