The Courts Matter Coalition of Nebraska
A collection of diverse organizations dedicated to educating, informing and, if necessary, taking action on the nominees to our federal courts. It’s essential that Nebraska voters understand how their decisions on Election Day matter to our judicial system. Learn more about how your vote helps shape our state’s and nation’s judiciaries.
Civic Nebraska News & Updates
A liberal democracy, if we can keep it
Laura Ebke, Ph.D., on understanding – and reclaiming – the foundations of our constitutional republic.
Study: Americans’ support for democratic norms remains high
Despite the words and actions of some politicians and pundits, the American people have very little appetite for throwing away our democratic way of life.
Central Valley seniors get a statehouse deep dive
Hosted by Civic Nebraska, Capitol Experience Day is a hands-on way for students to get a deep dive into state government in the place where our laws are debated and made.
Introducing Noah Rhoades, voting rights restoration coordinator
Noah coordinates grassroots advocacy and activation on voting rights restoration, including recruiting and training volunteers to engage with senators and the legislative process.
For democracy, let’s give up the right to remain silent
Just as our founding document protects against majoritarian hegemony, it implores us to not just go along with the crowd.
Lobby Day highlights Nebraska’s housing affordability crisis
More than 100 advocates, tenants, and lawmakers gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol on March 13 to call for action on a number of housing affordability issues.