OutNebraska Updates
February 19, 2026
OutNebraska is Rebuilding its Website. We’re Looking for a Developer Who Gets It.
OutNebraska Updates
A new outnebraska.org is coming, and we're looking for the right partner to build it. outnebraska.org isn't just a website. For LGBTQ+ Nebraskans across the state — in Omaha and Lincoln and in communities where support can be hard to find — it's a front door. It connects people to […] Read More →
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 →
July 14, 2026
Building a Home for Us in Nebraska: A Welcome Letter from Executive Director Rachel Tomlinson Dick
OutNebraska Updates
Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Supporters: It is an immense honor to introduce myself to you as OutNebraska’s new Executive Director. As a lifelong Nebraskan, a parent, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, OutNebraska’s advocacy has been truly meaningful to me and so many of my loved ones. As I […] 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 →
May 15, 2026
What is LGBTQ? LGBTQIA? 2SLGBTQIA+? Which One Do I Use?
Blog
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 →
April 27, 2026
Nebraska Legislative Session 2026: A Guide For LGBTQ+ Community and Allies
Blog
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 →
April 14, 2026
OutNebraska’s Reflections on the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session
Legislative Updates
At the close of the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session, here are OutNebraska’s reflections: To start off this session, Senator Kauth introduced three anti-transgender bills and a legislative study, continuing her years-long campaign to push transgender Nebraskans out of public life and to the fringes of our state. LB730 targeted the […] Read More →