by Jacob | Jan 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nearly three years ago, amidst growing questions and concerns from community members and elected officials surrounding the Metropolitan Council, the Citizens League convened a diverse 19-member task force to consider possible reforms. As the original author of the...
by Jacob | Dec 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Over 50 years after the U.S. Congress passed the Economic Opportunity Act to address poverty in the nation, the country still grapples with persistent income disparities, a widening gap between the richest and poorest Americans, and a high number of children growing...
by Jacob | Dec 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Minnesota’s aging population is increasing dramatically. According to Minnesota Compass, between 2010 and 2030, our state’s 65+ population is expected to nearly double. While that projection becomes a reality, according to the AARP, available caregivers are to decline...
by Jacob | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Translation: Pupusas, pastries, and policy: The 2020 Census EspañolEnglish Citizens League se enfoca en ayudar a todos quien viven in Minnesota a entender el poder político que tienen en sus comunidades. Por ese motivo, estamos organizando nuestro primer evento que se...
by Jacob | Nov 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Including Hoffman in the Walz-Flanagan transition team underscores the importance of actively seeking many different perspectives in the new administration. Pahoua Yang Hoffman, the Citizens League’s executive director, has been invited to be a part of the Transition...