Today, thanks to advocates like you, Nebraska workers will begin accruing paid sick leave through the Nebraska Healthy Families & Workplaces Act (Initiative 436), which was approved by nearly 75% of Nebraska voters last November. This new law gives over 100,000 Nebraskans the right to earn paid sick leave after 80 hours of consecutive employment, at which point […]
Today, Paid Sick Leave becomes law in Nebraska! Read More »
On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Milo Mumgaard Emerging Leader Award recognizes emerging leaders who have a vision for
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. Roots of Justice Award recognizes grassroots advocates who have made outstanding contributions to justice
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. Roots of Justice Award recognizes grassroots advocates who have made outstanding contributions to justice
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Seeds of Justice Award honors outstanding legal contributions to public interest law and/or
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Last month, Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes over $1 trillion in cuts to programs that keep our communities healthy and strong – all to pay for tax breaks for billionaires and sweeping, unproductive deportations of everyday working people that will separate families and devastate communities. All five members of Nebraka’s delegation –
Congress made a mess. Now Nebraska has to deal with it. Read More »
Now through Sunday, August 10th, when you become a monthly sustainer, you’ll receive a social justice poster of your choice as a way for us to say thank you for supporting Appleseed’s mission and advocacy. Become a monthly sustainer today Familia by Justin Kemerling Foster Care by Anthony Banks Soil of Friendship by Ella Durham
Help meet this year’s challenges and fight for a brighter future tomorrow. Read More »
Join us for the 2025 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 9 at the Livestock Exchange Ballroom in Omaha. Social hour with an hors d’oeuvres dinner and live music begins at 6:00 pm with a short program to follow at 7:00 pm. Purchase your tickets or become a sponsor of the 2025 Good Apple Awards
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Today, the US House of Representatives passed the Senate’s version of a devastating budget reconciliation bill that will rip away health care and food access from tens of thousands of Nebraskans in order to fund tax breaks for billionaires and sweeping deportations of everyday working people that will separate families. The bill will now head to the President’s desk to
Congress passed their devastating budget bill. The fight now moves to our state. Read More »
Nebraska Appleseed has received an incredible show of support this month for Give to Lincoln Day! I want to thank you and everyone who contributed for your generosity and helping us reach our goal of 350 grassroots supporters. With your support, over 400 supporters unlocked the $8,500 challenge match and raised over $86,000! Thank you