Nebraska Needs These Police Reforms
The killing of George Floyd sparked outcry nationally and in Nebraska, adding new energy to calls for police reform.
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Celebrating Bravery on National Coming Out Day
On October 11th, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community celebrate National Coming Out Day. Founded 32 years ago, National Coming Out Day began rooted in the belief that when people live openly as an LGBTQ person, they help to dispel the fears and stereoty
HUD's Proposed Rule Encourages Discrimination
In 2016, the Department of Housing and Urban Development enacted a rule titled “Equal Access in Accordance with an Individual's Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs” (2016 Rule). In part, this rule mandated that temporary and emergency shelters that receive federal fund
Prison Officials Must Reduce Reliance on Solitary Confinement
LINCOLN, Neb. - A new report shows prison officials have made modest progress in reducing their overreliance on solitary confinement, due to legislative reforms over the past few years.
Honor Hispanic Heritage Month Through Action
On an average year, September 15th kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with many celebratory festivals which include food, dances, and an overall sharing of our history and culture from Latin America and Spain.
We Called for a Special Session
Along with Academy of Equity, Black and Pink, Black Leaders Movement, Change Now, Change of Omaha, Educators for Black Lives, I Be Black Girl, the Lincoln Branch of the NAACP, and the UNL Black Student Union, the ACLU of Nebraska issued an Aug.