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Close-up of a wheelchair wheel and frame against a dark background, alongside the Disability Rights Nebraska and OutNebraska logos, representing local advocacy in response to the DOJ Olmstead opinion.

July 17, 2026

The DOJ’s Recent Legal Opinion Threatens the Rights of Disabled People

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A new DOJ legal opinion is calling into question one of the most important civil rights protections for people with disabilities: the right to receive care in their own homes and communities instead of institutions. Issued in response to the landmark Olmstead v. L.C. decision, the opinion signals a wavering […] Read More →

A diverse group of people standing in a line holding hands, one person draped in a rainbow Pride flag, representing LGBTQ community and solidarity.

May 15, 2026

What is LGBTQ? LGBTQIA? 2SLGBTQIA+? Which One Do I Use?

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Chances are, you’ve seen variations on an acronym that starts with “LGBT” — like LGBTQ, LGBTQ with a plus sign, LGBTQIA, and so on.  But what exactly does it stand for, and why have so many new letters been added in recent years? This blog post will briefly cover the […] Read More →

The tower of the Nebraska State Capitol building in Lincoln, NE where the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session took place, against a deep blue sky with wispy clouds, photographed from below.

April 27, 2026

Nebraska Legislative Session 2026: A Guide For LGBTQ+ Community and Allies

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Introduction At a time of increasing political tension and anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiment, many of us may feel helpless and frustrated.  However, action is the antidote to despair! Getting involved in local politics and using your voice can be an empowering experience, and importantly, it makes a real difference for LGBTQIA+ people […] Read More →

OutNebraska legislative day attendees ride an elevator up. Their purple legislative day t-shirts are visible as they make their way to the Nebraska State Capitol to speak with their legislators and senators

March 18, 2026

5 Ways to Support Your Local LGBTQIA+ Community in 2026

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Despair is understandable — but action is its antidote. Here are five meaningful ways allies can show up for LGBTQIA+ Nebraskans in 2026, starting locally. Read More →

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February 28, 2026

How Do You Explain LGBTQ to a Child? A Guide for Parents

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As awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community grows, many parents question the “right way” to explain ideas like inequality, gender identity, and sexual orientation in an age-appropriate way.  There have also been very public debates — in media and historically — that frame these conversations as inherently inappropriate, as if LGBTQIA+ […] Read More →