Economy & Jobs
How the recession continues to impact young people
You Won’t Believe Which Government Policy Is More Profitable Than Exxon
The Obama administration is expected to gain a $51 billion profit this year from returns on student loans, a sum bigger than the what the nation’s most profitable company earned this year.
Posted Friday, May 17, 2013 by Candice Bernd
Here’s One Way to End Poverty
Give free money to everyone.
Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Opinions by Chris Lewis
Borrowers of Color Need More Options to Reduce Their Student-Loan Debt
Offering students of color more ways to reduce their student debt, including refinancing their loans, would boost to the economy and ensure a better future for communities of color.
Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013 by Sophia Kerby
As Tuition Aid for the Poor Withers, Awards for the Wealthy Ratchet Up
Many private and public colleges and universities award merit, rather than need-based, aid to attract wealthy students.
Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2013 by Molly Savard
Why Did 250,000 People Sign This Student Loan Petition?
Because giving the “same deal” to students and big banks doesn’t sound like such a bad idea.
Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Why Millennials Aren’t Lazy, Entitled Narcissists
Dear Joel Stein of Time Magazine: You are a troll, and you are wrong. Love, Millennials.
Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Emily Crockett
After Mother’s Day, Helping Soon-to-Be Mother’s In the Workplace
Pregnant workers can be fired for sitting down on shift, carrying a water bottle, or using the bathroom unless something’s done.
Posted Monday, May 13, 2013 by Pauline Holdsworth
No Shortage of Science Majors—But We Still Need More
We’re producing more STEM grads than the market needs, but that doesn’t mean society couldn’t use more of them.
Posted Monday, May 13, 2013 by Chris Lewis
How Young Americans Get Better Jobs—Hint: You Don’t Just Get A Degree
Why education attainment isn’t the turn-key solution for producing quality jobs for Americans.
Posted Friday, May 10, 2013 by Chris Lewis
How Young People Can Bail Themselves Out
Part of the answer may be unions, as youth leaders learned and discussed at the AFL-CIO’s Youth Economic Policy Forum.
Posted Friday, May 10, 2013 by Emily Crockett
Five Things Students Should Worry About Next Fall [LIST]
New freshman or returning senior? These are the biggest economic concerns facing college students.
Posted Thursday, May 9, 2013 by Chris Lewis
Is There Really a Shortage of Science Majors?
A new report may have busted a powerful myth about the American economy.
Posted Thursday, May 9, 2013 by Chris Lewis
Consumer Protection Agency Holds Hearing On Student Debt’s Impacts
The growing amount of student loan debt in the U.S. is impacting more than you might think.
Posted Thursday, May 9, 2013 by Lydia Fiser
The Working Families Flexibility Act: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
The bill, which promises workers comp time in lieu of overtime pay, leaves the definition of “flexibility” in employers’ hands.
Posted Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Pauline Holdsworth
Elizabeth Warren: Students Should Get ‘Same Deal’ On Interest Rates That Big Banks Get
Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduces first stand-alone bill, and it’s geared to help students.
Posted Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Who Is Congress Rescuing From The Sequester And Why?
Now that the budget cuts have hit, Congress is finally acting and we’re seeing where their priorities are.
Posted Monday, May 6, 2013 by Samantha Gonzalez
Unemployment Among Recent Graduates Unacceptably High, But College Remains Good Investment
Americans with college degrees fare better than those with only a high school education.
Posted Friday, May 3, 2013 by Akbar Moobin
The Deficit Hawks Have a Youth Wing
The Can Kicks Back, funded by 86-year-old billionaire Pete Peterson, is looking to get Millennials on the debt reduction bandwagon.
Posted Friday, May 3, 2013 by Chris Lewis
Applying for Financial Aid?
If you’re from same-sex parents, undocumented or lack parental support all together, watch out.
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2013 by Divya Raghavan
How To Build The Middle Class—Without Costing Taxpayers
Creating new ladders-of-opportunity for the next generation should be a priority for lawmakers across the country.
Posted Wednesday, April 24, 2013 by Shawn Shaligram
