by Jacob | Oct 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Jessica Bell, John Knapp, Damon Shoholm and Kurt Zellers to join Citizens League board in 2018 The Citizens League will welcome four new members to its Board of Directors in 2018. At the Citizens League’s Annual Meeting last week, members approved the election...
by Jacob | Oct 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
By David Schimke A new generation of protesters is becoming increasingly vigilant and disruptive. Lawmakers, citing public safety, are writing legislation to deter their behavior. For many Twin Citians, the week of July 4, 2016, remains seminal. The holiday took place...
by Jacob | Oct 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Neeraj Mehta For many people of color, protest isn’t a strategy to be analyzed—it’s a matter of life and death. Any debate or conversation about injustice, problem solving, or social change should begin by acknowledging that we often have different experiences,...
by Jacob | Oct 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Thanks to all who joined us for this year’s Civic Celebration honoring Dr. Josie Johnson and Susan Kimberly! Each year the Citizens League invites its members, partners and others in the community to the Civic Celebration. It’s an opportunity for other...
by Jacob | Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Rep. Nick Zerwas Why I want to increase penalties for protesters who block traffic Our country relies on the American people to be able to create and have constructive dialogue. Citizens can get involved in their community through communicating with their elected...
by Jacob | Oct 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Sarahjane Blum Legislation to address activities that are already illegal chills dissent In late May, some 100 people, led by members of the Dakota community, convened in protest of artist Sam Durant’s sculpture Scaffold, which was being installed in the...
