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A rally attendee in Omaha holds an ACLU sign reading "FREE SPEECH, FREE COUNTRY."
A rally attendee in Omaha holds an ACLU sign reading "FREE SPEECH, FREE COUNTRY."
Sep 18, 2024

Celebrating Latine Heritage Month in Nebraska

This month and every month, I am grateful for the beauty, diversity and countless contributions of our community.

By Rose Godinez

This month and every month, I am grateful for the beauty, diversity and countless contributions of our community.

By Rose Godinez
A performance at Lincoln's Antelope Park, part of a celebration kicking off Latine Heritage Month organized by El Centro de las Américas. The ACLU of Nebraska was proud to sponsor this event.
A performance at Lincoln's Antelope Park, part of a celebration kicking off Latine Heritage Month organized by El Centro de las Américas. The ACLU of Nebraska was proud to sponsor this event.
Aug 17, 2024

Improving Nebraska’s Jury Qualification Form

A few changes can help equip court officials and others in their efforts to make sure Nebraska’s juries truly look like “We the People.”

By Joy Kathurima

A few changes can help equip court officials and others in their efforts to make sure Nebraska’s juries truly look like “We the People.”

By Joy Kathurima
A stylized graphic shows a gavel, the ACLU logo, and excerpts from the juror qualification form.
A stylized graphic shows a gavel, the ACLU logo, and excerpts from the juror qualification form.
Jun 14, 2024

Stopping Solitary is Part of the Puzzle

Solitary — or the hole as it is known in prison — leaves most people worse than when they entered.

By Jason Witmer

Solitary — or the hole as it is known in prison — leaves most people worse than when they entered.

By Jason Witmer
The ACLU of Nebraska's solitary replica cell reads "Think outside the box. Solitary reform now."
The ACLU of Nebraska's solitary replica cell reads "Think outside the box. Solitary reform now."
Jun 7, 2024

Watching my Son Graduate in Tribal Regalia

We will always find a way to celebrate our culture and preserve our heritage.

By Christina Running Hawk-Ellison

We will always find a way to celebrate our culture and preserve our heritage.

By Christina Running Hawk-Ellison
Christina Running Hawk-Ellison’s son Brody walks off the stage during his high school graduation ceremony in Omaha.
Christina Running Hawk-Ellison’s son Brody walks off the stage during his high school graduation ceremony in Omaha.
May 30, 2024

Revealing our 2024 Pride Art

For the fourth year in a row, the ACLU of Nebraska has commissioned an LGBTQ+ Nebraskan artists to create art that reflects an annual theme. This year Omaha-based artist...

For the fourth year in a row, the ACLU of Nebraska has commissioned an LGBTQ+ Nebraskan artists to create art that reflects an annual theme. This year Omaha-based artist...

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