(Re)introducing Kieran Kissler, director of public policy
An experienced advocate for opportunity and justice, Kieran returned to Civic Nebraska on Dec. 1.
Meet Rachel Gordon, development & ops coordinator
Rachel ensures timely donor acknowledgment, manages and leverages data, coordinates office operations, and is a key point of contact.
Protecting our flagship, protecting ourselves
When a university’s budget is slashed year after year, our state loses momentum, hope, and faith in what we can accomplish together.
Meet Kris Hess, director of operations
The Omahan brings deep experience in strategic planning, finance, HR, and regulatory compliance to our team.
Civic Saturday to explore ‘These Truths’
Lincoln’s final Civic Saturday of 2025 is 11 am Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Gathering Grove, 2649 N. 48th St.
Red flag: DOJ demands Nebraska’s voter data
The Justice Department has asked Nebraska for its full, unredacted voter registration list, including driver’s license numbers and Social Security digits. This risks identity theft and undermines public trust.
‘Idea of America’ underway in central Nebraska
The Fellowship invites Nebraskans from different walks of life to explore big questions about leadership, democracy, and what it means to live together in a pluralistic society.
Our 2025 Strengthening Democracy Awards honorees
Join us Oct. 16 in Omaha when we honor these powerful Nebraskans making meaningful democratic change.
The Multiverse of Meaning: democracy in an age of infinite narratives
What once was an MCU gimmick now feels real: different versions of the same moment, unfolding simultaneously, depending on which dimension you happen to occupy.
The real America isn’t on your screen
Social media and corporate news profit off division. But most Americans are still willing to meet in the middle.