Dear John,
I think we can all agree that Taylor Swift is changing the music scene... much like our Future Caucus members are changing democracy! ✨
From amplifying their message in The Washington Post to partnering with Her Campus for a college voices tour, we've been busy spreading the word on just how effective young lawmakers are at building bridges and creating a better future for our country. Read more: |
"Buck up, America. Help is on the Way."
"Young people have always been in the halls of power. And more often than they get credit for, they are the adults in the room — the ones putting politics and selfish pursuits aside to do the most good for the most people." - Dr. Ted Johnson
Last summer, Dr. Ted Johnson was a keynote speaker at Future Summit discussing how we can build the democracy we deserve. Now, he's written an op-ed in The Washington Post about the hope and optimism we see Gen Z and millennial lawmakers bring to their communities every day.
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White House Correspondents' Weekend Representative Rui Xu (D-KS) and Representative Emily Weber (D-MO) joined the Future Caucus team at the "Our Voice: A White House Correspondents' Brunch" to celebrate White House Correspondents' Weekend. |
Renewing Democracy Summit at Wellesley College Future Caucus President & CEO, Layla Zaidane, spoke alongside Representative Michelle Au (D-GA), Bronwyn Lance, Chief of Staff to Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and Chantale Zuzi, Founder of Refugee Can Be, on a panel entitled "Journeys in Civic Purpose." They shared their experiences of reaching out across partisan divides, generations, and geography to fight polarization and make positive change. |
Innovation Fellows Meet with Policy Experts |
Edward Bray and Tamara Currin from the March of Dimes joined our Healthcare Innovation Fellows for their monthly policy roundtable. They discussed their state scorecard and rural health access. |
The Strengthening Democracy Fellows focused on citizen engagement with Voice of the People. They were joined by JP Thomas. |
