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.
Never Forget: 9/11, ninth-grade scandals, and sins of pride
A work of short fiction by Astrid Munn.
Defend democracy – observe the 2024 elections with Civic Nebraska
Election Protectors act in a passive role, monitoring elections and the polling places and reporting their observations back to Civic Nebraska, particularly instances of concern.
Building civic health the Civic Nebraska way
Nancy Petitto on why civic health is vital to defend and sustain a modern and robust democracy.
Rep. Justin J. Pearson, one of ‘Tennessee 3’, to keynote Strengthening Democracy Awards
The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 27 at the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
Social Emotional Learning Week is here – let’s SELebrate
SEL equips young people with tools to navigate life’s ups and downs with grace and resilience, and it’s a vital tool in Civic Nebraska’s efforts to build the state’s next generation of civic leaders.
Democracy’s Dozen: 12 Nebraska films
This Statehood Day, pop some popcorn, turn down the lights and turn on the TV, and settle in with some Cornhusker cinema.
Our testimony: AI electioneering, Native voting, paid petitioning, protecting election workers
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, Civic Nebraska testified in support of three election-related bills – LB1203, LB1262, and LB1390 – and against LB1382. Here is our testimony as prepared.
Feb. 28: Testify on election bills
The Nebraska Legislature’s Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee is hosting one more hearing on election law this session, and they need to hear from you.
Strong Neighborhood Grants make an impact. Apply now.
Civic Nebraska and the Lincoln Community Builder Coalition are awarding grants to Lincoln groups and individuals to build up the capital city’s neighborhoods.