CNN advertised a new website for millennials to complain about how their lives were harder than their parents.
CNN tweeted: ”Are you a millennial who feels like it’s harder to get ahead than it was for your parents? The data shows you’re not alone. Tell us your story at MillennialStories@cnn.com.”
A journalist Jesse Singal said, ”I was born in 1983, which means I’m part of the generation, whether one uses the Census Bureau’s definition (born 1982-2000) or Pew’s (about 1981-1997).”
In October 2018, CNN stated about millennials that ‘they could be one of the biggest political forces in America today if they wanted.’
The statement reads: ”Millennials could be one of the biggest political forces in America today, if they wanted.point 101 | Defined by Pew as those born between 1981 to 1996, millennials make up about 22% of the US population, and at some point between November’s midterms and the 2020 election, they’re expected to surpass baby boomers as America’s largest living generation.point 319 |
They’re a massive voting bloc, capable of setting policy priorities and swinging elections.point 81 | They’re also grossly underrepresented in American politics.point 136 | ”point 143 | 1
In the same article CNN did millennials’ complaining for them, lamenting, “Though millennials’ experience varies widely by demographics, geography, and politics, they’re a generation shaped by experiences like the Great Recession, high levels of student debt, and the rise of social media.”
In November 2018, reporting on a new version of Hasbro’s Monopoly titled “Monopoly for Millennials,” CNN noted that Hasbro stated, ”With many of us being Millennials ourselves, we understand the seemingly endless struggles and silly generalizations that young Millennials can face (and we can’t even!), so we created the game to provide fans with a lighthearted experience that allows Millennials to take a break from real life and laugh at the relatable experiences and labels that can sometimes be placed on them.point 450 |
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In April 2019, CNN offered millennials an opportunity to complain and said, ”Bank of America’s 2018 Better Money Habits Millennial Report pointed out that those born between 1981 and 1997 are doing just as well or better than older generations when it comes to money management and career confidence.point 379 |
Among the findings: 63 percent of millennials are saving, 59 percent feel financially secure, and 73 percent of millennials who have a budget stick to it every month, or most months.point 152 | ”point 159 | 1
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