by Jacob | May 1, 2018 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized
As the 2018 Legislative Session continues, so does our Capitol Pathways internship program, providing opportunities at the Capitol for college students of color. Part of our 33-student cohort this year is Stephany Lopez, a 1st year student at the University of...
by Jacob | Apr 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
After an initial scoping project completed this year, an independent study committee will convene to answer key questions that were identified. The Citizens League is convening an independent study committee to answer key questions surrounding a minimum wage ordinance...
by Jacob | Apr 25, 2018 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized
By Kalia Xiong, Capitol Pathways Program Manager The sun was out, the weather was warm—we couldn’t have asked for a nicer day to gather for our third Capitol Pathways cohort meeting! The meeting opened with a team building activity where interns learned more about...
by Jacob | Apr 25, 2018 | Uncategorized, Voice
Affirmative & Negative By David Schimke Want to improve public discourse? Be a good sport. Author Amy Chua, best known for Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, has once again managed to tap into an emerging national conversation. “At different times in the past,” the...
by Jacob | Apr 24, 2018 | Uncategorized, Voice
The First Word By Pahoua Hoffman Shared experience leads to lasting solutions In 2004, a middle-aged single mom (we’ll call her Joan) began work at a company that provided cleaning services to a large retailer in St. Paul. Her hourly wage for cleaning windows,...
