Strengthening Democracy Award Winner-Nebraska Department of Education Creating a modern and robust democracy takes individuals, groups, neighborhoods, and communities...
Strengthening Democracy Award Winner-Judge Stephanie Stacy Judge Stephanie F. Stacy was appointed to the Nebraska Supreme Court in 2015, making her the third...
Strengthening Democracy Award Winner- Cory Vasek Cory Vasek is the junior high social studies teacher at Mary Our Queen school in Omaha, NE. With a...
Strengthening Democracy Award Winner-Bob Bednar Bob Bednar is the school counselor at Pleasanton Public Schools in Pleasanton, NE, a post which he...
Strengthening Democracy Award Winner: Gavin Geis Gavin Geis is the current executive director of Common Cause Nebraska, the state chapter of a...
Strengthening Democracy Award Winner-Paula Garcia-Sherman Community Center Paula is the Recreation Supervisor for Omaha Parks, Recreation and Public Property Department...
The Importance of Voter Engagement According to the 2015 Civic Health Index, Nebraska ranked 36th and 32nd in voter registration and...
Strengthening Democracy Award Winner-Judge Riko Bishop Judge Riko Bishop is one of six judges that serve on the Nebraska Court of Appeals. She was...
Strengthening Democracy Award Winner-Melissa Peterson Omaha South social studies teacher Melissa Peterson has believed in the importance of civic...
Strengthening Democracy Award Winner-Don Preister We are excited to share with you our award winners for our event, Strengthening Democracy Awards!...
Invest in Nebraskans, Invest in Civic Engagement This session Senator Kate Bolz, senior member of the Appropriations Committee, introduced LB 356 to...
Improve civic participation in city elections It’s no secret that voter turnout fluctuates between election cycles, but the biggest drop off...