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Oct 31, 2022

Omaha Police Don't Need a $350k Armored Vehicle

Sending this type of vehicle to transport officers to perform routine police work can dangerously escalate situations.

Sending this type of vehicle to transport officers to perform routine police work can dangerously escalate situations.

An armored vehicle that Omaha Police hope to acquire for almost $350,000.
An armored vehicle that Omaha Police hope to acquire for almost $350,000.
Oct 14, 2022

Come Out, Come Out — or Not

Abbi Swatsworth, executive director at OutNebraska, reflects on National Coming Out Day in this guest editorial.
Abbi Swatsworth, executive director at OutNebraska, reflects on National Coming Out Day in this guest editorial.
Abbi speaks at a rally outside the Nebraska State Capitol wearing a rainbow shirt that says All You Need is Love.
Abbi speaks at a rally outside the Nebraska State Capitol wearing a rainbow shirt that says All You Need is Love.
Sep 11, 2022

FAQ: Niskíthe Prayer Camp Appeal

The ACLU of Nebraska supports Native community leaders in Lincoln who are opposing plans for a controversial housing development.

The ACLU of Nebraska supports Native community leaders in Lincoln who are opposing plans for a controversial housing development.

Erin Poor and Kevin Abourezk speak at a solidarity rally
Erin Poor and Kevin Abourezk speak at a solidarity rally
Aug 25, 2022

Jason: Creativity's Impact

Jason Witmer wrote this piece about the impact writing stories had on him during his time in solitary confinement. Writing was a creative outlet that allowed him to explore his past and current circumstances...
Jason Witmer wrote this piece about the impact writing stories had on him during his time in solitary confinement. Writing was a creative outlet that allowed him to explore his past and current circumstances...
Aug 20, 2022

Demetrius: Dime

Demetrius D. Gatson wrote this poem during one of the lowest points in her life. Poetry and education were the only two things at this point that allowed her to be herself.
Demetrius D. Gatson wrote this poem during one of the lowest points in her life. Poetry and education were the only two things at this point that allowed her to be herself.
Aug 12, 2022

Nature: Life on the Inside

This post is part of a series highlighting the stories of Nebraskans who have experienced incarceration.

This post is part of a series highlighting the stories of Nebraskans who have experienced incarceration.

An artistic image of Nature Medicine Song Villegas, showing her face superimposed over flames.
An artistic image of Nature Medicine Song Villegas, showing her face superimposed over flames.