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 […]
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Join community leaders from across Nebraska who are building inclusive and vibrant communities! Let’s Talk Ableism, Disability Justice, and Belonging July 14th from 10:00-11:30 am CT (9:00-10:30 am MT) on Zoom We hope to see you at the second session of our (virtual) annual statewide welcoming convening series, where we’ll discuss disability justice and belonging!
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Today, Nebraska advocates filed a ballot initiative for the November 2024 election to require all businesses to offer paid sick leave to employees. No one should have to choose between their paycheck and their health. And yet over 250,000 Nebraskans have to make the hard choice between caring for themselves or a loved one, and
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June 15th marks 11 years since Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was implemented. Thousands of Nebraskans with DACA have built their lives here for decades, and continue to contribute to local communities as teachers, health care workers, community leaders, and parents. But DACA does not offer any sense of permanence, and longtime community members
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Last Thursday, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session. This year’s session was a challenging one. We saw a breaking of many norms and increased partisanship. The number of contentious issues on the floor, plus the increasing use of the filibuster, unfortunately meant that many priority bills
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Join our (virtual) annual statewide welcoming convening series – which brings together community leaders from all over Nebraska to share our experiences, insights, and strategies for building welcoming and inclusive communities. During these summer sessions, we will have the opportunity to hear from experienced local leaders, participate in workshops, and network with peers, all with
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The month of May was chosen to celebrate AAPI heritage and culture to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants who arrived in the United States on May 7, 1843. May is also the anniversary of the 1869 completion of the transcontinental railroad, which was built mostly by
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This summer, you’re invited to join community leaders from across Nebraska who are building inclusive and vibrant communities! This virtual series will provide collaborative sessions, presentations, and networking with Nebraskans who are committed to creating communities where everyone, including our immigrant neighbors, feels valued. Each session will take place on a Fridayfrom 10:00 AM –
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***For Immediate Release***February 6, 2023 Contact:Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedO: (402) 438-8853 x 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Community, Worker, and Farmer Groups Welcome Meatpacking Legislation Federal bill reintroduced that would support Nebraska families, farmers, and food NEBRASKA – Last week, the Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act and a package of related bills were reintroduced in Congress to
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¡Estamos empezando el 2023 inspirados por la participación de votantes de la comunidad en 2022! ¡Una democracia fuerte se centra en el poder de la comunidad y votar es clave para que se escuchen nuestras voces! Junto a organizaciones locales dirigidas por personas migrantes y nativas americanas como Empoderando a Familias en Scottsbluff, Centro Hispano
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