Opinion | Steve Krakauer: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is a perfect role model for millennials — but not for what she does behind the keyboard. - NBCNewsTHINK
the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act, a truly revolutionary prison reform bill. Social media and reality TV can get you on the radar, but making an impact takes work — and reality.
This kind of service doesn’t have to be political, getting away from the keyboard and out into the world to serve can take many other forms. Both sides of the political aisle would be smart to look at Ocasio-Cortez’s rise as an opportunity to convince more millennials to get involved in the political process in a tangible way, and thus help shape thein a tangible way. The GOP does have at least one member of Congress that fits the bill already,. .
In a culture where status is increasingly defined by likes and followers, millennials can look at AOC’s success and see that doing the work and finding ways to serve your country — that’s real power. And while digital influencers aren’t going anywhere, real influence comes from real life.Steve Krakauer spent 10 years as a journalist and media executive, at organizations like CNN and TheBlaze. He now resides in Dallas, Texas, and writes on the intersection of media, culture and technology.
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