On Tuesday, Nebraska became one of several states in the US to partner its schools with Turning Point USA’s Club America in an effort to increase civic engagement among America’s youth.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, together with Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Club America Enterprise Director Nick Cocca, announced the partnership at the state capitol Tuesday afternoon.
“It’s important for all of us to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. To be able to speak to the issues,” the governor said regarding open debate, which was one of several ways in which Charlie Kirk inspired him. “Charlie’s vision has inspired countless Americans to just simply stand up and talk about faith, family, love of country, and talk about our values.”
“I think it’s really exciting to announce a partnership with TPUSA to get kids in our high schools [involved in] Club America so that we can help young people learn more about the Constitution, learn leadership skills, and be engaged in civic engagement,” Pillen declared.
Pillen is confident that Nebraska’s youth will become a source of inspiration concerning the future of the state and the US, helping to ensure that American exceptionalism and prosperity will last in the future.
Attorney General Hilgers praised Charlie Kirk’s willingness to engage with people of different opinions, calling him “an antidote in a time of darkness” who provided light. He finds Club America and its leadership a similar antidote for the US.
“A day like today is a day to be celebrated, not just because of the partnership, but because of the people behind it,” Hilgers said.
Nebraska joins Montana, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, as a partnering state with Club America. The state of Indiana will soon formally announce a similar partnership.
