Standing up for justice

Every day when we come to work at Nebraska Appleseed, we walk through a door that reads “Stand Up For Justice.” It’s our daily reminder that Appleseed was created to fight against the largest, most-formidable forms of systemic injustice in our state. The big problems that keep our poorest neighbors poor and put barriers right […]

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News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – November 2016

In this November edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Vote on Election Day – November 8 November Events at the Urban Abbey in Omaha Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment begins 2016 Good Apple Awards honors outstanding advocates The High Cost of Being Poor Election Day – November 8 Next Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day, and

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Foster Care Reform Update – October 31, 2016

IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Legislative Resolution Hearings Court Opinions: In re Interest of Jameson S. et al., In re Interest of Angeleah M. and Ava M. Legislative Actions: Nebraska Interim Studies Announcements: Appleseed Blog POLICY SPOTLIGHT Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Legislative Resolution Hearings As the 2017 Nebraska Legislative

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Improved child care subsidies would strengthen support for working parents

Across the U.S., low-income families that receive child care subsidies are more likely to be employed, maintain work for longer periods of time and increase their annual earnings and financial resources. It’s a tool that has proven to be an enormous success to help families get ahead. Unfortunately, investment in child care subsidies has been

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Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award – Kathy Bigsby Moore

Nebraska Appleseed is proud to recognize phenomenal advocates who have made contributions to the fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans at the 2016 Good Apple Awards on October 13 in Omaha. The Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award recognizes a Nebraskan who has made significant contributions to justice for all throughout his or her career. The

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News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – October 2016

In this October edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Health care vigil for the Working Poor 2016 Good Apple Awards to honor outstanding advocates Get registered to vote Census: Nebraska struggling with poverty and uninsured rate Roots of Appleseed – Eric Hallstrom Appleseed in the News Health care vigil for the Working Poor On October 2,

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Roots of Justice Award – Crete Welcoming Community

Nebraska Appleseed is proud to recognize phenomenal advocates who have made contributions to the fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans at the 2016 Good Apple Awards on October 13 in Omaha. This year, we present the Roots of Justice Award to the Crete Welcoming Community in honor of their outstanding welcoming and inclusion

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Foster Care Reform Update – September 29, 2016

IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: OIG 2015-2016 Annual Report Released Court Opinions: In re Interest of Cristalyla. et al., In re Interest of Julia D., In re Interest of Jaina W. et al. Legislative Actions: Federal Legislative Update, Nebraska Interim Studies Announcements: CLE Webinar, Appleseed Blog POLICY SPOTLIGHT OIG 2015-2016 Annual Report Released The Office

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