Congress has been working to advance the Farm Bill for much of this year. This is our nation’s once-every-5-year chance to update food system policies including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As we wait to see House and Senate drafts of the bill later in the fall, here are some policies we’re hoping to …
Appleseed’s 2023 Farm Bill Priorities: Protect and Strengthen SNAP Read More »
Riesha, a paid sick leave advocate, knows just how quickly illness, tragedy, and loss can compound to make life almost impossible for working Nebraskans to navigate when they don’t have paid sick leave. Riesha’s Story “For the first 18 months of his life, my son was taken care of at home. When he started going …
“Paid sick leave would give us a chance to catch our breath.” Read More »
Are you passionate about making change in your community? Nebraska Appleseed’s food access team has just launched applications for our 9-month Food Access Community Advocates Cohort! If you have ever struggled to put food on the table, this is a paid opportunity to build your personal storytelling and advocacy skills. No former advocacy experience is …
Applications Are Open! Join Appleseed’s 2023-24 Food Access Community Advocates Cohort Read More »
This is a guest post by Miriam Nieto Lopez, Nebraska Appleseed intern in 2023 The path that led me to interning at Nebraska Appleseed was shaped by experiences in my childhood. As an Economic Justice intern, I’ve spent most of my time working to get paid sick leave for Nebraskans. The absence of paid sick …
The Need for Paid Sick Leave for ALL workers in Nebraska Read More »
Did you know that Congress is working now to pass a Farm Bill by the end of the year? It’s true! But guess what – farmers aren’t the only people who this bill impacts. It also touches a ton of other people like you and me who just need to eat. At a price tag …
***For Immediate Release***July 21, 2023 Contacts:Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedO: (402) 438-8853 x 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Caitlin CedfeldtHousing Justice Project Attorney, Legal Aid of NebraskaO: (402) 348-1069 x 254ccedfeldt@legalaidofnebraska.org Scott MertzHousing Justice Project Director, Legal Aid of NebraskaO: (402) 348-1069 x 206smertz@legalaidofnebraska.org Nebraska Supreme Court suggests there may be a right to a jury trial in …
Every person deserves the right to a safe, secure, and affordable place to live no matter what we look like or where we come from. However, as the law in Lincoln currently stands, prospective tenants can be turned away from rental units simply because of the way they would pay for their rent, such as …
Join us for the 2023 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 5 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 2023 Good Apple Awards …
Yesterday, Appleseed gathered with advocates from across the state to celebrate the launch of the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans ballot initiative campaign! We’re working together to ensure that every Nebraska worker has access to essential paid sick leave — so no worker has to choose between taking care of themselves, a loved one, or …
Next Steps: Signatures for Paid Sick Leave Initiative Read More »
We’re excited to welcome our 2023 Summer cohort of Interns and Clerks! Every program and team gets to work with these bright, talented, and dedicated interns and law clerks who are passionate about fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Meet the newest additions to our team who are dedicating their time to positive …
Meet Appleseed’s Summer 2023 Interns and Clerks! Read More »