6 steps to easy, effective voting

Make a plan to ensure your vote is counted and your voice is heard.
Meet Scott Schrage, grant manager

The Lincolnite and Iowa native coordinates our grant activities, researches and evaluates potential funding sources, and ensures follow-through on Civic Nebraska’s funded projects.
A liberal democracy, if we can keep it

Laura Ebke, Ph.D., on understanding – and reclaiming – the foundations of our constitutional republic.
Study: Americans’ support for democratic norms remains high

Despite the words and actions of some politicians and pundits, the American people have very little appetite for throwing away our democratic way of life.
Central Valley seniors get a statehouse deep dive

Hosted by Civic Nebraska, Capitol Experience Day is a hands-on way for students to get a deep dive into state government in the place where our laws are debated and made.
Introducing Noah Rhoades, voting rights restoration coordinator

Noah coordinates grassroots advocacy and activation on voting rights restoration, including recruiting and training volunteers to engage with senators and the legislative process.
For democracy, let’s give up the right to remain silent

Just as our founding document protects against majoritarian hegemony, it implores us to not just go along with the crowd.
Lobby Day highlights Nebraska’s housing affordability crisis

More than 100 advocates, tenants, and lawmakers gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol on March 13 to call for action on a number of housing affordability issues.
Kruse shares 2024 election preparations in U.S. Senate hearing

On March 12, Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian W. Kruse shared his office’s preparations for the 2024 elections and the features that make Nebraska a gold standard for election administration.
Civic Learning Week: 4 ways to participate

The event brings together students, educators, policymakers, and leaders in the public and private sectors to highlight and further energize the movement for civic education in states and communities across the nation.