Nebraska’s 5th Annual Day of Empathy

Policy
Written By McKenzie Ring

By Jasmine Harris, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy

Woman's arms holding a Day of Empathy sign in the air with the Nebraska State Capitol in the background.

Voting is one of the single most important constitutional rights that a person has. In Nebraska, individuals with felony convictions are being denied immediate access to their voting rights due to an arbitrary law that makes them wait two years after completing any sentencing requirements before receiving their right to vote back.

We believe that people who have been impacted by the criminal justice system are the most integral voices in advocating for change. Nebraska needs all of its citizens to vote, there should not be a wait to participate. 

 Come join RISE and other member organizations of the Voting Rights Restoration Coalition for Nebraska's 5th Annual Day of Empathy Lobby Day: Empathy Across The Nation on Thursday, February 15th to speak with our state legislators and let them know Nebraskans are ready to RESTORE THE VOTE!

Join us for senator meetings in the morning and a panel discussion over the lunch hour. Your voice matters…let it be heard!

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McKenzie Ring

McKenzie Ring has over 20 years of experience helping businesses and organizations reach maximum audiences for growth. Specializing in social responsibility, digital marketing, photography, and content creation, McKenzie uses that experience to educate the public and grow a network of volunteers, donors, employers, and support for people returning to the community after incarceration.

Specializing and trained in documentary-based work, McKenzie has been an award-winning Midwest photographer and content creator for much of her professional life. She is passionate about bridging unlikely communities and building empathy through storytelling.

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