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Nebraskans should not lose sight of how close this race was.

As we welcome spring, it’s vitally important to recognize that March is Women’s History Month. While the origins of Women's History Month are relatively new, the contributions and achievements of women are as longstanding as the origins of America itself. As we honor and recognize the women who have shaped Nebraska and our country as a whole, looking at this history with an intersectional lens ensures we are able to honor the contributions of all women who have shaped our society. Rather than compartmentalizing gender and what it means to be a woman, intersectionality recognizes that a person’s individual identities are not separate from one another. Intersectionality gives a name to what we all know to be true: gender is inherently intertwined with race, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and many other identities.

Along with the release of the data, the ACLU of Nebraska is promising action.