OutNebraska Updates

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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 →

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April 10, 2026

Chiles v. Salazar: Supreme Court ruling threatens conversion therapy protections here at home

Press Statements

LINCOLN, NEB – On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Chiles v. Salazar, ruling that Colorado's law banning licensed therapists from subjecting minors to conversion therapy likely violates people’s constitutional rights – in this case, “free speech” First Amendment rights – and needs to be […] Read More →

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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 →

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March 18, 2026

5 Ways to Support Your Local LGBTQIA+ Community in 2026

Blog

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 →

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February 17, 2026

LB732: Transgender youth healthcare ban advances from committee, OutNebraska Responds

Legislative Updates

February 17, 2026 | LINCOLN, NEB – In response to today’s advancement of LB 732, OutNebraska Interim Executive Director AT Miller issued the following statement: The fight continues as this dangerous bill moves toward debate. LB 732 is a step backwards for transgender youth, their families, and all Nebraskans who […] Read More →