Omaha Community Leaders Know Diversity is Strength
This evening, more than 20 community organizations, numerous Omaha artists, and other welcoming Omahans will gather for You’re Welcome at […]
Immigrants & Communities
Economic Justice, Health Care
A Great Opportunity and a Real Solution
Nebraska advocates urge expanding health care coverage under Affordable Care Act Today, representatives of several Nebraska organizations, including Nebraska Appleseed
Immigrants & Communities
Joseph Bakura, a South Sudanese Refugee, Says Nebraska is Welcoming State
Seeking political asylum, refugee Joseph Bakura came to the United States in December of 2000. Having initially lived in Maine
Economic Justice, Health Care
Nebraska Among States that Would Benefit Most from Medicaid Expansion
54% of Nebraska’s uninsured population with incomes below 138% of the federal poverty level could gain access to health insurance through an expanded Medicaid program.
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting & Elections
OpenSky Policy Institute Report Shines Light on Nebraska State Budget
“The salvation of the state is watchfulness in the citizen.” These words are engraved over the entrance to Nebraska’s state
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting & Elections
Register Today for CFRA’s Grassroots Advocacy Training
Here’s a great opportunity to learn more about engaging in advocacy on issues you care about from the great folks
Uncategorized
Ledbetter’s Story Shows Why Courts Matter
Lilly Ledbetter unknowingly lived in injustice for almost 20 years. But when she finally discovered she had been paid far
Child Welfare
My Weekend at Camp
Camp Catch-Up, through the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF), is a one-of-a-kind, annual camp that brings together siblings separated by foster care or adoption for three days of pure, unbridled childhood fun.
Immigrants & Communities
Inspiring Young Activist Gaby Pacheco Shares the DREAM with Students in Omaha
There were plenty of people talking the talk about the recent shift in immigration policy granting relief from deportation for young immigrants eligible for the DREAM Act. But activist Gaby Pacheco was one to walk the walk, literally.
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting & Elections
Health Care, Immigration, Fair Pay & You’re Welcome!
In this edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Health Reform: Quality, affordable and constitutional health care for all; Arizona’s SB1070: Socially toxic and unconstitutional; Lilly Ledbetter in Omaha: One Woman’s Battle for Justice; You’re Welcome in Omaha!; Take Action: Opportunity for DREAMers
