by Abbi Swatsworth | Oct 14, 2021 | Advocacy
The Raise the Wage Nebraska coalition is working to pass a ballot initiative to raise Nebraska’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026. We have a responsibility to ensure that every Nebraskan is paid a fair wage. Unfortunately, the current state minimum wage of $9 per...
by Abbi Swatsworth | Aug 1, 2021 | Advocacy, In the News
“Since the unfortunate cancellation of our planned family event, we have been so heartened by the support we have received from our community. That support has come in a wave of emails, calls, and social media messages over the last several days. It has also included...
by Abbi Swatsworth | Jun 17, 2021 | Advocacy, In the News
Today’s Supreme Court decision regarding Fulton v Philadelphia is an important decision for the LGBTQ+ community. The court ruled that the city of Philadelphia’s nondiscrimination law included a discretionary exception – something that most nondiscrimination...
by Abbi Swatsworth | Feb 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Equality Act Passes in House with Strong Bipartisan Support Senators Must Now Prioritize LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections OutNebraska applauds the U.S. House of Representatives quick passage today (Feb 25, 2021) of the Equality Act, a landmark federal law that...
by Abbi Swatsworth | Jan 28, 2021 | Advocacy
Due to Covid-19, the Legislature has introduced some new options for making your voice heard in the Legislative Committee Hearing process. If you want to testify in person Keep an eye out for the public hearing date for the bill. The committee chair will indicate the...
