The Latest from the League
Announcement: Citizens League Policy Director Update
It is with deep gratitude, great appreciation, and a little sadness that I write to tell you that Angelica Klebsch, who has been our Policy Director since March 2018, has accepted a position with an exceptional community partner of ours, CLUES, or Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio.
Capitol Pathways alum is named a 2019 Truman Scholar
Our sincere congratulations to Raie Gessesse, Capitol Pathways 2018 alumna, for being named a 2019 Truman Scholar!
Wells Fargo Stories highlights Citizens League’s Capitol Pathways
We are proud to see that Capitol Pathways was recently featured in Wells Fargo Stories, the online journal of longtime Citizens League corporate member Wells Fargo! The piece highlights current interns, who speak about their experiences in policy before and after acceptance into our internship program.
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: An Garagiola-Bernier
“For me, this picture represents the great advances Indigenous Women are making into the political sphere, and the recognition of the value of our voices in crafting policy that will impact many generations to come.”
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Maddie Schumacher
Our #CapitolPathways internship program has crossed the halfway point! 34 college students of color are working with their individual host organizations for 10+ hours a week in a paid internship, which provides them access to legislators, lobbyists, and...
“Every big social change is powered by people.”
We were pleased to welcome Bush Foundation President Jennifer Ford Reedy to speak to our board a month ago to give a version of a talk she gave to bushCON 2018 on how big social change happens.
#CapitolPathways: Students gather for meeting & social
A few times throughout our Capitol Pathways internship program, which takes place each year during the state's legislative session, we bring the whole cohort together to connect with one another, share their internship experiences thus far, and participate...
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Raniya Yimam
Learn a little bit more about Capitol Pathways student Raniya Yimam, a 2nd year student at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College on her way to a double-major in public health and public policy.
Join us for a Capitol Pathways Social!
March 15: Get to know our 2019 cohort! Each month, students gather for a cohort-wide meeting and social to follow.
Introducing Evolve, an intergenerational civic leadership training program
Evolve engages people in making our communities better. The class helps you focus your energies, build your skills and connect with a network of others who share your interest in making a difference.
Slideshow: Capitol Pathways interns and supporters gather for first social
Our whole Capitol Pathways cohort of interns gathered on Friday, February 15 for a career-readiness seminar, followed by our first social of the year.
Meet the 2019 Capitol Pathways Mentors
The goal of having alumni mentors is to provide the 2019 Capitol Pathways student cohort an added and more hands-on layer of support as they navigate their work spaces and the Capitol.
Policy Lovers Valentine’s Day Show (and Citizens League’s 67th Birthday)
Join us February 14 for the Citizens League’s 67th birthday with the Theater for Public Policy!
“Cheniqua’s early-20s turned into a whirlwind of political experience.”
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.
4th year of Capitol Pathways is underway!
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.
Citizens League to serve on Met Council Nominations Committee
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...