Citizens League

"For several years, many Minnesota cities and counties have noticed a dwindling number of people pursuing government jobs. Now, three organizations are coming together to find out why that is and how to turn it around." Check out this great MinnPost piece on our Strengthening Public Service partnership with Association of Minnesota Counties & League of Minnesota Cities.

Give to the Max Day update: Donations right now are still being matched by our Board & Friends matching fund. Double your impact with a gift of any amount right now! https://lnkd.in/gaPp69A

As a nonpartisan, grassroots nonprofit, Citizens League relies on the support of donors just like you. And for Give to the Max Day, your donation will be matched by our Board & Friends Matching Fund. This is an amazing opportunity to have your donation doubled: https://lnkd.in/gaPp69A #GTMD24

One week out from our event at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis! Join us and Minnesota Public Radio News on Mon, Nov 25 for "From Conflict to Convergence" for a conversation with authors of Convergence Center for Policy Resolution Mariah Levison & Rob Fersh, and moderated by Catharine Richert. We'll talk about how we can come together to solve tough problems. Limited space! Register free at https://lnkd.in/gPZg4m6k Thanks to our partners/sponsors: Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, Braver Angels, Move for America, and Majority in the Middle.

We are now recruiting students for the 10th year of #CapitolPathways! Students are encouraged to apply if they are interested in policymaking, the legislative process, advocacy, civic engagement, community engagement, or all of the above! Click to learn more and apply. Application is open until November 15.

Join us and our sponsors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota for a robust conversation about geographic disparities to health care access across Minnesota, featuring an expert panel: - Senator Grant Hauschild (D-Hermantown) - Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) - Dr. Brett Hart, Ph.D., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Vice President of Behavioral Health and Mental Health Parity - Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith, Deputy Director, University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center - Ravyn Gibbs, Tribal Liaison, Minnesota Department of Health

?? We've got some great Citizens League events coming up in November! On Tuesday, 11/12, join us for a virtual conversation about geographic disparities in #healthcare access in #Minnesota. This important conversation - sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - will include a powerhouse panel of experts, including Senators Grant Hauschild & Jordan Rasmusson, Dr. Brett Hart, Ph.D. (BCBS), Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith (University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center) and Ravyn Gibbs, Tribal Liaison with the Minnesota Department of Health. Then, on Monday, 11/25, we're partnering with MPR News' #TalkingSense series for a conversation with authors Mariah Levison and Rob Fersh about their new book, "From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems," moderated by Catharine Richert (A timely conversation, post-election and before you head to Thanksgiving family gatherings!) Special thanks to event sponsors: the Center for the Study of Politics at Governance at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Majority in the Middle and Move for America. More info + RSVP for either (or both!) of these events ?? https://lnkd.in/gUqNDHmP

Still time to register for tomorrow's event! Join us and folks from Braver Angels & Minnesota Voice in the morning at University of St. Thomas for this conversation on building trust in our elections. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/grKphahH

How can we ensure trust in our elections? Join us next Tuesday (Oct 15) for our Mind Opener on Trustworthy Elections with panelists Bill Doherty of Braver Angels, Halla Henderson of Minnesota Voice, and a University of St. Thomas student representative. RSVP today!

Election conversations, civility, Capitol Pathways - and more in our latest newsletter! News from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development on paid leave in MN, Jake Loesch talks with Michael Brodkorb & Becky Scherr on the Break Down Podcast, and The Minnesota Star Tribune editorial board says that that concern over democracy is bipartisan - so is the solution. More here!: https://lnkd.in/gh6Df4KR