Democracy’s Dozen: 12 docs to stream while waiting out COVID-19
Needless to say, we’re all adjusting to a new normal in the era of COVID-19. And as we all take it day by day amid this ongoing public health concern, we […]
Our response to COVID-19 concerns
We have suspended all Youth Civic Leadership activities, closed our Lincoln, Omaha, and Grand Island headquarters, and are continuing our democracy-building work remotely.
Civic Missives
No matter who you support in 2020, nothing will ever beat this ticket. The noble honeybee anchors Civic Nebraska’s logo in part because it’s our state insect. Also, bee societies […]
FAQs from our new HQ opening
On Friday, Feb. 7, we officially opened the doors of our new Greater Nebraska Headquarters at 203 N. Locust St. in Grand Island. The office is Civic Nebraska’s third brick-and-mortar […]
Student civic action begins in Central Nebraska
The Rural Civic Action Program, a student-led service-learning initiative benefiting towns and cities around the state, is starting work in four Central Nebraska communities. This month, RCAP is coming to […]
5 things about Ethan Carlson, our HR intern
Hi! I’m Ethan Carlson, and I am Civic Nebraska’s new human resources intern. The University of Nebraska is my full-time job; I’m a sophomore studying management in Nebraska U.’s College […]
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: 2020 preview
The 2020 session of the Nebraska Legislature begins Jan. 8, and as always, Civic Nebraska will be at the State Capitol every day to advocate for pro-voter measures. Throughout this […]
In the Soaring ’20s, we’ll ALL RISE
Welcome to the Soaring ’20s. At Civic Nebraska, the new decade promises to be one of advocacy and activism, of innovation and invention, and of rising to new heights. We […]
On the rise: The 2010s at Civic Nebraska
Kate Morton, a bestselling novelist, once said: “Some say I’m an overnight success … Well, that was a very long night that lasted about 10 years.” We can relate. When […]
Democracy’s (Half) Dozen: 6 documentaries to stream this winter
Happy winter! This past weekend, we noted the arrival of the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Here in Nebraska, the sun hung in […]