Nebraskans’ voting rights at stake in new lawsuit
We’re taking the state to court to protect thousands of Nebraskans’ voting rights.
Brothers, or fools?
Unity is not a pie-in-the-sky fantasy about living peacefully together – it’s about creating a country where every American is valued, respected, and given a real chance to succeed.
Nebraskans’ voting rights are at risk
Politicians have taken the law into their own hands to strip away thousands of Nebraskans’ voting rights.
Statement on secretary of state’s LB20 directive
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the Nebraska Voting Rights Restoration Coalition issued the following statement following an announcement by the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office directing election commissioners not to […]
Apathy: democracy’s biggest threat
“Democracy is not a spectator sport.” That’s a popular saying among activists and advocates, regardless of where they are on the political spectrum. In other words, we get out of […]
Easy does it: 5 ways to weather political uncertainty
Our modern political atmosphere, particularly at the national level, is a nonstop rollercoaster ride that is leaving many Americans stressed and anxious. Here are some ways to weather the storm.
From ‘Us vs. Them’ to ‘Reclaiming We’
Combative, divisive politics are popular right now, but here’s the surest thing we know: Eventually, it leads to mutually assured destruction.
Building bridges across the American divide
From June 19-26, Civic Nebraska hosted four young people through the American Exchange Project. When the week was over, we were overflowing with optimism and enthusiasm for our nation’s future.
Strengthening Democracy Awards: What a night!
On June 27, nearly 300 friends and supporters of Civic Nebraska gathered at the Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts for the 2024 Strengthening Democracy Awards. Here’s full video of the event.
Moving on: a letter from Adam Morfeld
Times of transition present challenges for any organization, but I expect the next few months at Civic Nebraska will be a time of opportunity, progress, and optimism.