WE ARE CIVIC NEBRASKA.
We rise to engage Nebraskans in meaningful ways to build informed community leaders,
and we ensure that our democratic institutions are nonpartisan, accessible, and modern.
It's the Summer of Democracy.
Read up! This year’s Summer of Democracy Reading List has a little of everything, from how-to’s in self-government to deep dives into the diversity of American civic life. It’s a mix of history, memoir, travelogue, even a dash of irreverence. We hope you find a selection (or two, or 23) that you resolve to read amid your travel, fireworks, and other summer activities this year.
News and Updates
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The need for (and the eternal challenge of) a balance of powers
Benevolent despotism. These days, when the U.S. Congress is firmly divided by ideology and even our... -
Collective Impact Lincoln enters Year 3
Wow! It’s been two years since we learned that we were the recipients of Woods Charitable... -
Meet Justin McCully, law clerk
Justin McCully has joined our Voting Rights Initiatives team as a law clerk. Justin grew up in... -
Husker Writers tackle food’s role in identity, place, civic life
This spring, Civic Nebraska partnered with a University of Nebraska writing class led by Mark... -
On civic engagement, let your values be your guide
On June 7, Director of Voting Rights John Cartier had the privilege of speaking to Cornhusker Boys...