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A person in a black sleeveless jumpsuit waves a transgender pride flag in front of their face against a sage green wall, for OutNebraska's guide "What does transgender mean?"

October 2, 2026

Gender Identity 101: What Does Transgender Actually Mean?

Blog

In recent years, the visibility and awareness of transgender people have grown considerably.  But this hasn’t always translated to broader acceptance and understanding!  In fact, plenty of folks who are newer to this topic may still be feeling intimidated or confused. Gender is something many of us take as a […] Read More →

Close-up of a wheelchair wheel and frame against a dark background, alongside the Disability Rights Nebraska and OutNebraska logos, representing local advocacy in response to the DOJ Olmstead opinion.

July 17, 2026

The DOJ’s Recent Legal Opinion Threatens the Rights of Disabled People

Blog, In the News

A new DOJ legal opinion is calling into question one of the most important civil rights protections for people with disabilities: the right to receive care in their own homes and communities instead of institutions. Issued in response to the landmark Olmstead v. L.C. decision, the opinion signals a wavering […] Read More →

A diverse group of people standing in a line holding hands, one person draped in a rainbow Pride flag, representing LGBTQ community and solidarity.

May 15, 2026

What is LGBTQ? LGBTQIA? 2SLGBTQIA+? Which One Do I Use?

Blog

Chances are, you’ve seen variations on an acronym that starts with “LGBT” — like LGBTQ, LGBTQ with a plus sign, LGBTQIA, and so on.  But what exactly does it stand for, and why have so many new letters been added in recent years? This blog post will briefly cover the […] Read More →

OutNebraska Responds

The Nebraska State Capitol building in Lincoln, where the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session took place, viewed from the front with a fountain, green trees, and manicured lawn in the foreground

April 14, 2026

OutNebraska’s Reflections on the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session

Legislative Updates

At the close of the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session, here are OutNebraska’s reflections: To start off this session, Senator Kauth introduced three anti-transgender bills and a legislative study, continuing her years-long campaign to push transgender Nebraskans out of public life and to the fringes of our state. LB730 targeted the […] Read More →

A person with curly hair holds a rainbow Pride flag high above a crowd at an outdoor gathering, backlit by warm sunlight. Featured image for OutNebraska's statement on the Chiles v. Salazar Supreme Court decision.

April 10, 2026

Chiles v. Salazar: Supreme Court ruling threatens conversion therapy protections here at home

Press Statements

LINCOLN, NEB – On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Chiles v. Salazar, ruling that Colorado's law banning licensed therapists from subjecting minors to conversion therapy likely violates people’s constitutional rights – in this case, “free speech” First Amendment rights – and needs to be […] Read More →

Girls in sports soccer team outdoors. Female physical education class on sports grass field. Young football players of female youth sports team. Symbolizes that young, transgender girls should be a part of sports and not excluded from the sports teams they belong on.

March 19, 2026

OutNebraska’s Response to the “Fairness for Girls” Ballot Initiative

In the News, Press Statements

Nebraska's Kids Deserve Better Than This Right now, petition circulators are gathering signatures across Nebraska for a ballot initiative called "Fairness for Girls," backed by Nebraska Family Alliance and former Senator Julie Slama. If enough signatures are collected by July 2026, this initiative could appear on the November ballot and […] Read More →

OutNebraska Updates

September 16, 2026

Part-Time Temporary Canvasser/Organizer Position

OutNebraska Updates

Are you passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and encouraging others to make their voice heard? OutNebraska is leading a coalition working to oppose Initiative 442, which will be on the Nebraska ballot this November. We need folks who are serious about trans rights, community building, and voter education on our side […] Read More →

Rachel Tomlinson Dick, Executive Director of OutNebraska, in a professional headshot on a purple background with a rainbow graphic accent.

July 14, 2026

Building a Home for Us in Nebraska: A Welcome Letter from Executive Director Rachel Tomlinson Dick

OutNebraska Updates

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Supporters: It is an immense honor to introduce myself to you as OutNebraska’s new Executive Director. As a lifelong Nebraskan, a parent, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, OutNebraska’s advocacy has been truly meaningful to me and so many of my loved ones.  As I […] Read More →

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February 19, 2026

OutNebraska is Rebuilding its Website. We’re Looking for a Developer Who Gets It.

OutNebraska Updates

A new outnebraska.org is coming, and we're looking for the right partner to build it. outnebraska.org isn't just a website. For LGBTQ+ Nebraskans across the state — in Omaha and Lincoln and in communities where support can be hard to find — it's a front door. It connects people to […] Read More →

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