NE: LGBTQIA+ Issues
NE advocates for LGBTQ+ rights hopeful after visits with state senators
State legislators across the country continue to introduce anti-LGBTQ bills and there have been a record number of them for four years in a row…
OutNebraska advocates for LGBTQ+ at NE Capitol, statewide
With the start of the Nebraska Unicameral's 2024 session this week, guarding against the divisiveness experienced last session is top of mind for …
Survey: LGBTQ Youth Affected by Drumbeat of 'Anti-' Policy Coverage
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youths in Nebraska and across the country are exposed to a steady stream of news about anti-LGBTQ …
Plaintiffs Speak Out in Suit Against Controversial New NE Law
A new Nebraska law is now the subject of a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Lancaster County. In its amended form, Legislative Bill 574 …
For LGBTQIA Youth, Support Can Be 'Literally Life-Saving'
Teen suicide is the second-leading cause of death in the 15-24 age group in this country, and young people who identify as LGBTQIA are at greater …
Election Workers Get Tips to Ensure All Voters Feel Welcome
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska groups have published an educational guide for the state's poll workers, part of an effort to make poll sites more …
Study: Nebraska Lags Nation in LGBTQ Equality
LINCOLN, Neb. -- This year the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide three cases that could determine whether or not federal discrimination …
NE Organization Expands Statewide to Counter LGBT Discrimination
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Lincoln-based group Out Nebraska has a new leader and is expanding its work for LGBTQ rights across the state. Abbi …
Nebraska Leads Effort to Deny Trans Workers' Job Protections
LINCOLN, Neb. – A group of 16 states, led by Nebraska, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to confirm that businesses can …
Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Prevent Bullying LGBTQ Youth
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A new survey shows high rates of depression and anxiety among LGBTQ teens nationwide. Advocates say lawmakers could do more to …
Report Examines Federal Religious-Exemption Protections
LINCOLN, Neb. -- New guidelines from the Trump administration that claim to protect religious freedoms may actually infringe on more freedoms than …