by Aryn Huck | Oct 18, 2021 | Advocacy
There will soon be a vote on the Equality Act! We need every LGBTQA+ advocate and ally to tell Senators Sasse and Fischer it’s time to support the Equality Act. So let’s write some letters! What is the Equality Act? The Equality Act is a federal bill, that...
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 Mar Lee | Apr 10, 2021 | Advocacy
Today, OutNebraska is proud to join several organizations across the country in recognizing National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD). NYHAAD annually on April 10th, is a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people. The day also...
by Mar Lee | Apr 5, 2021 | Advocacy
Did you know 29 states still lack adequate LGBTQ+ protections? But for the first time in our history, Congress has a real chance to fix that by passing the Equality Act. It’s time to ensure no one can be refused service at a restaurant, declined pick up by a car...
