Meet Lena Wimes, Youth Civic Leadership programs manager
Lena directs and coordinates programs in Civic Nebraska’s school-based Community Learning Centers.
How to celebrate National Voter Registration Day (even if you’re registered)
Celebrated every September, National Voter Registration Day involves volunteers and organizations from all over the country hitting the streets in a single day of coordinated field, technology, and media efforts.
Introducing Kwame Gyamfi, our Lincoln Northeast CLC leader
The writer, coach, and student advocate moved into the Rocket CLC role this month.
The Constitution Day Super-Quiz
Test your knowledge of our supreme law of the land with our Constitution Super-Quiz.
Making elections accessible to *all*
Voting Rights Organizing Coordinator Chueqa Yang on Disability Voting Rights Week, and the importance of creating a truly representative democracy.
The Complete Patriot’s Guide to Uncle Sam
The story of Uncle Sam – how our nation’s unique personification came to be forged by our many conflicts, the nuances of what he symbolizes, and ways that he persists in American culture.
Volleyball Day in Nebraska and the power of shared experience
Bonding over common interests, creating shared memories, and leveraging our social connections strengthens the fabric of our communities, our states, and our nation.
Reviving ‘netizenship’
As we navigate the vast digital realm, it’s vital we maintain our commitment to being responsible, active citizens.
A record year for ‘Cap Days’
In the past year, our Capitol Experience Day program served 1,057 participants – more than ever before.
Help Nebraska vote: 7 reasons to be a poll worker
Poll workers are the backbone of American elections. On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, here are seven big reasons to join the process.