Immigrants & Communities

STATEMENT: Nebraska Appleseed Welcomes Positive Immigration Plans

Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By /

***For Immediate Release*** Thursday, January 21, 2021 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Nebraska Appleseed Welcomes Positive Immigration Plans Long-overdue positive immigration plans to provide stability for Nebraska families, communities LINCOLN, NE — On the first day in office, the Biden-Harris Administration announced plans to […]

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Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Reflection, and Education

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections / By /

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, and here at Nebraska Is Home, we like to think of this as a day on rather than a day off of work. It’s a day of service, reflection, and education, as we commit ourselves to fostering a welcoming Nebraska, where everyone feels they belong – no

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We Cannot Tolerate Hate, Nativism, and American Exceptionalism

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We Cannot Tolerate Hate, Nativism, and American Exceptionalism  We witnessed an attack on our Capitol and on our democratic process last week. This act was intended to disrupt our democratic process. This act also revealed very publicly the deep and historically long chasm of racism in our country.  It was a broad coalition of extremists

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Protect the hands who feed you

Advocating for essential worker protections, expanding services to youth, and more

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Since bill introduction started on Thursday, the Nebraska Legislature has introduced over 300 pieces of legislation. Senators are able to introduce bills through January 20th. So far, we’ve seen legislation put forward to address the lack of essential worker protections, expand access to supportive resources and services for young people, fight food insecurity in our

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Press Release

RELEASE: Community advocacy groups, Senator Vargas to present clear and enforceable COVID-19 protections in 2021 session

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***For Immediate Release*** January 11, 2021 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Community advocacy groups, Senator Vargas to present clear and enforceable COVID-19 protections in 2021 session Lincoln, NE — On Monday, January 11, Nebraska community advocates and Senator Tony Vargas held a virtual press

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2021 Nebraska Legislative Session begins today!

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Today is Day 1 of the 2021 legislative session. Nebraska senators will start the year by introducing new bills on a number of issues, including legislation to address the stark inequities within our systems that have been further exposed during the COVID-19 public health crisis.  Nebraska Appleseed Priorities for 2021 Together with you, we will

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Vaccine Statement

STATEMENT: Every Nebraskan must have equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine

Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By /

***For Immediate Release*** Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Every Nebraskan must have equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of status Lincoln, NE – On Monday, Nebraska Governor Ricketts announced the state’s plan for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Emergency COVID-19 Relief is Only a Start

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By /

After months of negotiations, Congress has passed an emergency COVID-19 relief package that will provide urgently needed support to Nebraskans. While the passage of this long-awaited relief will provide direct payments, housing assistance, increased support for many families, and more, this bill still falls short of meeting the level of need in our Nebraska communities.

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This holiday season, a call to Congress is a gift to our communities

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This year more than ever, the holidays are a time to remember our communities’ resilience. In the face of hate, we came together to build a multi-generational and multicultural community, to build a country where all families can be together and free to thrive. At the same time, we must acknowledge the ongoing need in

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Workers

Take Action on Meatpacking: Call your senator before the new session

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For many, the holiday season is a time filled with joy and shared with loved ones. It is a time when families come together and share gratitude and food. While gathering may look different this year, we should all be able to come home safely to our loved ones. But Nebraskans who process our food

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