The Millennial Action Project (MAP) is the largest nonpartisan organization of millennial policymakers in the U.S. 

We develop the next generation to overcome partisanship on future-focused challenges and democracy reforms. 

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MAP Summer Send Off
Aug 16
MAP Summer Send Off

Join us to toast a fantastic summer at the Embassy Row Hotel Rooftop! A portion of all food and drink purchases will be donated to MAP

2018 Future Summit
Jul 29
2018 Future Summit

MAP partnered with Pepperdine University, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, and Creative Artists Agency to host its second annual Future Summit.  A bipartisan group of roughly fifty state legislators, hailing from more than two dozen states, convened with leading policy experts in Malibu, CA for a day of connection, innovation, and collaboration on “next generation policies” affecting young people across the country.

Wisconsin Red and Blue Dialogue 3
Jul 12
Wisconsin Red and Blue Dialogue 3

On July 12th, the Millennial Action Project and the Zeidler Center for Public Discussion hosted the third Wisconsin Red & Blue Dialogue at Cafe Hollander. MAP brought over 50 members from the Wauwatosa and Milwaukee communities together to discuss the issue of “Fake News” and how it has affected Americans in Wisconsin and across the country.

National Campus Leadership Council's Presidential Leadership Summit
Jul 11
National Campus Leadership Council's Presidential Leadership Summit

On June 11, MAP COO Layla Zaidane moderated a panel at the National Campus Leadership Council’s annual Presidential Leadership Summit. The panel, presented to roughly 200 student body presidents from around the country, was focused on the wave of activism young people have led, and their impact within the current unique political environment.

Panel: Landing a Job in D.C.
Jun 29
Panel: Landing a Job in D.C.

On Thursday, June 29, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) hosted a panel titled, “Landing a Job in D.C.” as a part of their career development series. Speakers included MAP’s own Cherisse Eatmon, State Future Caucus Network Director

MAP and AZ Future Caucus at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Conference
Jun 23
MAP and AZ Future Caucus at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Conference

Joined by Arizona Future Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Mark Cardenas and Representative TJ Shope, MAP's State Caucus Network Director, Cherisse Eatmon hosted events at NALEO's 35th Annual Conference.

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Millennials Are Sick of Old Politicians but Too Poor to Replace Them
Millennials Are Sick of Old Politicians but Too Poor to Replace Them

"The majority of millennials don't believe politics will solve the problems they face, and less than a third of us see public service as an honorable profession," said Steven Olikara, founder and president of Millennial Action Project, a nonpartisan group focused on engaging young people in the political world. "When you don't believe in the system, then you don't believe you can make change through it."

Why We Should Send More Millennials to Congress
Why We Should Send More Millennials to Congress

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s, 28, victory spurred many a conversation about age, especially given the 56-year-old likely successor to Nancy Pelosi she had unseated. And one widely mocked tweet from the Alabama news site AL.com — posing the question “Should we elect more millennials to Congress?” — drew some world-weary responses.

The Supreme Court didn't act on gerrymandering, so it's up to state legislators to stop doing it
The Supreme Court didn't act on gerrymandering, so it's up to state legislators to stop doing it

Democracy Task Force Members Senator Frank LaRose and Rep. David Olsen penned an op-ed on the need for states to lead the fight against gerrymandering.

Gig Economy Becoming Big for Small Business
Gig Economy Becoming Big for Small Business

The House Small Business Committee tackled the debate by asking how the shift by millennials towards gig economy careers has affected traditional small businesses. Dougert answered that small businesses are actually driving some of the shift as they rely more on gig workers.

Statement from Millennial Action Project on Millennials Running for Congress
Statement from Millennial Action Project on Millennials Running for Congress

Over 200 Millennials from both parties have run or are running for Congress this cycle, taking an active role in shaping our democracy at a time of momentous change for the country.

MILLENNIAL ACTION PROJECT & WISPOLITICS.COM ROUNDTABLE: THE FUTURE OF WORK
MILLENNIAL ACTION PROJECT & WISPOLITICS.COM ROUNDTABLE: THE FUTURE OF WORK

On May 29, 2018, the Millennial Action Project in partnership with WisPolitics.com conducted a roundtable discussion about the future of the Fox Valley featuring Rep. Amanda Stuck (D-District 57) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-District 8).