Hope for DREAMers, a Sensible Immigration System, and Time for Action…
On Friday, June 15th, President Obama announced an encouraging new policy that will grant relief from deportations for undocumented youth […]
Immigrants & Communities
Immigrants & Communities
Award-winning Journalist Shares Story of Being an Undocumented Immigrant
“I want to give back to a community that has given me so much.” “For me, U.S. citizenship would be
Economic Justice
To Earn a Living Wage, Nebraskans Need More Education & Skills Training
It is not easy to find a job that will pay sufficient wage to support a family. Indeed, in today’s
Health Care
Ground Shift Implications
A recent Health Affairs blog post discusses possible implications for the Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable
Economic Justice
Summer Meals Progress Report
During the school year, thousands of Nebraska children benefit from the National School Lunch Free and Reduced Price Meals program.
Health Care
Anticipating the Supreme Court’s Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release its decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act later this
Immigrants & Communities
Private Prison Industry Profits from Immigrant Detentions at Taxpayer Expense
Another disconcerting investigative report – this time from Chris Kirkham at the Huffington Post – reveals rising profits in the
Health Care
Free CLE Credit – Affordable Care Act Webinar
Nebraska Appleseed is offering a free webinar on June 13th, from 12 to 1 pm, on the Affordable Care Act
Voting & Elections
Analysis of Omaha Polling Place Closures Reveals Troubling Disparities
On Wednesday, The Reader published an in-depth feature story detailing the Omaha communities impacted by the decision to close 166
Child Welfare
The Importance of a Manageable Caseload
Recently, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued a news release announcing a change in caseload standards
