The Senate has delayed the marriage equality vote… again. Same-sex marriage has been the law of the land since 2015, but the constitutional right has been under question ever since Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas stated he was seeking to reconsider its constitutionality this past June. In response to this news came the return of…
Future of Work Advisory Council: Connecting Our Constituents
The second meeting of the FOWAC was held on Tuesday, October 4th. With a focus on the development and use of broadband, this meeting was called Connecting our Constituents: Developing and Using Broadband as a Tool for Economic Development. In this meeting, the council discussed a variety of policies related to broadband development and use,…
Gen Z and Millennials Date
Gen Z and Millennials Date Report published by COB, 09/30/2022. Gen Z and Millennials DateReport published by COB, 09/30/2022. View original.
Young Legislators Collaborate Over Future of Work and Criminal Justice Reform
Last week, Millennial Action Project (MAP) was able to host two advisory council meetings: one for our Future of Work Advisory Council and one for our Criminal Justice Reform Advisory Council. These councils include members from both parties — Republican and Democrat — working together to create policy products that will be available to the full State Future Caucus…
Reed Howard of the Millennial Action Project: Being a True Conservative in the Age of Trump and How to Create Space for Cross-Partisan Conversations
In this conversation with Reed Howard of the Millennial Action Project we discuss his experience as a millennial who identified as a Republican but then had to figure out how he could move forward in his party in the age of Trump;
New Ascend Fellows Announced at the Aspen Institute
For 10 years, Ascend at the Aspen Institute has worked with families and partners to generate educational success and economic mobility. “Breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty starts by changing the trajectory for our youngest children and families in early childhood,” says Anne Mosle, vice president of the Aspen Institute and founder and executive director of Ascend.
Oklahoma Future Caucus Happy Hour
On Tuesday, September 20, we hosted members of the Oklahoma Future Caucus for an afternoon happy hour. It was wonderful to hear about the cross-partisan work they’re doing and the ways they’re changing the game for young people in Oklahoma politics. Earlier Event: September 15 Criminal Justice Reform Advisory Council Later Event: October 4 Future…
Resources for policymakers researching microgrids
Are you a policymaker, community leader or advocate trying to learn more about microgrids? Microgrid Knowledge has prepared this resource page to help you find answers.
Criminal Justice Reform Advisory Council
On Thursday, September 15th, MAP held its third and final meeting of its Criminal Justice Reform Advisory Council (CJRAC) for the year. Attending this meeting were CJRAC co-chairs Rep. Jamie Scott (D-AR) and Rep. Daniel Pae (R-OK), alongside members Rep. Torren Ecker (R-PA) and Rep. Taylor Small (D-VT). Rep. Quentin Williams (D-CT) also attended the…
Some of Congress’ youngest members have famously flamed out. Can a candidate be too young to serve?
Age doesn’t necessarily define success in Congress. A leader’s character and platform count.