by Johnny Redd | May 25, 2023 | Advocacy, In the News
Abbi Swatsworth, executive director of OutNebraska, issued this statement responding to comments made by Governor Jim Pillen at LB 574’s signing ceremony earlier this week: Governor Jim Pillen’s inflammatory comments are appalling, especially coming from the highest...
by Johnny Redd | May 19, 2023 | Advocacy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Contact Abbi Swatsworth, (c) 402.217.1935 LINCOLN, Neb. – Friday night, the Nebraska Legislature passed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors as well as abortion after 12 weeks. LB 574, which now awaits the governor’s...
by Johnny Redd | May 17, 2023 | Advocacy, Uncategorized
On May 16, the Nebraska legislature advanced a bill with extreme restrictions on access to gender-affirming care for youth and abortion. Despite a packed rotunda and gallery filled with opposition to this harmful bill, legislators ignored the will of the people. This...
by Johnny Redd | Apr 13, 2023 | Advocacy
Today the Nebraska Legislature voted to advance LB574, receiving 33 votes in support of the bill and 16 votes in opposition. This vote occurred after the bill’s introducer, Senator Kathleen Kauth, promised to collaborate on a new, unspecified amendment. If LB574...
by Johnny Redd | Apr 5, 2023 | Advocacy, Uncategorized
Links: Speak Out Nebraska 2023: Bills We’re Tracking Engaging with the Nebraska Legislature Find Your Senator How a Bill Becomes a Law Sign Your Name to Be an LGBTQ+ Advocate Contact OutNebraska OutNebraska Social Media: Facebook Twitter...
