The Latest from the League
Citizens League Voice: Our Patchwork Nation
From the Citizens League Voice magazine: Journalist Dante Chinni on the nation’s political differences, the divisive nature of easy ideological labels, and the need for nuanced data
Citizens League Update: August 16, 2018
News on our upcoming Mind Opener, Civic Celebration in October, and Capitol Pathways 2019!
Citizens League Voice: Sage Council
From the Citizens League Voice magazine: The Civic Caucus goes beyond the headlines to provide the public with nonpartisan policy recommendations.
Citizens League Voice: Moving Minnesota Forward
Too often, the problems we face are due to a lack of vision and collaboration, writes Pahoua Hoffman in the Citizens League Voice magazine.
A Good Debate: Ground Control
A Good Debate strives to model thoughtful dialogue that encourages disagreement while discouraging rancor. Read this debate on mining in Minnesota’s Northland.
Minimum Wage Study Committee: Week 11
Our Minimum Wage Study Committee continues its work, convening each week to learn more about and discuss the potential effects of a wage ordinance in St. Paul. Read this week’s update.
Citizens League to honor Richard Davis at 2018 Civic Celebration
Announcing the 2018 Civic Celebration Honoring Richard Davis, Former President, CEO & Executive Chairman of U.S. Bank! Join us and a few hundred of your fellow Minnesotans from across the political spectrum to catch up with old friends, meet new people, and recognize the trailblazing leadership that promises to endure for generations!
Minimum Wage Study Committee: Week 9
Our Minimum Wage Study Committee continues its work, convening each week to learn more about and discuss the potential effects of a wage ordinance in St. Paul. Each week, we provide an update on the focus of the meetings, our process, and media surrounding this issue....
July 17 Mind Opener: Understanding St. Paul Minimum Wage Considerations
What are the potential effects of a minimum wage increase in St. Paul? What can be learned from its neighbor, Minneapolis, which is in the process of implementing a minimum wage increase to $15 by 2024? The Citizens League is currently convening an independent study...
Join us for A Good Debate: Whose Streets?
Join us on June 26 at 6pm at Icehouse in Minneapolis for A Good Debate with Rep. Zerwas and Rep. Lesch as they discuss their sides of the argument surrounding disruptive protests. Tickets on sale now.
Minimum Wage Study Committee: Week 5
Our Minimum Wage Study Committee continues its work, convening each week to learn more about and discuss the potential effects of a wage ordinance in St. Paul. Each week, we provide an update on the focus of the meetings, our process, and media surrounding this issue....
Students, hosts, supporters and friends gather for Capitol Pathways Celebration
After its third year, Capitol Pathways now has 93 student alums who have worked with 45 different organizations, from nonprofits, to state agencies, corporations and law and lobbying firms.
Minimum Wage Study Committee: Week 4
Our Minimum Wage Study Committee continues its work, convening each week to learn more about and discuss the potential effects of a wage ordinance in St. Paul. Each week, we provide an update on the focus of the meetings, our process, and media surrounding this issue....
Capitol Pathways wraps up successful 3rd year
Come celebrate a successful third year for the Minnesota Capitol Pathways internship program for college students of color. Join us Thursday, June 7!
Minimum Wage Study Committee Begins Work
Committee members convene for first meeting, embarking on four-month study on ordinance options for Saint Paul. We kicked off our Minimum Wage Study Committee last week with our first meeting. Members of the committee -- made up of diverse backgrounds, interests and...
Citizens League Voice: Capitol Pathways Alums, Up Close and Personal
From the Citizens League Voice magazine: Capitol Pathways alums reflect on their internship experiences in state government and policy. With the long-term goal of making our government truly representative of our communities, the program opens access to the Minnesota capitol to the next generation of leaders of color.