We are the 99 percent. We are getting kicked out of our homes. We are forced to choose between groceries and rent. We are denied quality medical care. We are suffering from environmental pollution. We are working long hours for little pay and no rights, if we're working at all. We are getting nothing while the other 1 percent is getting everything. We are the 99 percent.

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ATTENTION: Documentary filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart is looking to connect with people who have submitted their stories to We Are the 99 Percent. She would like to bring your stories to life in a new feature documentary film. You can contact her directly at bobbigotgame@hotmail.com if you would like to know more and explore being interviewed on camera.

20th February 2012

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I’m a 57 yr. old Latina woman.  Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I’m tired of unlivable wages. I’m tired of being without healthcare. I’m tired of not having a place of my own. I’m sad and depressed. It’s time for OUR voices to be heard! I AM the 99%!

I’m a 57 yr. old Latina woman. 

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.

I’m tired of unlivable wages.

I’m tired of being without healthcare.

I’m tired of not having a place of my own.

I’m sad and depressed.

It’s time for OUR voices to be heard!

I AM the 99%!

17th February 2012

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17th February 2012

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I want to get my M.S. in Counseling.  I am being forced to turn down acceptance into my dream school because I make $11/hr helping people who are poor (not just low-income like me), barely got an financial aid and simply cannot afford to go $100K in debt.  Instead, I hope to “only” take out $50K to go to a state school.  I have no savings because my paycheck just barely covers rent, health insurance, and groceries.  In that respect, I am one of the lucky ones.  I am the 99%. 

I want to get my M.S. in Counseling.  I am being forced to turn down acceptance into my dream school because I make $11/hr helping people who are poor (not just low-income like me), barely got an financial aid and simply cannot afford to go $100K in debt.  Instead, I hope to “only” take out $50K to go to a state school.  I have no savings because my paycheck just barely covers rent, health insurance, and groceries.  In that respect, I am one of the lucky ones.  I am the 99%. 

11th February 2012

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You’ve brought your stories to the Internet. Now bring them to film.

Documentary filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart is looking to connect with people who have submitted their stories to We Are the 99 Percent. She would like to bring your stories to life in a new feature documentary film. You can contact her directly at bobbigotgame@hotmail.com if you would like to know more and explore being interviewed on camera to share your story of how living in a society that so values the needs and wants of the 1 percent over the 99 has affected you. Have you (or are you about to) lose your home due to the unexpected high costs of caring for a sick loved one? Whatever your personal story may be, she would like to hear from you to learn more. She wants to bring your stories to a respectful light and share with a wider audience how the misplaced priorities of our society are causing suffering on a mass scale, and how this must change. If you would like to explore being part of this important film, please contact her, once again at bobbigotgame@hotmail.com, at your earliest convenience.

10th February 2012

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I am a sophomore in college- and I’m already $40,000 in debt. My father has been unemployed for four years, he even has a graduate level education. I’m afraid of the debt I will have in the future, and of the chance that I won’t be able to find a job out of school. I’m afraid that I’ll have to work minimum wage jobs for the rest of my life, even though that’s all I’ve been doing since I was 15 years old. Who’s supposed to help me? Gina I am the 99%. occupywallst.org

I am a sophomore in college- and I’m already $40,000 in debt. My father has been unemployed for four years, he even has a graduate level education. I’m afraid of the debt I will have in the future, and of the chance that I won’t be able to find a job out of school. I’m afraid that I’ll have to work minimum wage jobs for the rest of my life, even though that’s all I’ve been doing since I was 15 years old. Who’s supposed to help me?

Gina

I am the 99%.

occupywallst.org

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9th February 2012

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I am 26 with a BA in Communication that put me 30k in debt. I spent 4 years after college looking for “professional work” while working multiple part-time jobs that would not give me full time hours in order to avoid having to give me benefits (i.e. health insurance & vacation pay). I was lucky enough to earn a Graduate Assistantship that has gotten me back in school but loan collectors still call me and my family seeking to collect on my loans from my time as an undergrad. Should I tell the freshmen I teach that this is what they have to look forward to? I am the 99%

I am 26 with a BA in Communication that put me 30k in debt. I spent 4 years after college looking for “professional work” while working multiple part-time jobs that would not give me full time hours in order to avoid having to give me benefits (i.e. health insurance & vacation pay). I was lucky enough to earn a Graduate Assistantship that has gotten me back in school but loan collectors still call me and my family seeking to collect on my loans from my time as an undergrad. Should I tell the freshmen I teach that this is what they have to look forward to? I am the 99%

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9th February 2012

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I’m a 24 y/o single mom & full time student. I receive NO child support & I had to enroll in school just to get money to put a roof over my son’s head, since jobs are scarce. I’ve bounced from home to home trying to find jobs in different communities, I’ve applied for government assistance with housing and food, and the only thing I have to show for it is enough food stamps every month to get my son and I through a week. I’ve never held a job that paid more than minimum wage and I doubt I ever will. I have to choose between feeding my son and paying my rent and I’m tired of living this way!!! I AM THE 99%!!!!!!!!!

I’m a 24 y/o single mom & full time student. I receive NO child support & I had to enroll in school just to get money to put a roof over my son’s head, since jobs are scarce. I’ve bounced from home to home trying to find jobs in different communities, I’ve applied for government assistance with housing and food, and the only thing I have to show for it is enough food stamps every month to get my son and I through a week. I’ve never held a job that paid more than minimum wage and I doubt I ever will. I have to choose between feeding my son and paying my rent and I’m tired of living this way!!!

I AM THE 99%!!!!!!!!!

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6th February 2012

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6th February 2012

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I’m an American Citizen.  I pay taxes.  I’m a stay at home mother that home schools her 8 year old. In April of 2011, I was diagnosed with Stage 2A Her2+ breast cancer.  I’ve had a mastectomy, 6 rounds of chemo, 25 rounds of radiation and 8 more Herceptin treatments, which my insurance may not pay.  Did I mention each treatment costs $8,657.00?  And I still need 8 more.  I also have a $5,000.00 deductible to pay each year.  And I’m still facing reconstructive surgery this year. We need change. I am the 99% occupywallst.org

I’m an American Citizen.  I pay taxes.  I’m a stay at home mother that home schools her 8 year old.

In April of 2011, I was diagnosed with Stage 2A Her2+ breast cancer.  I’ve had a mastectomy, 6 rounds of chemo, 25 rounds of radiation and 8 more Herceptin treatments, which my insurance may not pay.  Did I mention each treatment costs $8,657.00?  And I still need 8 more.  I also have a $5,000.00 deductible to pay each year.  And I’m still facing reconstructive surgery this year.

We need change.

I am the 99%

occupywallst.org

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6th February 2012

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I have high-functioning autism, and I completed college. I also did my job training under a program with my vocational rehabilitation agency in my state of Florida. But I’m fed up with Corporate America because I cannot find a job. It’s either because there are no positions available or because according to the assessment questions by Unicru/Kronos (Who else puts a stinkin’ personality test in a job application?) I’m unfit to work. I also have over $20,000 in student loan debt. I recently joined my mother’s business with residual income and hopefully finding people to work with us. But for now, I’m faced with the financial problems.

I have high-functioning autism, and I completed college. I also did my job training under a program with my vocational rehabilitation agency in my state of Florida.

But I’m fed up with Corporate America because I cannot find a job. It’s either because there are no positions available or because according to the assessment questions by Unicru/Kronos (Who else puts a stinkin’ personality test in a job application?) I’m unfit to work. I also have over $20,000 in student loan debt.

I recently joined my mother’s business with residual income and hopefully finding people to work with us. But for now, I’m faced with the financial problems.

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4th February 2012

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In 2009 at the age of 25 I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.  I am sick and in pain every day of my life.  Self-employed, the only insurance I can get is with our state high risk pool.  My medications cost thousands of dollars a month.  My 63-year-old mother, a retired school teacher, now works to help me stay afloat financially and pay my medical bills.  I want to live to see her enjoy retirement.  If republicans are elected in 2012, they want to do away with government-funded healthcare.  I do not want to live my life in a wheelchair or die young of complications of untreated RA.  I am the 99%.  occupywallst.org

In 2009 at the age of 25 I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.  I am sick and in pain every day of my life.  Self-employed, the only insurance I can get is with our state high risk pool.  My medications cost thousands of dollars a month.  My 63-year-old mother, a retired school teacher, now works to help me stay afloat financially and pay my medical bills.  I want to live to see her enjoy retirement.  If republicans are elected in 2012, they want to do away with government-funded healthcare.  I do not want to live my life in a wheelchair or die young of complications of untreated RA. 

I am the 99%. 

occupywallst.org

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3rd February 2012

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I am a 19 years old male. I can paint, draw, write, play guitar, sing, so many valuable talents yet I have no opportunities. I’m a single father, I pay child support. I work part-time, 2 days a week at Subway. I live in a shit small town where everyone is the same. I’ve been on my own since 16. I’ve been homeless, I’ve been to jail. I’m constantly fearing for my freedom all because of a few cannabis charges. All I want in life is to make music and to be with the woman I am in love with. Should that really be so hard? Too bad the love of my life is 211 miles away from me and I cannot afford to pay for a car or insurance. I have nothing but the love I hold for people. Why do I have to see the 1% do nearly nothing to own everything? I support the fall of this government. We do not need to be controlled. Its 2012, let karma be the law of the land. What gives one man the right to tell another man that he is wrong? Is that not playing God? Only god any myself should judge me. I’M NOT A CRIMINAL. CANNABIS SHOULDN’T RUIN MY FUTURE. ALL I WANT IS TO LOVE AND BE LOVED. WHY DOES THE CAGED BIRD SING?BECAUSE HE STILL KNOWS HOW TO FLY. I am the 99%occupywallstreet.org 

I am a 19 years old male. I can paint, draw, write, play guitar, sing, so many valuable talents yet I have no opportunities. I’m a single father, I pay child support. I work part-time, 2 days a week at Subway. I live in a shit small town where everyone is the same. I’ve been on my own since 16. I’ve been homeless, I’ve been to jail. I’m constantly fearing for my freedom all because of a few cannabis charges. All I want in life is to make music and to be with the woman I am in love with. Should that really be so hard? Too bad the love of my life is 211 miles away from me and I cannot afford to pay for a car or insurance. I have nothing but the love I hold for people. Why do I have to see the 1% do nearly nothing to own everything? I support the fall of this government. We do not need to be controlled. Its 2012, let karma be the law of the land. What gives one man the right to tell another man that he is wrong? Is that not playing God? Only god any myself should judge me.


I’M NOT A CRIMINAL. CANNABIS SHOULDN’T RUIN MY FUTURE. ALL I WANT IS TO LOVE AND BE LOVED.

WHY DOES THE CAGED BIRD SING?
BECAUSE HE STILL KNOWS HOW TO FLY.

I am the 99%
occupywallstreet.org 

2nd February 2012

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I am 31 years old.  I served a year in Iraq as an infantryman.  I continue to serve my country in the National Guard.  I’m a WAR VETERAN. I have a part-time retail job where I make less than $9/hour.  I go to school full-time to earn my Bachelor’s degree.  I would get a second job if I could but there just aren’t any in my town. I had to send my wife and son to live with my in-laws overseas because we could no longer afford to live in our 2-bedroom apartment.  I now live in a studio apartment, and they live far away.  For how long?  Who knows… I make too much $ for food stamps but live on instant noodles.  My family is split up.  I serve my country to pay for my education, and pray I can get a job with my degree.  Then maybe I can bring my family home.  I’m battling depression…do you have to wonder why? I AM THE 99%!!! …and I still believe in the American Dream!

I am 31 years old.  I served a year in Iraq as an infantryman.  I continue to serve my country in the National Guard.  I’m a WAR VETERAN.

I have a part-time retail job where I make less than $9/hour.  I go to school full-time to earn my Bachelor’s degree.  I would get a second job if I could but there just aren’t any in my town.

I had to send my wife and son to live with my in-laws overseas because we could no longer afford to live in our 2-bedroom apartment.  I now live in a studio apartment, and they live far away.  For how long?  Who knows…

I make too much $ for food stamps but live on instant noodles.  My family is split up.  I serve my country to pay for my education, and pray I can get a job with my degree.  Then maybe I can bring my family home.  I’m battling depression…do you have to wonder why?

I AM THE 99%!!!

…and I still believe in the American Dream!

31st January 2012

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i am an art student in debt.trying to prove i can make ittrying to survive on nothingtrying to help my parents who work to much for too little.Parents that immigrated for the American dream,but what American Dream?All i see are greedy CEO’s and Politicians. I REFUSE TO BACK DOWN! I AM THE 99%!

i am an art student in debt.
trying to prove i can make it
trying to survive on nothing
trying to help my parents who work to much for too little.
Parents that immigrated for the American dream,
but what American Dream?
All i see are greedy CEO’s and Politicians.

I REFUSE TO BACK DOWN!

I AM THE 99%!

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31st January 2012

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