May is for Give to Lincoln Day! From today through May 28, you can make a difference by supporting Nebraska Appleseed. This year, we’ve set a stretch goal to reach 400 grassroots supporters giving $10 or more. Even small amounts make a big difference when we all pitch in together as a community! Your gift […]
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Last Friday, the 2026 Nebraska legislative session officially ended! Four Important Bills Signed Into Law Governor Pillen signed into law four important bills that will ensure Nebraskans are supported throughout the state: ✅ LB304 helps parents afford the child care they need by maintaining the child care subsidy’s income eligibility level, which is otherwise set to decrease this
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As news continues about federal use of our tax dollars for mass detainment warehouses (one with a footprint the size of two Yankees Stadiums) utterly contrary to our values, take just a minute to call Congress again in this critical moment to say NO additional money for ICE violence. ICE violence and mass detentions and deportations by ICE make all
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As we approach 2026, in the midst of many massive challenges, I am heartened by the remarkable number of Nebraskans who have mobilized this year: In less than a week, over 18,000 people from nearly 400 Nebraska communities signed a petition opposing a federal immigration detainment camp in our state. Hundreds have shown up to
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After 43 days, Congress has taken action to end the federal government shutdown by passing a Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund the government until January 30, 2026. We are extremely disappointed that this CR does not take any action to keep Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace premiums from skyrocketing for thousands of Nebraskans. What’s
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award recognizes Nebraskans who have made significant contributions to justice
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By Art Zygielbaum, Nebraska Appleseed Board Member. Originally published in the Lincoln Journal Star. Today I am afraid for this nation, this America where I was born and where I have always lived. My wife, son and I recently traveled to Poland to connect to our roots. We visited the hamlet where my paternal grandfather
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Milo Mumgaard Emerging Leader Award recognizes emerging leaders who have a vision for
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. Roots of Justice Award recognizes grassroots advocates who have made outstanding contributions to justice
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. Roots of Justice Award recognizes grassroots advocates who have made outstanding contributions to justice
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