Supreme Court Authorizes Narrow Free Speech Exemption to State Nondiscrimination Laws, Allowing Businesses to Refuse Service in Highly Specific Cases | OutNebraska Statement

by Johnny Redd | Jun 30, 2023 | Advocacy

LINCOLN, NE — Today the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a web designer seeking an unusual First Amendment exemption to nondiscrimination protections.  While the case allows a limited First Amendment exemption from laws prohibiting businesses from discriminating...

Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Anti-Discrimination Laws | Nebraska Competes

by Johnny Redd | Jun 23, 2023 | Advocacy

In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court will release their ruling on 303 Creative v. Elenis, a case that could have a significant impact on anti-discrimination laws across the country, including protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. You can learn more in-depth about the...

Letter to Superintendents: NE Students’ Rights to Equal Access and Right to Privacy

by Johnny Redd | Oct 11, 2022 | Advocacy

Re: Students’ Rights to Equal Access and Right to Privacy October 11, 2022 Dear Superintendent: The ACLU of Nebraska and OutNebraska are non-profit, non-partisan organizations that share a dedication to protecting LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...

Queer Community Chats: Lincoln and Nondiscrimination Protections

by Aryn Huck | Jun 22, 2022

We are holding space for our LGBTQ+ community to come together and discuss important issues affecting our lives. Come ready to listen and share. Masks are required (if you don’t have one, one will be given to you). This Queer Community Chat will be held on...

OutNebraska statement regarding Lincoln Council Title 11 vote

by Aryn Huck | Jun 10, 2022 | Advocacy, Families, In the News

The Lincoln city council will vote whether or not to rescind the Title 11 ordinance on Monday, June 13th. The ordinance would explicitly provide LGBTQ+ protections. Rescinding the ordinance would allow advocates to discuss how best to move forward but also leaves a...