by Jacob | Feb 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Join us for a Citizens League Birthday Party! On Thursday, February 14 – yes, Valentine’s Day – the Citizens League celebrates its 67th birthday, and you’re invited to help us celebrate! What better way to kick off your Valentine’s Day evening than with your fellow...
by Jacob | Jan 17, 2019 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized
Meet Cheniqua Johnson, Capitol Pathways alum, who sat down with TPT Almanac’s David Gillette to talk about the connections she’s made and the achievements she’s already accomplished in her young career. Watch: Cheniqua participated in the first year...
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...
