What if the key to fixing our broken politics isn’t just electing the right leaders—but helping them thrive once they’re in office? At TEDxJacksonville in November 2024, Future Caucus President and CEO Layla Zaidane shared a powerful, hopeful vision for the future of American democracy—one where public service is accessible, sustainable, and reflective of the…
NEW REPORT: 50% of Voters Pessimistic on Polarization, 84% Want More Collaborative Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Future Caucus, in partnership with Lake Research Partners and The Tarrance Group, has published a new analysis of bipartisan exit polling during the 2024 general election. The report, titled Together or Torn, analyzes responses from 2,454 actual voters nationwide to questions on diversity, unity, and leadership. “These findings underscore that, in an…
Strategic Foresight in Action: Highlights from the 2024 Futures Thinking Forum
The 2024 Futures Thinking Forum was an immersive, forward-looking event designed to equip the 2025 class of Innovation Fellows with strategic foresight tools and future-oriented policy frameworks. This dynamic two-day gathering brought together 40 rising-star lawmakers to explore creative solutions to the challenges of tomorrow. A Historic Start: Mount Vernon Visit The event kicked off…
The role of Millennial and Gen Z members of Congress in the 2024 election
By Arfie Ghedi, NPR The election is a little over a month away. We’ve spoken on this show about the importance of young voters. But what role do Gen-Z and Millennial members of Congress play in the upcoming election? And how can they help mend political divides and get their peers to the polls? That’s what the latest…
Energy & Environment Innovation Fellows in Denver
Future Caucus team members and Energy & Environment Innovation Fellows kicked off their 2024 experiential learning trip to Colorado with a Rockies game, and even got a shoutout on the Jumbotron! The Rocky Mountain Institute presented their work on transforming global energy systems, and Think Microgrid led an interactive presentation on understanding microgrid technologies for…
Strengthening Democracy Innovation Fellows in Denver
In September 2024, eight young lawmakers taking part in Future Caucus’ Innovation Lab joined president & CEO Layla Zaidane and other Future Caucus team members in Denver, Colorado for an experiential learning trip on the subject of Strengthening Democracy. Nick Troiano, Executive Director of Unite America, and Amber McReynolds spoke with our lawmakers about innovative,…
Healthcare Innovation Fellows in Detroit
We’re excited to tell you about our first-ever experiential learning trip with our Innovation Fellows! Our Healthcare Innovation Fellows joined us in Detroit, Michigan to meet with experts in maternal health and childcare, gaining first-hand experience of the work being done locally and around the state. At the Detroit Athletic Club, we held a panel discussion with Leslie…