These Truths: a civic sermon
In a democracy, truth is not a luxury. It’s the very scaffolding that holds up our collective life.
The Revolution will be televised, after all
Ken Burns’s “The American Revolution” promises something much deeper than nostalgia or surface-level patriotism.
Lost in your news feed? Time to look locally.
National outrage dominates our feeds. But we endure by focusing locally and showing up for one another.
Voting begins to elect Nebraska’s first Kid Governor
From Nov. 3-12, fifth-grade classrooms across Nebraska will vote for one of these seven amazing students.
Meet Rachel Gordon, development & ops coordinator
Rachel ensures timely donor acknowledgment, manages and leverages data, coordinates office operations, and is a key point of contact.
The warning has arrived. The response starts here.
A new report outlines clear dangers to U.S. democracy. The good news: Citizens have extraordinary power to reinforce transparency, strengthen elections, and keep civic life open.
Finding friendship, candor in Idea of America Fellowship
A 2024 Idea of America fellow shares how the fellowship gave her a much-needed perspective on local leadership.
The Fulcrum explores Nebraska’s growing civic spirit
Civic Nebraska recently welcomed The Fulcrum to the Cornhusker State as part of its national reporting project, ‘The 50.’
Protecting our flagship, protecting ourselves
When a university’s budget is slashed year after year, our state loses momentum, hope, and faith in what we can accomplish together.
Replay: Strengthening Democracy Awards
Take a look back at images and video from our annual gala celebrating our fellow Nebraskans.