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Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Leaving a Complex Political Legacy

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Leaving a Complex Political Legacy

A War We Cannot Win — And a Lesson America Should Have Learned Long Ago

A War We Cannot Win — And a Lesson America Should Have Learned Long Ago

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6 US Cities that Show America What Independent Leadership Looks Like

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Private Prisons and ICE Exploit Loopholes, Harm Communities

2021 Future Summit

Emily Grecco
By Emily GreccoJul 09, 2021
Emily Grecco
Emily Greco is a contributor for The Fulcrum, a nonpartisan publication dedicated to strengthening democracy by fostering informed civic engagement and elevating diverse perspectives.
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Organizer: Millennial Action Project

Location: Virtual

Each summer the Millennial Action Project (MAP) hosts the nation's largest bipartisan convening of young legislators at Future Summit. Because we're going virtual for this year's Future Summit, we are able to offer an opportunity for you to get involved in Future Summit!

We are thrilled to announce that Julie Chávez Rodriguez, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House, will be joining us on July 30, 2021. Director Julie Chávez Rodriguez's role as director is to engage with State, Local, and Tribal governments for the most effective State and Federal cooperation.


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