In the News
July 17, 2026
The DOJ’s Recent Legal Opinion Threatens the Rights of Disabled People
Blog, In the News
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 →
June 4, 2026
Nebraska’s “Fairness for Girls” Ballot Initiative
In the News
A straight-to-the-point guide to what's on the table for Nebraska voters in November 2026. You may have heard about the "Fairness for Girls" ballot initiative circulating throughout Nebraska in 2026. Petitioners have been showing up in parking lots and public spaces across the state, asking Nebraskans to sign. If you […] Read More →
March 19, 2026
OutNebraska’s Response to the “Fairness for Girls” Ballot Initiative
In the News, Press Statements
Nebraska's Kids Deserve Better Than This Right now, petition circulators are gathering signatures across Nebraska for a ballot initiative called "Fairness for Girls," backed by Nebraska Family Alliance and former Senator Julie Slama. If enough signatures are collected by July 2026, this initiative could appear on the November ballot and […] Read More →
December 19, 2025
OutNebraska Statement on the Federal Proposals to Ban Gender-Affirming Care | December 19, 2025
In the News, Legislative Updates, OutNebraska Updates
OutNebraska’s statement on the federal proposals to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. We condemn these statements. Read here to learn more about how these CMS rules would harm Nebraska families and take action. Read More →
November 13, 2025
News Alert: Nationwide Faith Leaders Issue Joint Statement
In the News
Today, nine heads of several major and diverse religious organizations issued an interfaith joint statement in support of trans, intersex, and nonbinary people. We wanted to amplify this positive message for Nebraskans: To The American Public, Its Political Leaders, and Moral Teachers, As heads of diverse religious traditions in the United […] Read More →
May 14, 2025
All ages sports and facilities ban advances to final round
In the News
OutNebraska Abbi Swatsworth Executive Director Abbi@outnebraska.org All ages sports and facilities ban advances to final round, OutNebraska Responds LINCOLN, Neb. – In response to today’s vote on LB 89, OutNebraska Executive Director Abbi Swatsworth issued the following statement: We are disappointed by the advancement of LB 89, an […] Read More →