News & Action: Media for the Millennial Mindset

Posted by Leah Walters

In the first world, we can’t help but absorb media. We catch headlines on newspapers, read links on Twitter, and check out what our Facebook friends are sharing. It’s easier than ever to keep up with news, and yet we seldom do anything about what we see.

That was the concern that motivated activist Bryn Mooser and journalist David Darg to launch RYOT, a new website that combines news and action.

The news blog posts original content and aggregates stories from Associated Press and Reuters. The twist is that each story features an “action box” that invites readers to donate money, sign a petition or tweet support for a cause.

Bridging the Generational Gap

Posted by Erin Hall

As a young person starting my career, I never thought I would work with someone from the Silent Generation. To be honest, I had never heard of the Silent Generation. But according to Rawn Shah, contributor for Forbes‘ Web site, we will soon have 5 generations collaborating in the workforce, and in the next few years Millennials will account for nearly half the employees in the world.

I am very much a Millennial, but I would also say I have some traits from Generation X. Generations are defined as all of the people born and living at about the same time. These people tend to have similar demographics and trends. Wondering how Millennial you are? Take this quiz by the Pew Research Center.