Strengthening Democracy nominations are open
Nominate a Nebraskan who builds a more modern and robust democracy. Winners will be honored at Strengthening Democracy Awards on April 13 in Omaha.
Desmond Meade to keynote Strengthening Democracy 2023
The national voting rights activist led the 2018 campaign to restore voting rights to former felons in Florida.
Serving, gathering, getting out the vote: our 2022 in review
With record-setting midterms, 2022 was exciting and eventful. Now, the work truly begins.
DARE MIGHTY THINGS: Our 2022-23 annual report
Democracy requires people’s vigilance, faith, and courage to persist. Backed by supporters like you, Civic Nebraska leads the defense of democracy in the Cornhusker State.
Celebrate our Rising Stars on Oct. 28
We’re celebrating our after-school programs and all of the people who make them great with a free breakfast on Oct. 28 at Sherman Elementary School in Omaha.
Watch: The 2022 Strengthening Democracy Awards
On June 9, Civic Nebraska and 150 supporters gathered in Lincoln to celebrate five outstanding Nebraskans who build community, create change, champion learning, lead by example, and protect voting rights.
Strengthening Democracy: Jennifer Yi-We Hernandez
The innovative creator of an all-volunteer initiative to get stuck-at-home voters’ ballots turned in safely and securely is our 2022 Voting Rights Guardian.
Strengthening Democracy: Valeria Rodriguez
The founder and leader of an effort to engage and lift up all Panhandle residents is our 2022 Community Builder.
Strengthening Democracy: Ebony McKiver
The self-proclaimed “civics nerd” and statewide social studies specialist is our 2022 Champion of Learning.
Strengthening Democracy: Erin Feichtinger
The Omaha housing affordability advocate is our 2022 Civic Catalyst Award honoree.