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May 15, 2026

What is LGBTQ? LGBTQIA? 2SLGBTQIA+? Which One Do I Use?

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Chances are, you’ve seen variations on an acronym that starts with “LGBT” — like LGBTQ, LGBTQ with a plus sign, LGBTQIA, and so on.  But what exactly does it stand for, and why have so many new letters been added in recent years? This blog post will briefly cover the […] Read More →

The tower of the Nebraska State Capitol building in Lincoln, NE where the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session took place, against a deep blue sky with wispy clouds, photographed from below.

April 27, 2026

Nebraska Legislative Session 2026: A Guide For LGBTQ+ Community and Allies

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Introduction At a time of increasing political tension and anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiment, many of us may feel helpless and frustrated.  However, action is the antidote to despair! Getting involved in local politics and using your voice can be an empowering experience, and importantly, it makes a real difference for LGBTQIA+ people […] Read More →

OutNebraska legislative day attendees ride an elevator up. Their purple legislative day t-shirts are visible as they make their way to the Nebraska State Capitol to speak with their legislators and senators

March 18, 2026

5 Ways to Support Your Local LGBTQIA+ Community in 2026

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Despair is understandable — but action is its antidote. Here are five meaningful ways allies can show up for LGBTQIA+ Nebraskans in 2026, starting locally.

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OutNebraska Responds

The Nebraska State Capitol building in Lincoln, where the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session took place, viewed from the front with a fountain, green trees, and manicured lawn in the foreground

April 14, 2026

OutNebraska’s Reflections on the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session

Legislative Updates

At the close of the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session, here are OutNebraska’s reflections: To start off this session, Senator Kauth introduced three anti-transgender bills and a legislative study, continuing her years-long campaign to push transgender Nebraskans out of public life and to the fringes of our state. LB730 targeted the […] Read More →

A person with curly hair holds a rainbow Pride flag high above a crowd at an outdoor gathering, backlit by warm sunlight. Featured image for OutNebraska's statement on the Chiles v. Salazar Supreme Court decision.

April 10, 2026

Chiles v. Salazar: Supreme Court ruling threatens conversion therapy protections here at home

Press Statements

LINCOLN, NEB – On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Chiles v. Salazar, ruling that Colorado's law banning licensed therapists from subjecting minors to conversion therapy likely violates people’s constitutional rights – in this case, “free speech” First Amendment rights – and needs to be […] Read More →

Girls in sports soccer team outdoors. Female physical education class on sports grass field. Young football players of female youth sports team. Symbolizes that young, transgender girls should be a part of sports and not excluded from the sports teams they belong on.

March 19, 2026

OutNebraska’s Response to the “Fairness for Girls” Ballot Initiative

In the News, Press Statements

Nebraska's Kids Deserve Better Than This Right now, petition circulators are gathering signatures across Nebraska for a ballot initiative called "Fairness for Girls," backed by Nebraska Family Alliance and former Senator Julie Slama. If enough signatures are collected by July 2026, this initiative could appear on the November ballot and […] Read More →

OutNebraska Updates

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February 19, 2026

OutNebraska is Rebuilding its Website. We’re Looking for a Developer Who Gets It.

OutNebraska Updates

A new outnebraska.org is coming, and we're looking for the right partner to build it. outnebraska.org isn't just a website. For LGBTQ+ Nebraskans across the state — in Omaha and Lincoln and in communities where support can be hard to find — it's a front door. It connects people to […] Read More →

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December 19, 2025

OutNebraska Statement on the Federal Proposals to Ban Gender-Affirming Care | December 19, 2025

In the News, Legislative Updates, OutNebraska Updates

OutNebraska’s statement on the federal proposals to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. We condemn these statements. Read here to learn more about how these CMS rules would harm Nebraska families and take action.

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A warm welcome from A.T., the interim executive director

December 12, 2025

A Warm Welcome from A.T., the Interim Executive Director

OutNebraska Updates

Dear Nebraskans– It is really an honor to be joining together with so many who are part of the movement, bringing a more open and equitable environment to all across our state.  We all deserve respect in being fully ourselves and equally sharing the benefits of our society in true […] Read More →

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