5 big ways we build democracy in Lincoln
Thursday, May 30, is Give To Lincoln Day. This annual 24-hour display of community spirit benefits Lincoln nonprofits, many of whom we’ll join at downtown’s Tower Plaza from 10 am […]
Decoding the Ballot: 2019 Lincoln election edition
In less than a week, Lincolnites will choose a new mayor, several new city council and school board members, as well as weigh in on other leadership positions and changes […]
Meet Margaret Marsh, Greater Nebraska voting rights field organizer
Margaret Marsh, a native of Hastings with an accomplished background in education, advocacy, and community engagement, is Civic Nebraska’s new voting rights field organizer for Greater Nebraska. She began her […]
We’re counting on you, Nebraska
Next year is going to be a big year in national and presidential politics. But 2020 is an enormous year that will shape the future of the country long after […]
Meet Mike Forsythe, voting rights field organizer
Mike Forsythe, a lifelong Nebraskan with a skill for listening to, communicating with, and understanding people of all backgrounds, is Civic Nebraska’s new voting rights field organizer. He began his […]
Strengthening Democracy: Edison McDonald and Robin Vodehnal
Each year, Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards recognize Nebraskans whose work embodies the spirit of a modern, robust democracy. Among our 2019 honorees are educators, administrators, students and everyday Nebraskans. We officially […]
Help us observe Lincoln’s May 7 city election
All politics is local, as the saying goes. And local politics in Nebraska’s Capital City will have a big day May 7 as Lincoln voters choose a mayor, city council […]
Lincoln city primary goes well; election observers needed for May 7
The April 9 municipal primary election in Lincoln ran relatively smoothly, with short wait times at polling places and few problems reported. Calls to Civic Nebraska’s Election Protection Hotline, which […]
Decoding the ballot: Lincoln primary election edition
Like you, we believe that democracy is strongest when our society is engaged and informed. That’s never truer than when we make our way to the ballot box. During a […]
Tell state senators: Vote-by-mail works
LB163, a bill introduced by State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha to allow more Nebraska counties to request implementing all-vote-by-mail systems, is one committee vote away from making it to […]