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Children harmed by current immigration policies

When Katherine Figueroa went off to her school in Arizona each day, the same fear lingered in her head. “Every time when […]

By ozabih / 12/13/2012

Earlier Today, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments over Fremont’s anti-immigrant ordinance, a draconian law that established

Getting a degree is one of the best long-term pathways out of poverty for low income families. Degree completion is

Economic security for Nebraska families is key to making our state great. But, despite working hard, too many Nebraska families

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act this summer was unexpected in that it made one important

At a time when the highest-paying occupations and fastest-growing fields in Nebraska all require some type of academic credential or

By admin / 10/11/2012

“Your voice does matter to state senators, and your voice CAN make a difference.” These powerful words were spoken by

Nebraska Appleseed recognized several courageous Nebraskans Thursday night whose work has contributed to the fight for justice and opportunity for

By admin / 10/01/2012

Ruth Marimo is a thirty-one-year-old single, lesbian, African mother of two. While awaiting deportation almost two years ago, she began

An alarming figure illustrates that Nebraska has the second-highest imbalance in the country when it comes to the number of