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CNN VIDEO: Can the future be de-polarized?

CNN VIDEO: Can the future be de-polarized?

MAP President & Co-Founder Steven Olikara recently sat down with Former Indiana Senator Evan Bayh & Michael Smerconish to discuss the role young leaders are playing to bridge the partisan divide. The conversation was featured in an hour-long CNN special entitled "Fixing the Divide."

Gabbard, Hurd form Future Caucus to 'get things done'

Gabbard, Hurd form Future Caucus to 'get things done'

34-year old Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and 38-year old Congressman Will Hurd co-chair the Future Caucus, whose mission is to come together across party lines to find common ground on issues facing America's next generation.

Millennials Take Over Capitol Hill

Millennials Take Over Capitol Hill

The daylong event hosted by the Millennial Action Project, Nexus, and Children Uniting Nations brought out some the nation's youngest legislators including Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), and Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.

Opening Summit Remarks from Steven Olikara

Opening Summit Remarks from Steven Olikara

In his opening remarks at the Congressional Summit on Next Generation Leadership, Olikara shares his insight and optimism for the Millennial Generation to overcome political polarization with innovative, long-term bipartisan solutions.

Senator Ted Cruz Addresses Bipartisan Millennial Summit

Senator Ted Cruz Addresses Bipartisan Millennial Summit

Senator Ted Cruz joined Millennial leaders at the Congressional Summit on Next Generation Leadership to discuss why he co-sponsored a bipartisan military sexual assault bill with Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's, and to take questions from the audience on a range of issues.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Calls for Bipartisan Millennial Leadership

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Calls for Bipartisan Millennial Leadership

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) is the youngest and first Hindu female veteran elected to Congress and co-chairs the bipartisan Congressional Future Caucus with her Republican colleague and friend Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL). She tells the story of how they met working out at the gym and why our generation is poised to lead with cooperation and finding common ground as priorities.

Reps. Todd Young, John Delaney Discuss Social Impact Bonds Act

Reps. Todd Young, John Delaney Discuss Social Impact Bonds Act

Reps. Todd Young (R-IN) and John Delaney (D-MD) discuss the contents of their bipartisan Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) Act at the Congressional Summit on Next Generation Leadership. Moderator, Steven Olikara (Millennial Action Project) challenges the two Congressmen to give the supporting argument for SIBs for their opposing party -- a display of bipartisanship not often found on Capitol Hill.

Congress Gets Younger with 114th Class

Congress Gets Younger with 114th Class

Three millennials and a slew of others under the age of 40 will serve in the 114th Congress. Will they bring a fresh perspective to Washington? Global Voice Hall chats with Steven Olikara, President of the Millennial Action Project about the newly elected young members.

Catalyst Week Showcase: Steven Olikara, Millennial Action Project

Catalyst Week Showcase: Steven Olikara, Millennial Action Project

Hear Steven Olikara speak about growing up in diverse Milwaukee. This upbringing led him to start the Millennial Action Project which is dedicated to renewing American democracy through next generation leadership.

Bipartisan burn: Members of Congress working (out) together

Bipartisan burn: Members of Congress working (out) together

Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) and other Members of Congress were featured on NBC's Today Show Saturday, July 26, 2014. The Saturday special showed the group of lawmakers behind-the-scenes as they joined forces at the gym during a morning CrossFit session led by former mixed martial arts fighter, Congressman Markwayne Mullin (R-OK).

Civic Engagement, For Good (Full Panel)

Civic Engagement, For Good (Full Panel)

How we engage our citizens in the future will be a marker for the strength of our communities and, ultimately, our democracy. The very good news is the spirit of entrepreneurship that our discussants apply to the formidable task of involving all kinds of people -- young, old, and in between-- in improving the civic life of our communities for good.

Is There a "Brain Drain" in Washington?

Is There a "Brain Drain" in Washington?

How we engage our citizens in the future will be a marker for the strength of our communities and, ultimately, our democracy. The very good news is the spirit of entrepreneurship that our discussants apply to the formidable task of involving all kinds of people -- young, old, and in between-- in improving the civic life of our communities for good.