Youth Civic Leadership
'We the People' means our youngest Americans, too.
Introducing youth to civic engagement allows them to develop critical thinking, civic leadership, and civil discourse skills. Engaged, informed citizens must be able to evaluate situations and act for positive change. Students who can think critically about, and make meaning of, societal issues are better able to navigate their individual environments – and succeed in them.
How we support youth civic leadership
Civic Nebraska headlines

What’s in a word? A lot.
May 17, 2025
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We found the most common words in nearly 20 civic sermons since 2020. We found 30 words that rose to the top.

The ‘Great Writ’ and the great risk
May 13, 2025
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When federal officials shrug at their Constitutional duties, we must respond with vigilance and resilience.

TROVE enhancements feature ’20, ’22, ’24 turnout
May 12, 2025
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Nebraskans now have a more powerful tool to see, analyze, and improve electoral participation across the state since 2020.

Tell senators: Support smarter term limits
May 9, 2025
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We need your voice today to urge your senator to vote YES on LR19CA when it returns to the floor.

Nebraska becomes an official Kid Governor® state
May 7, 2025
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Civic Nebraska will lead the statewide implementation of the national award-winning civics program this fall.

Do you want to bridge divides? Most Americans do, too.
May 1, 2025
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‘The Connection Opportunity’ by More In Common shows a nation eager for solidarity, stymied more by structural and cultural headwinds than outright hostility.