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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T173000
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UID:54549-1681407000-1681414200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Democracy Awards 2023
DESCRIPTION:Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards honor Nebraskans who build a more modern\, robust democracy in the Cornhusker State. The keynote speech will be from Desmond Meade\, a national voting rights advocate who led the grassroots 2018 effort to restore voting rights to more than 1.4 Floridians with prior felony convictions.\nWe are returning to Omaha’s Livestock Exchange Ballroom this year and we’re eager for you to join us! \nLEARN MORE AND RSVP
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230413-strengthening-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T110000
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UID:56850-1681556400-1681561800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Election Protection Program: Observation Training
DESCRIPTION:Civic Nebraska will deploy trained Election Protectors on May 2\, Election Day in Lincoln\, to observe polling places around the city. Election observation protects the integrity of and helps maintain public confidence in our state’s electoral process.\nElection Protectors ensure elections are open\, accessible\, and efficient\, and they share their observations with Civic Nebraska to improve the state’s elections. Volunteers are equipped with observation sheets\, an ADA checklist\, and the required ID badges for their roles on Election Day.\n\n\n\nRemaining training dates:\n\n\n\n\n›› 11 am CDT Saturday\, April 15\n\n\n\n\n›› 10 am CDT Saturday\, April 22\n\n\n\nClick here for more information and to sign up to volunteer!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230415-election-protection-program-observation-training/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T100000
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UID:56852-1682157600-1682206200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Election Protection Program: Observation Training
DESCRIPTION:Civic Nebraska will deploy trained Election Protectors on May 2\, Election Day in Lincoln\, to observe polling places around the city. Election observation protects the integrity of and helps maintain public confidence in our state’s electoral process.\nElection Protectors ensure elections are open\, accessible\, and efficient\, and they share their observations with Civic Nebraska to improve the state’s elections. Volunteers are equipped with observation sheets\, an ADA checklist\, and the required ID badges for their roles on Election Day.\n\n\n\nRemaining training dates:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n›› 10 am CDT Saturday\, April 22\n\n\n\nClick here for more information and to sign up to volunteer!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230422-election-protection-program-observation-training/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
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UID:56837-1683014400-1683057600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Election Day: Lincoln city election
DESCRIPTION:On May 2\, 2023\, the City of Lincoln holds elections for:\nMayor of Lincoln (through 2027)\nLincoln City Council (four of seven seats)\nLincoln Public Schools Board of Education (three of seven seats)\nLincoln Airport Authority (two of five seats) \nPolls are open from 8 am to 8 pm CDT. If you requested an early mail-in ballot\, you can deposit it in the county’s official dropbox at 601 N. 46th St. until 8 pm CDT.\nIf voting in person\, you can find your polling place here: https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/337/Voter-Information\nGet all dates\, FAQs\, and voting information about the May 2 general election at CivicNebraska.org/election-2023.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230502-lincoln-city-election/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
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UID:55883-1684886400-1684972799@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Give To Lincoln Day
DESCRIPTION:Give to Lincoln Day\, coordinated by Lincoln Community Foundation\, is a time when everyone in Lincoln is asked to make a donation toward the organizations that are critical to the care\, support\, and spirit of the city. Donate to Civic Nebraska for a more modern and robust democracy for all Nebraskans! \nSUPPORT CIVIC NEBRASKA\n 
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230524-give-to-lincoln-day/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230517T150004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T150004Z
UID:59770-1685192400-1685199600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Karen Society of Nebraska’s AAPI Heritage Month Celebration will be at Antelope Park Shildneck Bandshell area from 1-6 pm. Civic Nebraska will participate in a resource fair with voter resources and registration materials from 1-3 pm. Then\, stay to enjoy dance and music performances from 3-6 pm!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230527-aapi-heritage-month-celebration/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230517T150708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T150708Z
UID:59774-1685800800-1685815200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Hastings PRIDE
DESCRIPTION:Join Civic Nebraska from 2-6 pm on June 3 at Hastings PRIDE. We’ll be tabling at the celebration\, held in Highland Park in Hastings\, with voter resources\, voter registration\, and employment opportunities.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230603-hastings-pride/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T190000
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CREATED:20230606T174422Z
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UID:60548-1686682800-1686686400@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Session Recap w/Common Cause & Sen. Raybould
DESCRIPTION:Wondering about the impact of this year’s legislative session on Nebraska’s democracy? We’re here to help unravel the mystery. Join Civic Nebraska and Common Cause at 7 pm CDT (6 pm MDT) on Tuesday\, June 13\, for a webinar discussion about the legislation we saw this session\, what it means for our democracy\, and our priorities going forward.\nWe will be joined by State Sen. Jane Raybould of Lincoln. We’ll discuss how to navigate the new voter ID requirements that passed this session and our efforts to inform Nebraskans in time for the 2024 election. We’ll also recap the progress on pro-voter priorities\, like expanding mail voting\, limiting the influence of big money in our elections\, and restoring voting rights to Nebraskans who have served their time for felony convictions.\nRSVP NOW FOR THIS VIRTUAL EVENT.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230613-xgr-wrapup-common-cause-raybould/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230606T131505Z
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UID:60529-1686830400-1686834000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Using TROVE to map Nebraska voter turnout
DESCRIPTION:Nebraskans can delve into a TROVE of voter participation rates for their city\, town\, or neighborhood thanks to Civic Nebraska’s new mapping platform. The interactive Tool to Reflect Overall Voter Engagement shows voter turnout from the November 2022 general election down to the ZIP Code and census tract – eg\, neighborhood – levels. In addition\, TROVE compares voter participation against demographic characteristics of census tracts to analyze which may correlate to higher or lower voter turnout.\nJoin our Civic Health Programs and Voting Rights Initiatives teams on Zoom at noon CDT (11 am MDT) on June 15 to discuss the new tool\, its potential uses and best practices\, and how you can share your self-guided findings with the public.\nREGISTER FOR THIS VIRTUAL EVENT HERE
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230615-webinar-trove-turnout/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230517T152320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T152320Z
UID:59781-1687595400-1687608000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:North Omaha Black Political Summit II
DESCRIPTION:Following a successful summit in February\, this event aims to continue the discussion on how to improve North Omaha voter involvement and civic engagement. Civic Nebraska will be on hand with voter education and registration resources.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230627-north-omaha-black-political-summit-ii/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230705T172734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T172734Z
UID:60881-1689066000-1689076800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Service Learning Academy Partner Fair
DESCRIPTION:Service learning is an experiential\, collaborative method of teaching that connects academic learning to community-identified service opportunities. Service learning is a high-impact teaching practice that provides real-world application of classroom curriculum. Service learning promotes workforce skills such as communication\, leadership\, problem-solving\, and critical thinking while utilizing asset-based community engagement. Civic Nebraska will be on hand to share service learning opportunities within our Civic Health\, Youth Civic Leadership\, and Voting Rights Initiatives programs. Come by and say hi!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230711-service-learning-academy-partner-fair/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T183500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230705T175905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T175905Z
UID:60886-1693420500-1693425600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Civic Nebraska at Werner Park
DESCRIPTION:On Aug. 30 at Werner Park\, Civic Nebraska is the featured nonprofit organization with the Omaha Storm Chasers. Our organizers will be tabling and providing voter registration assistance\, election information\, and other resources and information about Civic Nebraska. See you at the ballgame!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230830-civic-nebraska-werner-park/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230908T165643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T165643Z
UID:64240-1694689200-1694696400@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit in Residence at Nebraska U.
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, Huskers – join us from 11 am to 1 pm on Sept. 14 at the Nebraska Union across from the NCard Office! We’ll be taking part in Nonprofit in Residence Week at the university. Stop by to network and learn about Civic Nebraska and our mission to create a more modern and robust democracy in the Cornhusker State. Discuss volunteer opportunities with our organization\, and potential future internships. Plus\, we’ll have some swag! Go Big Red!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230914-nonprofit-residence-nebraska-u/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230914T162235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T162235Z
UID:64311-1695038400-1695042000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:60 Minutes of Service: UNO
DESCRIPTION:Join us from noon to 1 p.m. in the atrium of the Milo Bail Student Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 60 Minutes of Service. Make a difference by volunteering for one hour for Civic Nebraska. Students will learn how to register voters and make thank-you cards for poll workers. Lunch is provided!\nThis event is part of Constitution Week\, Sept. 17-23\, which is observed across the country to acknowledge\, reflect\, and examine the core founding document of the United States.\nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230918-60-minutes-service-uno/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230920
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230830T144253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T144253Z
UID:64050-1695081600-1695167999@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:National Voter Registration Day
DESCRIPTION:National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. It has quickly gained momentum since it was first observed in 2012\, with more than 5 million voters registered to vote on the holiday to date. Celebrated every September\, National Voter Registration Day involves volunteers and organizations from all over the country hitting the streets in a single day of coordinated field\, technology\, and media efforts.\nOmaha: 11 am to 1 pm with Elevate Omaha at Metro Community College’s Fort Campus\, 5300 N. 30th St.\nLincoln: 2 to 4 pm with OutNebraska at The Foundry\, 211 N. 14th St.\nAccording to U.S. Census data from 2020\, as many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. Every year\, millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline\, don’t update their registration\, or aren’t sure how to register. National Voter Registration Day efforts are designed to ensure every eligible voter has the opportunity to vote\, creating broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise.\nThe holiday is endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)\, the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED)\, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)\, and the National Association of Election Officials (The Election Center).\nREGISTER ONLINE TO VOTE IN NEBRASKA
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230919-national-voter-registration-day/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230830T145301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T145301Z
UID:64054-1696204800-1696636799@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:National Voter Education Week
DESCRIPTION:Voters\, especially new voters\, should have the tools\, information\, and confidence they need to cast their ballots.\nThat’s where National Voter Education Week comes in. Since 2020\, we have provided partners with the resources they need to be confident voters.\nJoin us!\n\n\n\nOctober 2-6\, 2023
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20231002-national-voter-education-week/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230913T220039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T220039Z
UID:64295-1696334400-1696338000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:TROVE: Rural Nebraskans vote
DESCRIPTION:Join Civic Nebraska from noon to 1 pm CDT at the Saunders County Historical Museum as part of enrichment programming around the traveling “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” Smithsonian exhibit. We’ll be showing off our new TROVE voter turnout tool to examine rural voter turnout and showing those in attendance how they can use the tool to discern the conditions that make it easier for people to vote. 
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20231003-trove-rural-nebraskans-vote/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20231103T211202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T211202Z
UID:65011-1699189200-1699196400@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Ballot Bash @ Urban Abbey
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Urban Abbey in Omaha for a mini civic engagement fair and open house! This will be an opportunity to get informed about the 2024 election cycle and connect with local organizations. Civic Nebraska will share information about the upcoming elections and how the new voter ID laws may affect you.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20231105-ballot-bash-urban-abbey/
CATEGORIES:Voting Rights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231107
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20230830T150352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T150352Z
UID:64058-1699228800-1699315199@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:National Election Hero Day
DESCRIPTION:On Nov. 6\, we will recognize the immense importance and work of election administration teams\, poll workers\, and more across the nation.\nElection workers and volunteers have a tough job. These critical members of our communities work hard to ensure that voters will be able to cast their ballots safely and successfully in 2023 – often working upwards of 20-hour days to make this election possible. Whether it’s for a first-time volunteer at a polling location or a long-time election worker\,  our community says thank you to our election heroes.\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20231106-national-election-hero-day/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20231103T211643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T211643Z
UID:65016-1700238600-1700242200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:A Night Of Listening with Heather Engdahl
DESCRIPTION:Join Director of Voting Rights Heather Engdahl at 4:30 p.m. on Friday\, Nov. 17\, for a conversation about voting rights with the Husker Vote Coalition at the University of Nebraska. This event will be in the Food Court of the Nebraska Union\, 1400 R. St. in Lincoln.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20231117-night-listening/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20231121T172201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T172201Z
UID:65171-1701417600-1706374800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Voices & Votes: Democracy in America
DESCRIPTION:When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects across generations. They embraced a radical idea of establishing a government that entrusted the power of the nation not to a monarchy but to its citizens. That great leap sparked questions that continue to impact Americans: \n\nWho has the right to vote?\nWhat are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens?\nWhose voices will be heard?\nHow do you participate as a citizen?\nHow do we encourage more people to participate in our democracy?\n\nVoices and Votes: Democracy in America is a springboard for discussions about those very questions and how they are reflected in local stories. Our democracy demands action\, reaction\, vision\, and revision. From revolution and suffrage\, to civil rights and casting ballots\, everyone in every community is part of this ever-evolving story – the story of democracy in America. \nVoices & Votes: Democracy in America opens at the Great Plains Black History Museum\, 2221 N. 24th St in Omaha\, on Dec. 1 and runs through Jan. 27.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20231201-voices-votes-democracy-in-america/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20231201T181033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T181033Z
UID:65215-1701795600-1701802800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Give Back Tuesday @ Cosmic Eye Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Civic Nebraska is Cosmic Eye Brewing‘s featured nonprofit in December! Each month\, Cosmic Eye promotes a nonprofit organization at its 6800 P St. location in Lincoln. The company also gives a percentage of sales each Tuesday during the month. Join us from 5-7 pm Tuesday\, Dec. 5\, to say thank you! We’ll be on hand to share information about Civic Nebraska and provide voter registration and resources. Stop by\, say hi!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20231205-give-back-tuesday-cosmic-eye-brewing/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240104
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20231207T220813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T220813Z
UID:65261-1704240000-1704326399@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:First day of Nebraska Legislature\, 2024 session
DESCRIPTION:The Nebraska Legislature is in session every year. A session lasts 60 legislative days in even-numbered years and 90 legislative days in odd-numbered years. Sessions convene on the first Wednesday following the first Monday in January of each year. \n 
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20240103-first-day-nebraska-legislature/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
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UID:65772-1705345200-1705348800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Statehouse Series: Legislative Rules Changes
DESCRIPTION:Last week\, the Nebraska Legislature’s Rules Committee advanced a series of proposed new rules that determine how the body functions. Among them: a proposal to weaken cloture rules from the current two-thirds of the body (33 votes) to a bare majority (as few as 25 votes). Another proposal would eliminate the practice of senators casting private ballots for their colleagues’ committee assignments.\nThese rule changes go too far. Instead of working on policies that will help Nebraskans\, senators are trying to change the rules to make it easier to pass extreme legislation and severely damage our Legislature’s nonpartisan guardrails.\nWhat can Nebraskans do to help preserve our Legislature’s tried-and-true traditions? At 7 pm CST / 6 pm MST on Monday\, Jan. 15\, we’re hosting a Zoom discussion and Q+A on these and other proposed rules changes\, which the Legislature will debate later this week.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20240115-statehouse-series-legislative-rules-changes/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240118
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20231207T221203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T221203Z
UID:65263-1705449600-1705535999@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Nebraska Legislature: Last day to introduce new bills
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Jan. 17\, is the final day for members of the 108th Nebraska Legislature to introduce new legislation to be considered by the body. Stay updated on bills of interest at our Nebraska Legislature Bill Tracker page.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20240117-nebraska-legislature-last-day-introduce-new-bills/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20240122T214152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T214152Z
UID:65914-1708768800-1708776000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:AI & Democracy Community Summit
DESCRIPTION:Recent advancements in artificial intelligence\, or AI\, have the potential to transform democratic systems\, processes\, and governance. AI-generated tools could help make our elections better\, but their ability to aggregate and then generate huge amounts of data – including disinformation – poses urgent risks to election integrity.\nJoin us Feb. 24 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications as we gather advocates\, researchers\, and everyday Nebraskans for a discussion about ways to minimize AI’s disruptive effects while maximizing its positive potential for democracy.\nThis event is free but registration is required. To do so and to learn more about the summit\, click here.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20240224-ai-democracy-community-summit/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20240205T214557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T214557Z
UID:66226-1710066600-1710072000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Civic Nebraska at First Unitarian Church of Omaha
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 10\, 2024\, for a special service at The First Unitarian Church of Omaha. Members of our Voting Rights Initiatives team will be speaking about civic engagement\, voting rights\, and how casting our ballots with our full selves is a spiritual as well as civic act. Stay around after the service to chat with our team and learn more about how you can help get out the vote in 2024.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20240310-civic-nebraska-first-unitarian-church-omaha/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20240429T192701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T192701Z
UID:67928-1715281200-1715284800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Karen Society of Nebraska: 2024 Votes Matter
DESCRIPTION:With the upcoming elections\, understanding the impact of our votes is more important than ever. The 2024 Votes Matter event is a live session to empower and educate the Karen community about the voting process.\n\n Date: Thursday\, May 9\, 2024\n\n Time: 7 pm CDT / 8 pm EDT\n\n Location: Live on Zoom & Facebook Live\n\nZoom ID: 818 6376 1407\n\n\n\nPlease register here: https://forms.gle/YGruoNizcVBS7bA96\n\n\n\nWhy should you attend?\nGet Informed: Learn about key issues and candidates with our comprehensive 2024 Voting Guide.\n\nAsk Questions: Have any concerns or queries? Get them addressed in our Live Q&A session!\n\nPlan Your Vote: Understand the logistics of voting\, including how and where to vote\, and what you’ll need to bring.\n\nThis event is not just about being heard — it’s about creating a future that aligns with our community’s values and needs. Your voice is powerful\, and your vote is the tool to express that power. Let’s gather together to make an informed\, united\, and impactful decision for 2024.\n\n Languages available: English & Karen\n\n Let’s make a difference together!\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be a part of shaping our future. See you there!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20240509-karen-votes-matter/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20240513T211726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T211726Z
UID:67963-1715673600-1715716800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Nebraska Primary Election Day
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Nebraska Primary Election is almost upon us. Whether you vote early or plan to cast your ballot in person on Election Day this Tuesday\, we have you covered with useful resources and voter information. In addition\, we’re deploying dozens of volunteer election protectors to observe polling places around the Cornhusker State on Tuesday. Here are some links to kick things off:\n›› Tuesday’s primary is the first election in which a new identification mandate is in effect. Here are three reasons why your vote in May matters just as much – maybe even more? – as your vote in November.\n›› Dropping off your early mail-in ballot? You have until 8 pm CDT (7 pm MDT) on Tuesday. 
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20240514-nebraska-primary-election-day/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260406T170959
CREATED:20240521T205931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T205931Z
UID:67977-1717027200-1717113599@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Give To Lincoln Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Give to Lincoln Day\, coordinated by Lincoln Community Foundation\, is a time when everyone in Lincoln is asked to donate to the organizations that are critical to the care\, support\, and spirit of our great city.\nEvery donation between May 1 and May 30 makes a bigger impact because participating nonprofits also receive a proportional share of a $650\,000 match fund provided by LCF and generous sponsors\, including Presenting Sponsor\, West Gate Bank – the largest match fund in Give to Lincoln Day’s history!\nGIVE TO CIVIC NEBRASKA DURING GIVE TO LINCOLN DAY
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20240530-give-to-lincoln-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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