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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 09/01/2010
Same-Sex Marriage and the Next Generation

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Same-Sex Marriage and the Next Generation


On August 4, a federal district court judge struck down California’s ban on gay marriage, ruling that the prohibition violates the U.S. Constitution.

To say the judge’s ruling caused a ripple heard round the country would be an understatement, as supporters and opponents of the controversial amendment try to figure out the next steps in this ongoing battle. To walk us through what happens next, we have guest Joel Henderson, an openly gay Gen Yer.

As in generations before who fought for a woman’s right to vote and equal opportunities for minorities, Generation Y is faced with its own battle against discrimination. Joel joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about how young people’s acceptance of  same-sex marriage bodes well for its eventual integration into our society. Because, as Joel points out, every American should be allowed to marry the person they love, regardless of gender.  ..
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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 08/25/2010
Gen Y Affecting Change in the Legislative Process

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Gen Y Affecting Change in the Legislative Process


In the past couple of episodes, we have explored the relevance of the federal government to our every day life. In our discussion of the U.S. Supreme Court and the 2010 midterm elections, we learned about the need for Generation Y to stay informed about and engaged in their government. After all, democracy relies on our commitment to the process.

We’re going to continue that conversation with a look inside the U.S. Congress. And our guide for this legislative sojourn is Leo Munoz, chief of staff for U.S. Representative Charlie Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas.


Leo joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to give us the lowdown on how a bill really becomes a law, and how Generation Y can affect change earlier in the legislative process, when it can make a difference. But for those unable to follow every bill filed in the U.S. Congress, Leo points out that the best, and easiest, way for young people to have their voices heard by their representatives is through the ballot box. ..
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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 08/18/2010
Attracting Generation Y to the Ballot Box

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Attracting Generation Y to the Ballot Box


In 2008, Generation Y voted at an impressive rate. On November 2, the country will go back to the polls to elect members to the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and many state legislatures. Thirty-six states will elect governors and other statewide officeholders.

But are young people on track to have their voices heard in the midterm elections as they did in the presidential contest?  Professor Krista Jenkins, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, N.J., will help us gauge Gen Y’s engagement level in the November races.

Professor Jenkins joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to discuss real world reasons why young people should be involved in the political process. After all, as she points out, when it comes to the important issues of the day, such as the economy and foreign policy, it is Generation Y who have the most to gain or lose by how legislators address them.

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Krista Jenkins is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, N.J.  Professor Jenkins has authored articles on gender and politics and is co-author of A New Engagement? Political Participation, Civic Life, and the Changing American Citizen, a book that examines generational differences in political attitudes and participation with a specific emphasis on Generation Y.  She’s currently working on a book that, based on interviews with mothers and daughters, examines how different generations of women understand women's status, opportunities, and limitations in the post-women's movement. ..

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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 08/11/2010
Generation Y Applying Entrepreneurial Skills

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Generation Y Applying Entrepreneurial Skills


Kevin Melgaard is the third guest in Keeping Up with Gen Y’s new monthly series, Y Gen Entrepreneurs. Kevin is co-founder of BeyondCredentials.com, where qualified employers meet exceptional Generation Y in a setting different from your typical resume exchange.

Kevin joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about the skills and mindset necessary for the next generation of entrepreneurs. He also discusses the need for employers to understand and embrace the work style of Generation Y in order to obtain and retain the future workforce.

More about Kevin Melgaard
Along with business partner Andy O’Dower, Kevin Melgaard co-founded BeyondCredentials.com, where qualified employers seeking highly valued yet hard to reach top talent meet exceptional students or alumni from the top 250 universities in a setting different from your typical resume exchange. Currently, the site helps recent graduates find careers in Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, and Denver. Membership and services to job seekers are free. Membership and services to employers is fee based. ..
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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 08/04/2010
Making the Case for the U.S. Supreme Court

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Making the Case for the U.S. Supreme Court


With the impending confirmation of a new justice to the United States Supreme Court, this seems like an ideal time for a primer on the judiciary.  It’s easy for Gen Y to be confused about the jurisdiction, practices, and procedures surrounding the highest court in the country.

Our guide for this legal journey is Professor Stephen Wermiel, a Fellow in Law and Government and director of the Summer Institute on Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law.

Professor Stephen Wermiel joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to share with us the steps by which the nine Supreme Court justices decide to hear cases. He also explains why the Supreme Court’s autonomy from voter opinion not only protects us from the tyranny of the majority but also preserves our democracy for future generations...
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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 07/28/2010
Training Generation Y to Land Dream Job

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Training Generation Y to Land Dream Job


Kelly Olin is the energetic Gen Y owner of Kelly Olin Career Coaching and Training in the Detroit area. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and is currently pursuing her Professional Coaching Certificate from the International Coach Academy.

Kelly joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about the ways college students can benefit from career coaching while still in school. She also offers fresh ideas on how job-seeking Gen Yers can impress potential employers and land the career of their dreams.

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Kelly Olin is an energetic and passionate Gen Y dedicated to helping others find their divine purpose. She combines her educational background, global perspective, and experience in Corporate America to help her peers find solutions to their career and life gaps...
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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 07/21/2010
Gen Y Taking Charge of their Political Destiny

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Gen Y Taking Charge of their Political Destiny


Brad Burnett, a graduate of Mark Strama's Campaign Academy, along with current participants Jaime Salazar and Aylin Saribudak, join Keeping Up with Gen Y to discuss why it's important for young people to be engaged in the political process and share ways the next generation can take charge of their political destiny right now.

It shouldn't come as a big surprise that they believe social media play a key role in engaging young people in the process. But, they also are the first to admit that working towards a better tomorrow requires a commitment that goes beyond supporting a specific candidate. Affecting positive change in government and communities doesn't happen through campaign slogans, but rather individuals banning together to make a difference...
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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 07/14/2010
Generation Y Capitalizing on Entrepreneurial Dreams

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Generation Y Capitalizing on Entrepreneurial Dreams


Sean McCleese is the second guest in Keeping Up with Gen Y's new monthly series, Y Gen Entrepreneurs. Sean is founder and CEO of StudentofFortune.com, a California-based online tutorial company that connects students who need homework help with thousands of tutors who specialize in their areas of interest.

Sean joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about the importance of young people keeping the faith when starting their new ventures. He also offers his story as encouragement to other Generation Y who may believe their dreams of entrepreneurship are out of reach.

More about Sean McCleese
It started with a quantum physics class at a local Los Angeles college.

Sean McCleese was 15 when he was accepted at Occidental College, skipping high school because he felt it was "boring" and not where he wanted to be...
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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 07/07/2010
Inspiring Gen Y to Live Full Lives

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Inspiring Gen Y to Live Full Lives


Kimberlie Dykeman is a motivational speaker, on-camera personality, producer, and author of Pure Soapbox, a collection of her soapbox vignettes that blends well-known quotes with well-honed commentary to promote living life to its fullest.

Kimberlie joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about how young people can find relevance and revelation in the words of previous generations. She also explains the significance behind her Soapbox trademark, and shares her favorite quotes to inspire Generation Y to embrace and nurture their inner "soapbox."

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As an author, motivational speaker, on-camera personality and producer, Kimberlie Dykeman has made a successful career by uplifting and entertaining others.
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Posted by: Tamara Bell on: 06/30/2010
Creating Economic Prosperity Under Risky Conditions

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Creating Economic Prosperity Under Risky Conditions


Farzana Ebrahimi is a Gen Y businesswoman from Afghanistan, who is fighting the country's cultural norm and blazing her own path to economic prosperity. She was in the United States recently as a participant in a conference sponsored by The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women's Peace Through Business program. The Oklahoma City-based organization provides long-term business training to women entrepreneurs in war-torn countries, specifically Afghanistan and Rwanda.
Farzana joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about the difficulty she faces in trying to forge an entrepreneurial path in a society that doesn't recognize women as business leaders. She also shares her plans to bring literacy and computer skills to all women and girls in Kandahar, despite governmental barriers...
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