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The Citizens League is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers people to engage in civic life and public policy to make Minnesota a better place to live and work for everyone.
Recent News
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Jessie Luévano
Our Q&A with Capitol Pathways intern Jessie, a junior studying political science and global studies, with a minor in history, at Hamline University.
Video: Minnesota’s Workforce — Help Wanted, Everywhere
Video: Our second INTERCONNECTED Conversation focused on workforce in urban & rural areas. Listen to the panel conversation now.
Support our Capitol Pathways internship program today
#SpringForwardMN: We are asking you to give a gift today and invest in the future of college students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in our Capitol Pathways program.
EDTalks: Education and Access: Generational Poverty and Technology
Tuesday, May 4 at 7pm: Join us for two important EDTalks on the intersections of education, generational poverty and technology with Chastity Lord and Ini Augustine.
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Alijhen Rosado
To learn more about our Capitol Pathways students’ experiences this year, we asked a few interns from the cohort a few questions in our Student Spotlight. This time, we highlight Alijhen Rosado.
EDTalks: The Power of Youth Voice and Leadership
June 14: Don’t miss this engaging conversation with young BIPOC leaders and adults who lead in youth-centered spaces.
Current Work
Interconnected: Rural-Urban Conversations
This conversation series – hosted by the Center for Rural Policy and Development and the Citizens League – bridges the divide between urban & rural Minnesota by exploring our shared challenges and how to design a future that works for our unique communities. All discussions are recorded and can be listened to and viewed online.
Capitol Pathways
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. Through this program, interns build relationships with established Capitol leaders, gain exposure to various kinds of careers in policy, get real-world experience in career fields they would like to learn more about and build a strong professional resume in the process.
Strengthening Public Service
Citizens League is embarking on a new project to dig deeper and explore the unique challenges and barriers to public service, with a particular emphasis on non-elected roles and people who make our state’s local governments work.
Events
The Citizens League hosts forums for civil discussion across Minnesota. Our event series includes events that are open to the public, member-only and workplace events to help inform and engage Minnesotans on important policy and civic leadership discussions.