Tell state senators NO to winner-take-all
Dear friends, Perhaps you’ve seen the news: An outside pressure campaign to meddle with Nebraska’s Electoral College allocation process has re-emerged. This effort is un-Nebraskan, and we should never seek to change how our votes are […]
Be cool. Celebrate National Voter Registration Day.
Move over, Halloween. Take a seat, Fourth of July. There’s a new holiday rising in the ranks, and it’s all about democracy – and a little bit about looking cool […]
We’ll see the state in court on Aug. 28
Oral arguments in our suit to protect Nebraskans’ voting rights from being stripped away are set for Aug. 28. Support our efforts today.
Voting rights restoration in Nebraska: a timeline
From 1875 to present, events that have shaped voting rights restoration in the state of Nebraska.
‘Very essence of self-government’: Statement on LB20 lawsuit
On July 29, 2024, Steve Smith, Civic Nebraska’s director of communications, addressed a news conference about the organization’s involvement.
Nebraskans’ voting rights at stake in new lawsuit
We’re taking the state to court to protect thousands of Nebraskans’ voting rights.
From ‘Us vs. Them’ to ‘Reclaiming We’
Combative, divisive politics are popular right now, but here’s the surest thing we know: Eventually, it leads to mutually assured destruction.
Building bridges across the American divide
From June 19-26, Civic Nebraska hosted four young people through the American Exchange Project. When the week was over, we were overflowing with optimism and enthusiasm for our nation’s future.
Strengthening Democracy Awards: What a night!
On June 27, nearly 300 friends and supporters of Civic Nebraska gathered at the Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts for the 2024 Strengthening Democracy Awards. Here’s full video of the event.
Moving on: a letter from Adam Morfeld
Times of transition present challenges for any organization, but I expect the next few months at Civic Nebraska will be a time of opportunity, progress, and optimism.