Defend democracy. Be an election observer in ’22.

Election Protectors gather information and chronicle data regarding how elections are run from county to county in our state.
What? So what? Now what?: Lancaster County dropboxes

A primer on Lancaster County’s decision to eliminate a number of ballot dropboxes for the May primary.
7 things to remember when requesting your mail-in ballot

Here’s how to make your vote-by-mail experience the best it can be.
The Complete Patriot’s Guide To Presidents Day

Unpacking one of our national calendar’s most confusing holidays.
We believe.

Community. Learning. Innovation. Power. Optimism. Civic Nebraska stands for these values in our streets, schools, and institutions.
Disinfecting the 2020 discourse

We applaud the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office for holding baseless insinuations of voter fraud to the light.
Re-enfranchising returning citizens takes a step forward

Now let’s focus on continuing the momentum for LB158 all the way to the governor’s desk.
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: testimony on voting rights bills

Westin Miller, our director of public policy, testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee on a pair of voting rights bills – one that would clean up Nebraska election law, the other that would unnecessarily shorten early voting.
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: Bills, bills, all types of bills

There are more than 20 bills and a few resolutions about elections and voting rights. From great bills that would protect voting rights for first responders to terrible bills that would restrict early voting, there’s a lot to cover.
‘Wishing Well,’ a civic sermon

Hope isn’t just tossing a penny in the wishing well and expecting magic.