by Johnny Redd | Jun 30, 2023 | Advocacy
LINCOLN, NE — Today the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a web designer seeking an unusual First Amendment exemption to nondiscrimination protections. While the case allows a limited First Amendment exemption from laws prohibiting businesses from discriminating...
by Johnny Redd | Jun 23, 2023 | Advocacy
In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court will release their ruling on 303 Creative v. Elenis, a case that could have a significant impact on anti-discrimination laws across the country, including protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. You can learn more in-depth about the...
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...
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...
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...
