News & Commentary

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 Natori Pittman created a piece to reflect the theme of "Freedom."

All Nebraskan workers have the right to be free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace.

There are thousands of students of color and thousands of LGBTQ+ students across Nebraska’s state colleges, community colleges and the University of Nebraska system. These students and generations to follow would be hurt by a new bill targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. 

Going back to school can be stressful if you do not go by your legal name or go by different pronouns.

While bills expanding and protecting rights were also proposed, we realized early on that much of our time during session would be spent playing defense.

"This fight is my motivation as an advocate and inspiration as an artist."

With just a few weeks left in this year’s legislative session, Nebraska state senators are once again trying to take away our rights.

By Manar Hussein, Communications Intern

More than halfway through this year’s legislative session, we are reaching a critical point.