The Complete Patriot’s Guide to Juneteenth
Let’s throw a cookout, raise the flag, and tell the story of Juneteenth – honestly and in full.
Nebraska’s civic life is strong – but age, economic gaps emerging
The 2025 Nebraska Civic Health Index reveals sustained civic commitment amid widening gulfs by age and income.
An open letter to ‘No Kings’ participants
A march is a moment, but a movement is always in motion.
No Kings: a day to remember who we are
Show up for democracy – but be safe, peaceful, respectful, and nonviolent.
Nebraska after-school programs under threat
Tell Congress: More than 17,000 Nebraska students rely on 21st Century Community Learning Centers – protect after-school programs.
The cost of choosing our own reality
Journalists must serve the public interest. They must resist fear-based narratives and challenge power, not court it.
The Second House strained: Our 2025 legislative wrap-up
Thank you for staying active, engaged, and outspoken throughout this year’s Nebraska legislative session.
A co-op, not a corporation
America is more than what Americans produce, or how our communities serve the market instead of the other way around.
Living through the unspoken
‘Hypernormalization’ is the state when we know things are off – systems fray, norms unravel, and institutions fail — but we carry on as if little is wrong.
The 2025 Summer of Democracy Reading List
Our eighth annual compilation reflects the curiosity, concern, and commitment of engaged Nebraskans.