Economic Justice

Remember back in 2021 when everyone in the US with kids got an extra few hundred dollars every month, and a few hundred more in their 2021 tax return? And then research showed that policy – the expanded federal child tax credit – cut child poverty by 46%? We thought that was pretty great!  While

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

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

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

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