Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Education finalized the repeal of the Gainful Employment (GE) rule, putting the interests of predatory, for-profit colleges over hardworking students and taxpayers. Originally published in 2014, GE requires career education programs that receive federal...
The 2020 presidential campaign officially kicked off last night with the first set of Democratic primary debates. Ahead of these debates, we asked young people what issues they want to see candidates discuss. We released the first installment of these...
The 2020 presidential campaign will officially kick off tonight with the first set of Democratic primary debates, where 20 presidential hopefuls – over the course of two nights – will look to make an impression amidst a crowded field. As...
On June 11, 2019, Young Invincibles celebrated its 10-Year anniversary in Washington, D.C. at the Pearl Street Warehouse. Jimmieka Mills, a YI advocate, shared her story and YI’s impact in her life. The text of her remarks are below. In...
Moments ago, Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 37, legislation that protects student loan borrowers from having their professional licenses revoked due to defaulting on their student loans. The bill, introduced by Sen. Judith Zaffirini earlier this year, received unanimous, bipartisan...
In 2009, five law students sitting in a school cafeteria were tremendously frustrated by the heated debates around the health care reform bill – many politicians were using young people as a talking point (misguided, FYI) for why the Affordable...
New Analysis: Ten Years Later, Young People’s Wages Remain Exactly the Same Despite record low unemployment, a new analysis shows that young people’s wages have totally stagnated while the cost of higher education has skyrocketed — leaving young people behind....
Yesterday evening, the California Assembly passed AB 376, the Student Borrower Bill of Rights. If signed into law, AB 376 would tighten restrictions on the student loan industry, hold lenders accountable for dishonest practices, and ensure borrowers have strong, actionable...
It’s graduation season – an exciting (and sometimes daunting) time for graduates and their families. On the one hand, they are celebrating the wonderful accomplishments of attaining a degree. On the other, the lack of uncertainty about the future can...
As a working mom, I feel incredibly lucky to have the support I need to parent and have a job that I truly love. I have access to childcare during work hours and have the flexibility to work remotely or...