Rep. Jeremy Gray Awarded for Transcending Political Polarization in 2022

Rep. Jeremy Gray Awarded for Transcending Political Polarization in 2022

The Millennial Action Project (MAP) announced last week the awardees of the 2022 Rising Star Awards. The Rising Star Awards recognize lawmakers who embody MAP’s mission to transcend political polarization through public service.

POLITICO Playbook PM: WaPo braces for more layoffs

POLITICO Playbook PM: WaPo braces for more layoffs

The Millennial Action Project held its Rising Star Awards reception Tuesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, where the fifth annual Rising Star Award was presented to Alabama state Rep. Jeremy Gray and Arkansas State Rep. Aaron Pilkington. SPOTTED: Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah), Robby Soave and Briahna Joy Gray.

Younger lawmakers form Arkansas Future Caucus aim to bridge political gap

Younger lawmakers form Arkansas Future Caucus aim to bridge political gap

The number of state lawmakers 45 or younger will jump from 30 to 40 when the next Arkansas General Assembly convenes in January, creating one of the largest delegations of relatively young lawmakers in the nation, according to a national group encouraging younger candidates to run.

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Eagleton hosts legislators to speak on importance of youth presence in politics

Eagleton hosts legislators to speak on importance of youth presence in politics

The Eagleton Institute of Politics recently hosted the chief executive officer and multiple network legislators of the Millennial Action Project (MAP) to speak on bipartisan legislation and ways to mitigate the partisan divide in American politics.

GLOBAL NATIONAL POLITICS Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: What to Watch on Election Night; Celebrating ‘Witches’ All Year Long

GLOBAL NATIONAL POLITICS Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: What to Watch on Election Night; Celebrating ‘Witches’ All Year Long

New research entitled “Millennials on the Rise” from Layla Zaidane, CEO of the Millennial Action Project (MAP) reveals that while more millennials and young Americans are running for office, the number of young women running has decreased since 2020:

1 in 6 midterm candidates are millennials: report

1 in 6 midterm candidates are millennials: report

Young Americans are making a historic bid for Congress this year.

A new report found millennials represent 1 out of 6 congressional candidates in the midterm elections, and Generation Z is on the ballot for the first time.

The Young Leaders Transforming the 2022 Midterms, with Layla Zaidane (PODCAST)

The Young Leaders Transforming the 2022 Midterms, with Layla Zaidane (PODCAST)

With less than a week to Election Day, Layla Zaidane, president and CEO of the Millennial Action Project, joins Doorstep co-hosts, Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin for a preview of changes ahead as young leaders step up to run for office and come out to vote.

Generation Z and millennial candidates elbow into 2022 contention

Generation Z and millennial candidates elbow into 2022 contention

This fall’s midterm congressional elections are witnessing the biggest effort yet by younger candidates to take charge from the capital’s aging political establishment.