Millennial Voters Refuse To Be Left Out of this Election

http://www.alternet.org/millennial-voters-refuse-be-left-out-election



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Millenial Demographics

In addition to being the largest generation in American history, the Millennial generation is also the most racially and ethnically diverse . As more minorities enter the electorate, policymakers will be challenged to deliver progressive and inclusive policies to satisfy the needs of all their constituents—some of whom have felt the brunt of marginalization in the past.

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Education

Higher education is becoming crucial for competing in today’s job market, and a growing number of Millennials understand the lifelong benefits of a college degree.More of them are earning college degrees, and nearly 80 percent still believe they can achieve the American Dream—but many of them know that it’s only possible through hard work and education.


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Attitudes and Values: Social Issues

The majority of Millennial voters hold progressive views on social issues. From supporting hard-working undocumented immigrants to touting equality for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, this generation embraces a brand of politics that is inclusive and supportive—one that unifies and believes America is better when people work together.

Of the 21 core values and beliefs that a majority of young Americans said they support, only four were classified as conservative, according to research conducted by the Center for American Progress. Some of the key findings about Millennials’ values and beliefs:

64 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds say they support the DREAM Act , which a bill to provide a pathway to legal status for eligible young people who were brought here as children and who complete high school and some college or military
84 percent agree that “We should do everything we can to make sure that people who want to use prescription birth control have affordable access to it and that cost is not an obstacle.”
62 percent of young people favor allowing gay and lesbian couples to get married.