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we must stand together in mutual responsibility. We must stand out and create the world we imagine. We must stand guard to protect democracy. And most of all, we must stand with purpose. We must STAND FAST.
In Reclaiming We, Civic Nebraska outlines twenty straightforward steps anyone can take to co-create a more vibrant, informed, civically healthy community. From highlighting the ripple effect of small acts to the power of mass social movements, Reclaiming We is an essential field guide for engaged democratic citizens on the road ahead.
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Civic Nebraska Headlines
Secure, safe, convenient: Early voting powers Lincoln’s ballot surge
The 52,541 ballots cast in the citywide election is a 35 percent jump in ballots from the previous high in a non-mayoral election. It also marks the second-highest total for any city election, behind 2019’s mayoral and council vote.
May 5, 2021
Make your picks for the 2021 Summer of Democracy Reading…
Reading is an act of engaged democratic citizenship. It builds empathy and character, expands knowledge, and encourages critical thought. Reading keeps us free.
May 3, 2021
Girl, Plainsplained
Conventional wisdom can be a product of distinct times and places – but also of basic hopes and deep fears, as Astrid Munn learned from an intensely personal experience.
April 30, 2021
Strengthening Democracy Awards 2021: ‘Character in the Collective’
Civic Nebraska celebrated its eighth annual Strengthening Democracy Awards on April 29 by pairing a rousing keynote speech from Eric Liu with inspiring stories of Nebraskans fortifying our shared civic life.
April 29, 2021