Blog - Citizens League

#CapitolPathways Student Spotlight: Stephanie Oliva

Meet Stephanie Oliva, a second year student attending the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, and is majoring in Intercultural Studies and Youth and Adult Emerging Studies

#CapitolPathways Student Spotlight: Dieu Do

Meet #CapitolPathways intern Dieu Do, a first generation college student attending Hamline University. She is majoring in Political Science and Criminal Justice.

Searching for our next Executive Director

Our search for a permanent Executive Director has begun! We have retained Ballinger | Leafblad to assist the board to find the League’s next great leader.

#GiveAtHomeMN for Capitol Pathways

During #GiveAtHomeMN, we will be introducing you to our 2020 Capitol Pathways students, and asking for your support.

Announcement: Executive Director Transition

A message from Interim Board Chair Patrick Born on Pahoua Yang Hoffman’s departure from the Citizens League.

Capitol Pathways during the pandemic

While many aspects of our program for college students of color have had to be altered because of Covid-19, the program is continuing because of the resilience and innovative thinking of our students, hosts, staff, and partners.

Listening to you during this pandemic — A message from Executive Director Pahoua Yang Hoffman

Our approach to policy starts with listening. So please tell us: How is Covid-19 affecting you? Your input will guide our work in the coming days, weeks, and months as we face this pandemic together.

How is COVID-19 affecting you? Take our survey.

We know that this pandemic is affecting everyone, but we want to hear how it is affecting you. Take our short survey.

Adapting to a new normal amidst COVID-19 challenges

Minnesotans, like the rest of the world, are working to adjust to a “new normal” amidst COVID-19. As we work to rise to this challenge together, the Citizens League is looking for ways to adapt to this new environment while continuing to serve the community. LISTENING...

Video: Get to know Executive Director Pahoua Yang Hoffman

We are so proud to call Pahoua Yang Hoffman our Executive Director. Her life experience, breadth of knowledge, and genuine interest in people from all backgrounds truly makes Minnesota a better place. Thanks to TPT Almanac at the Capitol and David Gillette for conveying her amazing story!

Census 2020

Engaging immigrant and ethnic communities to encourage participation and make sure all Minnesotans are counted.

Audio: Policy On Tap – Sparking Joy and the World of Secondhand

Policy On Tap host Tom Weber was joined by a panel to talk the complex world of secondhand goods. Listen here!

Trust In Change: Cal Clark

Cal Clark spent his childhood and college years in Chadron, Nebraska, then came to Minnesota to join the Citizens League where he worked from 1970-1980 to streamline the organization’s approach to addressing civil issues. Learn more in this member spotlight.

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. Learn more in this member spotlight.

Paying Into The Pot Of Civility: Peter Bell

Citizens League member Peter Bell is Minnesota-born and has lived a diverse career path in regards to topics of civil importance. Learn more in this member spotlight.

We have a #GiveToTheMax Day Match!

Give to the Max Day donations will be matched up to $5,500! Donate now to help meet our match!