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.
It’s the people’s Court – when the people demand it
American judges are not inherently virtuous – but our civic strength, culture, and activism can shape even the most insulated institutions.
No Kings: a day to remember who we are
Show up for democracy – but be safe, peaceful, respectful, and nonviolent.
The cost of choosing our own reality
Journalists must serve the public interest. They must resist fear-based narratives and challenge power, not court it.
What’s in a word? A lot.
We found the most common words in nearly 20 civic sermons since 2020. We found 30 words that rose to the top.
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.