Democracy’s Dozen: 12 Nebraskans on TV

Honestly, more TV shows could use a good Nebraskan.
Join us March 3 to learn how to protect voting by mail

A dangerous and tone-deaf bill is getting its hearing at the Nebraska Legislature, and we need your help to stop it.
‘Bug in the system’: Our testimony on raising state senators’ salaries

We believe this measure is one of the most important measures before the Legislature this session.
SAVE Act would undermine elections

Tell your representative to protect voting rights by voting NO on the SAVE Act.
The danger is real. But so is our power.

You are not imagining it. You are not overreacting. This moment is urgent. But here’s what else is true: You are not powerless.
Petition proposals: ‘Second House’ must be heard

A trio of proposals in the Nebraska Legislature would make significant changes to our state’s citizen-led lawmaking process.
What? So What? Now What?: Senator pay and term limits

Civic Nebraska supports four constitutional amendments to make our Legislature more accessible, representative, and effective.
Democracy: Be mine!

Cupid is as cupid does. Here’s our 2025 civic valentines.
3 questions to ask in the ‘shock and awe’ era

Responding to every drop in a river of stimuli is a recipe for despair and defeat.
Nancy Petitto named executive director

Petitto, of Lincoln, succeeds founder Adam Morfeld, who led the organization for 16 years.