Support grows among Millennials for domestic violence legislation aimed at keeping abuse victims and their pets together.

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/06/2015 -- Introduced in March 2015 by Rep. Katherine M Clark of Massachusetts, The Pet and Women Safety Act (H.R. 1258) is just beginning its journey to becoming a law that could potentially save lives, and help countless victims of domestic violence, regardless of gender.

It's a little-known piece of legislation that is getting a big push from MiLLENNiAL Magazine. With animal rights advocate and editor-in-chief Britt Hysen at the helm, the magazine hopes to bring attention to an often-overlooked cause.

New Jersey animal advocate Adriana Meucci took an in-depth look at the problem in the June 10th issue of MiLLENNiAL. What she found was a problem that was serious beyond expectation. She learned that nearly half (48%) of victims of domestic violence stay in abusive situations longer than they otherwise would have out of fear of leaving their pet. And it's a justified fear: the numbers show that abusers often harm or kill a pet when their victim escapes to a shelter.

The PAWS Act would increase emergency shelter for the pets of domestic violence victims, allowing them to leave with their pet and make sure their pet is safe. Just as importantly, the PAWS act would offer legal protection to pets in domestic violence situations. Threatening a pet would be a crime, states would be encouraged to include pets when a victim is granted a protection order, and abusers would be required to pay financial compensation for any injury that they cause to a pet.

In states that include pets in protection orders, an abuser would be subject to arrest if they approached the pet, something that would offer more peace of mind for victims and help them and their pets move forward with their lives.

As of June 15, PAWS Act (H.R. 1258) has the bipartisan support of 83 US Representatives. To support the Act, which has yet to pass the House and Senate, advocates should contact their State Legislators via the Animal Welfare Institute's Contact form, or by contacting their representative directly.

About MiLLENNiAL
MiLLENNiAL Magazine is an image-centric digital platform for young adults founded by editor-in-chief, Britt Hysen. With a socially minded Forbes-meets-Rolling Stone format, MiLLENNiAL curates news and cultural trends and seeks to honor "average individuals with inspirational stories," as well as millennial celebrities, entrepreneurs and activists working for positive change. Debuting in June 2014, MiLLENNiAL added its Mentor Series in 2015 to increase cross-generational understanding and to honor those who paved the path for today's millennial successes.

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Region surrounding the Philippines’ Mapúa Institute of Technology redefines “study break!”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/29/2015 -- Millennials are applying for passports and packing their sling bags in ever-increasing numbers, indicate statistics released by the U.S. Department of Education. Why? The siren song of travel and studying abroad.

"All the 'cool kids' realize work and play don't have to be mutually exclusive," says Britt Hysen, 26-year-old editor-in-chief of MiLLENNiAL Magazine, which is tracking the international study trend in an editorial series about studying in the Philippines. "You can get an education while having some of the best adventures of your life in a setting that is pretty close to Paradise."

MiLLENNiAL Magazine's "Why You Should Play in the Philippines" appears in its June issue. The online article is the first installment of a four-part series about studying abroad.

"Studying STEM at Mapua Institute of Technology would sharpen the minds of students, while letting them travel," says Hysen, "and, tuition is comparable to U.S. fees. Exploring the region with classmates would expose millennials to the Filipino culture as well as provide high-octane adventures just a short distance from the school. That stunning landscape – it'll change you. The beaches, volcanic mountains and vegetation will leave an imprint on students' psyche, forging an unbreakable connection with the majesty of our planet."

Hysen, a millennial herself, and her magazine's video crew have just returned from a stint of immersion journalism in southeast Asia, visiting Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila, where international and local students study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and other coursework. The magazine crew also checked out the local nightlife scene and options for students with free time on the weekends. What they found was off the charts!

"Millennials crave adventure," says Hysen. "Because of social media and TV, they have grown up with global awareness. More than acquiring material goods, young adults want to experience the world and what it has to offer. They want to "do" and "document." What better place to learn than the exotic Philippines?"

More than 80,000 American college students study away each academic year, reports the United States Network for Education Information (USNEI), an arm of the U.S. Department of Education. This number has grown steadily at about a 2 percent rate. While approximately 60 percent of American study-abroad students head to Europe, a growing number are choosing academic adventures in Latin America, Australia and Asia.

"Young adults can benefit greatly from study-abroad programs. Such educational opportunities move people out of their comfort zone and promote maturity. Ultimately, studying at Mapua would be a great adventure," says Hysen.

Mapua Institute of Technology is a non-sectarian, research-oriented Filipino institute with campuses in Manila, Intramuros and Makati. Mapua was founded by Filipino architect Don Tomas Mapua, a 1925 graduate of Cornell University, and is considered one of the premiere engineering schools in the Philippines. The STEM school also is known for its architecture and other science programs at the graduate, undergraduate and high school levels. Coursework is offered in computer science, accounting, psychology, information technology, nursing, business management, digital cinema, multimedia arts and sciences, tech communication, entrepreneurship, and hotel and restaurant management.

Watch the behind-the-scenes video of the MiLLENNiAL editorial crew, providing ample evidence to support why US college students should consider studying abroad.

About MiLLENNiAL
MiLLENNiAL Magazine is an image-centric digital platform for young adults founded by editor-in-chief, Britt Hysen. With a socially minded Forbes-meets-Rolling Stone format, MiLLENNiAL curates news and cultural trends and seeks to honor "average individuals with inspirational stories," as well as millennial celebrities, entrepreneurs and activists working for positive change. Recently, MiLLENNiAL was honored for being among the "Top 100 Most Influential Digital Media Sites for Millennials" by the White House. To learn more, visit MillennialMagazine.com

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Editor among 50 “global millennial influencers”, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and Nancy Pelosi at upcoming UN’s 70th anniversary ceremony.

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/22/2015 -- Britt Hysen, editor-in-chief of MiLLENNiAL Magazine, has been invited to attend the United Nation's Charter Commemoration Ceremony this week in San Francisco. She and 49 other "identified global millennial influencers" will also participate in exclusive roundtable discussions on topics that will be up for vote at the United Nations (UN) in September in New York City.

To mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter in San Francisco in 1945, the UN will host a public ceremony on June 26 in the Rotunda at City Hall with 1,000 diplomats and dignitaries, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, community members and students in attendance. Prior to the commemorative event, Hysen and her peers will attend a breakout session with the UN anniversary host committee, the UN Foundation, and influential world changers who seek input, feedback and connections prior to the UN's upcoming vote on global Sustainable Development Goals.

"MiLLENNiAL Magazine is honored to have been invited to the UN celebration and I'm excited to take part in discussions that could be the catalyst for positive world change," says Hysen, 26, of Los Angeles.

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945, comprising 193 member states. It is based in New York City, and housed in the United Nations Secretariat building. The UN's mission and work are guided by principles established in the founding charter.

The United Nations Foundation mobilizes the energy of social influencers and the expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle global issues including climate change, health standards, peace and security, women's empowerment, poverty eradication and energy access, as well as U.S.-UN relations.

"The 70th anniversary of the United Nations is an opportunity to reflect – to look back on the UN's history and take stock of its enduring achievements," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "It is also an opportunity to spotlight where the UN – and the international community as a whole – needs to redouble its efforts to meet current and future challenges across the three pillars of its work: peace and security, development, and human rights."

MiLLENNiAL is available digitally at Millennialmagazine.com. The US-based news and lifestyle brand has an international reach, and spotlights both American and International stories.

About MiLLENNiAL
MiLLENNiAL Magazine is an image-centric digital platform for young adults founded by Editor-in-chief Britt Hysen. With a socially minded Forbes-meets-Rolling Stone format, MiLLENNiAL curates news and cultural trends and seeks to honor "average individuals with inspirational stories," as well as millennial celebrities, entrepreneurs and activists working for positive change. Recently, MiLLENNiAL was honored for being among the "Top 100 Most Influential Digital Media Sites for Millennials" by the White House.

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Editor Britt Hysen aims to show that feminism and gaming aren’t mutually exclusive.

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/15/2015 -- MiLLENNiAL magazine's Britt Hysen, an avid gamer herself, is taking on E3 this week in Los Angeles, with her sights set on women in the industry. The Electronic Entertainment Expo hasn't always had the best reputation when it comes to the representation of women in the gaming industry. Just last year, game developer Rami Ismail's tweet that Playstation continued to feature "more severed heads than female speakers" at E3 became a media sound bite. While it may have raised the ire of gamers who don't want to think about feminism and video games at the same time, it shed light on an issue that isn't going away.

For Hysen and other women in her generation, a love of gaming is nothing new. "Millennial women were raised on video games," she says. "From Donkey Kong to Crash Bandacoot, any child of the 90s was inherently a gamer. It only makes sense that this trait would carry through to our adulthood."

Hysen isn't covering E3 to complain about the lack of women in gaming, but to celebrate the women who are already working (and playing) hard in the industry. Recently, MiLLENNiAL featured Smosh Games' Mari Takahashi, one of the Internet's most famous gamers. As the female voice in the Smosh clan, a Youtube-based gaming channel, Takahashi believes women have ample opportunity in the industry. "I always think there is a place and an entry way for women. In my experience, I never felt like there was this gatekeeper that has kept me from doing anything I want to do in this industry," she says. "I've never felt victimized in any way."

Several female-led titles, including Microsoft's Rise of the Tomb Raider, Skullgirls: 2nd Encore from Lab Zero Games, and Sony's Cosmic Star Heroine and Fat Princess Adventure are rumored to make their first appearances at this year's E3. And, with a rise in games that are gender-balanced and/or feature playable female characters, from Kingdom Hearts to Star Wars Battlefront and its playable female Stormtroopers, woman gamers are seeing themselves increasingly represented. It's a smart move for the industry, which can't ignore the numbers: according to the Entertainment Software Association, 44% of all gamers are female, with women over 18 representing almost twice as many gamers than boys under 18.

"Mobile gaming has made it incredibly accessible for anyone to play," says Hysen. "The stereotype that women somehow aren't gamers is simply not true. We are just as much if not more addicted to our games than our male counterparts."

Whether E3 2015 will buck the "more severed heads than female speakers" trend remains to be seen. But when women do speak at E3, Hysen and MiLLENNiAL magazine will make sure their voices are heard.

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Millennial Magazine confidently thwarts the negative stereotypes associated with the millennial generation and urges readers to change the world.

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/22/2015 -- Hailed as one of the 'Top 100 Most Influential Digital Media Sites for Millennials' by the White House, Millennial Magazine aims to highlight the positive impact our youngest adult generation has on society and to inspire individuals to take action for a better world.

Millennials are classified as those born between 1975 to 1995 and it is no secret that they commonly suffer from backlash suggesting that they are disconnected from social consciousness, that being unemployed is a choice, and that there is an overall expected sense of undeserving entitlement about them. This negative mindset is what Millennial Magazine wishes to change.

Helmed by 26 year old, Britt Hysen, a journalist and actress who appeared on the first two seasons of Mad Men, Millennial Magazine is dedicated to telling the success stories of the unsung heroes of the millennial generation. From celebrities passionately involved in causes to CEOs disrupting their industries to activists standing up for their beliefs, the magazine highlights the positive social impact of individuals born between 1975 and 1995.

Millennial Magazine is confidently changing the world one step at a time. Its first international cover featured Yao Ming, millennial Chinese NBA basketball star and ambassador of WildAid, a nonprofit organization fighting the world's illegal wildlife trade. The feature successfully raised awareness on the staggering global ivory trade and highlighted the importance of wildlife conservation. From shared posts on social media to participation in activism campaigns, readers the world over chanted in unison on the importance of preserving Africa's biodiversity.

Also featured on the digital platform was Mayukh Ghosh and Raktim Majumdar, documentary filmmakers from India whose mission is to make documentary films a part of Indian mass culture. From southern Asia to the United States, Millennial Magazine has no qualms about featuring incredible people who are flying under the radar yet taking the necessary measures to make their world a better place.

The March 2015 issue of the publication featured Rising Appalachia, two sisters in their 30s who inspire activism through folk music. From spreading the word on the power of locality to encouraging conversations on human rights and equality, the dynamic duo have made it their life's mission to tackle unsustainable issues in a fun, dramatic and sustainable manner. Their story perfectly conveys that there are millennials out there who have the foresight, passion and ability to do something great for the world and not remain apathetic about it.

By thwarting the negative stereotypes associated with Generation Y, Millennial Magazine successfully puts a face to this international demographic and showcases the bounds of accomplishments that they are amassing. The same way Yao Ming and Rising Appalachia encourage others to take a stand for the good of the community, the magazine encourages its readers to take a stand for the good of the world.

According to editor-in-chief Hysen and fellow millennial, "We're bringing out the positivity and showcasing the hard work that all the individuals in our generation are doing and we're essentially positioning ourselves to be the Life Magazine of this era. We aim to give insight into who the everyday Millennial is and what they're doing with their life to improve our world."

There is no better way to get the word out on how powerful millennials truly are than through the media. In today's fast paced and color-splashed world, the louder one preaches, the less one is heard. The only way to make a difference is to walk the talk and that is exactly what Millennial Magazine is doing.

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Britt Hysen’s inspirational news and lifestyle brand, Millennial Magazine, busts myths about misunderstood millennials

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/20/2015 -- Millennials- the generation born between 1975 and 1995, have received their fair share of negative stereotyping as they've worked their way into their 20s and 30s. To change that perception, actress-turned-journalist Britt Hysen has set out to show the world what Generation "Y" is really about with her up-and-coming news and lifestyle brand, MiLLENNiAL.

While some news media aimed at the demographic maintain a cynical air, MiLLENNiAL strives for inspiration by highlighting the generation's heroes. And inspire it has. With just 37 issues under its belt, The White House has already recognized the digital platform as a Top 100 Millennial Influencer.

What makes MiLLENNiAL Magazine stand apart from the pack is its positive attitude.

"I've seen our generation design masterpieces, build billion dollar businesses, and help save the world," says Hysen, who, before starting her media company, acted on the show Mad Men. "The times we live in can get you down -- we want to tell stories that give hope to those in need of a quick pick-me-up. Stories of the champions of humanity."

With over 80 million millennials in the US today, there are plenty of stories to tell. MiLLENNiAL has identified a hundred-plus inspiring influencers in its first year alone, including NBA star and Wildlife Advocate, Yao Ming, free solo rock climber, Alex Honnold, marine activist and model, Ocean Ramsey, Grammy award-winning producer, Alex da Kid, media mogul, Stephanie Horbaczewski, 'Gold Rush' miner, Parker Schnabel, and renagade journalist, Abby Martin.

The Magazine's positivity doesn't mean turning away from injustice. Far from it. From social issues like homelessness, education inequality, and modern-day slavery to conservation and everyday environmentalism, MiLLENNiAL takes a hard look at the world, without giving in to hopelessness.

That hope for the future and the will to change the world is indicative of the millennial generation, Hysen says. And it isn't limited to people born within a certain time span. "Millennial is a lifestyle. It applies to anyone who made the transition from the analog world to the digital world at a young age, but people who transitioned later and embrace those changes can be seen as millennials, too." Add to that the 25 percent of MiLLENNiAL's readership that is over the age of 45 who identify with a conscious lifestyle and the term "millennial" becomes much more inclusive.

Hysen doesn't take her news platform for granted, however, and insists "that through inspirational messaging and conscious action, media has the power to motivate viewers to occupy their hearts."

MiLLENNiAL is available digitally at millennialmagazine.com. The US-based news and lifestyle brand has an international reach, and spotlights both American and International stories.

About MiLLENNiAL Magazine
Founded in June 2014 by Editor-in-Chief Britt Hysen, MiLLENNiAL features the great influencers and issues of the generation born between 1975 and 1995. Before she began her news and lifestyle brand, Hysen worked as an actress, a journalist, and had her own web series focusing on Generation Y.

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MiLLENNiAL Magazine finds inspiration for its Mentor Series in chats with tech pioneer David Bohnett, digital media veteran Fran Hauser, and music exec Jacqueline Saturn.

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/07/2015 -- Nelson Mandela said, "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." It's wisdom such as this that inspires the generations and why MiLLENNiAL Magazine has dedicated part of its online editorial coverage to showcase role models for today's budding entrepreneurs and world changers.

"Our Mentor Series is to pay homage to the great leaders that have paved the path for the millennial lifestyle," said 26-year-old Britt Hysen, editor-in-chief of the digital magazine. "While our platform focuses on the heroes of our generation, we don't want to neglect the heroes of past generations. They have great wisdom to impart, and it's important to remember where we came from."

Social media pioneer and LGBT rights advocate David Bohnett kicked off MiLLENNiAL Magazine's 2015 Mentor Series. Followed by upcoming issues with the exposes of two powerhouse women who have proven themselves in the boardroom and are now sharing their wisdom: Rothenberg Ventures partner Fran Hauser, the former President of Time Inc. Digital (Style and Entertainment), and Jacqueline Saturn co-GM of Harvest Records (a Capitol Records subsidiary), and former Head of Promotions for Epic Records.

David Bohnett, founder of GeoCities in 1994, took the social media platform public, and was quickly acquired by Yahoo! for a head-snapping $3.5 billion. Bohnett has since turned his attention to Baroda Ventures, his private equity and venture capital firm, which seeds early-stage tech investments such as DogVacay, Surf Air and Fab.

"The millennial generation has a much greater sense of the problems in the world and how to contribute to solve those," said Bohnett, who believes millennials' empathy, insight and career skills combine to make a unique formula for change.

A lifelong supporter of the advancement of LGBT community rights and philanthropy, Bohnett also established the David Bohnett Foundation to mentor social activism through scholarships, grants and initiatives in order to develop the next generation's municipal leaders.

Fran Hauser led the acquisition of Moviefone to AOL before becoming the President of Time, Inc. Digital where she brought digital products such as PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly, InStyle and Essence online. Now a partner at Rothenberg Ventures, a San Francisco-based millennial venture firm, she actively invests and mentors young adults. In particular, Hauser likes to work with enterprising women one-on-one.

Hauser's interest in millennials does not stop there. She's on the board of Young Women's Leadership Network and chairs GlobalGiving, a non-profit crowd-funding platform that has raised more than $100 million for charitable grassroots projects around the world. She also advocates for women and children through the HelpUsAdopt organization – a financial assistance program for prospective adoption families – and for projects such as "Half the Sky," a PBS documentary about gender-based oppression.

Jacqueline Saturn, a 19-year veteran of Epic Records, rounds out MiLLENNiAL's initial Mentor Series trifecta. Now the co-general manager at Harvest Records in Los Angeles, the Nashville native is working with the next generation of unique musicians and projects including Banks, Glass Animals, TV on the Radio, Matt and Kim, The Preatures, and Best Coast.

Because she was mentored by music industry giant Frank Dileo, Saturn embraces her role as a talent developer among dozens of millennial artists. She loves shepherding a pair of other youngsters, too – her daughters, who reportedly adore music as much as their mom. Motherhood and a high-energy career are a juggle, Saturn has admitted, but it's a life she wouldn't change.

"It is incredibly exciting to interview the innovators of the world," said Britt Hysen, a millennial herself. "As young adults, mentors like David Bohnett, Fran Hauser, and Jacqueline Saturn are extremely important and vital to our professional lives. They offer perspective on facing challenges. The beauty of the mentor is to gain knowledge from their experiences, so why not learn from their mistakes?"

About MiLLENNiAL
MiLLENNiAL Magazine is an image-centric digital platform for young adults founded by editor-in-chief, Britt Hysen. With a socially minded Forbes-meets-Life format, MiLLENNiAL curates news and cultural trends and seeks to honor "average individuals with inspirational stories," as well as millennial celebrities, entrepreneurs and activists working for positive change. Debuting in June 2014, MiLLENNiAL added its Mentor Series in 2015 to increase cross-generational understanding and to honor those who paved the path for today's millennial successes.

To learn more, visit MillennialMagazine.com

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Millennial Magazine, Virtuali team up to give one lucky entrant a trip to Buenos Aires

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/28/2015 -- The incorporation of Millennials into the workplace has not been an easy transition. Many Millennials have found it challenging to find satisfaction in their jobs, and as a result, many employers have struggled to engage and retain their younger talent.

To bridge the disconnect, Virtuali has teamed up with Millennial Magazine and Escape the City to launch an employee engagement survey that measures employees' perceptions and behaviors — a combination that is missing from traditional engagement surveys. By measuring how employees feel in addition to what they do, the survey creates a two-dimensional view of engagement that enables companies to more precisely identify and remedy the causes of disengagement.

"Millennials are a group with high expectations", says Sean Graber, Co-founder and CEO of Virtuali.

"They want purpose-driven work, challenging projects, top-notch learning and development programs, international rotations, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to make a social impact," Graber said. "It's difficult for companies to provide many of these benefits — but it's nearly impossible for any one company to provide all of them. This is an enormous challenge because Millennials — having grown up in the digital age — have been programmed with a fear of missing out. When one or more of these benefits are missing in their job, they will leave and search for them elsewhere."

The information gleaned from this survey will benefit Millennial employees as well as their employers. Millennials will be able to express their opinions, and their employers will gain previously unavailable insight into what drives their engagement in the workplace.

"The biggest challenge employers have with Millennial employees is their need to be heard and valued. While work-life balance may have turned into work-life integration in the 21st century, Millennials are looking for a position where they don't feel like a slave to their job but are rather empowered by the work they do," said Britt Hysen, Editor in Chief for Millennial Magazine. "The results of this survey will reveal how Millennial employees feel about their role within the company."

There is an additional benefit that Millennials may receive from taking the survey. One individual will win tuition for Virtuali's Go! program — a one-of-a-kind leadership development experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The program, which takes place between Sept. 28 and Nov. 21, includes two weeks of luxury accommodations, MBA classes, a philanthropic weekend retreat, one-on-one coaching, and a variety of other course and project work focused on developing fundamental leadership skills. All non-winning entrants will also receive a 10 percent discount toward future tuition.

The electronic survey takes approximately five minutes to complete and respondents have the opportunity to opt out of further communication, should they choose. For more information or to take the survey, visit govirtuali.com/engage.

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