Health Care Reform – What’s in it for me?
It goes without saying that meaningful health care reform is essential to provide coverage for the tens of millions currently […]
Health Care
Child Welfare
Fostering Connections for Nebraska’s Children
In June, I blogged about the long-term outcomes for children who “age out” of foster care and the opportunity presented
Economic Justice
Valuing Work, Valuing Workers
In recent months, the economic downturn has strengthened the value that Nebraskans place on a hard day’s work. Now, more
Health Care
The Need for Equity in Health Care
On Wednesday night in Omaha, the members of the Nebraska Health Care for America Now coalition hosted a community conversation
Child Welfare
Child Death Case Underscores Need for Transparency and Accurate Investigations
The recent death of a 12 year old boy in Omaha, allegedly at the hands of his mother, who had
Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections
The Color of Equality – Is there Justice for all?
Nebraska Appleseed, ACLU Nebraska, and NAACP Lincoln Branch have been hosting a series of conversations on racial justice, discussing life
Economic Justice
Op`por*tu”ni*ty, noun; pl. Opportunities
Opportunity is a crucial word for Nebraska Appleseed. It is central to our mission for the Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Program. Part
Health Care
Failure is Not An Option
Senator Reid announced this afternoon that the Senate would not be able to have a full vote on a health
Child Welfare, Immigrants & Communities
Nebraska Immigrant Family Bonds Protected by State Supreme Court
Since the formation of the our Child Welfare System Accountability Program in 2003, Nebraska Appleseed has been dedicated to enforce
Economic Justice
“The arc of history is long, but it bends towards justice.” MLK Jr.
In the next few months, it will be my job to tell people about a recent Nebraska Appleseed “win.” This
