by Jacob | Jan 9, 2019 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized
The 4th year of Capitol Pathways, our paid internship program for college students of color and indigenous students, has begun! This year, 33 students will be paired with 33 host organizations working in and around the Capitol during the 2019 legislative session.The...
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...
