Nebraska Table Blog

June Member Spotlight: Black Votes Matter

June 25, 2025 - 2:48pm
Despite North Omaha community members at times feeling abandoned by their city and fatigued to vote for decades is untapped potential for civic…
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 Nonpartisan Nebraska rallying at the Nebraska State Capitol.

May Member Spotlight: Nonpartisan Nebraska

May 28, 2025 - 9:00am
The state of Nebraska has a very unique legislature compared to all other states. In 1934, Nebraskans voted to abolish the bicameral legislature and…
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March Member Spotlight: Culxr House

March 27, 2025 - 9:41am
Art, music, and fashion are parts of culture that make up identities, bringing our communities together and making statements. We are proud to have…
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February Member Spotlight: Malcolm X Memorial Foundation

February 26, 2025 - 9:00am
Community resilience and historical preservation help guide us into building a stronger future for Omaha, across Nebraska and the nation. We are…
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January Member Spotlight: inCOMMON Community Development

January 29, 2025 - 11:30am
Fostering community togetherness breathes life into where we live, leading to visible changes for the better. The Nebraska nonprofit community is…

Community Impact in Review

November 27, 2024 - 8:30am
Nebraskans showed their power this election. With the hard work of our Nebraska communities, we have reached the second highest voter turnout in…
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October Member Spotlight: Unity in Action

October 30, 2024 - 7:45am
The Nebraska nonprofit community is grateful to have Unity in Action, a Latinx led support hub in South Sioux City, providing civic education…
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Executive Director Rebecca Firestone at the 2023 Policy Symposium

September Member Spotlight: OpenSky Policy Institute

September 25, 2024 - 8:33am
The Nebraska nonprofit community is lucky to have OpenSky Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank providing expert fiscal research and analysis,…
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August Program Spotlight: Organizer School

August 28, 2024 - 7:56am
Organizer School, one of the longest-running Nebraska Table programs, has been revamped for 2024! Started in 2018, Organizer School was created to…
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July Member Spotlight: Conversation Nebraska

July 31, 2024 - 9:29am
The mission of Conservation Nebraska is to protect the state’s natural legacy while educating the public, supporting communities, and increasing…
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A crowd outside the Nebraska Capitol holds signs reading "Defend Trans Kids"

May Member Spotlight: OutNebraska

May 29, 2024 - 2:47pm
OutNebraska works to empower, connect, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ people in Nebraska. Through community events, educational programs, and grassroots…
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April Program Spotlight: 2023 - 2024 Lobby School

April 24, 2024 - 2:51pm
Last week marked the end of the regular 2024 legislative session and with it, the completion of our 2023-2024 Lobby School program. Lobby School aims…