Nebraska Supreme Court Says Transgender Care Restrictions and 12-Week Abortion Ban Will Remain in Effect

by Johnny Redd | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Photo by Rebecca S. Gratz for ACLU of Nebraska LINCOLN, NE – OutNebraska Executive Director Abbi Swatsworth issued the following statement in response to today’s Nebraska Supreme Court decision: Whether we’re discussing access to reproductive healthcare or...

Repro Realness: Cabaret Fundraiser | Shinjuku Strays Cabaret & NEAR

by Abbi Swatsworth | May 26, 2023

Bodily autonomy is under attack and we need the community to show that we won’t back down! This Sunday, we have collaborated with Shinjuku Strays Cabaret Troupe to raise money for abortion access and celebrate trans and queer joy. WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 28TH DOORS...

Governor Jim Pillen Refers to Transgender Youth and Parents as “Lucifer” | OutNebraska Statement

by Johnny Redd | May 25, 2023 | Advocacy, In the News

Abbi Swatsworth, executive director of OutNebraska, issued this statement responding to comments made by Governor Jim Pillen at LB 574’s signing ceremony earlier this week: Governor Jim Pillen’s inflammatory comments are appalling, especially coming from...

LB 574, Ban on Trans Healthcare and Abortion, Advances to Desk of Governor Jim Pillen | OutNebraska Statement

by Johnny Redd | May 19, 2023 | Advocacy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Contact Abbi Swatsworth, (c) 402.217.1935 LINCOLN, Neb. – Friday night, the Nebraska Legislature passed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors as well as abortion after 12 weeks. LB 574, which now awaits the...

Trans Care & Abortion Ban Advance to Final Vote: Take Action NOW

by Johnny Redd | May 17, 2023 | Advocacy, Uncategorized

On May 16, the Nebraska legislature advanced a bill with extreme restrictions on access to gender-affirming care for youth and abortion. Despite a packed rotunda and gallery filled with opposition to this harmful bill, legislators ignored the will of the people. This...