Democracy’s (half) Dozen: Christmas movies
Christmas movies might not immediately come to mind when thinking about democracy, but a few films explore themes of community, justice, fairness, and civic responsibility.
Lincolnites seek citywide vote to protect renters
Lincoln For Fair Housing has launched a petition drive to prompt a May citywide vote to end source-of-income housing discrimination.
Protect 2025: Nebraska’s split electoral vote process
The partisan push for winner-take-all is not about improving our democracy – it’s about consolidating power. Don’t let it happen.
Start the New Year with purpose
Civic Nebraska invites you to spend the holiday doing something meaningful and intentional that helps make sense of this moment.
What? So what? Now what?: 2024 voter turnout
Nearly 40% of eligible U.S. voters in 2024 stayed home, making them the country’s largest single bloc.
Defend democracy – detox digitally.
Real-life interaction is necessary for democracy, which requires healthy engagement, clear thinking, and deep connections.
‘Do young people have a home in democracy?’
Quinn Knispel recently participated the National Student Vote Summit at the University of Maryland.
Gratitude for ‘The Good Life’
Our state is grounded by tradition, lifted by community, and inspired by natural beauty. Let’s take time to appreciate the little things that make life in Nebraska so fulfilling.
Staying grounded in – and for – democracy
In times of strife, it’s easy to dismiss and denigrate one another – leading to more chaos and pain. Here are ways to confront this toxic cycle.
Help us chart Nebraska’s ‘state of civic life’
The 2025 Nebraska Civic Health index gauges how we connect, interact, communicate, and act on behalf of the common good.