Guest Post by Manar Hussein, Health Care Access Intern Recently, Nebraska’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit against TikTok, citing mental health concerns. While social media’s impact on youth is a valid concern, this action fails to address the significant mental health access issues across our state, which disproportionately impact youth of color. True progress in […]
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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 Milo Mumgaard Emerging Leader Award, named after Appleseed’s founding executive director, recognizes young,
Sierra Edmisten – 2024 Milo Mumgaard Emerging Leader Award Read More »
Today, 33 senators voted to pass harmful legislation for our state via ❌ LB2. LB2 cuts $40 MILLION from the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) budget, risking the sustainability of critical programs like SNAP and child care subsidies that help Nebraska families and workers make ends meet. These cuts to DHHS’s budget are
LB2 has passed. This bill will harm Nebraska children and families. Read More »
Guest Blog Post by Cameron Collier On June 28, 2024, The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in The City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, holding that the criminalization of homelessness (individuals sleeping in public spaces) does not violate the Eighth Amendment’s cruel and unusual punishment clause.1 The ruling paves the way for similar criminal
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What a year it has been working alongside two amazing advocates, the Nebraska Appleseed Journey to Success Fellows, Michayla & Karolina. As we wrap the Fellowship, we wanted to share some highlights with all of you! Last year, Michayla & Karolina joined Appleseed as Journey to Success Fellows. Journey to Success is a policy advocacy
Journey to Success was a SUCCESS! Read More »
Join us for the 2024 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 10 at the Livestock Exchange Ballroom in Omaha. Social hour with an hors d’oeuvres dinner and live music begins at 6:00 pm with a short program to follow at 7:00 pm. Purchase your tickets or become a sponsor of the 2024 Good Apple Awards
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Last night, 33 senators voted to advance ❌ LB2, which includes $40 MILLION in budget cuts from the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). Drastic budget cuts like these will significantly impact our state’s ability to serve communities throughout Nebraska by slashing sustainable funding for programs like SNAP and child care subsidies that help
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To end the cycles of incarceration, we must be open to having hard conversations, especially when Black and Brown communities are the most impacted, but the ones not often invited to the table. That’s why we’re co-hosting a community conversation with our friends at RISE: to uplift the voices of those who have been incarcerated
You’re Invited to Justice Reimagined: A Community Conversation Read More »
Yesterday, the Legislature passed LB34 – but WITHOUT the harmful tax increases. Thank you for calling your senator and making your voice heard! This is a HUGE win for hardworking Nebraskans and families. Today, we need you to speak up again on behalf of our state’s most vulnerable children and families. ❌ LB2, which is
YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED: Harmful budget cuts on the table TODAY Read More »
Today, the Secretary of State confirmed that the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans ballot initiative is the first to have qualified for the November 2024 ballot! Right now, more than one-third of full-time workers and more than three-quarters of part-time workers—approximately 250,000 workers statewide—have no access to paid sick leave to take care of themselves
Paid Sick Leave qualified for ballot! Read More »