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Extended foster care helps smooth transition to adulthood

Child Welfare / By Becca Brune / 08/16/2016

This summer, 12 young adults who were formerly in foster care, as a part of congressional internships though Foster Youth Internship Program, released policy recommendations on how to improve the foster care system. Twenty-two year old Kristopher Wannquist made recommendations surrounding extended foster care, a program that was established in Nebraska in 2014 called Bridge […]

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Roots of Appleseed – Sue Ellen Wall

Uncategorized / By Nic Swiercek / 08/09/2016

Throughout our 20th Anniversary year in 2016, we are taking a look back at the influential people who helped Nebraska Appleseed grow into the advocacy organization we are today. These “Roots of Appleseed” helped shape our mission of fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Fighting in the courts on behalf of Nebraskans

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News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – August 2016

Uncategorized / By Becky Gould / 08/03/2016

In this July edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Fight against predatory lending Immigrants’ contributions strengthen economy Join fight for affordable health insurance Bill would prevent children from entering foster care Appleseed in the News Fight against predatory lending policies Payday lenders have a long history of making bad loans that trap Nebraskans in a cycle

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RELEASE – Nebraska business leaders call for new federal immigration laws

Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 08/03/2016

For Immediate Release August 3, 2016 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org Reason for Reform Campaign Highlights New Data Showing Economic Contributions of Immigrant Nebraskans Local leaders call for common-sense immigration laws in nationwide campaign launch LINCOLN — Today, Nebraska business, faith, and community leaders

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Foster Care Reform Update August 2, 2016

Child Welfare / By Robert McEwen / 08/02/2016

POLICY SPOTLIGHT Human Trafficking – The Survivor Voice In a new report released by the Women’s Fund of Omaha, research from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, reveals the experiences of 22 survivors of human trafficking in Nebraska. This type of report is a first of its kind in

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Agency cites poultry processor for worker safety violations

Immigrants & Communities / By ozabih / 08/02/2016

Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued over 20 citations to Pilgrim’s Pride, one of the largest poultry processors in the country, for violations of health and safety standards. Notably, OSHA took an important step to address the shoddy and dangerous medical treatment of poultry workers by citing Pilgrim’s Pride for failing

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Reflections on my year at Appleseed

Economic Justice / By admin / 08/02/2016

My year as a Weitz fellow has been a whirlwind. I didn’t expect Appleseed and Lincoln, NE to find it’s way so close to my heart in the same way that I didn’t expect to feel a “hot breeze” for the first time in my life. Seriously, who knew the wind could blow so hot

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The history of Nebraska voting rights for former felons

Voting & Elections / By admin / 08/01/2016

This is a guest blog from Appleseed intern Angela Ching. In 2005, the Nebraska Legislature voted to override the veto of then-Governor Dave Heineman and passed a bill (LB 53) that automatically restored voting rights to former felons two years after they completed their entire sentence — including probation or parole. A significant portion of

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Taking a stand against predatory lending

Economic Justice / By admin / 07/26/2016

Payday lenders are often the last resort for many Nebraskans who have nowhere else to turn to get small loans to pay for an unexpected expense. But payday lenders have a long history of making loans that trap people in a cycle of debt through outrageously high interest rates and unreasonable repayment terms. On June

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Take Action to stop abusive payday loan policies

Economic Justice / By James Goddard / 07/26/2016

Payday lenders are often the last resort for many Nebraskans who have nowhere else to turn to get small loans they need to pay for an unexpected expense. But payday lenders have a long history of making bad loans that trap people in a cycle of debt with outrageously high interest rates and unreasonable repayment

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