by Jacob | Feb 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Citizens League was commissioned by The Saint Paul Foundation to help the city of St. Paul, its employers and employees, and residents explore questions related to and potential impacts of raising the minimum wage. From November 2017 to February 2018, the Citizens...
by Jacob | Feb 8, 2018 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized
We’re excited to begin our third year of our Capitol Pathways program by placing 33 college students of color from around the state with 33 government offices, nonprofits, corporate, law and lobbying firms where they can build experience and relationships in...
by Jacob | Jan 29, 2018 | Uncategorized, Voice
A Good Debate: Beyond Gridlock What Will Get Us Moving? Winter 2018 JUMP TO: JUST THE FACTS | OPENING ARGUMENTS | CROSS-EXAM Each quarterly issue of Citizens League Voice will feature a section that involves bringing people together to share their differing opinions...
by Jacob | Jan 25, 2018 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized
Capitol Pathways, our paid internship program for college students of color and indigenous students, kicked off last week with an extensive training for our students, including a visit to the Capitol. Our thanks to James Chang for leading many aspects of the training,...
by Jacob | Jan 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Pioneer Press Editorial Board recognized the Citizens League in a recent editorial as a much-needed body with recent successes in these times of political and ideological division: In recent months, the league’s contributions have had a high profile among St. Paul...
by Jacob | Jan 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
On Friday, January 5th, Citizens League Executive Director Pahoua Hoffman sat down with Eric Eskola and Mary Lahammer on TPT Almanac to talk about her new role at the League, and some of the recent and upcoming things we’re working on. Watch: On...
