Nebraska Appleseed statement on fixing outdated U.S. immigration system

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Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould released the following statement on the effort to pass updated immigration laws to fix the outdated U.S. immigration system: “There is broad consensus in Nebraska and across the country that now is the time to update our immigration laws,” Gould said. “This morning, President Obama reiterated that Americans […]

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“Valiant Voices” exhibit shows true stories of poverty and perseverance in Omaha

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Since May, Appleseed has been partnering with Heart Ministry Center and a group of Omaha women who are fighting to break the cycle of generational poverty.  A grant from the Women’s Fund of Omaha allowed us to provide these women with digital cameras to document the challenges they face on a daily basis. The result

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Columbus business tour celebrates diversity of locally owned businesses

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An article in Thursday’s Columbus Telegram highlighted a recent small-business tour that invited residents to get to know some of the diverse local businesses that help Columbus’ community thrive. From the article: “From long-standing businesses to newly opened stores, a tour through Columbus showcased a diversity among establishments in the city. A group of about

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You’re Invited! Valiant Voices: Portraits of Strength

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Ever wonder what barriers Omaha women face in breaking the cycle of generational poverty? Please join us for the opening of Valiant Voices: Portraits of Strength, Friday, October 25th at 12:00 p.m., at the First Floor Rotunda of the Capitol. This photo project, supported by the Women’s Fund of Omaha and in partnership with the

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Crowd of 2,000 Nebraskans march and rally for common-sense immigration laws

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Saturday, an estimated 2,000 Nebraskans from across the state gathered in Omaha to urge Nebraska’s members of Congress to pass updated immigration laws in 2013 that strengthen families, businesses, communities, and the future of our state. The “Families’ March and Rally for Dignity and Respect” was part of a nationwide push for immigration reform this

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March and rally in Omaha Saturday for updated immigration laws

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Saturday is a huge day for Nebraskans who think NOW is the time to fix our outdated immigration system! We want you to join hundreds of Nebraskans from across the state in Omaha Saturday afternoon as we march and gather to tell Congress now is the time to pass updated immigration laws that strengthen families,

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“Valiant Voices: Portraits of Strength” opens tonight in Omaha

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Tonight, you’re invited for a first look at the new exhibit “Valiant Voices: Portraits of Strength” at the First Friday art walk in Omaha’s historic Benson neighborhood. “Valiant Voices” is a special photo project that cuts through the clutter and stereotypes of what you think you might know about what it means to live an

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News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – October 2013

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In this October edition of “Appleseed in Action” 2013 Good Apple Awards a week away! Government shutdown may affect public programs Health care Marketplace now open Oct. 12 immigration event House passes drastic SNAP cuts that threaten Nebraska families and children Tax Modernization Committee holds public hearings 2013 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 10

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