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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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 Seeds of Justice Award honors outstanding legal contributions to public interest law and/or
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Now through Sunday, August 10th, when you become a monthly sustainer, you’ll receive a social justice poster of your choice as a way for us to say thank you for supporting Appleseed’s mission and advocacy. Become a monthly sustainer today Familia by Justin Kemerling Foster Care by Anthony Banks Soil of Friendship by Ella Durham
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Join us for the 2025 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 9 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 2025 Good Apple Awards
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