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In Nebraska, Nebraska Civic Engagement Table worked in coalition to restore voting rights to thousands

December 19, 2024

“The right to vote fundamentally transforms an individual’s relationship with their community, allowing them agency to participate in decision-making and take collective responsibility for creating the society we all want to see.  We’re proud to have played a role in restoring voting rights to thousands of Nebraskans and will continue to work to engage people with experience in the criminal legal system to be active participants in our democracy.”  – Brad Christian-Sallis, Director of Power Building at the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table

In Missouri, Missouri Organizing and Voter Engagement Collaborative and it’s partners, ballot initiative advocacy improved wages and working conditions for workers

December 19, 2024

“The fight for fair wages and worker power is alive and well in Missouri. The passage of this measure marks a major victory that will release some of the everyday pressure working Missourians face to make ends meet.”  – Jessica Podhola, Executive Director of the Missouri Organizing and Voter Engagement Collaborative

In Kentucky, Kentucky Civic Engagement Table and the Protect Our Schools Kentucky Coalition mobilize voters in defense of public school funding

December 19, 2024

“Kentuckians proved that pro-democracy is a winning value. In fact, it won in all 120 counties! We were grateful to be part of a fantastic coalition of students, teachers, parents, and everyday Kentuckians from across the state who made this win possible by centering trusted messengers and staying in alignment with each other in our values, messaging, and field work. We’re excited for the momentum our collective work is building.”  – Aja Holston-Barber, Acting Executive Director of the Kentucky Civic Engagement Table

In Nebraska, Nebraska Civic Engagement Table is Pushing for Economic Justice and a Living Wage

October 31, 2022

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