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The percentage of graduates who can’t pay back their student loans has risen for the sixth straight year, with high unemployment rates among graduates linked as a contributing factor. LIKE if you have student loan debt & COMMENT to tell us your story.
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The percentage of graduates who can’t pay back their student loans has risen for the sixth straight year, with high unemployment rates among graduates linked as a contributing factor. LIKE if you have student loan debt & COMMENT to tell us your story.

For today’s full translation, click here: http://bit.ly/PnMlAz

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California is considering ending the use of their death penalty, which could save the state $100 million per year. That’s money that could be used to create jobs and balance budgets. But we want to know what young Americans think about this. Are you in favor of the death penalty? Opposed to it? Is it worth the cost? What do you think?For today’s full translation, click here: http://bit.ly/Solwqx

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Should student borrowers in the most extreme cases be allowed to discharge and restructure their debt in bankruptcy court?  
FAVORITE= YESCOMMENT= NO
For more on this issue, click here: http://bit.ly/UfpaVD

Should student borrowers in the most extreme cases be allowed to discharge and restructure their debt in bankruptcy court?  

FAVORITE= YES
COMMENT= NO

For more on this issue, click here: http://bit.ly/UfpaVD

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Millennials just aren’t buying homes like the last generation did. Why? To minimize costs. Between student debt and a lack of jobs that pay well, the expense of home ownership is more intimidating than ever! Have you purchased your first home yet? If not, why? OUR TIME wants to know!

Millennials just aren’t buying homes like the last generation did. Why? To minimize costs. Between student debt and a lack of jobs that pay well, the expense of home ownership is more intimidating than ever! Have you purchased your first home yet? If not, why? OUR TIME wants to know!

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LIKE = No, student debt shouldn’t prevent graduates from home ownership.
COMMENT = Yes, it’s okay to deny mortgages to people who still have student debt.

LIKE = No, student debt shouldn’t prevent graduates from home ownership.

COMMENT = Yes, it’s okay to deny mortgages to people who still have student debt.

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 LOVE/REPOST this if you hope that there’s a future in space exploration!

 LOVE/REPOST this if you hope that there’s a future in space exploration!

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College memories should last. Not student loans. 

College memories should last. Not student loans. 

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Are young Americans perpetual renters?  COMMENT to share your thoughts on buying a house! 
For more translations, visit www.ourtime.org.

Are young Americans perpetual renters?  COMMENT to share your thoughts on buying a house! 

For more translations, visit www.ourtime.org.

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We think it’s time for student loan reform! 

We think it’s time for student loan reform! 

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Awesome T-shirt design by Phil Jones at Threadless! We’d wear it. Would you? 

Awesome T-shirt design by Phil Jones at Threadless! We’d wear it. Would you? 

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81% of men and 67% of women believe that female fertility drops after age 44, when it actually drops between 27-35 years of age.  This misconception is driving many young Americans to delay having children.  Is the economy affecting your decision about when to start a family? 
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81% of men and 67% of women believe that female fertility drops after age 44, when it actually drops between 27-35 years of age.  This misconception is driving many young Americans to delay having children.  Is the economy affecting your decision about when to start a family? 

Go to www.ourtime.org for more translations! 

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Our Time’s co-founder Matthew Segal is currently interviewing with Representative Chris Van Hollen on Capitol Hill! Don’t forget to show your support by signing our One Million New Jobs petition at www.ourtime.org!

Our Time’s co-founder Matthew Segal is currently interviewing with Representative Chris Van Hollen on Capitol Hill! Don’t forget to show your support by signing our One Million New Jobs petition at www.ourtime.org!

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SEND QUESTIONS

HELP! —> We’re interviewing two members of Congress tomorrow and want to know what we should ask!

Please reply with questions for Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and Representative Chris Van Hollen.

(We’re interviewing Republicans, Democrats, and individuals not affiliated with either party for a series of videos to be released in the coming weeks. Let us, what should we ask?)

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There are inexpensive healthcare options for young Americans—for example, Americans can stay on a parents’ plan until age 26, or be covered by Medicaid on incomes less than $15,000.  REBLOG this to let your friends know their options, and LIKE to let us know your thoughts! 

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There are inexpensive healthcare options for young Americans—for example, Americans can stay on a parents’ plan until age 26, or be covered by Medicaid on incomes less than $15,000.  REBLOG this to let your friends know their options, and LIKE to let us know your thoughts! 

For more translations, go to www.ourtime.org