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 »
Today, voters across Nebraska passed Initiative 436, a citizen-led ballot initiative that will give all workers the ability to earn and use paid sick leave. The initiative passed with over 70% of the vote. We had the opportunity to vote for this initiative today thanks to our Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans coalition partners, hundreds
We did it! Nebraskans Voted for Paid Sick Leave! Read More »
Everyone deserves a safe and welcoming place to call home. A home is more than just four walls; it’s a foundation for security, dignity, and opportunity. Unfortunately, in Nebraska, the housing crisis severely limits the access to home, with 89% of extremely low-income renters unable to afford even basic housing. Affordable housing remains a distant
Let’s advance renters’ rights and equity in housing together! Read More »
No matter our race, gender, or income, we all want to live in a safe and decent home in a vibrant community. But too many Lincolnites are struggling to keep a roof over their heads as the costs of housing, health care, and food go up while our incomes stay the same. When we build
Affordable Housing is Falling Behind in Lincoln Read More »
Child Nutrition Champions, We want to hear about your experiences with Summer EBT! Will you take 5 minutes to complete our Summer EBT participant survey? It seems like only yesterday, Nebraskans from all over the state were advocating for Nebraska’s governor to participate in Summer EBT, a new program that provides $120 in benefits to
Summer EBT 2024 Celebration & Survey Read More »
On October 10, 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 2024 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award recognizes a Nebraskan who has made significant contributions
Marta Nieves – 2024 Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award Read More »
