by Johnny Redd | Jan 17, 2024 | Advocacy, Uncategorized
Photo by Rebecca S. Gratz for ACLU of Nebraska Speak Out Nebraska: Join Us April 23 As part of our coverage, we’re hosting Speak Out Nebraska, our virtual event series to gather and discuss the 2024 legislative session. The agenda includes topics such as how the...
by Johnny Redd | Jan 8, 2024 | Advocacy, In the News
Photo by Rebecca S. Gratz for ACLU of Nebraska OutNebraska Executive Director Abbi Swatsworth issued the following statement in response to to the extension, which expires at the end of March: “Given the amount of input provided by affected families and experts...
by Johnny Redd | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Featured photo by Rebecca S. Gratz for ACLU of Nebraska Earlier this year, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 574, a bill that restricts youth access to gender-affirming care. The bill grants Nebraska’s Chief Medical Officer the power to set guidelines that physicians...
by Johnny Redd | Oct 19, 2023 | Advocacy
Photo: People rally in support of trans rights outside the Nebraska State Capitol Building on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (By Rebecca S. Gratz) This week, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services released their proposed regulations surrounding...
by Johnny Redd | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Gratz for ACLU of Nebraska On October 1, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services approved emergency regulations surrounding LB574 and access to gender-affirming care for minors. These regulations, drafted by Chief Medical Officer...