Staying Grounded

Remaining steadfast for democracy matters more than ever. Here's how we can all strive to do just that.

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Civic Saturday: UNBROKEN

On Jan. 1, more than 80 citizens joined in this special virtual gathering. Available on-demand now.

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We're building Nebraska's 2025 Civic Health Index to gauge community engagement, trust in institutions, and social connection – and your story matters.

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Defend the split

Partisan supporters of winner-take-all have indicated they will raise the issue again in 2025. We’ll need your help to defend our unique tradition of fairness and true representation. Sign up for action alerts to help us defend our state’s split electoral vote system in the New Year.

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Stay Informed.

‘Unbroken’: a civic sermon

What do we do now? There are three options: We can exist, we can evade, or we can engage....

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10 ways to make the most of your break

With Christmas break comes some breathing room, time to step away from the usual routines and do something good for...

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Lincolnites seek citywide vote to protect renters

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December 12, 2024

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