Movement on Reform . . . We Must Not Wait
Congress took two big steps closer to health reform in the last two days. Tuesday, the House of Representatives […]
Health Care
Child Welfare
The Enforcement of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Nebraska
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal and state law enacted in 1978 to curb the practice of
Immigrants & Communities
Involving Local Police in Federal Immigration Enforcement Is Dangerous Policy
Our failure to create a workable immigration system continues to wreak havoc on many other community policies – the latest
Economic Justice
Hidden Heartache in Nebraska’s Unemployment Numbers
Nebraska newspapers recently reported that our state has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 4.4%. Certainly, this is
Child Welfare
Lessons from a Young Lawyer
It has been five years since I was sworn into my first bar in the state of Wisconsin. In fact,
Economic Justice
Being the Change
What does a good public assistance program look like? From the Appleseed point of view, basic principles would apply: Folks
Immigrants & Communities
Celebrating Shared Values
As the Fourth of July weekend recedes into the distance, I am happily left with thoughts of picnics, Nebraska summer
Health Care
Trust Movement: Health Care Reform in Action
A not so famous, but entirely important psychologist, Alfred Adler once said, “Trust movement. Life happens at the level of
Child Welfare
Appleseed Helps Secure Two Child Welfare Victories at the Nebraska Supreme Court
On Friday, the Nebraska Supreme Court issued precedent-setting decisions in two cases in which Appleseed was involved. In the first
Immigrants & Communities
White House Meeting a Major Step for Immigration Reform
A few days ago, we saw a major step forward for immigration reform this year. On June 25, President Obama
