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.
Voter ID confusion draws concerns, reminder from state
Reports to Civic Nebraska’s Voter Helpline and from Civic Nebraska’s volunteer election observers indicated confusion this morning [11.5.24] regarding the state’s new ID mandate at several polling sites. As of […]
Your 2024 election resources
Election Day is here. For the past several weeks, Civic Nebraska has been sharing various election resources for voters. For your convenience, here they are all in one place on the […]
What to expect with the 2024 vote count
The 2024 election will take time to finalize. Be ready for what’s to come with this resource from Protect Democracy.
Early voting takes flight in Nebraska
Although the Douglas County Election Commission technically closed at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, employees worked until 10:30 p.m. that night. It was the last day for in-person voter […]
Wimes selected to join Smithsonian ‘democracy in dialogue’ exchange
Lena Wimes, Civic Nebraska’s interim director of Youth Civic Leadership, has been selected from applicants nationwide to facilitate a cohort of the Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange Program hosted by the […]