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Common Good.
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
#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...
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.