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ADVISORY: Banner delivery supporting positive immigration laws to Nebraska delegation

Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By admin / 04/28/2021

***Media Advisory*** April 28, 2021 Contact: Omaid Zabih Strategy Senior Director, Nebraska Appleseed C: (605) 310-4060 ozabih@neappleseed.org Banner delivery supporting positive immigration laws to Nebraska delegation Nebraskans across the state share the light of their support for positive immigration bills with Nebraska members of Congress LINCOLN — On Thursday, April 29, and Friday, April 30, […]

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Join Our Team! We are Hiring!

Child Welfare, Immigrants & Communities / By admin / 04/28/2021

We are hiring for two positions! We’re looking for passionate and driven individuals who want to fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. We have job openings for a Program Coordinator, who serves as a project leader within our Child Welfare Program, and a Staff Attorney for our Immigrants & Communities Program. Program Coordinator

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Appleseed priorities for the rest of the 2021 session

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Katie Pitts / 04/27/2021

This week, the Governor signed the state’s biennial budget into law. As we noted last week, that means the remainder of the legislative session will be dedicated to senator, speaker, and committee priority bills. Appleseed priorities moving through the legislative process Here are a few pieces of legislation we are closely watching and hope to

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Take Action: Tell your senator to support the SNAP Cliff Effect bill and reduce hunger in Nebraska

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 04/27/2021

With 29 yes votes and strong community support, the SNAP cliff effect bill (LB108) will be up for its second round of debate very soon! We need your help to get this bill over the finish line. LB108 addresses the SNAP cliff effect, where a small raise at work triggers a much larger loss of

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Three easy steps to support positive immigration laws!

Uncategorized / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 04/23/2021

Share your story & support for positive immigration laws! Take a moment today or this weekend to share the light of your support for positive immigration laws! It’s time for full inclusion of longtime community members and family members. Our immigration laws have not been meaningfully updated in 40 years, causing unnecessary harm. This year

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Critical supports for child care and food security advance

Child Welfare, Economic Justice / By Katie Pitts / 04/21/2021

Yesterday morning, the Legislature passed the finalized budget and it’s now with the Governor awaiting his signature. It’s unprecedented for senators to pass a budget this early, but it will allow senators to continue to focus on their priority bills for the remainder of the session. There have been a few Appleseed priorities that have

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We cannot heal until Black community members are safe

Race Equity, Welcoming / By Christa Yoakum / 04/20/2021

As the trial of Derek Chauvin has captured the attention of many people across the country and around the world, we are feeling a deep sense of grief. One single trial or one verdict cannot erase the rightful grief, fear, and anger experienced by Black men, women, and children across the country, as our communities

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Join us for the Welcoming Interactive 2021!

Immigrants & Communities, Welcoming / By Christa Yoakum / 04/20/2021

Inclusion. Belonging. Equity. Welcoming Interactive 2021 is going virtual! That means we’re inviting you to join us to take a deep dive into immigrant inclusion best practices, hear from peers across the country, and be inspired by keynote speakers john a. powell (lowercase intentional) and Dr. Gail Christopher on belonging and equity. The Welcoming Interactive

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Biden administration leaves refugee admissions goal at historic low

Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By James Goddard / 04/16/2021

***For Immediate Release*** Friday April 16, 2021 Contact: James Goddard Programs Senior Director, Nebraska Appleseed C: (402) 570-9462 jgoddard@neappleseed.org Biden administration leaves refugee admissions goal at historic low Historic-low admissions for those seeking safety are against American values Lincoln, NE — Today, the Biden Administration announced that it will keep the historic-low refugee admissions goal

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Drop by our Virtual Open House to share your story & support for positive immigration laws!

Immigrants & Communities / By César Garcia / 04/16/2021

Immigrant Nebraskans are lights in our families and communities! It’s time for Congress to pass laws that ensure full inclusion of family members and neighbors. Our immigration laws have not been meaningfully updated in 40 years, causing unnecessary harm to longtime community members and whole communities. This year includes important opportunities for Congress to pass

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