A Gift Rooted in Hope, Memory, and Democracy
For Art Zygielbaum, supporting Civic Nebraska is deeply personal. Art’s parents were Holocaust survivors. His mother was only 16 when the Nazis took over her small town in Poland. She […]
From first-time attendee to first-time donor: Rachel’s Civic Nebraska story
Rachel had known about Civic Nebraska for years. She knew the name. She knew some of the work. She knew Civic Nebraska showed up in communities across the state to […]
Welcome our new Director of Operations, Glynnis Collins
Glynnis Collins has joined Civic Nebraska as our new Director of Operations, bringing with her a career rooted in stewardship, systems, community, and a deep belief that good work should […]
Nebraska Primary Election Update: What Voters Can Do Next
Nebraska’s statewide primary election has ended, but our work to support voters continues. Through our Nebraska Election Protection Hotline work on Election Day, Civic Nebraska heard from voters across the […]
2026 Nebraska Primary Election Midday Update: What Voters Should Know Before Polls Close
Today is Primary Election Day in Nebraska, and Civic Nebraska’s Civic Action and Election Protection team is continuing to support voters across the state. As of midday, our Election Protection […]
2026 Nebraska Primary Election Checklist: What to Do Before You Vote
Short on time? Here’s a quick summary: The Nebraska 2026 Statewide Primary Election is one week away, on May 12. Here is a helpful checklist to make sure that you’re […]
Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Ruling: What Louisiana v. Callais Means for Fair Representation
Short on time? Here’s a quick summary: What did the Supreme Court decide in Louisiana v. Callais? The Supreme Court ruled against Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, finding that the […]
Meet Victoria Vargas: A Young Leader Protecting Nebraska’s Wildlife
At Nebraska Kid Governor, leadership starts early and impact starts local. This year, one student is turning compassion for animals into meaningful action across our state. Victoria Vargas, a student […]
Civic Nebraska Receives Family-Friendly Workplace Certification
Civic Nebraska is honored to announce that we have been selected as a Lincoln Family-Friendly Workplace. The new program by Lincoln Littles and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) recognizes […]
Nebraska Legislature Wraps 2026 Session: What Happened and What’s Next
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers leave Lincoln after months of debate shaped largely by budget constraints. Here’s a look at some of the key issues […]