Safe Haven Revisited
It has been about a year since Nebraska’s original safe haven law went into effect and 36 children, most of […]
Child Welfare
Economic Justice
Ending Childhood Hunger in Nebraska
September is Hunger Awareness Month. As a part of this nationwide effort to draw attention to the issue of hunger
Health Care
Fix the Baucus Bill
Health care reform took one step further this past week when Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) unveiled his
Economic Justice
The Good News
In these times of economic struggle, it’s tempting to focus only on the difficulties facing our state and our families.
Health Care
Constitution Day
On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the Constitution, marking one of the most important historical moments in U.S.
Child Welfare, Immigrants & Communities
The Love of a Mother Transcends Language
What makes a good mother? Is it her ability to love and nurture her children? Is it her ability to
Economic Justice
More than Numbers
One in ten Nebraskans currently lives in poverty according to new Census data released last week. One in ten…One in
Health Care
State Fair Stories
I spent last Sunday helping to staff the Health Care Reform booth at the Nebraska State Fair. Amid the Mexican
Economic Justice
The “Good Life Index”
What is “The Good Life� We Nebraskans love to talk about it, but I don’t often hear people define it.
Immigrants & Communities
Nebraska Faith Leaders and Public Call for Action on Immigration Reform This Year
[singlepic id=119 w=320 h=240 float=left]Yesterday, we were honored to take part in a powerful event highlighting the continuing urgency for
