Nebraska becomes an official Kid Governor® state
Civic Nebraska will lead the statewide implementation of the national award-winning civics program this fall.
Do you want to bridge divides? Most Americans do, too.
‘The Connection Opportunity’ by More In Common shows a nation eager for solidarity, stymied more by structural and cultural headwinds than outright hostility.
Meet LeeAnn Pancharoen, senior director of programs
The Lincolnite and nonprofit mainstay leads our work in our schools, in our streets, and in our halls of power.
In May, donate to democracy.
This year, we hope you will consider a donation thatcsupports legacy and emerging programs that serve Lincolnites and Nebraskans.
Facing reality
Instead of asking people to wrestle with complexity, our leaders offer simplicity. Instead of community-driven solutions, they provide enemies.
Power Moves: a Civic Sermon
Power is a fact. Power is a gift. And power is a muscle.
Thank you to our after-school professionals
It’s Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated individuals who make a difference in the lives of young people every day after the final school […]
‘Competitive authoritarianism’ and you
In recent months, we have noticed a phrase emerging in the discourse surrounding the modern threats to American democracy: competitive authoritarianism. It isn’t as stark or shocking as words like totalitarianism or […]
Defend democracy. Be an election protector this May.
On May 6 in Lincoln and May 13 in Omaha, Civic Nebraska and Common Cause will deploy trained, nonpartisan election observers across both cities.
Tell us: What’s on your summer reading list?
Civic Nebraska is accepting submissions for our 2025 Summer of Democracy Reading List.