Belonging: Kalia Xiong

Belonging: Kalia Xiong

Kalia Xiong is currently serving as the Capitol Pathways Program Manager at the Citizens League. Born the daughter of refugees from Thailand, she studied political science at Macalester College and was herself an intern in the Capitol Pathways program. Stepping inside...
Paying Into The Pot Of Civility: Peter Bell

Paying Into The Pot Of Civility: Peter Bell

Peter Bell is Minnesota-born and raised, and has lived a diverse career path in regards to topics of civil importance. He served as the 2-term chairman of the Metropolitan Council from 2003-2010. His work there regularly crossed paths with the work of the Citizens...
We have a #GiveToTheMax Day Match!

We have a #GiveToTheMax Day Match!

Thanks to the generosity of several former Citizens League board members, all donations now until the end of Give to the Max Day (11:59pm, Thursday, November 14, 2019) will be matched up to $5,500!  > Click here to donate now on GiveMN.org! DONATE Our sincere...
Capitol Pathways 2020: Now recruiting students!

Capitol Pathways 2020: Now recruiting students!

We’re gearing up for the 5th year of Capitol Pathways, and we’re now recruiting students to apply for an internship during the 2020 legislative session! Our program places college students of color in paid internships with government offices, nonprofits,...
Conversations on Minnesota’s drinking water

Conversations on Minnesota’s drinking water

The Citizens League is partnering with Environmental Initiative and the Minnesota Department of Health on a statewide drinking water project. Environmental Initiative is convening conversations with environmental experts and activists, water experts, land use...