We're in DC for the National Conference on Citizenship. We’re bringing Nebraska’s story to the national conversation on civic resilience. It isn't just about surviving challenges, but also building strength and connection. Proud to share our perspective and learn from partners.

Made on a Woodson-fired grill. Careful handling this badboy without some napkins – it can be a bit Griese. #NEBvsMICH

It's Constitution Day! How well do you know our nation's founding document? To celebrate the anniversary of our supreme law of the land, here's a sequel to our 2023 Constitution Day Super-Quiz. Go get 'em! ›› civicnebraska.org/20250917-const…

DOJ has demanded Nebraska’s unredacted voter files. Sensitive identifiers like driver’s license numbers and SSN digits should NEVER leave state control. Protecting voter privacy is defending the right to vote. Tell state leaders to protect your info. ›› civicnebraska.org/20250917-redfl…

Democracy is more than laws and elections; it’s about culture, connection, and civic spirit. That’s what we cultivate at Civic Saturday. Our final gathering of 2025 will be Saturday, Nov. 15. Join us for music, poetry, speeches, and fellowship! ›› bitly.com/CivSatNeb

The federal government wants Nebraskans' unredacted voter data turned over – for unknown reasons. Today, our friends at Common Cause Nebraska answered this demand on behalf of every #Nebraska voter. ›› commoncause.org/nebraska/press…

Free expression doesn’t collapse overnight. It narrows step by step, until silence feels safer than speaking. The sidelining of comedians and attacks on journalists are part of that pattern. We unpack what’s happening and what citizens can do. ›› civicnebraska.org/20250923-wswnw…

Bureaucrats in Washington don't have any business meddling with voter's personal data—not in Nebraska, not anywhere.

This is great. Give the WOWT report a watch. wowt.com/2025/09/26/ral…

9.29.25 marks the launch of Nebraska’s first Kid Governor® program, where 5th graders campaign, debate, and vote in a real statewide election. One will become Kid Governor, but all will become civic leaders. ›› civicnebraska.org/20250928-kid-g…

We're hiring our next director of public policy! This strategic leader will guide our policy and advocacy efforts. If you're passionate about protecting voting rights, building civic health, and shaping our state's future, we invite you to join us ›› civicnebraska.org/job/director-o…

A new Pew survey finds 8 in 10 Americans say the political system needs major changes. That's among the highest levels globally. This shared sense of strain is both a warning and a chance to renew democracy through real, achievable reform. ›› civicnebraska.org/20251008-world…

Different tactics, same bad ideas. civicnebraska.org/20251014-state…

An inspiring, art-filled, and heartfelt night at the 2025 Strengthening Democracy Awards. From thunderous words by State Poet Jewel Rodgers to moments of genuine joy + gratitude, this is what democracy looks like – alive, creative, and full of hope. CivicNebraska.org/sda-2025

Marching shows you care. Now, show you’re committed. Our open letter from June has six suggestions on where to go from here. ›› civicnebraska.org/20250614-open-…

Let's experience Strengthening Democracy Awards one last time together, shall we? civicnebraska.org/20251021-repla…

Civic health is a shared belief that institutions serve the public good, education is an investment, and our state grows by nurturing talent. Those foundations weaken when we frame higher ed as a partisan battleground or reduce it to a ledger line. ›› civicnebraska.org/2025-protectin…

Thanks to The Fulcrum for joining us recently to learn about how, along with our partners, we work to strengthen civic life in Nebraska. ›› youtube.com/watch?v=LA7jmf…

Civic Nebraska and the ACLU of Nebraska serve as models for how local organizations can drive meaningful change and ensure that #democracy is not just a concept but a lived reality for everyone. Watch #The50 #Nebraska: loom.ly/PCFjFF4 #thefulcrum

The Idea of America Fellowship builds strong leaders by building relationships across lines of difference. A past fellow describes how leadership doesn’t mean always agreeing, but being willing to learn, listen, and stay in conversation. ›› civicnebraska.org/20251028-findi…