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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

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 →

Rachel Tomlinson Dick, Executive Director of OutNebraska, in a professional headshot on a purple background with a rainbow graphic accent.

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 →

A young person in jeans and white sneakers walks across a rainbow-painted crosswalk — an image that reflects what's at stake in Nebraska's Fairness for Girls ballot initiative.

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 →