by Nate Grasz | Sep 23, 2018 | Gambling
How do you honor the legacy of not only one of the greatest historical figures in Nebraska history, but greatest civil rights leaders in World history? Maybe with statues, or with schools, parks, and bridges named in their honor. Whatever the case, you likely wouldn’t...
by Nate Grasz | Sep 22, 2018 | Gambling
A direct connection exists between widespread promotion and availability of commercialized gambling with the financial hardship and lack of opportunity facing millions of American families today. This is a week to highlight the voices and stories of those millions who...
by Nate Grasz | Aug 28, 2018 | Gambling
Two separate initiatives to bring casinos into our Nebraska communities are underway. Here’s what you need to know, and how you can join NFA in standing up to casinos to protect Nebraska’s families and the values we cherish. Casinos are predatory by design. While...
by Nebraska Family Alliance | May 31, 2018 | Gambling
Last year, the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska announced plans to build a casino on property they own in Carter Lake, Iowa. However, it faces significant legal opposition. Lawsuits immediately loomed following the announcement. The city of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and now...
by Nate Grasz | May 15, 2018 | Gambling
The United States Supreme Court struck down a Federal law prohibiting sports betting in a groundbreaking 6-3 decision, giving states the ability to legalize sports betting. To be clear, the Supreme Court did not legalize sports betting. The Court struck down the...
by Nebraska Family Alliance | Mar 22, 2018 | Gambling
Open Door Mission has released a statement summarizing its opposition to the opening of a new casino within a mile of its main campus. Citing studies that put the vulnerability of homeless people to problem gambling at up to 9 times that of the general population,...
