Exactly one year ago today, Nebraska Appleseed launched a petition to convince Governor Pillen to reverse his decision on Summer EBT and accept the $18M in food benefits for Nebraska kids that came with it. Nine days later, we submitted 6,145 names and comments urging him to do the right thing! It’s now one year […]
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Changes to the Medicaid program significantly impact Nebraska families and communities. Medicaid not only supports the health and well-being of Nebraskans, it also supports Nebraska’s workforce, health systems, and economy. Federal Medicaid protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic allowed most Medicaid enrollees to be continuously enrolled in coverage until those protections ended, and enrollment renewals,
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Remember back in 2021 when everyone in the US with kids got an extra few hundred dollars every month, and a few hundred more in their 2021 tax return? And then research showed that policy – the expanded federal child tax credit – cut child poverty by 46%? We thought that was pretty great! While
Blog post by Manar Hussein, Health Care Access Intern + Freedom Thompson, Health Care Access Community Organizer In the heartland of America, a silent crisis is unfolding. Nebraskans from all walks of life are struggling to access essential oral health care, facing a complex web of challenges that stretch far beyond simple toothaches. Through the
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As we prepare for holiday time with family and friends, too many Nebraska neighbors are living in immigration limbo and constant uncertainty because of long outdated immigration laws – with ripple effects that impact families, workplaces, whole communities, all of us. It doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, just weeks ago, 60+ Nebraska
TAKE ACTION: 60+ Nebraska orgs call for positive immigration laws. Add your voice! Read More »
This week, Appleseed and Lincoln for Fair Housing launched a ballot initiative to ban source of income discrimination in Lincoln. (read about the launch in the Journal Star) Today, landlords in Lincoln can refuse to rent to people based on how they pay, such as housing vouchers, disability benefits, social security, or veteran benefits. It’s
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Join community leaders from across Nebraska who are fostering inclusive spaces of connection and growth! The beginning of a new year is a great time for new learning. In January, join Nebraska Is Home: “Through our Neighbors’ Eyes”, a virtual film series, bringing together a collection of short films that highlight immigrant and refugee stories,
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Today is Giving Tuesday! Thanks to supporters’ generosity, we’ve already raised $23,355, but we still need your help to meet our goal of $80,000 by December 8th! This next year will bring many challenges, but we will continue to organize, resist, and hold leaders accountable – just as we have in prior moments like this
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As 2024 winds down, I keep thinking about how Nebraskans like you have made their voices heard and impacted policy for good. From ballot initiatives and online petitions to legislative hearings, Nebraskans have made a real difference this year. Your advocacy matters! The year kicked off with a massive push to keep kids fed over
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Today, we learned the results of the presidential election, and today, we recommit ourselves to the fight to stand up for justice. We should take a moment to celebrate all that we did achieve – voters showed up and waited in rainy long lines and navigated newly enforced voter ID laws. An overwhelming majority of
Together, we’re built for moments like this. Read More »