Waiting for Midnight
“Waiting for Midnight” has nothing to do with Cinderella. Instead, NBC’s Rock Center recently drew attention to a different kind […]
Economic Justice
Immigrants & Communities
New Report Shows (Again) Alarming Problems in Detention Facilities
As America continues to call on Congress to bring our immigration system into the 21st century – with workable solutions that
Health Care
Hearing on Health Insurance Exchanges Show Need to Push Forward
Yesterday, the message from consumer advocates, providers, and insurance carriers/producers was clear: we should move forward next legislative session and
Economic Justice
It’s That Time of Year…
The holidays are a time of year when our thoughts turn to people who are struggling in our communities. It’s
Immigrants & Communities
Thousands Gather for Civil and Human Rights in Alabama
Today thousands of Alabamians are gathering to launch the “One Family, One Alabama” campaign to challenge state lawmakers to repeal
Child Welfare
Nebraska Appleseed Leads a Community Discussion about the Child Welfare System and Privatization
On Wednesday of last week, a community discussion was hosted by the Lancaster County Democratic Party at Gere Library in
Health Care
Supreme Court Takes up Challenge to Health Reform Law
As the New York Times reported on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will decide the constitutionality of
Economic Justice
Huskers Fighting Hunger
Confronting Food Insecurity in Our Communities Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mariana Chilton, Center for Hunger-Free Communities FREE AND OPEN TO THE
Health Care
Health Reform Victory Reinforces Need to Continue Implementation
On Thursday, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care
Child Welfare
NPR Releases a Three-part Investigative Report on the Current State of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Nebraska and South Dakota
Last week National Public Radio (NPR) released a three-part, yearlong, investigative report focusing on Native American children in the child
