by Johnny Redd | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Health and Services Committee voted 4 to 2 yesterday evening to move LB574 onto general file despite warnings from advocates, community members and multiple medical associations. LB574, dubbed the “Let Them Grow Act,†would outlaw all forms of gender-affirming...
by Johnny Redd | Jan 30, 2023
Friday, February 10, at 9:30am CST in room 1510 OPPOSE LB810 – “Medical Ethics and Diversity Act†creates a license to discriminate. Extremely broad language to circumvent nondiscrimination laws. Allow any medical or mental health professional to refuse to...
by Johnny Redd | Jan 27, 2023 | Advocacy
OutNebraska is committed to fighting for the rights of LGBTQ+ Nebraskans, and that includes advocacy in the state legislature! We’re tracking a number of bills that impact the lives of our community members. Quick Links: How a Bill Becomes a Law Engaging With...
by Johnny Redd | Jan 27, 2023 | Advocacy
So you want to speak out about a bill—now what? We’ve made an easy template for you to use when you’re writing online comments or giving in-person testimony! (See our guide for how to submit online comment here) The list of bills we are tracking will be...
by Johnny Redd | Jan 20, 2023
The Women Gender Equity Center (WGEC), Elevate Omaha, Strongly Worded Omaha, and the Culxr House are hosting a legislative workshop where young people can: 1. Learn about our unique unicameral system. 2. Hear what policies to look out for this year from policy...
